2009 SCHOLARSHIPS

Income from these funds will be used to support scholarships as designated by the donor and are for DeKalb County Students only No applications forms are available at the Foundation, please see your school counselor.

DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL

CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship is a memorial to a 16-year-old DeKalb student, killed in a 1999 auto accident. Proceeds from the endowment provides a scholarship to a graduating DeKalb High School senior who played soccer at D.H.S.

dANIEL fRANKLIN - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $1,000


BARBARA CUMMINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund enables Mrs. Cummings' family to award a DeKalb High School scholarship to a graduate intending to pursue a career in teaching. Barb Cummings died in late 2002, and the fund was started with a large number of memorial gifts.

REBEKAH GUILLOTTE - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $ 750


 

DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF '63 SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established as part of the class' 45th reunion during 2008, the fund is expected to become fully-endowed in the coming months, and will provide scholarship support of DHS.

 

 

KEITH & VIELLA GLIDDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Mrs. Glidden, who died in 2007, had outlined in her estate that four-year scholarships would be awarded to DeKalb High School students, with the first recipient named in 2008

IAN COOK - ST. OLAF OLLEGE - $ 800

NATAN ERWIN - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - $800


MICHELLE JOURIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Following the untimely death in 2004 of this young DeKalb woman, Michelle's family started this fund to start this scholarship in her memory at DeKalb High School.

 

KATELYN SULLIVAN - ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY - $ 500


EMMETTE B. LAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1998 in memory of Emmette B. Land, this scholarship supports DeKalb High School graduates who participated in high school athletics and have a "B" average or above.

MADILIN EUHUS - ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY - $ 1,000


EMMETTE B. LAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

STEVEN KARASEWSKI - AURORA UNIVERSITY - $ 1,000


EMMETTE B. LAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

TAYLOR HALLGREN - SIMPSON COLLEGE - $ 1,000


MALTA LIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This local service club started this, in early 2003, to provide yearly scholarship support to a graduating DeKalb High School student who resides within the boundaries of the former Malta School District.

MARIA GOMMEL - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 700


ROWLAND & LUCILE MATTESON DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A graduating senior will be awarded a scholarship from proceeds of this new fund, started after the death of Lucile in 2006. Both Rowland and his wife were strong supporters of education during their life together in DeKalb County.

KATHRYN YOCHEM - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 1,000


EVELYN S. NELSON FUND
The income from this 1995 fund is used by the DeKalb Education Foundation to support scholarships at the DeKalb High School in accordance with the will of Ms. Nelson.

 

JAVIER ALANIZ - WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - $ 1,100 each


EVELYN S. NELSON FUND

MEGAN COMEILLE - NORTHERN ILINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 1,100 each


EVELYN S. NELSON FUND

 

KAYLA STROMINGER - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,100 each


NORTHERN ILLINOIS ENDODONTICS HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by this dental organization in early 2001, this pass-through fund provides scholarship support for graduates of DeKalb and Sycamore High Schools.

MARGARET WATSON - ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - $ 1,000


 

HARLAND & MABLE ORR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 2007 by Charles and Carol Orr of Sycamore, this memorial fund will provide scholarship support to a graduating senior at DeKalb High School.

 

 

THOMAS R. RAUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established in memory of Thomas Rauman in 1998 and provides a 2-year scholarships to DeKalb High School graduates. The recipients are selected by the DeKalb Education Foundation.

 

YONATAN MASCOTE - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 2,000/ two years


EDWIN "Skinny" RIIPPI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This endowment will support a graduating football player at DeKalb High School, and was established in 2006 by Mrs. Riippi as a memorial to her late husband.

 

KYLE WALLIN - kISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 650


JOLYNN WISTED ROGERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
A scholarship for the DeKalb High School graduate intending to pursue a business curriculum is possible through this endowment. Established by the family of Jolynn Rogers by her husband Rick and children Courtney and Jordan, the fund will be a lasting memorial to this DeKalb woman, who died of cancer during 2005.

MELISSA WELSCH - $ 575


SHARON ROSENOW SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1998 in memory of this Little John Elementary School teacher, it is used to support a scholarship for DeKalb High School graduates selected by the DeKalb Education Foundation.

 

AMANDA SHEEHAN - KISHWAUKEE - $1,500


BEATRICE STANKUS FUND
Established in late-1999, this fund is administered by the DeKalb Education Foundation. Its earnings will provide scholarship support for graduating seniors from DeKalb High School.

DONALD DUMBACHER - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,750


BEATRICE STANKUS FUND

 

EMILY KITTERMAN - AUGUSTANA COLLEGE - $ 1,750


BEATRICE STANKUS FUND

 

 

JOVANA NGUYEN - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - $ 1,75


BEATRICE STANKUS FUND

 

CODY RISSMAN - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT MADISON - $ 1,750


BEATRICE STANKUS FUND

 

TYLER WALT - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 1,750


GENOA-KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL

THE MARVIN AND GLADYS BRIDGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was started, in 2002, as a memorial by the children of this Genoa-area couple, and funds scholarship support for graduates of Genoa-Kingston High School.

 

BRITNI MICHAEL - ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS - $ 375

SOMONAUK HIGH SCHOOL

THE BOBCAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in early 2001 by Alvin and Myrtie Warren, this fund will provide scholarship support to a graduating senior at Somonauk High School to further his/her education at a trade school, community college or university.

JARED GREEN - GREENVILLE COLLEGE - $ 600

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL
 

LILLIAN S. BOYNTON FUND
This fund, started in 2000, a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Boynton, a long-time Sycamore businesswoman who died in late 1998, benefits five area organizations. Annual fund income is distributed to Shriners Hospital, as a memorial to Mrs. Boynton’s late husband, Elmer; to Sycamore Public Library, for book purchases; to Sycamore High School, for two annual scholarships; to The Salvation Army, for utilization within DeKalb County, and to Kishwaukee Health Foundation, to be used for purchasing equipment at Kishwaukee Community Hospital.

CHRISTINA JOHNSON - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $10,000

 

LILLIAN S. BOYNTON FUND

CODY BEX - SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY- $10,000

 

FIZZ EHRLER AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
A memorial fund named for the longtime Sycamore businessman and car buff who died in January 2000 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The yearly scholarship payout provides a Sycamore High School graduate support at Kishwaukee College.

KEVIN WOODSTRUP - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,000

 

JULIE EGGERT HAKA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1998 in memory of Julie Eggert Haka, this scholarship is administered by the Sycamore Education Foundation for graduates of Sycamore High School.

HENRY MALLIN - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 400


ANNETTE AND JERRY JOHNS FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This Sycamore couple began this new scholarship in 2002, to benefit a graduating Sycamore High School student.

SAM SIMPSON - ELMHURST COLLEGE - $ 700


RHODA JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The primary purpose of this fund, established in 1999, provides scholarship support for graduating seniors at Sycamore High School.

EMMA MAJERUS - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 1,000


DONALD D. KENDALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established in 1997 to honor the memory of Donald Kendall. The Sycamore Education Foundation board determines the scholarship for a Sycamore High School recipient.

BRYAN KOSUSNIK - DRAKE UNIVERSITY - $ 1,000


FRANK LANGLOIS-MADELINE MIDDLETON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund benefits a graduating Sycamore High School student. This was an existing fund elsewhere, transferred to the Community Foundation, in 2002, from the estate of the late Madeline Middleton.

ANTHONY SALIS - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - $ 500


A. RAYMOND & LOIS H. (SOHNE) LINDEN SCHOLARSHIP
The primary purpose of this fund, established late in 1999, is to provide scholarship support for graduating seniors from Sycamore High School who will attend Northern Illinois University and study business or fine arts.

SHAK ABDULAH - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 550


NORTHERN ILLINOIS ENDODONTICS HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by this dental organization in early 2001, this pass-through fund provides scholarship support for graduates of DeKalb and Sycamore High Schools.

ashlee panozzo - univerity of st. francis at joliet - $ 1,000


CHRISTOPHER DAVID SANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This 2008 scholarship was established as a memorial to this former Sycamore High School student by his parents David and LeeAnn Sanderson and family.  It will be used to provide scholarship support to a SHS student desiring to pursue a theatre arts or film curriculum in college.

CAITLIN ELSIK - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 500


 

WILLIAM SCHINSKE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was established in 1998 in memory of William Schinske and is used to support a scholarship for a Sycamore High School graduate who intends to major in engineering.

KEATON LEACH - UNIVERSITY OF ILINOIS - $ 150

ROY W. "SMITTY" & CORA E. "CODY" SMITH FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The annual recipient of this scholarship fund is a standout football player from Sycamore High School. The four sons and one daughter of this local couple, who both died during 2001, started this fund.

ZACH BOCK - BELOIT COLLEGE - $ 700


CHARLOTTE SUNDLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The income from this scholarship fund established in 1995 is awarded to female graduates of Sycamore High School planning a business major at Kishwaukee Community College.

DANIELLE ROUILLE - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 425


SYCAMORE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Following the dissolution of this local Masonic chapter in 2004, its members opted to use some of its remaining funds to start this scholarship, which will be awarded yearly at Sycamore High School.

SAVAN PATEL - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - $ 750 EACH


SYCAMORE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ELIZABETH NICE - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE -  $ 750 EACH


BARRY ROBERT TOTTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This fund was established in 2008, to memorialize Barry Totty, a 1987 graduate of Sycamore High School.  Barry was a plumber/pipe fitter by trade but investing in real estate was his life's work and enjoyment.  He died in 2007 at the age of 38, due to an auto accident.  This fund, established by his mother, will provide scholarship support for a SHS graduate pursuing a degree in agriculture.

CHRISTINE JOHNSON - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,000

 

SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

LOIS L. CALLAHAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1995 with a life insurance policy, the income from this fund will eventually support graduates from DeKalb County and Kaneland School District schools.


DEKALB COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund, started in 2006 by this local 4-H organization, will support scholarships for its youth in DeKalb County.

KAYLEE WILLIAMS - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 500


DEKALB COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship fund for DeKalb County students was established in 1995 by the Dental Society to honor and memorialize their members, as well as to provide scholarships to DeKalb County graduates.

SARA CORTELLINI - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO - $ 500


RICHARD AND BARBARA SWISHER HOLLAND FUND
This Sandwich couple wanted to support a Millikin University student pursuing a health-care career, and established this fund in 2006 in honor of a physician instrumental in saving Barb's life.

CARRIE JURKIEWITZ - MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY - $500

 

ALEX KELM MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND
The Kelm family started this endowment in 2006 as a memorial to their teenage son Alex, who died in an accident at their Genoa home. The fund will benefit the Alternative Education Program at Kishwaukee Education Consortium, where Alex was a student.

 

 

DONALD C. MACK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This endowment, started in 1999, utilizes the earnings to fund scholarship assistance to a first-year student at Kishwaukee College. The recipient is one who intends to pursue a degree or certificate in ornamental horticulture at Kishwaukee.

 

 

WAYNE MCILRATH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund, established in 2006, will provide scholarship support to a returning or continuing student at Kishwaukee College, and was started by the family as a memorial to their late husband and father.

 

PALMER FAMILY MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dee Palmer, his brother, parents, and grandfather have made significant contributions to music and music education in DeKalb County since the late 1800's.  This fund started in 2009 awards annual scholarships to DeKalb County residents who are graduating high school and going on to study for a career in music.  Scholarship recipients will be selected by an independent committee each spring under the direction of the Community Foundation.

BECKY PARKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1997 by friends as a memorial to this courageous girl who died at the age of 16, the income from this fund was initially used to support a graduate of Malta High School. Following that school's merger with DeKalb High School, the award is now presented to a D.H.S. graduate who resides in Malta.

ANDREW BOARD - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 200


 

ELEANOR ANGLIN PRICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund, started 2001, awards a returning, or continuing student at Kishwaukee College. The scholarship is given through the generosity of Mrs. Price, a long-time NIU educator and active community volunteer.

STACEY CHAPMAN - kishwaukee college - $ 300

CLINT KOELLING - kishwaukee college - $ 300


RENAISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This new fund was started in 2007 by Sycamore's Yvonne Johnson, who saw the need to assist a student who has been out in the work force and wanted to attend, or return, to a college environment. The annual scholarship will be for $1,000 renewable for up to three years.
Click here to download an application.

kelly whitney - kishwaukee college - $1,000


RENAISSANCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

sherry chandler - northern illinois university - $1,000


 

KATHLEEN AND KENNETH SPEARS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in 1994 with a life insurance policy, the income from this fund will eventually provide scholarships to students graduating from the Indian Creek High School in Shabbona.


HAROLD P. WELLS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Harold P. Wells was a retired Northern Illinois University professor who passed away in 1996. His family and friends established this fund in 1997 to support educational expenses for employees and families of the DeKalb Fire Department.

linda jacobson - kishwaukee college - $ 380


 

GUYLA WINEBRENER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This DeKalb resident has established this fund in 2004 with life insurance, from which proceeds will ultimately be used to create a scholarship fund to provide support to employees of Oak Crest or their immediate families.