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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.
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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.
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dANIEL fRANKLIN - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $1,000 |
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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.
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REBEKAH GUILLOTTE - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $ 750 |
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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.
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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.
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MADILIN EUHUS - ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY - $
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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.
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MARIA GOMMEL - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 700 |
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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.
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KATHRYN YOCHEM - NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE - $ 1,000 |
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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.
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MARGARET WATSON - ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - $ 1,000 |
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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.
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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.
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KYLE WALLIN - kISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 650 |
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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.
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MELISSA WELSCH - $ 575 |
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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.
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AMANDA SHEEHAN - KISHWAUKEE - $1,500 |
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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.
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DONALD DUMBACHER - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,750 |
GENOA-KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL
SOMONAUK HIGH SCHOOL
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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.
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JARED GREEN - GREENVILLE COLLEGE - $ 600 |
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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.
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CHRISTINA JOHNSON - kISHWAUKEE cOLLEGE - $10,000 |
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LILLIAN S. BOYNTON FUND
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CODY BEX - SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY- $10,000 |
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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.
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KEVIN WOODSTRUP - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,000 |
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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.
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HENRY MALLIN - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 400 |
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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.
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SAM SIMPSON - ELMHURST COLLEGE - $ 700 |
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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.
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BRYAN KOSUSNIK - DRAKE UNIVERSITY -
$ 1,000 |
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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.
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ANTHONY SALIS - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS - $ 500 |
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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.
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SHAK ABDULAH - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 550 |
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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.
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CAITLIN ELSIK - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 500 |
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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.
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| KEATON LEACH - UNIVERSITY OF ILINOIS - $ 150 |
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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.
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ZACH BOCK - BELOIT COLLEGE - $ 700 |
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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.
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DANIELLE ROUILLE - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 425 |
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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.
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SAVAN PATEL - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY - $ 750 EACH |
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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.
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CHRISTINE JOHNSON - KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE - $ 1,000 |
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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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.
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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.
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SARA CORTELLINI - UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO - $ 500 |
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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.
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CARRIE JURKIEWITZ - MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY - $500 |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ANDREW BOARD - NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - $ 200 |
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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.
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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.
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