From L-R: Superintendent Angelo Berrios III, Pennridge Social Worker Dawn Hoopes, Jason’s Aunt Patricia Kutt, Jason’s Father Ron Kutt, Jason’s Mother Dana Kutt, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bradley Palmer, Pennridge Social Worker Joe Werner, and PHS Principal Tim Keddie. (Credit: David Thomas)
The Kutt family will be honored at the Pennridge School Board’s January meeting for their Legacy Foundation and support of Pennridge students and families.
The Jason Kutt Legacy Fund has awarded the Pennridge School District $5,500, which will help the district support less fortunate families, provide additional services for students and boost the music department.
The check was presented to Superintendent Angelo Berrios III, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bradley Palmer, two Pennridge social workers, Joe Werner and Dawn Hoopes, and Pennridge High School Principal Tim Keddie at the high school.
“On behalf of the Pennridge School District, I thank Dana and Ron Kutt and the Jason Kutt Legacy Foundation for their generous donation,” said Berrios, who met with the family after the check presentation. “This gift honors Jason’s memory and will support Pennridge families, enhance student services, and enrich our music program. The Kutts’ dedication to our community is a powerful reminder of the impact compassion and goodwill can have. We are honored to help carry forward Jason’s legacy.”
Jason Kutt, a Pennridge student, was 18-years-old when he was taken from this world on October 24, 2020, when, while watching the sunset with his girlfriend at Lake Nockamixon, he was shot and killed by a hunter in the area. Since that tragedy, Jason’s parents, Dana and Ron Kutt, started the Jason Kutt Legacy Foundation, not only to honor his memory but also raise funds to help area schools and charities in the community.
“Jason was known as ‘A Gentle Giant.’ At 6’4”, he towered most of us,” writes Ron and Dana Kutt on their website. “He had a heart of gold and always felt the need to put others before himself.”
“Our passion is to keep our communities safe for generations to come and promote goodwill towards all in Jason’s name,” they continue. “There are so many families struggling with obtaining basic needs that most of us take for granted. A portion of our proceeds are donated to these families or other community groups to help provide available services and resources and to support them through a difficult time.”
The Kutt family will be honored at the Pennridge School Board’s January meeting for their Legacy Foundation and support of Pennridge students and families.
