This fall, they are also leading EEF's annual campaign.

"Our children have been so fortunate to have benefitted from 4J's excellent schools," says Kovach.  "Lee and I feel strongly that parents should continue to support the schools that gave so much to these graduating seniors."

Adds Soreng, in the words of Dr. Seuss, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."

Nicky Soreng-Robbins and Leah Kovach both graduated from International High School in June.

Rebecca Kovack adds, "Even in these difficult economic times, our teachers and administrators continue to do their best for our students.  When we parents give through EEF, students get curriculum and staffing that otherwise would not be there for them.  It's important that we all step up this year and make the 2009 campaign a success."

Gifts earmarked for a specific school are forwarded to that school.  Gifts without an earmark fund grant proposals from teachers.