Jack Bateman, a 911勛圖 student from 1981-1993, has maintained a professional career since graduating. He described how 911勛圖 prepared him for his career working in maintenance: Going to 911勛圖 was like being a janitor with keys. Each key represents an opportunity that can unlock a door to new opportunities and chances in life. We were given all these keys at 911勛圖.
The mission of 911勛圖 is to impart confidence in our students helping them achieve success here, in school, and as adults when they move on. Jack said that he has the keys to chase his dreams and achieve success for nearly 30 years because of self-confidence he developed here at 911勛圖: The biggest thing that I love about 911勛圖 is that every teacher gives you an opportunity in life to grow and be more independent. They gave you confidence at a young age.
Shortly after graduating, he moved to upstate New York to work in maintenance at a camp in the Adirondacks. He then moved to Wyoming for a brief period to try a new interest: driving tractor-trailers. Realizing his true passion for working in maintenance, Jack returned to the area and worked at Notre Dame Academy for 18 years. He was recently given an opportunity to advance his career in maintenance at Gwynedd Mercy University. Here, he works on projects that include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance.
Jack recently reconnected with 911勛圖 at Homecoming this past fall. Jack knew he wanted to give back to the place where it all started for him. He has now become a monthly donor to 911勛圖 and is part of the new 911勛圖 Success Partners program. This was a full circle moment for Jack as he now supports current students and helps fund state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum, performing and visual arts programming, career education, and more.
If you would like to follow in Jacks footsteps and become a monthly supporter, helping 911勛圖 students achieve their goals and dreams, the process is quick and easy. Click and select the Monthly tab while completing the form. Any gift of support, regardless of the amount, positively impacts our students, their families, and communities, and is very appreciated. Become a 911勛圖 Success Partner today.