Friends and former classmates of Amanda Ross say they're hoping to get a class started at Sayre High School that educates students on domestic violence. Police say Ross was shot outside her Lexington townhome by her former fiance and lawmaker, Steve Nunn.

On the wall at the Sayre administration building is the diploma of Amanda Ross. They're hoping to soon show it to other students as they hope to tell her story.

"Two groups of classmates are trying to come together and to do something to honor her memory", says Sayre Headmaster Clayton Chambliss.

On September 11th Ross was shot outside her Lexington townhome. Police say her former fiance, former lawmaker Steve Nunn, was responsible.

"She tried to protect herself and it failed", says Cameron Reed, a close friend of Amanda Ross who is helping raise money for the program.

Now friends and former classmates of Ross are on a mission.

"We're trying to start a lecture series to educate high school students on domestic violence and abusive relationships", says Cameron Reed.

They're hoping to raise enough money to get a permanent program and Sayre High School.

"It will take between $10,000 to $15,000", says Cameron Reed.

They're hoping by getting this program, not only will they be able to have speakers and those touched by domestic violence come speak to students, but they're hoping to prevent such a tragedy from happening to anyone else.

"That's what she wrote about doing and represents what she wanted to do in the community and starting at Sayre is a good place to start since that's where she grew up", says Cameron Reed.

Those wishing to contribute to the fund can donate to the "Ross Fund" at the school. They are hoping to have the program in place by the fall of next year.