On Monday February 22, 2010, students from the High School for Recording Arts received a $100,000 Youth Advisory Board grant from State Farm Insurance. The students worked over the summer to write the grant and their hard work paid off. The students will use the grant money to work with Gillette Children’s Hospital, KS95 94.5FM and 963 Now 96.3FM on a campaign called “Ready For The Road”. The Campaign will be about eliminating driving distractions through awareness and new legislation. Congratulations to all the students at HSRA for their outstanding work and accomplishments.

Lube-Tech Supports HSRA with Curriculum

and Web Development

Lube-Tech owners Chris and Marna Bame came to HSRA on Wednesday to present a check for $25,000. Also present were Tonny Heideman, who originally contacted HSRA about this opportunity, Rich Greig, and Eric Jackson of Lube Tech and Social Venture Partners.

HSRA is extremely moved by this community support and we look forward to developing our partnership with Lube-Tech!

Wynton Marsalis Meets with HSRA Students

Chantel, Cory, and Brandon are pictured here with Wynton Marsalis and HSRA founder, T.C. Ellis and Outreach Director Tony Simmons. Wynton was in town promoting his tour  with the Lincoln Center Orchestra and the new CD, “Portrait in Seven Shades”. In November, HSRA students performed with Wynton’s brother, Delfeayo Marsalis, at the Dakota Jazz Club.