Named Endowments
The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation is proud to highlight the Named Endowments listed below:
donor-directed & named endowment guidelines
P.M. and Sue Belt Endowment |
Dr. Richard R. Russell and Family Endowment |
Cary and Patty Tanamachi Endowmment |
Frances L. Terry Endowment |
Dr. James P. Terry Endowment |
Bill and Lillie White Endowment |
WRA Architects, Inc. Endowment |
In Memory of Dorothy & S.D. Ladymon Endowment |
Dr. Ralph H. Poteet Endowment |
Dr. Linda Henrie Endowment - In Memory of Dorothy and S. D. Ladymon, Parents of Dr. Linda Henrie |
Bill Crook Endowment |
Active Endowment Campaigns
Select a campaign below to contribute to one of our active endowment campaigns.
CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DR. DAVID VROONLAND ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
Dr. David Vroonland Endowment Campaign
In recognition of Dr. Vroonland's support and collaboration, the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation has launched the Dr. David Vroonland Endowment Campaign. At the Vroonland family’s request, earnings from the endowment will be used to fund a cash prize for Mesquite ISD’s annual elementary and secondary teachers of the year, with the goal of funding an additional annual cash prize for every Teacher of the Year nominee in the district. The endowment will ensure that Dr. V’s contributions will be recognized in perpetuity.
Dr. V has served in public education for 36 years. His 7 years in Mesquite ISD have been full of vision and a pursuit of innovation. The Education Foundation has benefitted from a strong and collaborative relationship with Dr. V during his tenure.
A strong partnership with the district is a critical component of a successful and effective Education Foundation. Dr. V has been committed to collaborating with and supporting the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation’s mission.
During his tenure as Superintendent there have been multiple ways Dr. V has gone above and beyond to support the Education Foundation. A few of those stand out. Early in his tenure, Dr. V agreed that the district would fund the AVID program, which the Foundation had funded for several years. This freed up a substantial portion of our budget, which created our Innovation Grant Category, for large programs between $10,000 and $20,000. Since then, the Foundation has funded approximately 70 Innovation Grants totaling just under $1 Million.
Last year, the Foundation was unable to host this event. We asked Dr. V if we could do a special appreciation to recognize all MISD personnel during a professional development day. Whataburger was to be delivered to all MISD campuses and facilities and a virtual comedy show was arranged. While the event was ultimately cancelled by snowmageddon, we were blown away by Dr. V and district administrations support of this out of the norm effort and logistics.
Recently, the MISD Board of Trustees, at Dr. V’s recommendation, approved annual and substantial financial support for the Foundation through the district’s sell of FCC licenses. This support allows the Foundation to continue to raise expectations towards fulfilling our mission.
We ask that you join us in honoring Dr. Vroonland’s service and support to the Education Foundation and Mesquite community by making a contribution to the Endowment. Principal from the endowment will remain intact as a lasting impact for Mesquite ISD teachers and students.
CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CELESTE MCGEE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
Family members of Celeste McGee have launched an Endowment campaign to honor Celeste’s life of service to Mesquite ISD students, parents and staff.
Celeste had a true servant’s heart and was an advocate for the Mesquite ISD through the PTA and more. Celeste and her husband Dan McGee moved their family to Mesquite in 1982 where they raised five kids in MISD. One of their children currently teachers in MISD. Celeste was a Texas PTA Lifetime Member and received multiple awards for her volunteer service through the years. She was involved in school PTA’s serving as room mom, and on PTA Boards for the more than thirty years that her kids and grandkids were in school in MISD. She served as PTA President for Berry MS, Mesquite HS, and John Horn HS. Celeste helped bring the “Shattered Dreams” programs to Mesquite HS and other MISD high Schools. She served on the Mesquite Council for more than 18 years, serving in all Executive Board positions and as President for at least four years. Countless hours were invested running the Mesquite Clothes Closet and working with partners like Target, Walmart and Academy to help provide clothing for MISD students. She also worked with tons of community partners that supported the Clothes Closet Financially.
Celeste was passionate about parent involvement and making sure that parents had the tools and opportunities to serve on PTA boards across the district, helping organize PTA’s for new MISD schools for the last fifteen years. She also served on MISD bond committees and other community outreach programs. In addition, Celeste served Texas PTA on committees, lobbying Texas lawmakers on behalf of Families, and as a field rep helping PTA’s and school districts across North Texas.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CELESTE MCGEE ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN:
Online : Click HERE to contribute online.
Check: Checks can be mailed to and made payable to the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation and addressed as follows:
Mesquite ISD Education Foundation - Celeste McGee Endowment Campaign, 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150.
Cash contributions can be made at the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation office located in the MISD Administration Building. 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150. Please call (972) 882-7513 prior to coming to the office.
John "Bud" Campbell opened North Mesquite High School as it's first Principal in 1969, where he served for twenty years until 1989. Mr. Campbell was beloved by his students and faculty and created a legacy of pride for the Stallions. A product of Mt. Vernon, Texas, Bud was an All-State basketball player and went on to play college basketball at Texas Christian University. He published the book Heart of Gold - A Basketball Player's Legacy in 2005.
Before opening North Mesquite High School, Bud was principal at J.H. Florence Elementary School, a school in the feeder pattern to North. There, he implemented a special "continuous progress" program in reading and math. Always an innovator, he personally recorded his reading of all six grades of basal readers for struggling readers. Visitors from 37 states came to visit the school during his tenure.
Prior to that he was an outstanding teacher/coach and principal at Florence Black Elementary School.
We hope all classes from North Mesquite who were part of the John Campbell era will participate in contributing to this worthwhile cause. Including people who were teachers, administrators, and others throughout his entire 30 plus year with MISD. Please keep in mind that it may be named after John “Bud” Campbell, but the real benefit will go to young people who want to become educators.
John "Bud" Campbell passed away on December 15, 2022.
Join us in recognizing John "Bud" Campbell's contributions by making a donation to the Endowment.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE JOHN "BUD" CAMPBELL ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN:
Online : Click HERE to contribute online.
Check: Checks should be made payable to the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation and addressed as follows:
Mesquite ISD Education Foundation - John "Bud" Campbell Endowment Campaign, 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150.
Cash contributions can be made at the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation office located in the MISD Administration Building. 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150. Please call (972) 882-7513 prior to coming to the office.
CLICK HERE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ROSS HALL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARHIP CAMPAIGN
Ross Hall (1935-2020)
Family members of former Mesquite High School teacher, coach, administrator, and MISD teacher recruiter, Ross Hall, have launched an Endowment Scholarship Campaign to honor his life & service to education and to Mesquite ISD in perpetuity.
Ross Hall began his career as a teacher and coach in 1957 in Hico, Texas after receiving his degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He spent the next 37 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator before retiring in 1994. He became the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mesquite High School in 1976 after a successful sixteen-year stint in the same capacity at Wolfe City High School. He spent the next ten years teaching U.S. History and guiding the Skeeter basketball program. He entered the administrative field in the fall of 1987 and became the Principal of Mesquite High School in 1992. He remained in that position for the next three years until his retirement.
The retirement was in name only. Ross immediately began recruiting teachers for MISD the following fall and did so until he finally stepped down in 2017. He was greatly aided throughout his career by his wife, Arlene, herself a twenty-year employee of MISD. They were a fixture for over twenty years at various recruitment sites throughout Louisiana and Texas, working side by side. Together, they recruited many fine teachers to the district. His son and daughter also spent many years teaching at various schools in MISD.
Ross was a passionate proponent of public education for all students. In total, he spent sixty years in education, forty-one of those years working for MISD. His impact upon the district will be felt for years to come. A number of his former players and students have gone on to have distinguished careers of their own in the educational field.
This scholarship honors his legacy and hopefully, will enable others to begin their own legacy.
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ROSS HALL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN:
Online : Click HERE to contribute online.
Check: Checks should be made payable to the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation and addressed as follows:
Mesquite ISD Education Foundation - Ross Hall Endowment Scholarship Campaign, 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150.
Cash contributions can be made at the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation office located in the MISD Administration Building. 3819 Towne Crossing, Suite 105, Mesquite, TX 75150. Please call (972) 882-7513 prior to coming to the office.