Larry Sass Scholars Fund seeks donors

A committee to honor the memory of Larry Sass, a classmate who met an untimely death this spring when he suffered a heart attack and fell from his roof, is seeking pledges for a scholars fund.

The fund needs to raise a total of $206 to include Larry in the Alexandria Area Education Foundation alumni membership (a $206 contribution for School District 206).

"Larry may not be the first classmate you think of when it comes to a scholars fund," a committee member said. "But we think his pluck and determination are most worthy of note. He contributed much to the unique character of our class and represents its distinct individualty as well as anyone."

Sass is fondly remembered for his pugnacity, his bright red crew cut and his high-energy antics.

If you'd like to support the Larry Sass Scholars and see Larry's name included with the other philanthropists of Jefferson High, send no money, just send a pledge to donate an amount to trailboss@swpub.com. When we get $206 in pledges, we'll turn the pledges over to the the Alexandria Area Education Foundation for collection.