Athens High School 2009 graduate and baseball player Kyle Jones was killed tragically in a pipeline incident in August 2013. At the Athens ISD school board meeting Monday, Feb. 22, his family presented a $50,000 donation to the school district. As part of the settlement between the companies that were alleged to be responsible for Kyle’s death, his estate set aside the $50,000 to be used by AISD to enhance the softball and baseball complexes.
The Jones family is very appreciative of the efforts of Athens ISD Superintendent Blake Stiles, who was very helpful in assisting the family with their decision to make this donation. It is believed that this is the largest private, non-foundation, charitable gift ever made to AISD.
“We are touched by this very personal and meaningful gift from the Jones family,” said AISD Superintendent Blake Stiles. “This donation ensures that Kyle’s legacy will be known for generations to come. We are grateful to have received such generosity and to be a part of his lasting legacy.”
Pictured are attorney Jeff Weinstein of the Weinstein Law, Terry Jones, Blake Stiles, Russell Jones and attorney Andrew Howard of of Shore Chan DuPumpo, LLP. (Courtesy photo)