"I want to honor
my Grandfather
by establishing a
scholarship fund
that rewards hard
work by students.
My Grandfather's
legacy of hard work
and dedication will
continue to be a
shining example
for all students
who attend QPHS."
- Derek Jeter, 1999
Jeter Family Renews Commitment to Queen of Peace High School
New York Yankee star Derek Jeter and his family have made a commitment to Queen of Peace High School that is surely a grand slam.
A little over four years ago, the Jeter Family through Derek's
Turn2 Foundation started the Connors/Jeter Scholarship Fund. This fund was started to help exceptional, well-rounded students and to memorialize Derek's grandfather, Mr. William "Sonny" Connors. A total of ten different Queen of Peace students have received scholarships from the fund.
The Jeter Family met with Sr. Mary Elizabeth, Mr. Charles O'Sullivan and Msgr. William Fadrowski in December to review and evaluate the scholarship fund. At that meeting, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jeter expressed their complete satisfaction with the scholarship program and also offered a resounding endorsement of the students and faculty of Queen of Peace.
Dr. Jeter told Mr. O'Sullivan that the Foundation would make a $175,000 donation to Queen of Peace High School. The donation will be made in seven annual payments of $25,000 each, the first of which was made in January 2004. It is believed to be the largest single commitment ever made to Queen of Peace by one family.
In keeping with the mission of the Turn 2 Foundation, the Connors/Jeter Scholarships are awarded to students meeting financial need guidelines, a strong academic record and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, including no alcohol or drug usage. In addition to the scholarship award, students selected will participate in the Turn 2 Foundation's leadership program.
Office of Development at Queen of Peace High School
191 Rutherford Place, North Arlington, NJ 07031-6091
Phone: 201-998-8227x27 Fax: 201-998-3040
E-mail: development@qphs.org
New York Yankee star Derek Jeter and his family have made a commitment to Queen of Peace High School that is surely a grand slam.
The Jeter Family met with Sr. Mary Elizabeth, Mr. Charles O'Sullivan and Msgr. William Fadrowski in December to review and evaluate the scholarship fund. At that meeting, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jeter expressed their complete satisfaction with the scholarship program and also offered a resounding endorsement of the students and faculty of Queen of Peace.
Dr. Jeter told Mr. O'Sullivan that the Foundation would make a $175,000 donation to Queen of Peace High School. The donation will be made in seven annual payments of $25,000 each, the first of which was made in January 2004. It is believed to be the largest single commitment ever made to Queen of Peace by one family.
In keeping with the mission of the Turn 2 Foundation, the Connors/Jeter Scholarships are awarded to students meeting financial need guidelines, a strong academic record and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, including no alcohol or drug usage. In addition to the scholarship award, students selected will participate in the Turn 2 Foundation's leadership program.