One of the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation’s spring grants aided in affording the opportunity for ENL (English as a New Language) students to visit the Buffalo State University Witworth Ferguson Planetarium in May,
Grants like this are made possible because of the generosity of Amherst Alumni and their donations. If you are interested in donating to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation to help fund grants like these, visit https://www.amherstalumni.org/Donate.htm.
Thank you to the Alumni Foundation for providing a grant to cover the cost of the bus to MJ the Musical on June 11th. Forty students and five chaperones attended the show at Shea’s and had a great time! Your continued support of our students is so appreciated.
Included below are photos from the evening.
Gratefully, Erin Ayer, Choral Director AMS
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Grants like this are made possible because of the generosity of Amherst Alumni and their donations. If you are interested in donating to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation to help fund grants like these, visit https://www.amherstalumni.org/Donate.htm.
Grants like this are made possible because of the generosity of Amherst Alumni and their donations. If you are interested in donating to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation to help fund grants like these, visit https://www.amherstalumni.org/Donate.htm.
Our next fundraiser will be an 18 hole golf tournament at Audubon Golf Course on Saturday, August 10th. Registration will begin at 8:00 am with the Tournament officially starting at 9:00 am. Lunch will be provided on the course as well as a catered dinner after the event at the course at approximately 2:00.
I have attached an advertisement flier for the golf tournament, a sponsor option, a hard copy of the registration form as well as a registration link.
Gunnery Sergeant Robert James McDonald passed away suddenly on May 20, 2024 while stationed in 29 Palms, CA. Bobby was born on May 24, 1988 in Amherst, NY. He was a devoted father to Jamison (12 y) and Wesley (5 y).
Beloved by his parents Loring Gingell McDonald and Paul J. McDonald. Cherished by his grandparents, Marjorie T. and the late Dr. Robert L. Gingell, Joan U. and the late James P. McDonald, and his “uncle grandpa”, James C. Gingell. Bobby is also loved by his siblings Robin (Eric) Martin, Daniel, and William, as well as, Kelly McDonald and their sons, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and friends.
He was a 2006 graduate of Amherst Central Schools and a 2010 graduate from SUNY Cobleskill. He was highly active throughout middle school into his adult life in lacrosse and football. Bobby was a coach and was a role model in his community. During several summers, he played the tuba as a member of the Chautauqua Community Band. He also enjoyed fishing and sailing on Chautauqua Lake. Bobby joined the Marine Corps on June 7, 2010 and served his country with honor and dignity until the time of his death.
Services will include a dignified transfer from 29 Palms to Raleigh, NC. A viewing will be held on June 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Johnson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, NC. His funeral service will be on June 14th 10 am at the Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held in Amherst, NY on a date TBD.
Bobby will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Godspeed, my son.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Onslow Youth Lacrosse Association, 120 Cedar Ridge Drive, Maysville, NC 28555
