Davenport Campus student
Steve Frogley |
When Stephen Frogley started school on
the Davenport Campus, he didn’t fully
appreciate what the word “philanthropy”
meant. Then he learned it means giving
one’s time or money “to increase the wellbeing
of humankind.”
Both his father, Craig Frogley, D.C., Davenport
’75, and grandfather, Ron Frogley,
D.C., Davenport ’61, were instructors at
Palmer. “Their example of selfless contributions
of time and talents has been a major
contributor to my involvement in school
organizations,” he added.
Mr. Frogley also is able to point out the
philanthropy that exists in his class,
which has seen serious illnesses, family
emergencies and even the death of one of its
members. “As our class representative on
Student Council, I have been blown away
each time I’ve opened an envelope we had
passed around for someone in need and
found $600, $700 or $800,” he said.
Stephen Frogley’s own benevolence was
recognized recently when he was awarded
a Vogt Leadership Scholarship. This
endowed scholarship recognizes students
who give back to their community.
“After benefiting from the many improvements
to the school that alumni donations
have made possible and feeling the effects
they’ve had on my education, I no longer
think of the definition of philanthropy
I’ve learned, but rather the dedicated
individuals who have given a portion of
their time, money or knowledge to better
my future,” the 9th Trimester student said.
“I hope to follow their example and do the
same for those who come after me.”