Ploenes, Albert L. Endowed Fund
Albert L. Ploenes established The Albert L. Ploenes Endowed Fund through a charitable gift annuity held by Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Foundation.
Mr. Ploenes was a loyal Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKnative, spending his life and career educating young people in the area. He graduated from John R. Buchtel High School and attended Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education (1958) and a Master of Arts in Education (1974). As a student, he was a member of the lnterfraternity Council and recognized as an Omicron Delta Kappa Honoree. Mr. Ploenes served as president of the Lone Star Fraternity and later as president of the Lone Star Alumni Board. He remained a devoted alumnus, friend and supporter of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK throughout the years.
Mr. Ploenes began his teaching career at Roswell Kent Junior High School and John R. Buchtel Senior High School. After teaching for a decade, he took an administrative position with Â鶹ÊÓƵAPKPublic Schools, where he served as Director of Pupil Data and Assignment. In 2014, Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK proudly honored Mr. Ploenes with the College of Education Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Albert L. Ploenes Endowed Fund was established for the unrestricted benefit of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Foundation. Funds may be used at the discretion of the executive director of Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK Foundation.
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