Mission Statement of The
Cut Bank District No. 15 Education Foundation and Alumni Association

The Cut Bank District No.15 Education Foundation and Alumni Association will provide a mechanism to raise and accumulate funds to develop, foster and encourage excellence in education.  The Foundation/Alumni Association will promote public awareness and involvement in school related activities and educational programs.

Formally Adopted this 11th day of January, 1996.

The Cut Bank Education Foundation annually recognizes community members who in so many different ways continue to go the distance in support of Cut Bank children. We will never be able to adequately thank them for all they have done and for what we know they will continue to do, but we want you to know how much their contribution and dedication means to the Cut Bank Education Foundation and Alumni Association.

Lynne Brown was the 2010 awardee of the "Going the Extrance for Kids" recognition from the Cut Bank Education Foundation and Alumni Association's Board of Directors. Mrs. Brown not only runs her own piano studio for the students in Cut Bank, but she has also helped whenever asked by the teachers in the music department throughout the years. She is often heard asking "What else can I do to help?" Her positive influence on the children of this community has truly been a gift.

The 2009 recipients of the "Going the Extra Distance for Children" Award are Pat and Ron Hill. Both of these amazing people have given so much of their lives in support of the children of Cut Bank. Even after retiring, whenever they were called upon or knew that their help was needed they were there. Our community, but most especially our children have been blessed by the efforts of this wonderful couple. Thanks Pat and Ron for always giving more than you were asked to and for being such inspiring role models.

Our 2008 awardees are two people who can always be found supporting the Cut Bank children whether it is at school, athletic events, field trips, or through the church youth group. The youth of Cut Bank have two wonderful advocates in Becky and Dave Gates. They certainly “Go the Distance” for all of our kids.

In 2007, the CBEFAA recognized Mr. Mike Reynolds for his continued support to the students of Cut Bank Middle and High School. Mr. Reynolds has been the Cut Bank High School Cross Country Coach for the last 40 years and continues to inspire our young people to go the extra mile. He was inducted last year into the High School Coaches Hall of Fame. Pictured with Mr. Reynolds is Dr. Randy Webb, President of the CBEFAA and Kimberley Butterworth, CBEFAA Executive Director.

Our first awardees were instrumental in the establishment of the CBEFAA and have been supportive of our children in so many different organizations over the years that they were the obvious choice for our first “Going The Distance For Kids” awards. Scott Gage, Class of ’73 and Larry Epstein, Class of ’67.