Volunteer of the Month (December 2007)

Guilford County Schools Announce Pam Dawson as December Volunteer of the Month

The Wildcat spirit was badly needed in the days after the fire at Eastern High, and Pam Dawson jumped into action. Dawson, Eastern’s Parent Teacher Student Association President, went the extra mile by setting up donation sites for school supplies, organizing volunteers to staff back-to-school activities and setting up accounts to collect donations for the school. She reached out to Sportsplex to donate its facility, free of charge, in the days immediately following the fire so students would have a place to go during the day. According to Principal Travis Reeves, who nominated her, Dawson always asks, “How can I help?” 

She is behind the success of the school’s open house and even worked the lemonade stands for thirsty parents. Because of her constant support to volunteerism and great Wildcat spirit, Dawson is the December GCS Volunteer of the Month.

As the GCS Volunteer of the Month, Dawson will receive a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Education and Superintendent Terry Grier. She will also receive a $25 gift card from American Express. Dawson’s photo will hang on a plaque at her school during the month of December. Remember to watch for the Volunteer of the Month on GCSTV 2.

Click here to nominate a person for Volunteer of the Month.

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens who are college/work ready.

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.