YS Dollars for Scholars Creates Provard Award

 

The York Suburban Dollars for Scholars organization is establishing a one-time, four-year Ronald Provard Scholarship in memory of the district’s long-time teacher and business manager.

Ron Provard died on December 15, 2017. Contributions in his memory were designated for the York Suburban Dollars for Scholars program, which he was instrumental in launching more than 20 years ago.  The funds from those contributions will become the core of the new scholarship, which will be supplemented by other YS Dollars for Scholars income to fund the four-year award.

YS Dollars for Scholars was established in 1998 as an outgrowth of the York Suburban Alumni Association.  Ron had retired as Assistant to the Superintendent and business manager a year earlier. Anxious to remain involved with the district, Ron became a co-founder of the YS Dollars for Scholars program.  At that time, $25,000 was needed to establish the endowment fund at the York County Community Foundation. Ron was involved in raising those funds for the original scholarships and then the establishment of an endowment fund in 2001.

Born in Waynesboro, PA in 1933, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and his Master’s Degree from Temple University.

Ron served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.

He began teaching at York Suburban High School the year the school opened in 1958.  Ron later served as the district’s business manager and secretary to the YS School Board.  For his many years of service, the district’s administration center is named in his honor.

In addition to his school-related activities, Ron was involved with the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Grace UCC church.

Contributions to the York Suburban Dollars for Scholars program should be mailed to 1800 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403.

Submitted by Mrs. Ellen Freireich