Hopkinton Education Foundation Announces Mary Korbey Grant

HOPKINTON, MA, May 16, 2016 – The Hopkinton Education Foundation is honored to announce the recipient of a one-time grant to honor Mary Korbey. Funding of $6,750 will go to Leadership Training for High School Varsity Captains and its applicant, Deirdre King, Hopkinton High School guidance counselor. The grant is named to honor the lasting contributions of Mary Korbey, a former board member, who passed away last summer.

Mary was on the Hopkinton Education Foundation board for nearly 15 years. She played key roles in the Thank A Teacher program and the Golf Ball Drop, as well as lending a thoughtful and firm presence in guiding the organization. In the words of her husband, Mike, “Mary was unbelievably committed to everything she did.” Mary was also passionate about athletics and the confidence and lessons it could teach. She coached basketball for her entire adult life.

In Mary’s spirit, the Hopkinton Education Foundation is delighted to be funding leadership training for the approximately 70 varsity captains for the 2016/2017 academic year. All captains will attend three leadership workshops.

“Mary believed that athletics provided a great avenue for youth to understand and expand their abilities and to make a positive impact both on and off the court. We were looking for a grant that would truly represent Mary’s passions,” said the Foundation.

The Hopkinton Education Foundation will announce the full slate of grant recipients this week.

For further information, visit Hopkinton Education Foundation or the Foundation’s Facebook page.

Media contact: Sara Maida — communications@hopkintoneducationfoundation.org — Tel: 508-439-2653