News Details (Posted: October 21, 2006):

Pathways to Excellence fundraiser to benefit Sparta Education Foundation

Contact Information:

Suzann Schroepfer
877-472-1731

Full Description:

The Foundation will work closely with local businesses to raise awareness and funding for the school district. Nouvelle Associates, the developers of the New Sparta Theatre, John Monsport, the proprietor of the New Sparta Theatre and Concrete, Stone & Tile, are joining forces with the Foundation in a unique fundraising project. The project, called Pathways to Excellence, will allow individuals and local businesses to purchase bricks in a variety of sizes and provide a personal message to be engraved on the brick. The bricks will surround the theatre the New Sparta Theatre, which is set for completion in 2007. There will be a limited number of large-sized bricks that will accommodate company logos at the entrance to the theatre which has the most visibility. This will be reserved for platinum sponsors. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation. Pathways to Excellence will offer our community a unique and lasting opportunity to celebrate the past, and to be a part of the future of a true Sparta landmark while demonstrating support for our public schools,” said Schroepfer. Additionally, the Sparta Town Council agreed to donate bricks from the soon-to-be-demolished Sparta Municipal Building – which was the original First Consolidated Sparta schoolhouse built in 1913 -- to the Foundation. The Foundation will have plaques engraved highlighting the history of the building. The commemorative bricks will be available for townspeople to purchase as an historical keepsake. “Many folks have already come forward requesting items be preserved from the building as historical memorabilia. I can’t think of a better way to preserve Sparta’s history, while at the same time contributing to its future, than to take part in this special preservation fundraiser,” said Sparta Mayor Manny Goldberg. For information about the Foundation – how to donate, volunteer for a committee, or participate in a fundraiser – please call 877-472-1731 or email: president@spartaeducationfound­ation.org.