Scholarship planned to honor Officer Tim Brenton

As you’ve certainly heard by now, the Seattle police officer gunned down on Halloween night was a graduate of West Seattle High School. The school has helped pay tribute to Officer Tim Brenton — as described by assistant principal Jenni MacDonald on her website – and now, WSHS Alumni Association vice president Chris King says there’s a campaign to present a scholarship in memory of Officer Brenton – and they’re looking for others to pitch in:

On October 31st, 2009, Seattle Police Officer, Tim Brenton (WSHS Class of 1988) was shot, as he sat in his patrol car. We (WSHS Alumni Association) would like to present a 2010 scholarship in his honor. To do this we would need a minimum of $1000. If you would like to donate toward this scholarship, please send a donation to the WSHSAA, c/o West Seattle High School, 3000 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA. 98116. Please indicate it is for the Tim Brenton Scholarship. Make check payable to WSHSAA. All donations are tax-deductible.

Our citywide-media partners at the Seattle Times are closely covering the investigation into Officer Brenton’s murder; read the latest here.

3 Replies to "Scholarship planned to honor Officer Tim Brenton"

  • wonderful November 10, 2009 (1:47 pm)

    absolutely WONDERFUL! Good work!

  • Genessee neighbor November 11, 2009 (7:49 am)

    This is why West Seattle is such a wonderful community and West Seattle High Schools alums continue to support the school. Thank-you.

  • Need more info November 11, 2009 (8:05 am)

    This is a great idea, however I would like to know the criteria for the scholorship before donating. I do not trust the WSHS alumni association to administer scholorships fairly. If it is not going to support Officer Brenton’s memory and go to someone who really deserves the help to go to college (not just a child who is a third gen WSHS grad who’s family donates a lot to the association), then I would rather donate to his family. And yes, I am an alum.

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