March 8, 2007
Texas Rangers donate scholarship funds in memory of Chris Gavora

Thanks to a generous donation from the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, 10 Grapevine High School graduating seniors will receive scholarships in memory of their classmate Chris Gavora.

“The Texas Rangers Baseball Club believes strongly baseball is more than just a game!” said Norm Lyons, vice president, external affairs. “We aspire to be a good corporate citizen and neighbor by assisting in the preservation of Christopher’s memory through the offering of 10 scholarships in his name this year to Grapevine High School students.”

The $10,000 donation will fund 10 $1,000 scholarships for GHS students, who will be recognized during GCISD night on May 22 at Ameriquest Field in Arlington. In addition, the Mustang baseball team will be honored that night and the GHS choir will perform the National Anthem.

The Rangers will present the check to GHS administrators and members of the Gavora family on March 14 prior to the Grapevine Mustang baseball game against Waxahachie at Ameriquest Field. Retired Rangers outfielder Rusty Greer will present the check.

“This is yet another example of the extraordinary outpouring of support that our school has received from our community and across the country,” said GHS Principal Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth. “While we continue to mourn Chris, we are so touched by the response from so many wonderful people.”

School officials are working with the Gavora family to determine criteria for the scholarships, and they will also work together to determine the recipients. This is a one-time donation from the Rangers.

Two additional scholarships have been established in memory of Gavora. To contribute, send your gifts to:

The Grapevine High School Chris Gavora
Memorial Scholarship
Attn: Donna Gunn
Grapevine High School
3223 Mustang Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051

Valley Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America,
Christopher Gavora Scholarship Fund
TVC/AAAA
Attn: Mike McClellan
AEPCO
9238 Madison Blvd., Ste. 110
Madison, AL 35758
To learn more about the Association and its scholarship program, visit http://www.quad-a.org.