DR. ANDREW A. ROBINSON ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
- $20,000 Annual Goal
PURPOSE
Dr. Andrew A. Robinson became the first principal at William M. Raines Senior High School in January 1965. Through his vision for creating a foundation for academic excellence and empowering students to utilize knowledge and wisdom as a means of improving the quality of life for themselves and the community in which they live and serve.
Named in honor of Dr. Robinson, the purpose of this award will be to extend the academic ideals and enhance the opportunity for academic excellence of students attending William Marion Raines Senior High School who desire to extend their education beyond their high school diploma.
This award will be presented to several outstanding senior students who demonstrate outstanding Academic, Service, and Leadership qualities while at Raines High school.
The award gift will vary annually with a minimum of $1,000.00 and will serve as many students as donations can afford.
CRITERIA
The individual must meet criteria set by the Scholarship Committee to qualify for the award, as well as be in good academic and social standings at the school.
Give a minimum number of hours of Community Service and/or Leadership Service.
Capital Campaign
- $250,000 Goal
PURPOSE
The William M. Raines National Alumni Association (WMRNAA) launched a capital campaign titled “Preserve The Foundation & Inspire Future Generations” on September 1, 2021, to raise $250,000 by December 31, 2026. This is an effort to support students at William M. Raines Senior High School academically and to further their educational careers at the collegiate, technical, and vocational levels.
Alumni, citizens, foundations and businesses throughout Jacksonville, national and international communities will have an opportunity to donate to this effort. Matching donations are encouraged. Donations should be made here on the WMRNAA website on the Give section (please indicate in the note section: Capital Campaign) or mail check directly to the association at P. O. Box 40088, Jacksonville FL 32203. Donations are tax-deductible.
“Dr. Andrew Robinson, the first Principal of William M. Raines High School, instilled academic excellence into the students during his tenure. Many of Raines earlier graduates (the foundation) went out into society and achieved unprecedented success in business, banking, educational, medical, legal, military and sports careers, to name a few. We have a responsibility to continue the expectation of excellence and to inspire future generations to do the same. We must also challenge future generations to contribute to society in meaningful and impactful ways once they leave Raines. Through this and other fundraising efforts, we will be reminded of the many successes of Raines, its students and the need to Keep Raines Relevant in Jacksonville and globally. We are one of only a handful of organized high school alumni associations in America, and we look forward to your support of our efforts and fundraising goals. “ – Venus Highsmith, President of The Board of Directors
The William M. Raines National Alumni Association (WMRNAA) is a 501(c)(3) organization established to continue the outstanding legacy of William M. Raines Senior High School through efforts that will forge and strengthen alumni relationships, assist students by providing scholarships, general student needs, supporting the goodwill of the institution, and building partnerships with the business community.