Daniel Denton Dreamcatcher

ScholarshipMay 26, 2009

Background

Daniel Denton was an employee of South Redford School District from Spring, 1999 until his death in Fall, 2008 from heart disarrhythmia.

As the Network Administrator and Technical support he was able to work with many people in SRSD and as a result touched many lives.

Inspiration

Dr. Beverly Bancroft, former Curriculum Director of SRSD was moved by Dan’s passing,

“Shortly after Dan Denton’s passing I am certain each of you experienced an overwhelming grief-tinged sense of surprise and disbelief. Immediately we responded in our own ways…I decided to do something direct and ongoing to encourage and help young people in our SRSD midst who will benefit from encouragement in exploring and learning through the themes reflected in Dan’s life, gifts, and shared talents.”

Purpose

• To discover, recognize, and encourage young people in SRSD from grades 8 through 12 in whom, we observe a developing talent, interest, or innate curiosity. To nurture young people who may not recognize their potential in these areas; who may not receive satisfaction or positive recognition from their classroom, athletic, or other more tradition school paths to “success” or self-development.

Areas of Recognition

• Electronic Music and Music Performance.

• Computer Technologies• American Indian/ Native

American/ Indigenous People Arts and Expressions.

Musician

Performer

Computer Guru

Native American

Photographer

Craftsman

Father

Son

Husband

Dreamer

Advisory Circle

• Dr. Beverly Bancroft• Patricia Denton• Heather Barlow• Linda Bonofiglio• Kara Clayton• Amy Davidson• Esther Smith• Michelle Williams

Funding• Dr. Bancroft provided the seed money.• The Michigan Donor Family Council has

also agree to contribute on behalf of the Gift of Life that Dan was able to give.

• Personal contributions.• Additional sources of funding are sought• $15 on the 15th!

Donations Accepted

• $15 on the 15th

• To make a donation to Daniel Denton’s Dreamcatcher Scholarship in memory of a loved one and/or as a tax deducatible gift please contact an Advisory Circle member.

• Please make checks payable to South Redford School District.

•Gii megwetch, many thanks to Dr. Bancroft for her generous gifts and initiative to create this wonderful opportunity for SRSD students.

•Gii megwetch for your time and attention.