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January (2013)
Las Vegas, Nevada
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to students at Duane D Keller Middle School.schools.ccsd.net/keller/
August (2012)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the student council of Lava Ridge Intermediate School.www.lavaridge.net
May (2012)
Aspen Grove, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the students attending the Utah State Annual HOBY Leadership Retreat.www.hobyutah.org
March (2012)
St. George, Utah
The School of Life Foundation and TEAMRAW Youth Outreach hosted the 5th annual March Mayhem in the Desert community event.Newspaper Article
February (2012)
Detroit, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Horatio Williams Foundation.Horatio Williams Foundation Website
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Chosen Generations organization.mychosencenter.org
January (2012)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the students of Trinity Lutheran School.trinitystgeorge.org
St. George, Utah
School of Life community training impacting lives.(Click for article)
December (2011)
Detroit, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the A Space 2 Dream foundation.www.aspace2dream.org
November (2011)
Salt Lake City, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the scholarship recipients of the American Free Enterprise Project. One hundred high school and college students from across the state of Utah were awarded this honor. The aim of this organization and event is to help youth build an even stronger America.Click here for event schedule
Las Vegas, Nevada
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, has been invited to present at the Life Choices Event in Las Vegas, Nevada March 23-25, 2012 at the Tropicana Hotel. From the Life Choices Event website: If you are looking for a totally fresh way to improve your life... If you would like to learn how to build your self-esteem, organize your time, solve your problems, create abundant health, and live a life of joy and happiness, this is a must attend conference.www.lifechoicesbook.com/
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation Chief Motivational Officer, Michelle Orton, recently received the 2011 Outstanding Woman of Achievement Award for Entrepreneurism in Southern Utah. The award was presented by the Business Professional Woman organization. The School of Life Foundation team is proud to have Michelle working with us!www.utahbusinesswomenbpw.org
Las Vegas, Nevada
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the students and staff of the Delta Academy.deltaacademy.wordpress.com
October (2011)
South Jordan, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Bingham High School Girls basketball team.www.binghamminers.org
Kansas City, Kansas
The School of Life foundation has forged a partnership with the Scott Lagasse Racing team. We will be featured on their car this Friday night, October 7th. Please tune in on the SPEED channel at 8:30 ET. Also, watch for future NASCAR races in the Nationwide Series.www.arcaracing.com
September (2011)
Ivins, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the students and staff of Tuacahn High School.www.wp.tuacahn.org
August (2011)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the student/athletes at Dixie State College.www.dixieathletics.com
June (2011)
Lamardelle, Haiti
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Foundation Enfant Jesus school.www.fondationenfantjesus.org
May (2011)
United States
The School of Life Foundation awarded their first annual “Straight A's in Life” scholarship. The recipient was Skye Payne, a Senior at Pine View High School in St. George, Utah.April (2011)
Manawatu, Costa Rica
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to youth in the community.March (2011)
Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to a concerned parent that has the desire to help more youth in his community.February (2011)
West Jordan, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented at a workshop and also delivered a donation of copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the students of West Ridge Academy.www.westridgeacademy.com
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented at a workshop during the Leadership Dixie Education Day.www.leadershipdixie.info
January (2011)
Washington D.C.
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented at a workshop during the National Mentoring Summit.News Article
Cedar City, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to students and faculty at Southern Utah University as part of School of Life Foundation's founder, Jack Rolfe's, convocation speech.www.stilsuu.edu
Rankin, Pennsylvania
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to city youth basketball teams.December (2010)
St. George, Utah
The School of Life Foundation launched a partnership with SkyWest Airlines and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah. The program is taking place in collaboration with Heritage Elementary School.heritage.washk12.org
November (2010)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented the keynote address at the HOBY Community Leadership Education Workshop. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the participants.www.hoby.org
October (2010)
Detroit, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Cal Dilworth. Cal played basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters and then started his own program the Harlem Hobos. He recently retired as the head of Detroit's Master's Sports and Recreation program. Cal was also with the YMCA in Detroit working with street gangs trying to turn the kids around, and mentored youth as the director of the North Toledo Community House. Mr. Dilworth continues to do all that he can to assist young people. The School of Life Foundation is honored to help him with his efforts.September (2010)
St. Joseph County, Indiana
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the St. Joseph County Boys & Girls Club.www.bgcsjc.org
St. George, Utah
The School of Life Foundation has launched an ongoing series of training workshops to teach the “Straight A's in Life” curriculum at Dixie Care & Share.www.dixiecareandshare.org
August (2010)
South Bend, Indiana
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the St. Anthony de Padua School.www.stanthonysb.org
Notre Dame, Indiana
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Men's Swim Team at the University of Notre Dame.www.und.com
Washington County, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to Volunteer Center of Washington County.volunteer.truist.com
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.www.stgeorgechamber.com
St. George, Utah
The School of Life Foundation in partnership with the Wade Family Foundation launched an ongoing series of community workshops to teach the “Straight A's in Life” curriculum.www.letsserve.org
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July (2010)
South Bend, Indiana
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented at the annual Play Like A Champion Today Leadership Conference on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.www.playlikeachampion.org
June (2010)
Cedar City, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to a youth leadership conference on the campus of Southern Utah University.www.suu.edu/eventservices/
Washington County, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Volunteer Center of Washington County.volunteer.united-e-way.org
May (2010)
St. George, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to a local Boy Scout Unit.www.scouting.org
April (2010)
St. George, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Snow Canyon High School football team.www.scwarrior.net
March (2010)
Washington County, Utah
March Mayhem in the Desert Community Event
The School of Life Foundation, together with the T.E.A.M.R.A.W. Youth Outreach Program and IMPACT of Southern Utah are pleased to announce that the 3rd annual March Mayhem was a success for the youth of Washington County. The event raised funds and awareness for organizations that focus on the moral development of our young people. Proceeds this year also went to the Helping Hands for Haiti organization. We greatly appreciate the individuals and organizations who contributed donations, time and talents to this event.
Salt Lake City, Utah
The School of Life Foundation is participating in a symposium lead by the University of Notre Dame. The topic addressed is the population of youth who are "aging out" of foster care each year. Other organizations involved are the National Crime Prevention Council, Christmas Box International, SkyWest Airlines and many others.February (2010)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to the Leadership Dixie class during their education day.www.leadershipdixie.info
January (2010)
Los Robles, Guatemala
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the "Casa de Sion" orphanage. The curriculum is being implemented in this village.Photos
Washington County, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the behavioral division of the Washington County School District.www.washk12.org
December (2009)
Maitland, Florida
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Central Florida Catholic Youth League.www.catholicyouthleague.org
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to the staff of Zion's Way Home Health and Hospice.www.zionswayhospice.com
St. George, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Elks Lodge to be used in their youth scholarship program.www.elks1743.com
November (2009)
Palo Alto, California
The School of Life Foundation curriculum, Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent, is now available to youth readers with print disabilities. The organization Bookshare (A Benetech Initiative) has the workbook accessible in Braille and various other formats. This partnership opens up many opportunities to donate and receive this program.www.bookshare.org
www.benetech.org
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented an "Appreciation Week" address to the Flight Operations Division of SkyWest Airlines.www.skywest.com
Littleton, Colorado
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Catholic School Athletic League.www.eteamz.com
Erie, Pennsylvania
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Blessed Sacrament School.www.bserie.org
October (2009)
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the NJROTC program at Bloom Trail High School.www.bloomtrail.org
Huntington Beach, California
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Parochial Athletic League, Diocese of Orange, Orange County, California. The books will be used by their sports teams.www.parochialathleticleague.org
Auburn, Maine
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the St. Dominic Regional High School. The books and curriculum will be used by the coaches and captains in their sports programs.www.st-dominic.net
Mesquite, Nevada
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address to the members of the Mesquite chapter of the National Exchange Club.Desert Valley Times article
September (2009)
Monterey Park, California
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley. The Club will be using the curriculum in their Leaders in Training Program.www.wsgvbgc.org
St. George, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Eagle Dancer Youth and Family Services organization.www.eagledanceryfs.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Adoption Exchange organization to be used in their youth mentoring program.www.adoptex.org
Orem, Utah
The Utah Valley University Womens' basketball team implemented the “Straight A's in Life” program as part of their leadership training system.www.wolverinegreen.com
August (2009)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Salvation Army to be used in their developing Kroc Youth Leadership Academy.www.usc.salvationarmy.org/wmni
Cedar City, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the ETS program at Southern Utah University. The "Straight A's in Life" program is being implemented throughout all of their learning centers in Kane County, Iron County and Beaver County.www.suu.edu/ss/talent/what-is-ets.html
Enterprise, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote motivational address at the opening day of school for Enterprise High School. The school will be implementing the “Straight A's in Life” curriculum for this year. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent are being donated for the launch.www.ehs.wash.k12.ut.us
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation Director of Program Development, Jeff Tuscano, and Founder, Jack Rolfe, addressed the members of the St. George Exchange Club in their business meeting. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the organization.sgexchange.blogspot.com
Ephraim, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, met with the Snow College football team. The players and coaches will be using the “Straight A's in Life” program this season. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the program.Read Article
St. George, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Town & Country Bank to be used in their youth banking program.www.tcbankutah.com/community
Mountain Meadows, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote motivational address at the annual retreat of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Students of Washington County.foundation.washk12.org
July (2009)
South Bend, Indiana
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, delivered a presentation about the School of Life organization to the 2009 MNA Cohort at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.www.nd.edu
June (2009)
South Bend, Indiana
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a motivational address at the annual Play Like A Champion Today Leadership Conference on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.www.playlikeachampion.org
Orem, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Youth Health Associates. This organization is a mentoring club to assist youth in improving their lives.
Washington County, Utah
Jack Rolfe, founder of the School of Life Foundation, delivered the commencement address during commencement exercises at the Purgatory Correctional Facility. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the graduates.Spectrum Article
Salt Lake City, Utah
School of Life Foundation Director of Training, Jeff Sherman, and Founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a seminar at a youth conference held on the campus of the University of Utah. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the participants.
Ogden, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the TRIO Student Support Services program at Weber State University.
Ontario, Canada
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Kortright Hills Public School.www.ugdsb.on.ca
Provo, Utah
Copies of the workbook were donated to the American Indian Services organization. The “Straight A's in Life” program will be given to 1,500 scholarship students that will be attending over 300 different colleges across 35 states.www.americanindianservices.org
Samoa, Pacific Islands
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to a volunteer individual from Samoa. The “Straight A's in Life” program will be introduced to the public and church schools on the island.
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote motivational address at the annual state convention for the Utah Chapter of the Business & Professional Women organization.
Uganda, East Africa
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Timpview High School girls soccer team. They are representing the Goals for Girls organization this year in a trip to Uganda. The books will be used to teach school children how to improve their lives while also learning how to play soccer.goalsforgirls.blogspot.com
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Orem, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote motivational address at the Utah Valley University summer basketball camp for high school girls. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the participants and coaches.www.wolverinegreen.com
May (2009)
La Ceiba, Honduras
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Helping Honduras Kids Foundation to be used in their education curriculum.www.helpinghonduraskids.org
East Lansing, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. The books will be used in a Foster Care Youth Summer Camp.www.socialwork.msu.edu
Atchison, Kansas
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Benedictine College. The books will be used at the Summer Athletic Leadership Conference.www.benedictine.edu
Ogden, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Upward Bound program at Weber State University.www.weber.edu/upwardbound
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote motivational address at the Snow Canyon High School Warrior banquet for the men's soccer team. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the program.www.scwarrior.net
Colorado City, Arizona
School of Life Foundation Director of Training, Jeff Sherman, and Founder, Jack Rolfe, presented an assembly for the middle school and high school students of the El Capitan school. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the Colorado City Unified School District.www.elcap.us
Ogden, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Odyssey Elementary School to be used by the school counselor.www.odes.ogdensd.org
April (2009)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote address to the ETS students at Snow Canyon High School. Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were also donated to the program.dsc.dixie.edu/ets
Denton, Texas
University of North TexasCopies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the University of North Texas women's basketball team.
www.meangreensports.com
St. George, Utah
Dixie State CollegeSchool of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote address at the Upward Bound program.
dsc.dixie.edu/upward/
Cedar City, Utah
Southern Utah UniversityThe Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent life skills training seminar was presented to the Upward Bound students.
http://www.suu.edu/ss/upward/
St. George, Utah
Dixie State CollegeSchool of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, was the featured speaker at the Institute for Business Integrity.
new.dixie.edu/business/mission
Washington County, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to Foundation for Students of Washington County to be used by their Glennis O. Sampson scholarship recipients.Glennis O. Sampson Memorial Scholarship Info
March (2009)
Washington County, UT
March Mayhem in the Desert Community EventThe School of Life Foundation, together with the T.E.A.M.R.A.W. Youth Outreach Program and Tragedy Adult Services are pleased to announce that the 2nd annual March Mayhem was a success for the youth of Washington County. The event raised funds and awareness for organizations that focus on the moral development of our young people (please read the articles below for more information). We greatly appreciate the individuals and organizations who contributed donations, time and talents to this event.
The Spectrum article (March on with strength)
The Spectrum article (High-school hoopsters win charity game)
Today in Dixie Article
Event Photos
Event Poster
Logan, Utah
(Utah State University)
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote address at the annual conference of the Association of Youth Councils.ayc.usu.edu
Davis County, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Davis County Juvenile Center which is part of the Second District Juvenile Court System.www.utcourts.gov/courts/juv/juvsites/2nd/
Springdale, Utah
(Zion National Park)
School of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, presented a keynote address at the annual conference of the Utah Chapter of ASPIRE.www.aspireut.org
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Saint Pius X Church School.spxtulsa.org
Leola, Pennsylvania
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Children Deserve A Chance Foundation.www.childrendeserveachance.com
February (2009)
Salt Lake City, Utah
The Snow Canyon High School girls basketball team provided service to P.J.'s Forgotten Children while participating in the state high school basketball tournament. During the service project they also donated copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent to the organization.Spectrum Article
P.J.'s Forgotten Children
January (2009)
Dallas, Texas
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Dallas Academy Bulldogs girls’ basketball team.www.dallas-academy.com
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeast Idaho Chapter.www.bbbsidaho.org
December (2008)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the University of New Mexico Women's Basketball team for the players and coaches.www.golobos.cstv.com
Washington, Utah
Mach Robin, LLC, a franchisee of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., opens its first Utah restaurant in Southern Utah on Wednesday December 10. As part of its grand opening celebrations the new restaurant will host a Burgers With A Heart fund-raiser to benefit The School of Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is committed to the social, moral and character development of youth. Through Burgers With a Heart, Mach Robin, LLC, will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to The School of Life Foundation during grand opening week from December 10 to 17.Event Photo
www.redrobin.com
November (2008)
St. George, Utah
Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook were donated to the Dixie State College Diversity Center. The books will be used to benefit the Utah Foster Care Foundation.new.dixie.edu/diversity/
Salt Lake City, Utah
Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook were donated to Junior Achievement City.www.ja-utah.org
October (2008)
St. George, Utah
Copies of the book Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Hope Pregnancy Care Center. The “Straight A's in Life” system will be implemented into the peer counseling program.www.hopepregnancyutah.org
Charlotte, North Carolina
Copies of the book Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Assist by Knight Foundation. The workbooks will be used in the Charlotte school system. The Assist by Knight Foundation is run by Utah Jazz NBA point guard, Brevin Knight and his wife, Deena.
Memphis, Tennessee
Copies of the book Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Assist by Knight Foundation. The workbooks will be used in the Memphis school system. The Assist by Knight Foundation is run by Utah Jazz NBA point guard, Brevin Knight and his wife, Deena.September (2008)
St. George, Utah
School of Life Foundation President, Jack Rolfe, presented the “Straight A's in Life” program to the 8th & 9th grades character education class at Desert Hills Middle School. A banner and books were also donated to the class participants to be used throughout the school year.dhms.washk12.org/
Announcement
Eres Tu el Maestro de Tu Vida?We are excited to announce the expansion of the School of Life Foundation to the Spanish-speaking world! Our life-skills workbook, Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent, is now available in Spanish! The translation of the workbook was made possible by a generous donation from Designer Furniture Gallery in St. George, UT.
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St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the Southwest Behavioral Health Center to be used in their youth programs.www.southwestcenter.com/
Finney County, Kansas
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Big Brother Big Sisters program.www.gardencity.net/bbbs/
Detroit, Michigan
Jack Rolfe, president of the School of Life Foundation, addressed the Wade H. McCree Incentive Scholars and their families during a Detroit Public Schools back-to-school meeting. The Incentive Scholars are students in grades 9-12 who are eligible for college tuition scholarships if they maintain grade point averages of 3.0 or better and score a composite of 21 on the American College Test (ACT). The scholarships represent a "Certainty of Opportunity" and increase the options for these Detroit Public School students to attend college, become contributing members of our global society and to develop community interest in supporting others as they move forward. Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook were donated to each family.www.detroit.k12.mi.us/
August (2008)
Guatemala
The Guatemala Children's Project at the "Niño's de Guatemala orphanage" received copies of Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent in both English and Spanish. The books were presented to the director by Ken Mangum of St. George, UT, together with an orientation on how to use them with the children in the orphanage and local families, to help them incorporate valuable life-skills in their lives.Event Photo
Helper, Utah
Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the Helper Jr. High School to be used in conjunction with a character education curriculum.www.carbon.k12.ut.us
Salt Lake City, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the coaches and players of the University of Utah Women's Volleyball team.utahutes.cstv.com
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Las Vegas YMCA clubs implemented the “Straight A's in Life” system with their youth programs.www.lasvegasymca.org
Beaver County, Utah
The Beaver County School District adopted the use of the life-skills curriculum found in Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent. Each of the schools in the district will adapt the materials to be grade appropriate.Beaver County School District
Blanding, Utah
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were shipped to the Albert R. Lyman middle school to be used in this year's character education classes. The donation of books is in honor of the example and efforts of Alisa Morley.Albert R. Lyman Middle School
Announcement
Eres Tu el Maestro de Tu Vida?We are excited to announce the expansion of the School of Life Foundation to the Spanish-speaking world! Our life-skills workbook, Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent, is now available in Spanish! The translation of the workbook was made possible by a generous donation from Designer Furniture Gallery in St. George, UT.
July (2008)
Detroit, Michigan
Frederick Douglas AcademyThe Fire Cadets Summer Youth Program incorporates the straight "A's" in life program. The cadets are trained on what is expected of fire fighters and how to be socially and academically prepared for life.
Ghana, West Africa
Members of the School of Life Foundation executive management team recently met with Baako Wahabu of Ghana, West Africa. Mr. Wahabu accepted the position as Chancellor of Ghana for the foundation. Mr. Wahabu will organize and lead the efforts to launch the "Straight A's in Life" program in his country.Event Photo
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were shipped to high school students in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Press Release
St. George, UT
Make this summer count! Pop star and American Idol™ winner Jordin Sparks has teamed with DoSomething.org, the organization that empowers teens to take action in their communities, and Staples, Inc., the world's largest office products company, to ask southern Utah teens to make a difference this summer. The School of Life Foundation was selected to facilitate this effort in southern Utah.Click here for Press Release details
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Richfield, Minnesota
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Academy of Holy Angels to be used in their Senior leadership class.www.academyofholyangels.org
June (2008)
South Bend, Indiana
University of Notre DameThe School of Life Foundation was introduced, by founder Jack Rolfe, at the annual conference of the Play Like a Champion organization, which is a part of the University of Notre Dame. In attendance were athletic directors and coaches from Catholic youth organizations and high schools from across the United States and Canada.
www.playlikeachampion.org
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Central Michigan UniversitySchool of Life Foundation founder, Jack Rolfe, participated as a guest speaker at the 2008 Michigan Teen Conference. This event was sponsored by Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, Michigan Federation for Children and Families, and the Michigan Department of Human Services, Youth in Transition. In attendance were teenage foster care youth, foster care parents, and staff representatives from every foster care organization in the state of Michigan. Mr. Rolfe introduced the "Straight A's in Life" program and the Learn to "School" Your Toughest Opponent workbook was donated to every youth, family and agency involved in the conference.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Copies of the workbook Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization of Washtenaw County, Michigan. The launch of the "Straight A's in Life" program was initiated for the BIGS to use with the LITTLES.www.bbbswashtenaw.org
Saitama, Japan
Former Japanese High School National Champion and current member of the Utah Valley University Division 1 women's basketball team, Asumi Nakayama, delivers copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook to high school and middle school girls' basketball teams in her home country.wolverinegreen.cstv.com
Syracuse, UT
The Straight "A's" in Life program is taught to business education teachers from schools throughout the state of Utah as part of the Summer Conference for CTE. Career and Technical Education is a division of the Utah State Office of Education. Shelly Flake, character education teacher form Millcreek High School, instructed teachers on how she found success in using the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook in the curriculum of her classes.www.schools.utah.gov
Utah County, UT
The Utah Valley University women's basketball coaching staff introduces the Straight "A's" in Life program to coaches of high school girls' basketball teams throughout the intermountain west during their summer team camps being held on campus during the month of June.wolverinegreen.cstv.com
Amman, Jordan
The Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook was donated to the Amman Baccalaureate School.www.abs.edu.jo
Washington County, UT
The Explorer youth group of the Washington County, Utah Sheriff's Department is using the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook curriculum as a component of their training.news.washeriff.net
Southern Utah
The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in southern Utah introduced the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook as a suggested curriculum for BIGS to use with their LITTLES so that the youth can develop life-long, life skills. The School of Life Foundation endorses Big Brothers Big Sisters as a mentoring program. For information about becoming a BIG, please contact us, or contact Big Brothers Big Sisters in your area.www.bbbsu.org (Utah)
www.bbbs.org (National)
St. George, UT
Diamond Talent Productions, a premiere performing arts studio in Utah, is incorporating the straight "A's" in life formula from the Learn to "School" your Toughest Opponent workbook into their summer workshop. In addition to teaching artistic skills to help young people perform better on stage, they will also teach the importance of life skills that will help the youth both on and off the stage.www.diamondtalentpro.com
May (2008)
St. George, UT
The St. George City Youth Council adopted the straight "A's" in life formula as part of their leadership skills training. Jack Rolfe presented the council with the workbook Learn to School Your Toughest Opponent and encouraged them to incorporate the book's values into their planning and activities.
Dominican Republic
Collaboration was initiated with the Children in Need Foundation to deliver the Straight "A's" in Life program to youth in the Dominican Republic.www.children-in-need.us
The School of Life Foundation offers corporate training.
For a tax-deductible donation, businesses help youth achieve straight "A's" in life and provide an opportunity for their employees to learn how to achieve straight "A's" at work. Please visit the Donate page for details.
School Supplies added to the web site.
Motivational pictures that are visual reminders of the straight "A's" in life are among items now available at our school store. Please scroll to the bottom of the Donate page to view our School Supplies, and check back periodically for additional products.
St. George, Utah
Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook were donated to the Red Rock Raiders AAU boy's basketball team. The club will be using the books as a team and also sharing books with teams that they play against in National Tournaments.
St. George, Utah
Mr. Rolfe made a "Find Your Mission in Life" presentation to the Character Education class at Millcreek High School.mhs.washk12.org
April (2008)
St George, UT
Jack Rolfe and Pine View High School athlete Jared Needham share straight "A's" in life formula with the St. George Chamber of Commerce.Spectrum Article
Cedar City, UT
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the Iron County Youth Center.Juvenile Justice Services
Cedar City, UT
The "Straight A's in Life" program was introduced and implementation initiated at the ETS Center of Southern Utah University.SUU ETS Center
March (2008)
St. George, UT
March Mayhem in the Desert Community Event.The Spectrum article (Children’s Justice Center receives ‘March Mayhem’ donation)
The Spectrum article (All-star game a way to give back)
The Spectrum article (‘March Mayhem’ announced)
Dixie Weekly article (Former Rivals unite for ‘March Mayhem’)
Event Photos
Event Poster
The Spectrum Article (Earning "A's" in Life)
We sincerely thank the individuals and organizations who contributed donations, time and talents to this event.
Sylmar, CA
A homeschool organization requested copies of our life-skills workbooks for use with their program.
St. George, UT
We donated our Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent books to a St. George chapter of 4-H of UtahUtah 4-H
Salt Lake City, UT
Head coach Jim Boylen, of the University of Utah Men's Basketball program, gave copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook to his team this past summer as part of the preparation for their current season.University of Utah Men's Basketball
February (2008)
Murray, UT
During the Utah Class 4A Girls' State Basketball Tournament, the Snow Canyon High School team visited with a group of 8 to 12 year-old youth at the Murray Boys & Girls Club. They talked with the kids about getting "straight A's in life" and presented each of them a copy of the life-skills book, Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent.Download Article
Murray Boys & Girls Club
Baguio City, Philippines
The VETEC Foundation Schools requested copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks so that they can implement the Straight "A's" in Life program for their students.
St. George, UT
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent life-skills books were delivered to the Children's Justice Center.attorneygeneral.utah.gov
St. George, UT
Jack Rolfe was the keynote speaker at a Reality Store event that was sponsored by the Utah Department of Workforce Services and DXATC.Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent books were donated to each of the youth organizations that attended.
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State of Utah
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah organization began making available to their "Bigs" the Straight "A's" in Life program to use with their "Littles."www.bbbsu.org
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St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to IMPACT. This organization helps to rehabilitate gang members and addicts.January (2008)
LaVerkin, Utah
The Cross Creek Programs boys' and girls' basketball teams and their coaches received copies of Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent.www.crosscreekprogram.com
Wales, Wisconsin
Donations of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were sent to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.www.boysgirlsclubs.org
St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the TurningLeaf Wellness Center.www.turningleafseminars.com
St. George, Utah
Books and banner were donated to the 4th and 5th grade student council students at Sunset Elementary School.sses.washk12.org
St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the Dual King Ranch.www.dualkingranch.com
St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to the Washington County Youth Crisis Center.www.jjs.utah.gov/youth-services.htm
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St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbooks were donated to Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.
Washington, Utah
Jack Rolfe discussed the Straight A's in Life program as a guest on Last Call with Dan Murphy on the Fox News 1450 AM KZNU Radio.www.mylastcall.com
December (2007)
St. George, Utah
Copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook were delivered to SunHawk Academy.www.sunhawkacademy.com
St. George, Utah
Eagle Ranch Academy received copies of the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook.www.eagleranchacademy.com
Sandy, Utah
Mr. Rolfe gave a motivational presentation to the Alta High School girls' basketball team. The girls and coaches were given a copy of our workbook and the team was challenged to implement the Straight "A's" in Life formula.ahs.canyonsdistrict.org
Little Valley, Utah
Mr. Rolfe presented a banner and the Straight A's In Life formula found in the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook to Mr. Jerome Jones' 4th grade class at Little Valley Elementary School.les.washk12.org
Orem, Utah
Two copies of the book Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent were donated to each of the players on the women's basketball team at Utah Valley State College. The athletes were challenged to place the additional copy with a youth of their choosing in the community.www.uvsc.edu
November (2007)
Southern Utah
Read the Dixie Weekly News article about the School of Life Foundation.Dixie Weekly Article
Bloomington Hills, Utah
Jordan Adams, former WNBA star who currently plays with the Women's Canadian National basketball team, visits with southern Utah's Red Rock Raiders girls' basketball team about "schooling" their toughest opponent and getting straight "A's" in life. Read the article from The Spectrum .Spectrum Article
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St. George, Utah
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the School of Life Foundation was held on November 13, 2007. KCSG broadcasted coverage of the event on their local news.Ribbon Cutting Photo
Press Release
St. George, Utah
We participated in the St. George Community Expo for nonprofit organizations with a booth on November 3. We're grateful to be part of a great community
Dixie State College - St. George, Utah
The School of Life Foundation participated in a leadership-training program provided by Dixie State College on November 6 by presenting a leadership seminar to the Santa Clara Elementary student council and yearbook staff.Letters from students
St. George, Utah
We are part of the Downtown Thursday Night activities on Nov 1 and 15 and will provide information about the School Of Life Foundation at our booth there. The theme of the month is "Celebrate Youth".October (2007)
Saint George, Utah
Jack Rolfe presented a motivational presentation to the Dixie High School girls' volleyball team on October 26 prior to the state volleyball tournament.www.dixiehigh.org
Santa Clara, Utah
The student executive councils at Snow Canyon High School began using the Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent workbook as part of their leadership skills training.scwarrior.net
Las Vegas, Nevada
Books were donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas. Sr. Vice President of Operations, Molly Latham, accepted the books during the training session with their program and sports directors. The system was implemented in some of their after school programs.www.bgclv.org
Santa Clara, Utah
Books were donated to Kathleen Petersen, Utah Principal of the Year, at Santa Clara Elementary School to be used in their student council program.sces.washk12.org
Saint George, Utah
Books were given to participants of the Huntsman World Senior Games with a challenge to take the book back to the athlete's community and share it with a young person.www.hwsg.com
September (2007)
Sugar City, Idaho
Books were given by Dal Steel to Coach Todd Jensen for the players and coaching staff of the girls basketball team at Sugar Salem High School.www.sd322.k12.id.us
St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent books were distributed to the Dixie State College women's basketball team.www.dixieathletics.com
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Jack & Lexie Rolfe met with Coach Steven Vinson of the Huron High School girls basketball team. The Rolfes gave Coach Vinson a workbook and introduced him to the program.www.aaps.k12.mi.us/huron.home/huron_home
Saint George, Utah
Workbooks were donated to the Director of the Southern Utah Baseball Academy, Alan Knox, to be used by the young people enrolled in the program.www.performancebaseballacademy.org
Cedar City, Utah
Books were donated to Head Coach Steve Hodson of the Womens basketball team at Division I Southern Utah University for his staff and players.www.suu.edu
August (2007)
Garden City, Kansas
Jack & Lexie Rolfe presented books to Bill Weatherly, the athletic director at Garden City High School for the staff and players of both the boys and girls basketball teams.www.gckschools.com/schools/gchs
Washington County, Utah
Books were presented to the Focus Center teachers at Millcreek High School, Lynn Madsen and Becky Jackson. The books have been implemented into part of their teaching system.mhs.washk12.org
