Investing in Community Education

2008 marks the Elmbrook Education Foundation’s 50th year of investing in the School District of Elmbrook and its students.

In 1958, a group of school and community volunteers created the Lancer-Spartan Scholarship Foundation to honor high school students with a proven track record in leadership, scholarship, and a commitment to community service. To date, the Foundation has administered nearly $900,000 in merit and need-based scholarships for students planning to attend either a university or technical school.

The Foundation grew considerably in size and mission and is now referred to as the Elmbrook Education Foundation.

In 2001, the Foundation developed an educational grant program to help inspired staff/students bring their ideas to life and share them throughout the district. Since then, the Foundation has funded over $205,000 in grants benefiting our 11 public schools.

www.elmbrookeducationfoundation.com

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May 2009 - Posts

Elmbrook Education Foundation Awards $33,000 in Scholarships!

In 1958, three $500 scholarships were awarded to Brookfield High School students by a volunteer group of parent and community members.  It has since grown into a community wide scholarship program made possible through the generosity of individuals, community groups, businesses and school PTOs.  Having the EEF administer the program helps ensure that the greatest number of seniors can be honored by our community each year.  The EEF takes great care to select recipients that meet the criteria provided by scholarship sponsors.  As we celebrate over 50 years of community service, approximately $915,500 in scholarships has been awarded to our graduating seniors through our organization. This week, 22 students from Brookfield Central and Brookfield East received a $1500 scholarship to during their respective Senior Honors Celebrations.  These students not only exhibit educational excellence, but also leadership and service to their school and community.   On behalf of the Elmbrook Education Foundation, congratulations to this year’s Lancer-Spartan Scholarship recipients and best of luck to the Class of 2009!    Sponsored Scholarship Awards  Waterstone Bank:  Thomas Gruman (BCHS), Samantha Dunne (BCHS), Alex Holiday (BEHS), Sarah Naumann (BEHS) Brookfield Rotary Club:  Darshan Shankar (BCHS), Kristen Bridges (BCHS-Tech), Lauren Brzozowski (BEHS) Brookfield Junior Woman’s Club:  Elizabeth Lyon (BCHS) Sharon Lynne Wilson Center:  Emily Davis (BCHS), Ishan Daya (BEHS) Pilgrim Park Student Senate:  Christina Gartner (BEHS) Brookfield East High School PTO:  Morgan Mayer-Jochismen (BEHS) Janice & Raymond Perry Community Fund:  Sarah Nordstrom (BCHS) First Weber Group Foundation:  Ryan Denu (BCHS) Roundy’s Corporation:  Rebekah Winiarski (BCHS) Johnson Bank:  Megan Farley (BEHS) Memorial and Honorary Scholarships  EEF memorial and honorary funds begin as a single donation or a collection of donations and are established to honor someone special for their impact on the Elmbrook School District.    The Jacqueline Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor her dedication and student advocacy during her 30 year career as guidance counselor at BCHS.   It was her first and only job.  Jacqueline was being treated for breast cancer but passed unexpectedly from a brain tumor.  She was only 53.  Jacqueline loved the UW Band; consequently, this memorial fund has provided an annual scholarship to a BCHS student active in band since its inception in 2001.  This is the final year of the Jacqueline Craig Memorial; consequently, the Foundation asked one of her prior students (Mary Wacker, Head Forensics Coach at BEHS) to present this year’s award on Jacqueline’s behalf.  “She would track down students and place opportunities in their hands vs. making them come to her … she would make sure they were ready for whatever they wanted to do when they graduated”, said Mary.   2009 Recipient:  Patrick Markey (BCHS) The Nancy Marsho Honorary Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 to honor her retirement as principal at Tonawanda El for 12 years.  Students who attended Tonawanda between 1992-2004 will remember her fondly.  These students are now part of Elmbrook’s graduating classes of 2004-2016.  Nancy's educational philosophy and belief was always "what's best for kids."  She set high standards for her staff and students and, true to research, everyone reached for and achieved her expectations.  She believed in Tonawanda as part of the Elm Grove community.  It was at her direction that retirement gifts be donated to the Elmbrook Education Foundation for the benefit of Elmbrook’s students.  Since then, a scholarship has been awarded each year to a prior Tonawanda student in her name.  When the initial funds ran out, the Tonawanda PTO voted to continue to support the scholarship.  Nancy Marsho continues to live locally and was invited to award her scholarship directly this year.  2009 Recipient:  Merideth McVey (BEHS) The Jim Briscoe Endowment Fund was established by a single anonymous donor who wanted to honor him for his many years of leadership at BCHS as principal from 1996-2002.  This endowment provides a scholarship to a BCHS senior in Jim’s name every year.  Jim is now serving as a superintendent in IL.  2009 Recipient:  Jack Korslin (BCHS) The Charles Turner Honorary Scholarship Fund was established to honor him for the amount of support and encouragement he provided Brookfield Central’s athletes as physical education teacher and coach from 1965-2003 (officially retired in 1989).  This fund provides a scholarship to a BCHS student who has been active in track or cross country each year.    2009 Recipient:  Katie Peterson (BCHS) The Brookfield Woman’s Club Honorary Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 when the club disbanded after 62 years of tireless service to our community.  The club wanted to do something that would benefit the community for years to come.  Given the School District of Elmbrook is a key resource for our community, they decided to donate their reserves to the Elmbrook Education Foundation to fund a scholarship at each High School from 2006-2014.  2009 Recipient:  Elizabeth Kream (BCHS), Courtney Nussbaumer (BEHS) Permalink |  Mail to a friend Add Comment

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