Wells Fargo Presents Check to Hill Country College Fund
December 12, 2005

KERRVILLE, Texas – Wells Fargo Bank president Roy Thompson recently presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $3,000 to help fund need-based tuition assistance grants for area Schreiner students.  “Wells Fargo is a wonderful company that is invested in the future of our community’s vitality and success.   They believe in the importance of educating tomorrow’s leaders and we are very fortunate to have them as a partner in education.  Their generous gift will ensure that local students, who might not be able to attend college for financial reasons, will have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of a college education,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.
 

Since the Hill Country College Fund began in 1977, it has provided more than $7.5 million in need-based tuition assistance to students from Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Real, and Edwards counties and helps more than 270 Hill Country Students annually. Hill Country College Fund grants provide an average of over $2,000 a year per recipient and one hundred percent of funds raised goes directly to student scholarships.

If you would like more information on how the Hill Country College Fund is making a difference for area Schreiner University students, or if you would like to make a contribution, visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

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Schreiner University Staff & Faculty
Show Support of Hill Country College Fund
December 11, 2005

KERRVILLE, Texas – When it comes to education, Schreiner University staff and faculty members don’t just talk the talk, they also walk the walk. Ninety-six Schreiner University employees contributed to the Hill Country College Fund this year, ensuring that local students, who might not be able to attend college due to financial reasons, are able to pursue their dreams of a college education. 

“Hill Country College Fund is a community effort and I am happy to see the university community doing its part.  Our students appreciate the outpouring of generosity not just from the university community, but also from local community members and businesses.  It means so much to them to know that so many people believe in them and want to see them succeed,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.

Since the Hill Country College Fund began in 1977, it has provided more than $7.5 million in need-based tuition assistance to students from Kimble, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Real, and Edwards counties and helps more than 270 Hill Country Students annually. Hill Country College Fund grants provide an average of over $2,000 a year per recipient and one hundred percent of funds raised goes directly to student scholarships. For many Hill Country College Fund students, it means the difference between being able to go to college or not. 

If you would like more information on how the Hill Country College Fund is making a difference for area Schreiner University students, or if you would like to make a contribution, visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

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KERRVILLE HOST LIONS CLUB PRESENTS CHECK
TO HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE FUND
November 18, 2005

KERRVILLE, Texas – The Kerrville Host Lions Club recently presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $500 in memory of Lion John Mullins. Mullins was a committed volunteer for Hill Country College Fund for many years.  Their donation will help fund need-based tuition assistance grants for area Schreiner students.  Since 1917, Lions Clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.

“Education was very important to John and we are honored that the Host Lions Club chose to remember him in this very special way.  Their donation to HCCF will ensure that many Hill Country Schreiner students, who would otherwise be unable to attend college due to financial reasons, are able to pursue their dreams of a college education,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.

For more information on the Hill Country College Fund, visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

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OPTIMIST CLUB PRESENTS CHECK TO HILL

COUNTY COLLEGE FUND
November 11, 2005
 

KERRVILLE, Texas – The Optimist Club of Kerrville recently presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $1,000 to help fund need-based tuition assistance grants for area Schreiner students. The Optimist Club is an organization dedicated to serving youth, the community, and the world, and to fostering an optimistic way of life.
 

“The Optimist Club is a wonderful organization that serves this community well and we are very fortunate to have them as a partner in education.  Their generous gift will ensure that local students, who might not be able to attend college for financial reasons, will have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of a college education,” said Jennifer Farhoudi, the associate director of development for annual giving at Schreiner University.
 

For more information on the Hill Country College Fund visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.

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CRENWELGE MOTORS PRESENTS CHECK
TO HILL COUNTY COLLEGE FUND
October 3, 2005

KERRVILLE, Texas –Crenwelge Motors of Kerrville has presented Schreiner University’s Hill Country College Fund with a check for $1,000, according to Jennifer Farhoudi, Schreiner University’s associate director of development for annual giving. The company’s donation to HCCF will help provide local Schreiner University students with need-based scholarships.

“Crenwelge Motors has been a dedicated supporter of the Hill Country College Fund for many years”, says Farhoudi. “We are very appreciative of their support which has meant so much to so many of our Hill Country students. Their generous donation plays a vital role in helping local students get a quality college education.”.

For more information about the Hill Country College Fund visit Schreiner’s web site at www.schreiner.edu or call (830)792-7201.
 

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HCCF Drive Starts Off Big
September 9, 2005

Hill Country College Fund campaign leaders announced Wednesday at the kickoff luncheon that $100,000 has been raised in advanced gifts toward this year’s record $530,000 goal.

The Hill Country College Fund provides tuition assistance grants for residents of Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Kimble, Bandera, Real and Edwards counties.

Kerrville resident and long-time friend of Schreiner University Masel Quinn has brought excitement to HCCF campaign kickoffs for several years, making advanced gifts in the last moments before the volunteers begin making their calls. This year she announced her gift of nearly $53,000.

HCCF’s 2005-06 campaign chairman is Bob Waller, president of Broadway Bank’s Kerrville branch. He is assisted by campaign co-chairwoman Diane Green, president of Kerr County Abstract and Title Co.; seven division chairmen and a cadre of other volunteers.

Advanced Gifts co-chairmen are Berna Jean Mattheis and Mike Hunter. Business Division co-chairmen are Brian Bondy and Guy Overby. Community Division co-chairwomen are Sue Robertson and Mindy Wendele. University Division chairwoman is Diana Comuzzie.

At the luncheon, Schreiner non-traditional student and HCCF recipient Patricia Rivera told the audience about her experience growing up believing that her dream of becoming a teacher was out of her reach. Now a wife and mother, she has discovered the joy of becoming a Schreiner University student and is well on her way to realizing her dream. She said she owes it to those who have supported the Hill Country College Fund.

Attending the HCCF kickoff luncheon were members of local service clubs: American Association of University Women, Executive Women’s Club, Host Lions, Kiwanis Club of Kerrville, Morning Rotary Club, Noon Rotary Club, Optimist Club and Sunrise Lions Club.

For information about contributing to the Hill Country College Fund, contact Mignonne Frantzen, Schreiner University advancement director, at 792-7208.

For information on eligibility for Hill Country College Fund grants and other financial aid at Schreiner University, contact the Office of Admission at 792-7217 or (800) 343-4919 or visit www.schreiner.edu.

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