August (2008)
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.Click here for 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
Notre Dame UniversityThe 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 Notre Dame University. 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.www.sgycc.net
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.www.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.www.cjcwc.org
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.crosscreekprograms.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.www.infowest.com/sunset/
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.www.hanger.com
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.www.alta.jordan.k12.ut.us
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
www.redrockraiders.com
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".www.downtownthursdaynight.com
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.www.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/diggers/sshs/index.htm
St. George, Utah
Learn to “School” Your Toughest Opponent books were distributed to the Dixie State College women's basketball team.www.dixieathletics.com/teams/wbasketball/
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.southernutahbaseballacademy.com
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.www.mhs.washk12.org
