Grutzmacher Scholarship
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Kurt Grutzmacher
The award will be given to one outstanding senior who is a direct descendant (child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc.) of one or more Lisle High School graduates. This award honors the Grutzmacher Family, who sent four kids through Lisle High School in the 1970’s, and has another generation going through today. Kurt Grutzmacher (Class of 1976) was the founder of the Carlin Nalley Foundation, and made the original $100,000 contribution that started our scholarships. All seniors who have a Lisle graduate in their lineage will be eligible to apply for the award. “Applications are judged by a faculty panel, and include the criteria of community service, achievement in the classroom, and accomplishments in extracurricular activities.”
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2020
Danielle Laue 2019 Emily Woltman 2018 Carolynn Keleher 2017 Trevor Stitt 2016 Alison Buchelt University of Louisville - Secondary Education 2015 Kara Laue Kara is the daughter of Lisle Alumni Steve and Lisa (Klein) Laue, from the Classes of 1984 and 1985, respectively. 2020 Grutzmacher Family Alumni Legacy Award Danielle Laue
Hello Mr, Bartels
I would first like to thank you and the rest of the Carlin Nalley Foundation for this amazing scholarship. I cannot thank you enough as this will help tremendously in my future endeavors. This fall I will be attending the University Of Missouri in Columbia Missouri to major in Print Journalism with a possible minor in Spanish. After the completion of my education, I hope to be working at a big-time fashion magazine such as Vogue, or Seventeen magazine. I plan to use my Spanish skills in traveling to other countries to further my writing career. Although Lisle is home to so many tremendous teachers, my most influential teacher without a doubt would be Mr. Patrick Woyna. Mr. Woyna has had such a great impact on my writing career. Having him both freshmen and junior year, he was the one that truly made me believe I had a bright future in the writing field and I am more thankful for his critique than anything. Lisle High School has provided me with 4 amazing years of memories and experiences. However, I think my most amazing experience at Lisle would be being able to grow closer to the kids I have been with since kindergarten. Lisle is such a small town with a big heart, and everyone truly is like a family. I am beyond thankful for this amazing award and would like to kindly thank the amazing alumni who made it possible. Because of you all, I will be able to put a large amount towards my schooling in the fall. Thank you all for your generosity. Best, Danielle Laue |
2019 Grutzmacher Scholarship, Grutzmacher Family Alumni Legacy Award: Emily Woltman
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Trevor Stitt who was awarded the 2017 Grutzmacher ScholarshipGrutzmacher Family Alumni Legacy Award for Outstanding Achievement and Service by a Descendant of a Lisle Graduate and John Bartels (CNF President)
Trevor Stitt had a strong academic career and was also a standout athlete in golf, basketball, and baseball. This award honors the family of Kurt Grutzmacher (Class of '76), the founder of CNF, and is awarded to a student who is a descendant of a Lisle graduate and demonstrates outstanding service and achievements. Trevor is the son of Anne Murray Stitt and Tom Stitt, who are both Lisle graduates. He will be attending Dayton University in the fall and studying Mechanical Engineering.
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Carolynn Keleher Interview
Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game,” Babe Ruth. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing working out, playing basketball & softball, and baking College/Major College of DuPage, Engineering I feel I earned the award: I was involved in activities such as sports all four years of high school. I was an active member of my community completing 30+ hours of community service. Along with being active, I maintained good grades earning honor roll every semester. Message to alumni who sponsored the award: Thank you for establishing the award and continuing it throughout the years. It is very 
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