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Shiras Institute awards $22,500 in grants to local groups

The Shiras Institute presents a $10,000 check to Marquette YMCA CEO Jenna Zdunek. From left, Cheryl Hill, Jim Reevs, Laura Katers Reilly, Zdunek, Andrew Wallner and Ward Rantala.
From left, Cheryl Hill, Laura Katers Reilly, Ward Rantala, Andrew Wallner, Jim Reevs, Marquette Area Public Schools Superintendent Bill Saunders, MAPS Athletic Director Alex Tiseo and MAPS school board member Jamie Randall pose for a picture in front of Marquette Senior High School’s tennis courts. Tiseo received a $5,000 check from the Institute to resurface the tennis courts.
The Shiras Institute presents a $2,500 check to Brian Prill, teacher at MAHS, to buy supplies and materials necessary to complete the school’s pilot-gig rowing boat project, which is seen in the background. From left, Prill, Andrew Wallner, Laura Katers Reilly, Jim Reevs, Ward Rantala and Cheryl Hill.

The Shiras Institute recently awarded $22,500 in grants to several local groups, YMCA of Marquette County, Marquette Senior High School Athletic Department, the Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority and Marquette Alternative High School.

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