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BETHLEHEM, PA – The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District is pleased to announce its establishment of the Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. Memorial Fund with support from the Sarkozy family. On November 4th, 2019 the Sarkozy family partnered with The Foundation to memorialize the accomplishments of community member and soccer legend, Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. while giving back to the community. The Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. Memorial Fund will award scholarships, support Bethlehem Area School District sports programming or support sports activities of a student in need.
“We are honored to partner with the Sarkozy family to establish the memorial fund. Coach Sarkozy was a great mentor to many students and their families over the years. This memorial fund will just be a part of his lasting legacy to our community.” said Julie Bailey, Executive Director of The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District.
Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. was a loved and well-respected community member. Sarkozy dedicated nearly four decades to the shaping and developing of sports in the Bethlehem area. His dedication and commitment to BASD landed him a very special spot in the Liberty High School Hall of Fame. He was a soccer coach at Liberty High School for more than thirty years. Within those thirty years, Coach Sarkozy embraced, supported, trained, and guided the youth in the Bethlehem area. Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. was the face and heart of Bethlehem soccer. “Soccer was always a huge part of our lives in the Sarkozy house. Liberty High School and my dad’s players meant the world to him. He helped so many youth players during his coaching career, and we’re hoping this memorial fund will be a way for him to continue to help BASD youth achieve their goals.” said Erika Sarkozy Barron, daughter of Kalman Sarkozy, Sr.
For more information on the Kalman Sarkozy, Sr. Memorial Fund or if interested in contributing to this memorial fund, please contact The Foundation for the BASD,
thefoundation@basdschools.org or 610-861-0500 ext. 60255.
About The Foundation for the BASD
Created to strengthen, enhance and enrich the educational experiences of the students of the Bethlehem Area School District, The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District was established in 1999. It is governed by a volunteer board of trustees, composed of business and community leaders who lend expertise to the operations of the organization. The Foundation’s focus has been helping educators deliver innovative teaching to students inside and outside the classroom. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Foundation raises funds through tax- deductible contributions to promote innovative educational programs that enhance the existing curriculum of Bethlehem Area School District.
Information provided to TVL by:
Barbara Clymer
Assistant to the Superintendent for Communications
Bethlehem Area School District
1516 Sycamore Street
Bethlehem, PA 18017
