The Forging Futures Education Fund Board of Directors and staff proudly display a symbolic check representing nearly $300,000 in scholarships awarded to 47 Gillespie County students during the foundation's inaugural scholarship year.

Pictured, from left, are board members Jim Franer, Megan Albrecht (FFEF administrator), Joe Mirsky, Brad Hardin, Tom Hutton (board chair), Jay Weinheimer, Marc Williamson, Trudy Hutton and Lori Maxcey.

Not pictured are Patrick Moore and Dave Campbell.