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West Delaware Class of 1970 Endowment Fund

At a Glance

  • Recognizing students who have overcome difficult situations shines a light on their resilience, inspiring others to persevere through challenges.
  • Transforming hardships into powerful stories of triumph.
  • Creating a ripple effect of hope and determination with our current students.

About Us

Since our graduation from West Delaware in 1970 we have recognized the death of any fellow classmates by sending a $50 memorial to their family. Several classmates decided to explore a more sustainable and lasting approach to our Class legacy. Following several meetings with West Delaware School officials, high school principal Tim Felderman provided the idea of the Mountain Climber Award.

Mission

The Mountain Climber Award is designed to recognize high school students who have overcome great obstacles in their academic or personal life to succeed. Scholarship recipients will be the students who are not typically recognized and rewarded. We also hope this endowment will inspire other West Delaware Alumni classes to establish other worthwhile causes to encourage students.

Basic Information

Phone

563-588-2700

Address

700 Locust St., Ste. 195 Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Director

Chris Mundy

Director Email

cmundy@mchsi.com

Success Story

Class organizers are overwhelmed by classmates’ response to establish this Class of 70 legacy. Within six weeks of the endowment fund’s establishment, over 20 classmates have contributed almost $11000 while others have pledged to donate in 2025. We believe those who haven’t yet given and even those who have will help this endowment grow significantly to encourage more Mountain Climbers in the generations to come.

Leo Monaghan - Lmonaghan.nd74@gmail.com
Chris Mundy - cmundy@mchsi.com
Chris Tegeler - cancunblue1@yahoo.com

Fund Details

Fund Name

West Delaware Class of 1970 Endowment Fund

Year Founded

2024

Here for you. Amanda Diers Small-town Dreams Initiative Advisor amanda@dbqfoundation.org 563-588-2700

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West Delaware Class of 1970 Endowment Fund