On February 26th two of CNF’s board members, Rachel Birkley and Karla Modelski, visited Lisle High School during lunch hours to inform seniors about the foundation's scholarship opportunities that are attainable through the generosity of Lisle HS alumni donations. This year, there are ten different scholarships worth $4,500 each available to seniors in the Class of 2025.
This was not only an opportunity to introduce the students to these scholarship awards but also inform them about the Carlin Nalley Foundation and openly welcome the seniors as future alumni. CNF board members plan on visiting again in early April to answer any questions and to remind the seniors about the application deadline on April 17th.  The Carlin Nalley Foundation is committed to their mission: Networking. Scholarships. Enrichment.

December 27, 2024 – Lisle, IL – In response to requests by Lisle High School seniors for a scholarship to further their business education, the Carlin Nalley Foundation Board voted to add its tenth scholarship, the “Future Business Leader” Award and Scholarship.
“We learned about the need for the FBL Award during a tabling event at LHS in the spring of 2024. CNF Directors Rachel Birkley and Karla Modelski reported that numerous students inquired about a business award, which we could not fulfill,” shared CNF President John Bartels.
Simultaneously, Lisle High School’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, Mr. Hobart L. Epstein of the Class of 1974, felt a need to give back to Lisle, offering to support a business/finance career path scholarship through CNF. Hobart Lee Epstein has had a significant career in South Korea, holding various leadership positions in investment banking and securities companies.
“LHS had a significant impact on my life. I want to share my business and finance experiences by mentoring aspiring LHS students,” said Hobart Epstein.
LHS will administer the award through the creation of an application and selection process with at least a dozen applicants expected. 
“The school believes this new scholarship will support and encourage the growing number of students who aspire to become business leaders,” said LHS Principal Eric Martzolf.
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The first FBL Scholarship will be awarded during the LHS senior awards program in the spring of 2025.
Jennifer Zimmerman, LHS's assistant Principal of Student Services, noted, “I was impressed with how effective Rachel and Karla's interaction was for the students. LHS, we are excited to have the CNF board return for CNF scholarship tabling with the seniors, not once but twice!”
Now that is teamwork, making the dream work!
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Lisle Alumni, I am saddened to report that Dr. John Mulcare passed away at age 87 after a full life.  We should remember Dr. Mulcare as one of the exceptional teachers ever at Lisle High School, whose positive influence on his students spanned 30 years from the early 1960s through his retirement in 1993.  Those of us students in his chemistry class remember his commitment to allowing everyone to participate in the learning experience.  His outstanding teaching method included hands-on labs, demonstrations, and continuous challenges to observe and think critically through complicated problems.  We also remember how much he cared for his students, insisting on kindness and full engagement in his classroom.  He was a shining example to his students and faculty peers and continued to stay in touch with his many friends from Lisle High School during his retirement.
In 2014, the Carlin Nalley Foundation honored Dr. Mulcare by naming one of our eight Lisle High School scholarships after him.  The Dr. John Mulcare Scholarship is a monetary & academic award given to an outstanding senior science student.  He was always very proud to tell his friends about his award, and they were usually amazed that he was still so highly regarded and remembered decades after retirement.  Those who knew him during his days at Lisle were unsurprised that he received this honor.
Over the last several years, I have occasionally joined Dr. Mulcare for dinner at his home in Lincoln Park, Chicago.  Despite his age and health challenges, he remained fiercely dedicated to living independently in the city, which he managed to do until months before his passing.  He is remembered fondly by his family, friends, partners in the Lisle faculty, and, of course, the thousands of students whose lives he touched.  I invite you to pray for Dr. Mulcare and his family and reflect on his positive impact on you during his rich life.
Click here to view his obituary.

John Bartels, Class of 1985
Carlin Nalley Foundation President

The Carlin Nalley Foundation offers a one-time monetary scholarship to a Lisle high school senior who plans to major in a science-related field at the college level. This scholarship applies directly toward any accredited college or university school-related expenses. To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
Be a graduating high school senior from Lisle Senior High School
Have applied and been accepted at an accredited college or university with intent to major in a science field (Include Proof of Acceptance)
 
Applications are available in Lisle Senior High School's guidance office.
 
The Dr. John Mulcare Award:  Outstanding Science Student Mulcare Scholarship was created to honor the top science student in the name of Dr. John Mulcare, an outstanding science educator at Lisle from 1965 to 1993.  At Lisle, he taught chemistry and physical science. Along with teaching, he served as the National Honor Society sponsor until his retirement. In addition, he was a class sponsor, the Science Club advisor, and an assistant drama director.  In 2014, the Carlin Nalley Foundation began providing a scholarship for an outstanding science student in the name of Dr. John Mulcare.
 
Former Lisle High School Principal Pete Sullivan stated that Dr. Mulcare’s outstanding teaching method included hands-on labs and demonstrations and his continuous challenge to observe and think critically through complicated problems.  We also remember how much he cared for his students, insisting on kindness and full engagement in his classroom. 
Click to read: A Tribute upon Dr. Mulare’s passing by John Bartels.