Vikings Remembered

The Posey County Community Foundation (PCCF) announced a new fund - the Vikings Remembered Fund - to enhance the opportunities for learning for students at North Posey High School.  “North Posey High School is such a unique and special place.  Don and I wanted to establish Vikings Remembered to give all North Posey Alumni a vehicle to contribute to the school,” said Jane Koch, fund founder. When asked why they decided to help this cause, the Kochs said they wanted to  provide support for education at a level where all students would benefit, including those that don’t go on to college, and can’t benefit from a scholarship.

“This wonderful idea from Don and Jane Koch is reflective of their love of this community and the school they attended.” commented Scott Strieter, the principal of North Posey High School. “I would like to thank Don and Jane for establishing Vikings Remembered with the help of other alumni, contributing to the educational opportunities for all students at North Posey High School for generations to come.” 

As with all funds in the PCCF, Vikings Remembered Fund needed to reach a ten thousand dollar mark of donations before it could become an active fund and grant money to its cause. The Vikings Remembered Fund was given a quick jump start thanks to the generosity of Mary Catherine Schmitt, who donated the amount to put the fund in action.

She donated in the memory of her husband, Urban. “He loved North Posey,” she said.  “He loved the activities and the atmosphere of the school.  My children pointed the fund out to me, and I invested in it after speaking with Jane and Don.”

It is unusual to meet the goal this quickly, but the fund has, thanks to the efforts of the Kochs and Mrs. Schmitt. The school will have funds granted to them starting in 2012 to support student leadership programs, academic competitions, club competitions, conferences, workshops, and other projects deemed appropriate by the principal.