Our Key Focus
Johnston High School, on the east side of Austin, is the main community service focus of the Texas Blazers.  Every semester, each Blazer commits to providing 12 hours of service in the form of tutoring, school beautification, special events, mentoring, and college counseling.


Up to the Challenge
Many students at Johnston are in need of strong role models, and the Blazers step up to the plate.  By working one-on-one with high-risk students, we provide educational and social support in and out of the classroom.

Achieving Results
This past semester (Spring 2006), the Blazers volunteered over 550 hours at Johnston.  Our efforts can be observed in the many students who have an increased interest in education and community awareness.

Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship
The Texas Blazers recently made the founding donation to the Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship, to be administered by The University of Texas at Austin for the benefit of Johnston High School graduates.

We are one of a select few student organizations (and the youngest) to sponsor an endowed scholarship, but we need your support to realize this dream!  Please read more about this scholarship to the right, and learn how you can help.

Frisbee Fling
Each spring, the Texas Blazers host Frisbee Fling, a Frisbee Golf tournament on the 40 Acres, to raise money for Johnston High School scholarships.  Participate by signing-up a team and help deserving students peruse higher education.

 



Our work at Johnston is not yet done.
We strive to find ways to enhance the high school experience of all Johnston students. 

Some of our upcoming projects include:
  • Professional Luncheon (picture from Spring 2006)
  • ACT Preparation Workshop
  • Ice Hockey Games with Mentees
  • Student Panels
  • Courtyard Beautification (picture from Fall 2006)

     

For additional information about our efforts at Johnston High School, contact:
Keaton Shuttlesworth
Vice Chair of Community Service

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David Yount (Left), David Onion (Center, UT Executive Director of Regional Development), & Andrew Limmer (Right) officially establish the Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Make A Gift
About Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship
On Monday, November 6th, 2006 the Texas Blazers officially established the Texas Blazers Endowment Fund by making an initial contribution.

The $25,000 pledge will provide a $1,000 scholarship each year to a student from Johnston High School in East Austin.  We hope that this fund will make the University of Texas a more realistic possibility for students from this community.

The Blazers would like to thank everyone who has made the contribution possible through hard work and generous gifts. As the fund grows in value, so do the payouts for scholarships so your support is greatly appreciated. Please read more about how you can help us reach our $25,000 goal.

How You Can Help
Your donation to the Texas Blazers Endowed Scholarship Fund will help Johnston students attend the University of Texas.  All donations are processed directly by The University of Texas.
 

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