News & Updates
Fall 2022
Fall is a busy time at TSF! New officers, student and adult directors, our annual golf tournament results, and more...
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STUDENT APPLICANTS:
The 2023 - 2024 Scholarship Application will be online!
Available on the TSF website: JANUARY 1st
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MAY 1st
Welcome to New Directors, Students & Officers

The Annual Meeting was recently held at the Crystal Community Club to welcome new student and adult directors and elect officers for the upcoming year.

This year's event, the first held in person since 2019, was a welcome opportunity for directors and students to connect, review the past year and look forward to plans for 2023.

A delicious dinner provided by House Calls Catering, beautiful centerpieces donated by Rosanne Phillips and Michael Rodman, and outstanding music provided by WMHS students made the Annual Meeting a special event.
CONGRATULATIONS
ANN HADLEY!
2022 Patricia B. Mooney Volunteer Recognition Award Winner
36th Annual Golf Tournament
The 36th Annual Golf Tournament was enjoyed by 64 golfers at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham. Cloudy skies did not dampen the spirits of the golfers who enjoyed a buffet dinner following the tournament.
THANK YOU
TO THESE DIRECTORS FOR A COMBINED
70+ YEARS OF SERVICE!
Steve Coyne
Steve served for 22 years as a director. He is a past president, and was also a member of the Scholarship, Nominating, and Investment Committees.
Jean Hall
For an impressive 31 years, Jean was a director, past president, and financial secretary. She is connected with two permanent funds.
Martie Vatalaro
During her 20 years as a director, Martie was an integral member of the Trivia Team Challenge, Office, Phonathon and Dance Committees.
Students express their appreciation to TSF....
Receiving this award has helped me more than you know and because of you, college is more affordable for me. I am one step closer to achieving my degree which means a lot to me as a first-generation student. When I graduate I hope to be able to help other students, as you have helped me.

I was overjoyed and extremely appreciative when I heard I was selected as a TSF recipient. I hope to use my degree to help people overcome the hardships they may be facing and specifically hope to work with children and families. Thanks to you, I will be able to continue my college career without taking on heavy student loans.  
 2022 TSF Recipients
The 2022 awards bring the total number of students assisted by TSF to over 12,500!

Our recipients have earned degrees at colleges, universities, vocational and technical schools, and graduate programs.
Spotlight on a Fund
While TSF’s mission is providing scholarship aid to local students, an equally important role we play is remembering and honoring many of our townspeople and local organizations. This is a role that is very meaningful to TSF. The stories behind each of our funds, including those of individuals who gave much to our town and those whose promise was not realized, are a key part of our success. To remember community members, both young and old, families, local groups and businesses in a positive and active way is a significant reason for our accomplishments since 1960 and our continued growth in aiding Wakefield students.


Daniel F. Blanchard Fund
Dan Blanchard was a beloved history teacher and coach in the Wakefield school system from 1957 until his retirement in 2004. For 26 of those years, he served as chair of the Social Studies Department at Wakefield Memorial High School. He was dubbed “Mr. American History” by Superintendent of Schools Stephen Maio, for his outstanding contribution to the teaching of American History in grades 9 through 12. 

A strong supporter of the high school athletics program, Dan was also well-known as the “Voice of the Warriors” announcing WHS football and basketball games up until his sudden death in January 2006. He also coached the varsity tennis team through several winning seasons.

In 1988 he received the Freedom Foundation Award in Education for his work with students on the Constitution 200 Project, whose theme was the meaning of the Constitution in modern times. In recognition of this distinction, the fund in his name was established and announced at the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation (now known as The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield). 

A graduate of Tufts University, Dan served as a director of the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation and as president in 1991 and 1992.

In addition to the fund in his name, the Dan Blanchard History & Athletics Award was established following his death. This merit award is given annually to a graduating senior of Wakefield High as chosen by the WMHS history department and staff. Among the most esteemed of TSF’s merit awards, it honors the memory of an outstanding Wakefield educator. 
The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield | TSFofWakefield.org

TSF is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Tax ID: 04-2444195