Pasadena High School

The Reid Gorecki Memorial Scholarship

is funded by the Reid Gorecki Foundation and donations to a designated PEF fund. It is awarded to students who have utilized their artwork to empower their own mental health and/or directly impact youth mental health initiatives at school or in their communities.

Reid Matthew Gorecki (https://www.reidgore.com/) passed away at the age of 18 on Thursday May 11, 2023. Reid embodied an all encompassing creativity and tenderness of spirit he shared with the world through his art and his charismatic, funny, and sensitive personality. From infancy and through the entire span of his short life, his drive to make meaningful art and treat everyone with compassion and with fairness made a tremendous impact.

The Reid Gorecki Memorial Scholarship at PHS

The Reid Gorecki Art and Youth Mental Health Scholarship was lovingly established by the parents of PHS PTSA and Alicia Gorecki to honor the memory and artistic spirit of her son. Reid was passionate about two things, youth mental health and all things art. In his artist statement he said, “If someone is able to connect with something I have made, or if the work speaks to even one person, I am satisfied. I know art helps me to feel connected, not alone, and that is important for everyone.”

One scholarship to an art student at PHS will be gifted each spring in Reid's memory.

The recipient will receive a $500.00 scholarship grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a current PHS senior.

• Must be planning to further their education.

• Must show outstanding commitment in the arts and mental health while attending PHS.

• Complete application with relevant supporting documentation by Friday, May 2nd, 2025

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE

• Application pre screen first two weeks of May

• Final selection determination by a panel of Artists, teachers, and youth artists will be announced and awarded at the CAMAD senior celebration on May 29th.