It recognizes the students for all of their efforts, it gives thanks to the school's business partners and it encourages other businesses to become involved in this worthwhile effort. Renaissance is a type of academic achievement club in which students who meet the requirements are automatically selected as members. There are also cash drawings and free pizza to reward students for their hard work. To me, Renaissance is all about being a leader. The Renaissance Program would not exist if it weren't for the help of local businesses.
Financial support comes from the cash donations and discounts provided by the community partners.
Through their efforts, the program was able to purchase the sign to promote Eastern High School's students' achievements. There are over 30 business partners involved with Renaissance. Each year that number grows. Withe the addition of the sign along State Road 60, Renaissance hopes to draw more attention toward this important program. The stakes are high for tobacco farmers As early as the first week in October, applications for indemnity payments from the Phase II Tobacco Settlement will be in the possession of farm operators in Floyd an other tobacco counties of southern Indiana.