Empowering Students & Teachers Through Scholarships and Educational Support
A 501(c)(3) established by the reunion Class of 1980 to help transform education at Columbia High School in Lake City, FL
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Empowering Education in Lake City, Florida
Our Mission
At Fighting Tigers Educational Foundation (FTEF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing scholarships and educational support to students and teachers at Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida. Our focus is on uplifting students who face challenges such as low standardized test scores and limited college readiness.
Support CHS Students and Teachers
Three scholarships were given each year in 2024 and 2025. Help provide future scholarships for students at CHS so they can be successful after graduation. Consider setting up a scholarship in honor of your favoraite teacher or graduating/reunion class. Also, consider funding teachers grants or adopting a class.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Karis Feagle
Karis' dream is to go to the University of Florida to become a surgeon where she can give back to her community.
K'La Marshall
K'la's goal is to share her love of life and family through a major in sonography at Florida Gateway College where she can share exciting times with future families.
Gamble Whitcomb
Gamble pitched his talents to Big Bend Technical College where he is studying welding. He intends to use this career to help travel the world.
Celebrating our students: A journey of hope and achievement through education
