James R. Fulks Jr. was supposed to graduate from North Andover High School in 1985, but he was killed in a car accident the year before. His classmates keep his memory alive today, and they could really use your help.

There is a scholarship in Fulks' memory, in the form of a music award. Fulks, who moved to North Andover just before his junior year, was known as a gifted music student and a leader in the high school band, chosen as an All-American drummer in statewide marching band competition. Jazz, rock, his talent was said to be varied and immense.

But so far, the scholarship is only in the amount of $100. As most parents know, these days $100 doesn't go far in college.

"While we didn’t really know Jim, we thought that it was a shame that the scholarship amount would barely get someone a textbook," School Committee member Laurie Burzlaff and Janet McCay wrote in a letter to the Class of 1985, asking members of the Class of 1985 to pitch in what they can to increase the scholarship amount.

"Any size contribution will make a difference. Just think, if we each send in just $10.00, we would raise over $2,000.00!" the letter reads.

But why not go even bigger? You don't have to be a member of the Class of 1985 to help out.

To contribute to the James R. Fulks Jr. Music Award, make a check payable to “North Andover Scholarship Foundation” and list “Fulks Music Award” in the memo section and mail to: Jim Fulks Scholarship, c/o Janet McKay, 86 Stage Coach Road, North Andover, MA 01845.

You can also contribute online at www.NAscholarship.org.

All donations must be in by March 1, 2013.