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Banneker Class of 1989, Inc.
Empowering Future Leaders of Benjamin E. Banneker High School through Mentorship and Community Support
Our Mission
Banneker Class of 1989, Inc. is committed to empowering future leaders of Benjamin E. Banneker High School through mentorship and community support. Our mission is to foster alumni connections and enhance the school’s legacy through various fundraisers and events. As the first class of Banneker High School, we pledge to take collective responsibility in assisting with the needs of our alma mater and inspiring future alumni to do the same. We are dedicated to preserving and enhancing Banneker High School’s legacy, ensuring it endures for generations to come.
Strengthening Banneker’s Legacy: Rewards and Scholarships
Trojan Academy Positive Incentive Rewards
Banneker Class of 1989, Inc. is proud to support the Trojan Academy by collecting gift cards (valued up to $20) and other in-kind donations for their PBIS/Trojan Rewards Program. This program, part of Strengthening Banneker’s Legacy: Rewards and Scholarships, recognizes and rewards students for positive behavior and personal growth, motivating them to strive for excellence throughout the school year.
Your contributions directly benefit this initiative, helping celebrate student achievements and inspire continued progress.
How to Donate:To contribute, email us at bannekerhs1989@gmail.com to coordinate your donation.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of these students through the Trojan Academy’s PBIS/Trojan Rewards Program.
Banneker Senior Scholarships
At Banneker Class of 1989, Inc., we are committed to providing scholarships to graduating seniors at Benjamin E. Banneker High School with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Whether students are pursuing college or technical school, our goal is to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations.
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, we will host a variety of fundraising events to support this initiative.
We encourage all eligible students to apply via our Senior Scholarship Portal, where they can find detailed eligibility requirements, application instructions, and deadlines.
Applicants must submit a 250-500 word essay as part of the application process.
Banneker Class of 1989, Inc. Facts
Our nonprofit supports a wide range of activities such as mentorship programs and scholarships. It also raises funds more effectively through grants and tax-deductible donations.
Donations to our nonprofit are tax-deductible, encouraging more generous contributions from individuals, alumni business owners, and community businesses.
Our nonprofit’s formal structure ensures accountability and allows for long-term goals, preserving and enhancing Banneker High School’s legacy for future generations.
Any graduate from Benjamin E. Banneker High School’s Class of 1989 is eligible and encouraged to join our nonprofit as a general member.
We have ten classmates from the Class of 1989 on the board of Banneker Class of 1989, Inc. No board member will receive a salary or any donation of any kind.
All donations go directly to an account that requires two signatures. All purchases must be approved by four or more board members. No board member or general member will collect donations on behalf of the nonprofit unless assigned by four or more board members at a function or event. Donation reports can be requested by any member at any time.
Our reunion planning committee is entirely separate from our nonprofit organization. It happens that the current reunion committee members are also the ones who formed the nonprofit and are board members. The reunion committee focuses on planning reunions, while our class nonprofit operates as a distinct entity. The reunion committee may change in the next five years to bring in new ideas.
90% of every donation made to Banneker Class of 1989, Inc. goes directly to Benjamin E. Banneker High School, with 10% used for the nonprofit’s administrative needs and expenses.
For reunion or event payments, 80% will be used to plan the reunion or function, and 20% will go directly to Benjamin E. Banneker High School.
Support Future Leaders of Banneker High School
Join us in our mission to empower future leaders of Benjamin E. Banneker High School through mentorship and community support. Your donation will help us enhance the school’s legacy, support various fundraisers and events, and ensure that Banneker High School continues to inspire and nurture future alumni for generations to come.