23 Mar
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Approximately 2000 elementary students attended the Boise Philharmonic Verde Percussion Group Concert at Capital High School.

Pictured are some of the excited Sage International Charter School elementary students  awaiting entrance to the auditorium. Background:  Every year the JWJF proudly supports and funds the Verde Percussion Group’s  children outreach concerts at the Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University and Capital High School auditorium.  These concerts reach thousands of elementary school children. Over the years, […]

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23 Mar
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We love the Boise Philharmonic Verde Percussion Ensemble

Pictured behind Michael Hall sitting are (l – r):  Gabe Sandvik, Kelley Smith, Bill Shaltis, and John Baldwin Note:  Every year the JWJF proudly supports and funds the Verde Percussion Group children outreach concerts at the Brandt Center, Northwest Nazarene University and Capital High School auditorium.  These concerts reach thousands of elementary school children.

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23 Mar
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The John William Jackson Fund thanks the Boise Philharmonic and the Boise School District for organizing and coordinating the Verde Percussion Group children's outreach concerts.

Pictured (l – r):  Boise Philharmonic Kim Talbot, Public Relations Director; Deanna Tham, Education Director; Anna Ward; Robert Ward; and Boise School District’s Coordinator – Performing Arts, Roger Lingle.  These are the folks responsible for the successful logistical effort. Note: Every year the JWJF proudly supports and funds the Verde Percussion Group children outreach concerts at […]

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18 Mar
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JWJF congratulates two undergraduate students at Boise State University's Scholarship Dinner recognizing their contribution in the area of groundbreaking academic research.

Pictured (l – r):  Sophomore John Cashin (Material Science Major), Sophomore Camille Eddy (Mechanical Engineering Major), Virgi Blaine (JWJF Vice President, Community Relations) and “Action” Jackson (JWJF Vice President, Development). Note:  Camille had the pleasure of introducing President Barack Obama when he visited the Boise State University Campus.  President Obama visited the College of Engineering […]

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18 Mar
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Virgi Blaine, JWJF Vice President, Community Relations updated Boise State University officials on future funding during the Scholarship Dinner.

Pictured (l – r): Debbra Palmer, Director of Advancement Communications; Margaret Satterlee, Manager of Special Events; Virginia Pellegrini, Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and Virgi Blaine, JWJF Vice President, Community Relations. Note:  Boise State University is a major recipient of grant awards ($37,500) from the JWJF.

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