In response to the Shuttle Columbia tragedy on February 1, 2003, the students
of our Dare-To-Dream program at R.P. Harris Elementary ”dreamed
up” a remarkable project – “Coins for Columbia,”
a fundraising effort to benefit the families
of the Columbia STS-107 crew.
Each
grade level within the particiapting schools decorated half–gallon ice
cream containers, donated by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. These “collection
cans” featured the official Coins of Columbia logo as well
as student artwork. All money collected was deposited into a central
Coins for Columbia bank account, established by Sterling Bank.
Col.
Michael Anderson The Harris Foundation celebrates the life of our
space hero: Col. Michael Anderson, Payload Commander STS-107. Col. Anderson's
professional and personal achievements show us that anything is possible
if we are willing to believe and conceive our dreams. We will never
forget his sacrifice and service to our community. We will pass on his
legacy of making dreams...reality.
His visit to R.P. Harris Elementary School
two years prior to his tragic loss inspired the entire school. The
students, teachers and staff will treasure those memories forever
In response to the Shuttle Columbia tragedy on February 1, 2003, the students
of our Dare-To-Dream program at R.P. Harris Elementary ”dreamed
up” a remarkable project – “Coins for Columbia,”
Each
grade level within the particiapting schools decorated half–gallon ice
cream containers, donated by Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. These “collection
cans” featured the official Coins of Columbia logo as well
as student artwork. All money collected was deposited into a central
Coins for Columbia bank account, established by Sterling Bank. 
Col.
Michael Anderson