They say it takes a village to raise a child, but we at UHS also know it takes a village to build a school. No one in our community embodies that village better than Rebecca McGregor.

Recruited by founders Louis and Wendy Costa long before her daughter attended UHS, Rebecca was the link between University High School and the community of Fresno as the Community Member of the Board of Directors for 6 years. In that capacity she was a passionate voice for the vision of a school combining the arts and academics and she helped to establish the mission and policies that would define UHS. She also served as the parent liaison between the Board of Directors to the parent association of Phoenix Alliance.

During her 10 years of involvement she was a tireless advocate of University High School, whether it be speaking at the CSUF Summer Arts Program to recruit students for UHS, convincing Art Dyson to design something special for us, buttonholing John Welty at University events, or holding many social and fundraising events in her home to gather support in every way for this school. Truly a "founding mother," Rebecca's dedicated service is an inspiration to us all, and to perpetuate our thanks to her, Phoenix Alliance is establishing an annual recognition of exceptional parent service, the Rebecca McGregor Service Award.

With Rebecca McGregor as your example, please consider nominating a parent of a graduating senior, a parent who has given sustained and varied service to the students and staff of University High School.  In the box below, write the name of the parent.  Then write a description of that parent's service and explain why you believe this parent should receive the Rebecca McGregor Service Award.

You may include your name as the nominator, or you may choose to be anonymous.  Click on "Submit Form" to send your nomination to the Awards Committee.