General Fund (GF): Alumni Association’s operating budget; supports member communication and outreach, other essential needs and special events. (unrestricted)

Teachers, staff and coaches submit grant applications or requests for materials or activities not funded by the District budget. Approval rate is over 90 percent.

Alumni Endowment (AE): Established during GWHS’ 50th anniversary in 1986–87. Grants to teachers and coaches for classroom supplies and student activities not funded by the school district.

Class of Fall 1952 Teacher Grant (F52T): Founded by Peter Kaplanis F’52. Same criteria as above.

Athletes in Math Succeed (AIMS): Founded by then-Math teacher Ed Marquez and funded by S.F. Giants grant. For at-risk athletes to improve in advanced math and attend college. (unrestricted)

Athletics (ATH): Established at Athletic Director’s request. For purchase of equipment and transportation for athletic teams not supported by other Alumni funds. (unrestricted)

Chandler Family (POS): Founded by family of teachers Sanford & Danise Chandler for O.I. Schmaelzle Cup.

Craighton Chin Cross-Country Team (CCXC): Founded by daughter of Craighton Chin S’72 who was mentored by coach Daryl Zapata F’62. For purchase of uniforms and travel, and to promote X-C running for competition and lifelong exercise.

Computer Science Education (CSEF): Established at request of Computer Science teacher John Hajel. For purchase of equipment and software licenses to update and modernize CS classrooms. (unrestricted)

Rita Clark Counseling (COUN): Bequest by 1940s–1980s teacher/counselor.

Classes of Fall ’54/Spring ’55 Drama (DRAM)

Eagle Charitable Asset Management (ECAM): Established by the Investment Club in 2022 and are invested solely at IC student members’ direction for the future benefit of GWHS student activities and clubs.

Amy DeTurk English (ENGL): Bequest by S’40 alumna.

Football (FOOT): Established at Coach’s request. For purchase of equipment and transportation for Boys Varsity and JV football teams. (unrestricted)

Israel Study Grant (ITS): For students or faculty to participate in qualified travel/study programs in Israel. 

Japanese Language (JAL): Established with teacher Tomokazu Morikawa’s First Prize in NBC Bay Area/Provident Credit Union’s 2021 All-Star Teacher competition. Supports classroom programs, Exchange Student activities, and Japan trips for GWHS students. (unrestricted)

JROTC (ROTC): Founded by an anonymous alumnus. (unrestricted)

John Rothmann Library (LIBR): Honoring F’66 alumnus.

Life Skills (LIFE): Founded by an anonymous alumnus in 2023 for funding the Strategies for Success program to teach financial literacy and driver training and expand health education. (unrestricted)

Roger Dorfman Media (DORF): In memory of F’66 radio producer. For purchase of media or production tools for classroom use.

Murals & New Deal Art (MUR): Established to protect historic New Deal art threatened with permanent destruction/censorship. To provide for restoration, interpretive signage and educational programs of all art at GWHS. (unrestricted)

Louise McTernan Music (MSMC): In memory of 1970s–1980s choir director.

Pay it Forward (PIF): Founded by two ’95 alumni. For senior class oficers to identify, and grant to, a need in the school or other classes. 

Physical Education (PHED): Founded by ’85 alumnus.

Ron Feinberg Performing Arts (PERF): Honoring S’50 voice & character actor alumnus.

Practical Arts (PRAC): Founded by S’46 alumnus/teacher. For Auto Shop program and Culinary Geography classes.

Classes of F’56/S’57/F’57 Principal’s Fund (PF57): Designated at Principal’s discretion for special projects. 

Robotics Team (BOT): Founded by For Inspiration of Science and Technology (FIRST) grant, supports materials acquisition and travel expenses for annual competitions. (unrestricted)

Helen McKenna Science (SCIM): Founded by 1960s–1980s teacher/Assistant Principal.

Michael Scott Science (MSS): Founded by S’64 alumnus. (not listed on Givebutter)

Dick Castile Social Studies (SOCS): In memory of 1960s–1970s teacher.

Linda Tabor-Beck Special Education (SPED): Founded by 1990s–2000s teacher.

Joe Beeman Student Activities (JBSA): In memory of S’53 alum, U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. 

Frank & Linda Meyskens Teacher Education (ME): Established by S’63 oncologist/researcher alumnus and his wife. Grants for faculty participating in programs to enhance teaching skills. (not listed on Givebutter)

Nate Olivera/Aldo Casanova Visual Arts (VISA): Honoring two award-winning F’46 artist alumni.

Yearbook: Sales of vintage Surveyors (on Square Marketplace) support the current yearbook program. (unrestricted)

Awardees are selected by the Graduation Committee, with input from additional faculty as the Cup’s specialty dictates.

Ernest J. Cummings (PEC): Principal 1936–45. Scholarship, citizenship and service to GWHS.

Otto I. Schmaelzle Valedictorian (POS): Principal 1945–62. (see Chandler Fund)

Ruth Adams Community Service (PRA): Principal 1962–70. 

Saul Madfes Scholar-Athlete (PSM): Principal 1970–75. 

Allen Torlakson Salutatorian (PAT): Principal 1976–81. 

Al Vidal Leadership (PAV): Principal 1981–95. Student(s) names most inspirational teacher(s) for equal award.

Camille Morishige World Language (PCM): Principal 1998–2001.

Andrew Ishibashi (PAI): Principal 2001–07. Outstanding in Athletes In Math Succeed (AIMS).

Ericka Lovrin (PEL): Principal 2007–16. Outstanding in automotive technology.

Susan Saunders (PSS): Principal 2016–20. Outstanding in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). 

Unless otherwise noted, awardees are selected by Department Chairs with input from faculty specific to the award’s area of expertise.

Arts

Melvin Hanson Fine Art (MHA): Founded by the Hanson family in memory of S’55 artist alumnus. 

Mary Marshall Visual Arts (MMA): In memory of 31-year teacher who inspired/mentored dozens of professional artists and art teachers.

Jerry Shilgi Instrumental Music (JSM): Founded by the Shilgi family in memory of S’72 percussion musician alumnus.

Beverly Travlos Visual Arts (TVA): Bequest from F’65 alumna graphic artist and jeweler.

Athletics

Alex Athanasopoulos Basketball (AAB): Honoring 38-year teacher/basketball coach for outstanding community college-bound player(s).

Joe Callan Academic/Athletics (JCS): Honoring 36-year teacher and football/fencing coach, for student with improved academics who has played on a Varsity team for two years or more. (unrestricted)

Catimon/Zinns (ACR): For Al Catimon/Chad Reade and Fran Zinns/Carrie Wert best athlete award. (unrestricted)

Joe Gualco Baseball (JGS): Honoring 23-year baseball and softball coach, for dedicated teammate and student. (unrestricted)

Al Lubamersky (ALA): In memory of 28-year teacher/coach/administrator for team athlete who inspired his/her teammates to perform at a higher level. (selected by Mr. Lubamersky’s children and grandchildren from student applications)

Harry Redlick Language/Track (RLT): In memory of 34-year German teacher and track/cross-country coach. 

English

Edith Garin (EGE): In memory of beloved 1940s–1960s teacher and first Alumni Association faculty sponsor. (unrestricted)

Feinberg/Garin: Founded by Ronald Feinberg S’50 for additional Garin Award. 

Robert Hilmoe (RHE): In memory of F’50 alumnus who was an innovative teacher at GWHS for 17 years.

Ann Rhine (ARE): In memory of beloved 1970s teacher.

(all four above awards are selected by the Alumni Board’s English Scholarship Committee from one pool of student applications)

Lynn Davis Journalism (LDJ): Founded by Stefanie Davis Rosemond F’62 in memory of S’59 journalist alumna. (selected by Ms. Rosemond from student applications)

JROTC

Monro War Memorial (BMW): Founded by Barbara Schlegel Monro S’42 in memory of her classmates who were casualties of the Second World War.

Mathematics

Class of Spring 1947 (S47M): Founded by E. Kenneth Miller S’47, for outstanding math scholar.

Gael Beresford (GBM): In memory of 1970s–2010s teacher, for outstanding AP Statistics scholar.

Richard Fukuwa (RFM): In memory of 1970s teacher/judo master, for outstanding math scholar/"minor" sport participant.

Daniel Yee (YMT): Founded by S’63 alumnus/teacher/tennis coach, for outstanding math scholar/tennis team participant.

Multilingual

Warren Wong New American (WNA): Founded by S’69 alumnus to honor the sacrifices of his immigrant parents, for an outstanding scholar newcomer to the US or whose parents emigrated to the US. 

Li Oi Yu (LOY): In memory of 1980s–1990s teacher, for English learner who is an outstanding math scholar.

Science 

Harry & Miriam Goldman Bioscience (HMG): Founded by Allen Goldman S’59 in memory of his parents. 

Ed Gorham Science (EGS): Honoring 31-year teacher and founder of GWHS’ first computer lab. For outstanding student in hard sciences (physics, astronomy, etc.)

Merton Jones Chemistry (MJC): In memory of F’41 alumnus who taught at GWHS for 33 years. (unrestricted)

John Schulz, DDS, Bioscience (BIO): Founded by S’66 alumnus. (Dr. Schulz funds annually, so not listed on Givebutter)

Social Science

George Daskarolis History/Civics (GDH): Bequest by Betsy Pearce Glover F’62 in memory of challenging teacher.

Effie Pandell (EPS): Founded by S’58 alumni in memory of classmate/32-year teacher.

Special Categories

George Choppelas Forensics (GCS): Honoring S’50 Superior Court Justice alumnus, for outstanding speech team/club member. (award is on hiatus until Oglove Fund is depleted; donations are still welcome during this time)

Classes of ’71 First-Generation (1GC): For student who will be the first in their family to attend college. (unrestricted)

Carol Joan Huey Community Service (CJH): In memory of '77 alumna/21-year Alumni Treasurer. For student who has volunteered for community betterment and intends to continue contributing to their communities. (unrestricted) (selected by Carol's best friend from GWHS and by a long-time coworker from student applications)

Thornton Oglove Forensics (TOF): Founded by S’50 alumnus, for outstanding debater. (limited-duration so not listed on Givebutter; final scholarship to be awarded in 2030)

John Moriarty Dean’s Award (JMD): Founded by retired Dean/Assistant Principal, for most improved comportment/citizenship.

Robert & Barbara Sieker Civil Engineering (SIEK): F’46 and S’46 alum couple bequest. (not listed on Givebutter; selected by Math Chair, Science Chair and Computer Science teacher from student applications)