May 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:Megan Overman, Public Information Officer
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
817-251-5503

Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation announces Distinguished Friend Award Recipient
The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation has selected John T. Eubanks as the 2008 Distinguished Friend Award recipient. The Distinguished Friend Award is bestowed upon an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the mission and vision of the Foundation. Eubanks will be recognized at the Foundation’s “Celebrating Our Stars” Academic Recognition Banquet, June 5 at the Hilton DFW Lakes.

John T. Eubanks has worked tirelessly to enhance the quality of education in GCISD. Eubanks is a founding director of the Education Foundation with service of over ten years. Eubanks is a major contributor to all of the Foundation’s events and initiatives. He and his wife Janis were one of the Foundation’s first endowment patrons. This year they started another endowment with a gift of $52,500 to the foundation to perpetually honor the school district’s Secondary Teacher of the Year with an annual grant of $2,500. Three of their five children are graduates of GCISD schools and two are educators. In addition to his service on the Foundation, he has served on the GCISD Board of Trustees, two years as President; 2005 Bond Steering Committee; Tarrant County Appraisal District; and on numerous other GCISD advisory committees.

"The Grapevine Colleyville Education Foundation is an extension of our community in support of our school district and in particular, our teachers and students,” Eubanks said. “The effort and success of this foundation is a function of our executive director, our board of directors, our volunteers, donors, sponsors and district administration working together to provide funding for grants and programs not included in our district's normal operating budget."

Education Foundation Executive Director Janice Kane said, “John is an experienced and loyal leader and most interested in helping the students and educators in GCISD. He has supported GCISD and the Foundation both with his time, talents and financial resources. His steady leadership has been instrumental in the tremendous growth and success of the school district and the Foundation. John is a true friend of GCISD and the Foundation and a most deserving recipient of the Distinguished Friend Award.”

For additional information regarding the banquet or to purchase tickets, contact the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation office, 817-251-5480.

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The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation was created to support the educational programs of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The Foundation provides funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff. Foundation funds are used to facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses and civic organizations. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public corporation operating independently under a board of directors serving without compensation.