Dorothy Goddard Capman Award Fund
Purpose
The Dorothy Goddard Capman Award was established by Donald R. Capman and Diana Capman Dolan in honor of their mother, who was a poet throughout her life. Dorothy would write poems of prayer, introspection, and fun or to honor people she loved for any special occasion. She had little formal education but valued it highly. Dorothy always thought that public education put far too little emphasis upon the written word. She would often muse, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if poets got awards in schools, like athletes do! I think it’s just as remarkable to write a poem as it is to catch a football.” The Dorothy Capman Award is presented to Marshall Middle School students.
The Dorothy Goddard Capman Award was established by Donald R. Capman and Diana Capman Dolan in honor of their mother, who was a poet throughout her life. Dorothy would write poems of prayer, introspection, and fun or to honor people she loved for any special occasion. She had little formal education but valued it highly. Dorothy always thought that public education put far too little emphasis upon the written word. She would often muse, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if poets got awards in schools, like athletes do! I think it’s just as remarkable to write a poem as it is to catch a football.” The Dorothy Capman Award is presented to Marshall Middle School students.
Established
11/27/1996
11/27/1996
Fund Class
Endowment
Endowment