To honor everybody’s “Gramps,” family and friends established the James H. Mahoney Memorial Sports Fund in 2007.
James (Jim) Mahoney was a graduate of Lakeview High School, a standout four-sport athlete, a loyal fan of Lakeview Spartan athletic teams, and most of all “Coach” on and off the field to many Lakeview athletes. He loved helping young athletes improve their talents in sports and in life — learn the fundamentals of the game, win with grace, lose with dignity, always respect your opponent, and be a gentleman on and off the field, to name a few.
Because of his love for sports, coaching, and helping kids, this scholarship is awarded annually to Lakeview High School and/or Lakeview Middle School students to attend sports camp not only to improve their athletic talents but also to develop valuable life skills.
Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria Eligibility:
- Students must be in grades 7-11 and attending Lakeview Schools. Donor family members may not be recipients.
- Eligible camps include:
- Sports Camps for sports offered by Lakeview Schools.
- Health and Wellness Camps that have a strong sport and/or physical wellness component, such as YMCA camps, or camps designed for children with chronic illnesses, such as the American Diabetes Association Camp Midicha.
Criteria to be considered include:
- The applicant should be of good character and have grades that qualify to be eligible to participate in the sports program.
- The applicant must complete the application form, including whatever essay questions are asked.
- The applicant must attach a minimum of two letters of recommendation. One of these letters must be from a current classroom teacher. If applying for a sports camp the second letter must be from either a present or former coach.
- The applicant must attach a flyer or other material describing the camp.
Application Availability:
Scholarship applications will be obtained from counselors at Lakeview Middle School and Lakeview High School, or the Guidance Office. The completed forms must be returned to the High School Guidance Office by May 1st of each year.
Procedure for Selection:
The Selection Committee shall be appointed by the Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation. The Committee shall consist of five members as follows:
- Two of the Donors’ family members or designated representatives
- One current Lakeview Administrator
- One active or retired coach from the Lakeview Coaching Staff
- One representative from the Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation.
Number and Amount of Awards:
The number of awards and the amounts are to be determined by the Selection Committee, but the amount available shall be no less than $500 annually.
Renewability:
Renewal consideration will be given to applicants in the 8th – 11th grades who wish to reapply.
How To Apply
Click here for the James and Jeane Mahoney Sports Camp Scholarship Application
Deadline
The deadline for application is May 30.