Barbara Smith Speech, Debate & Drama Fund

A newly established challenge grant fund designed to support the sustained success and growth of the Speech, Debate, & Drama program at Miami High School.

Fund Details:

• Challenge Grant Amount: $125,000 seed funding (provided by Deacon Turner, Speech & Debate alum)
• Fundraising Goal: Raise additional $125,000 in pledges and donations
• Target Annual Distribution: $25,000 per year to Speech, Debate & Drama program (pending goal achievement)
• Time Horizon: 10-year funding span

Purpose:

• Honor Barbara Smith's legacy and commitment to student excellence
• Support Speech, Debate, and Drama students with resources and experiences
• Broaden student horizons and build confidence
• Accelerate and deepen program potential under current coach Kaylea Hutson-Miller

Background on Barbara Smith:
Barbara Smith set high standards for excellence in the Speech, Debate, & Drama program that endure to this day. She went to great lengths to ensure her "Speech kids" had resources and experiences to develop into their best selves. Her legacy was celebrated at a student reunion in July, bringing together many of her former students.

Current Program Coach: Kaylea Hutson-Miller (making significant strides to build program potential)

Tax Status: MPSEF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization; all contributions are tax-deductible

Contact/Mailing Address:

• Miami Public Schools Enrichment Foundation
• 2116 Rockdale Blvd., Miami, OK 74354
• Phone: 918-542-8455
• Fax: 918-542-1236

Donation Options:

• One-time donations
• Multi-year pledges (encouraged)
• Both one-time gifts and annual pledges accepted
• Suggested pledge levels: $125, $250, $500, $1,000, $1,250, $2,500 (or custom amounts)

Donation/Pledge Process

Donation Methods:

1. Online Form: Complete donation form on website
2. Mail: Send check to:
   • Miami Public Schools Enrichment Foundation
   • 2116 Rockdale Blvd.
   • Miami, OK 74354

Payment Options:

• Credit card (via online form)
• Check (mailed to foundation address)

Check Instructions:

• Make payable to: Miami Public Schools Enrichment Foundation (MPSEF)
• Write in memo line: "BS Fund"

Pledge/Donation Types:

• One-time donation
• Annual pledge commitment
• Combination of one-time gift and annual pledges

Suggested Giving Levels:

• $125
• $250
• $500
• $1,000
• $1,250
• $2,500
• Other (donations of any size welcome)

Donor Information Collected:

• Name
• Address
• Email
• Phone
• MHS Alumni status (optional)
• Graduation year (if applicable)
• Donation type preferences

Tax Deduction: All contributions are tax-deductible; MPSEF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization