(Trenton, NJ) -- Your Trenton Thunder, New Jersey’s Baseball Team since 1994, are excited to announce that General Manager Jon Bodnar has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Foundation Academies, Mercer County’s only K-12 charter school.
This appointment further strengthens the Thunder’s existing partnership with Foundation Academies, which has been fostering a strong bond between the team and the school’s 1,000+ students since 2021. The partnership has provided numerous opportunities for students, including graduation ceremonies at Trenton Thunder Ballpark, field trips, and career exploration programs.
“I am honored to join the Board of Trustees at Foundation Academies,” said Bodnar. “I'm looking forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the Trenton community and inspiring the next generation of leaders.”
The Thunder organization will also actively participate in Foundation Academies events, such as the annual "100 Man Welcome" and Thunder mascot’s "Boomer for the People" campaign to support Trenton students, further solidifying the partnership and building a lasting impact on the Trenton community.
Foundation Academies is Mercer County’s only K-12 charter school. FA is a free public school educating more than 1,000 students on two campuses in Trenton. FA provides rigorous academics, and social-emotional support to equip our scholars to excel in learning and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives. FA's graduation rate exceeds NJ state averages and college acceptance rates are near 100%.
About Trenton Thunder Baseball
The Trenton Thunder have drawn over 10.7 million fans over 30 years and have won the three major awards that Minor League Baseball teams can win: the Johnson Trophy for the "Nation's Best Franchise", the Larry MacPhail Trophy for Outstanding Club Promotion, and the Bob Frietas Award for Long-Term Success (Given by Baseball America). The team has given back over $8.5 million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations through Trenton Thunder Charities, under the Grand Slam We Care Foundation umbrella. The Thunder can be found online at trentonthunder.com.
