How Donations Help WB Saul High School

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The WB Saul Alumni Association, an official nonprofit since August 22, 2014, strengthens the Saul community through scholarships, campus improvements, historical preservation, and direct support for students and teachers. Donations make every one of the following achievements possible.

🎓 Scholarships That Change Lives

• Awarded over $20,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

• Includes the WBSA Alumni Scholarship and the Jim Tatro – Friends of Alumni Award, named for a beloved Agriculture retired teacher who continues to support Saul students for more than 20 years.

• These awards help students pursue agricultural and environmental careers.

🚐 Student & School Support

• Partnered with Mid Atlantic Farm Credit to secure a new school van in 2017, improving transportation for agricultural programs.

• Assisted with student transportation to the PA Farm Show, ensuring hands‑on learning and statewide representation.

• Alumni mentoring

🍎 Teacher & Classroom  Enhancements

• New chairs, a mini fridge, microwave, Keurig, and coffee supplies to the teachers’ lounge.

• Provided a deluxe workstation,12‑drawer tool cabinet, shelving, and four yellow stools for the ceramic art classroom.

• Class of 1999 raised funds for a new horse pen, improving the equine program.

🧹 Campus Improvement & Community Engagement

• New school sign

• Organized Alumni Give Back Day, bringing volunteers together for campus clean‑up and classroom painting.

• These efforts strengthen pride, beautify the grounds, and show students that alumni remain invested in their success.

🧱 Preserving Saul’s History

• Digitized historic photos, slides, and videos, and scanned all yearbooks up to 2020, ensuring long‑term preservation of Saul’s legacy.

• Established the Alumni Brick Garden near the gym through a successful brick fundraiser, creating a lasting tribute to generations of Saul graduates.

👕 Fundraising & Grants

• Raised funds through T‑shirts, hoodies, raffles, and private donations.

• Conducted grant writing to secure items and resources the school could not otherwise obtain.

Why This Matters

Every donation — large or small — directly supports Saul’s students, teachers, and agricultural mission. The Alumni Association ensures that Saul’s unique programs continue to thrive, its history remains preserved, and its students have opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.