The Chinquapin Prep School in suburban Houston has been singled out for support this week from Rory McIlroy and his Foundation.

Chinquapin Prep School is the fifth charitable body featuring on McIlroy’s golf bag in his commendable Six Bags, Six Charities.

The Chinquapin School was founded in 1969 by Robert Moore, a former head of the English Department at St. John’s School, and his wife Maxine, with the help of a grant from The Brown Foundation, Inc.

Rory McIlroy practices his putting on Redstone’s 14th green. This week he is supporting Chinquapin Prep School in suburban Houston.  (www.golfbytourmiss.com)

The Moores saw the need to provide incentive for students who have high potential, but limited opportunities.

In 2010, the organization officially changed its name to Chinquapin Preparatory School, to better reflect its mission.

Chinquapin Prep is a non-profit college-preparatory school for grades six through twelve, primarily serving economically disadvantaged youth from the Houston area.

Boys in grades seven through twelve live on campus Monday through Friday, while the girls and 6th grade boys are transported daily.

“Quid pro Quo” (Something for Something) is Chinquapin’s motto, and is lived daily as students give time and effort to the school in return for the opportunity to receive quality education in a caring, family-oriented environment.

The purpose of the school is to produce responsible, educated citizens and leaders who can become positive role models in their community.

Today, 16 full-time teachers and five teaching fellows live on-campus to educate a student body of around 160. Bob and Maxine Moore’s original vision is carried forth under the guidance of the Board of Trustees and the school’s current interim director, Bill Heinzerling.