The Athens Public Education Foundation recently honored its original members during a Founders Luncheon. Founders present were (from left) Tere Lawyer, Charlie Tidmore, BJ Davies, Erv Jenkins, Sarah Grey and Colin Barrett. Other founders honored were Conor Bateman, Joe Warren, Judy Rutledge, Pat Basher, Lee Bush, Kenneth McGee, Chris Molina and Jerry Don Vaught. Since 2010, APEF has given over $100,000 in grants to support Athens ISD student programs, projects and initiatives that do not receive tax-based funding. To learn more and donate, visit athenspef.org. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)