On November 28, 2006, Ruby Bass Smith, a beloved teacher at Asheboro High School, died at the age of 92. During a distinguished mathematics teaching career both in Asheboro and at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, her alma mater, she inspired and challenged scores of students to study mathematics without fear and to enjoy the results of their study.
Recently a committee has been formed with the advice and consent of both the Asheboro City Schools system and Mrs. Smith’s daughter, Helen Brown, to raise funds to establish an appropriate memorial in Mrs. Smith’s memory. What we hope to do is to keep alive for a new generation of students and faculty members at Asheboro High School something of the dedication, energy, and willingness to learn that exemplified Mrs. Smith’s career. One way to do this would be to establish a fund to provide scholarship funds to AHS students for college study and stipends for AHS faculty members to continue their own growth through attendance at workshops or professional conventions, such as those of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
The recipients might not be members of the math faculty or students who wish to pursue mathematics. Encouragement to continue learning and to improve teaching is the key.
The goal of the Smith Committee is to raise at least $50,000. As of January 23, 2009, $27,535 has been raised with an additional $4,000 pledged and 10,000 shares of unevaluated stock donated. Solicitations are continuing; a contribution form with all the necessary instructions for making your contribution can be found online. |
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