Lube-Tech, in conjunction with Social Venture Partners, awarded a generous grant of $25,000 to High School for Recording Arts. With this funding, HSRA is in the process of implementing a new program in design called Sweat Equity Enterprises. SEE is a non-profit organization founded by fashion designer Mark Ecko in order to teach design to high-school students through actual projects for real-world clients. Winning designs are manufactured and sold nationwide, and winning designers receive scholarships.

Lube-Tech is a family-owned, Minnesota-based company that provides lubrication technology for companies like ExxonMobil and Motorcraft, and will provide grants for two more years if the new design program proves successful. Lube-Tech and its employees are also donating time, expertise and resources to help the young people of HSRA. HSRA students who have become involved in the SEE program will do some design work for the Lube-Tech.

Lube-Tech owners Chris and Marna Bame came to HSRA on Wednesday, April 23rd to present HSRA with the check. Also present were Tonny Heideman, who originally contacted HSRA about this opportunity, Rich Greig, and Eric Jackson of Lube Tech and Social Venture Partners.

HSRA is extremely moved by this community support and we look forward to developing our partnership with Lube-Tech!

HSRA students Tottiana Adams and Necole Rouse, along with thirteen other young women, were honored at a dinner at the Town and Country Club hosted by the St. Paul Optimist Club. This youth recognition event featured speeches by all of the young women, as well as an address from St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. The honorees were awarded scholarships for their academic achievement, commitment to the community, and perseverance in the face of adversity. High School for Recording Arts would like to congratulate all of the winners and we offer our deepest thanks to the St. Paul Optimist Club.

Necole Rouse and Tottiana Adams, both seniors at High School for Recording Arts, will receive scholarships from the St. Paul Optimist Club. Tottiana and Necole, along with other recipients from St. Paul, will be honored at a dinner at the Town and Country Club in November. The scholarship recognizes academic achievement, personal qualities, community service, and perseverance. We are very proud of Tottiana and Necole!

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