It was given to none other than junior high teacher, Mr. Virgil Lorenz , who has been teaching at Valley for 33 years. As he received the award, the crowd gave him a standing ovation because they understood how much he deserved the honor. The Teacher Endowment is more than just a glamorous night where people go to dress up and enjoy an upscale evening. It really is an event to honor the teachers. All year, they dedicate their time and energy to their students, often without the credit they deserve.
Teaching is a gift, and Valley's teachers dedicate themselves to sharing that gift with others.
However, their paychecks do not reflect the tremendous impact they make. It is for that exact prupose that the Teacher Endowment was established. Although the Teacher Endowment Dinner has passed, it is still not too late to contribute. Even if students and their parents can't spare a dollar contribution, it is never to late to let teachers know how much they are appreciated. Overall, the Teacher Endowment Dinner was a huge success, and everyone leaving the Fairmont was satisfied with how the night and its events fell into place.