The Carlin Nalley Foundation is proud to announce that Lisle High School senior Dakota Geraskey has been awarded the 2025 Ron Logeman Educational Leadership Scholarship, a $4,500 award presented during the Senior Recognition Night on May 7, 2025.
This prestigious scholarship recognizes Dakota’s achievements, leadership potential, and passion for pursuing a future in art. We are confident she will continue to represent the Lisle community with distinction in her next chapter.
We asked Dakota for her thoughtful responses to the following questions:
CNF: Following graduation, what are your educational plans—where do you intend to enroll, and what will be your major field of study?
DG: In the fall, I will be attending Illinois State University and beginning my journey as I plan to major in Early Childhood Education.
CNF: Which teachers or staff members at Lisle High School had the most significant impact on you, and what made them so influential?
DG: I couldn’t have gotten this far without the help of one of my teachers, Mrs. Ogan. She has supported me in so many ways, from helping me with my schoolwork over the past four years to guiding me through the college planning process and helping me get on the right track.
CNF: What personal and professional goals do you aim to achieve after you reach your next academic milestone?
DG: One of my goals is to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education so I can become a kindergarten or preschool teacher in the near future.
CNF: What is your best memory of your time at Lisle High School?
DG: I’ve made many special memories during my time at Lisle High School that I will cherish forever, but the one I will hold onto the most is my experience on the Lisle volleyball team. Being part of the team for the past four years has given me so many unforgettable moments and friendships.
CNF: Finally, please express to the alumni what winning the award means to you and how it will assist you in accomplishing your goals. Alumni have contributed over $300,000 to the CNF scholarship program in the last 20 years. We want to relay your gratitude for their support.
DG: I am very grateful to receive this scholarship. It will help me move forward in so many ways as I pursue my future career as a teacher.
Thank you again for this incredible opportunity.
The Ron Logeman Educational Leadership Scholarship is one of ten scholarships the Foundation awarded this year, made possible through the generosity of our donors and partners, many of whom are proud Lisle High School alumni. Their commitment to giving back helps ensure that outstanding students like Sydney have the support they need to pursue higher education and their professional dreams.
Over the past twenty years, the Carlin Nalley Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving Lisle High School graduates. This lasting impact reflects a shared belief in the value of education, community, and opportunity.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who makes these scholarships possible—and we invite you to join us in continuing this mission. Please consider supporting the Carlin Nalley Foundation, so we can sustain and grow these life-changing opportunities for the next generation of Lisle graduates.
Thank you,
The Carlin Nalley Foundation board of directors
This prestigious scholarship recognizes Dakota’s achievements, leadership potential, and passion for pursuing a future in art. We are confident she will continue to represent the Lisle community with distinction in her next chapter.
We asked Dakota for her thoughtful responses to the following questions:
CNF: Following graduation, what are your educational plans—where do you intend to enroll, and what will be your major field of study?
DG: In the fall, I will be attending Illinois State University and beginning my journey as I plan to major in Early Childhood Education.
CNF: Which teachers or staff members at Lisle High School had the most significant impact on you, and what made them so influential?
DG: I couldn’t have gotten this far without the help of one of my teachers, Mrs. Ogan. She has supported me in so many ways, from helping me with my schoolwork over the past four years to guiding me through the college planning process and helping me get on the right track.
CNF: What personal and professional goals do you aim to achieve after you reach your next academic milestone?
DG: One of my goals is to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education so I can become a kindergarten or preschool teacher in the near future.
CNF: What is your best memory of your time at Lisle High School?
DG: I’ve made many special memories during my time at Lisle High School that I will cherish forever, but the one I will hold onto the most is my experience on the Lisle volleyball team. Being part of the team for the past four years has given me so many unforgettable moments and friendships.
CNF: Finally, please express to the alumni what winning the award means to you and how it will assist you in accomplishing your goals. Alumni have contributed over $300,000 to the CNF scholarship program in the last 20 years. We want to relay your gratitude for their support.
DG: I am very grateful to receive this scholarship. It will help me move forward in so many ways as I pursue my future career as a teacher.
Thank you again for this incredible opportunity.
The Ron Logeman Educational Leadership Scholarship is one of ten scholarships the Foundation awarded this year, made possible through the generosity of our donors and partners, many of whom are proud Lisle High School alumni. Their commitment to giving back helps ensure that outstanding students like Sydney have the support they need to pursue higher education and their professional dreams.
Over the past twenty years, the Carlin Nalley Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to deserving Lisle High School graduates. This lasting impact reflects a shared belief in the value of education, community, and opportunity.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who makes these scholarships possible—and we invite you to join us in continuing this mission. Please consider supporting the Carlin Nalley Foundation, so we can sustain and grow these life-changing opportunities for the next generation of Lisle graduates.
Thank you,
The Carlin Nalley Foundation board of directors
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