The Moline Foundation awarded almost $21,000.00 in scholarships to 20 college-bound students this spring. The following scholarships were awarded:

Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship: Anna Henderson, Moline High School, $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to a female student graduating from Moline High School who plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, engineering or pre-medicine. Henderson plans to attend University of Illinois, Champaign, IL to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Mrs. Hulse-DiIulio was a chemistry teacher at Moline High School for 36 years, retiring in 1994.

Lee Womack Memorial Scholarship: Molly Rumler, Moline High School, $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to a Moline High School graduate who plans to obtain a degree in education. Rumler plans to study Social Studies Education at Illinois State University, Normal, IL. The scholarship was established by Womack's wife, Peggy and the Lee Womack Memorial Golf Outing Steering Committee. Annually since his death, a golf outing has been held in his memory to raise funds for a local charity. In 2004, the scholarship fund was established and is now administered by the Moline Foundation.

Moline High School Class of '59: Justin Rumley and Elizabeth Ehlers, both graduates of Moline High School, $1,000.00 each. Rumley plans to major in Political Science at Black Hawk College, Moline IL. Ehlers plans to major in Business at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. The fund was established by the MHS Class of 1959 as a way to commemorate their 50^th class reunion. Funds are raised by class members and volunteers through various fundraisers.

Maggie Webb Scholarship: Justin Rumley, Moline High School, $1,000.00. Rumley plans to major in Political Science at Black Hawk College, Moline, IL. The fund was established as a memorial to Maggie Webb, a 2001 graduate of Moline High School who was killed in December 2007 in a mass shooting at a retail store in an Omaha mall.

Clem T. Hanson Scholarship: Hannah Wright and Amelevi Tossou graduates of Moline High School, and Miguel Peralta, student at BlackHawk College $1,500.00 annually for the next four years. Wright plans to major in Community Health at University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. Tossou plans to major in Nursing/Health Care at Black Hawk College, Moline, IL. Peralta plans to major in Computer Science at Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA. The fund was established through the generosity of Clem T. Hanson (1901-1985), a former Moline businessman and community leader.

DARE Scholarship: Hannah Wright, Divya Joseph and Tanner Logan $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to Moline High School graduates based on academic merit, good citizenship, attendance, and active involvement in school and community. Wright plans to major in Community Health at University of IL, Champaign, IL. Joseph plans to major in Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Logan plans to major in Pre-Physical Therapy and attend Augustana College, Rock Island IL. The DARE scholarship is based upon the principles of the former DARE anti-drugs program in Moline-Coal Valley elementary schools.

Lee McAllister Scholarship: Molly Rumler, $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to a Moline High School graduate planning to major in education. Rumler plans to major in Social Studies Education at Illinois State University Normal, IL. This scholarship was established in memory of Lee McAllister who taught in Moline School District No. 40 from 1948 to 1981.

Stan Woods Scholarship: Katherine Finch, $1,000.00. The scholarship provides funds to a Moline High School graduate based on community involvement and leadership and academic achievement. Finch is attending University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. This scholarship was established in memory of Stan Woods who was a teacher, guidance counselor and dean of students in Moline School District No. 40. Former students, co-workers, parents, and the community have contributed to the Woods Scholarship Fund.

Srikanth Yerra Scholarship: Jessica Mendez, $1,000.00. This scholarship provides funds to a Moline School District graduate or community college student based on financial need and potential for future personal achievement. Mendez is majoring in Marketing at Loyola University, Chicago, IL. The family established this scholarship in memory of Srikanth Yerra, a 2005 graduate of Moline High School.

Hazel Van Arsdale Scholarship: Amelevi Tossou, $1,000.00. Tossou is majoring in Nursing/Health Care and plans to attend Black Hawk College, Moline IL. The scholarship provides funds to a Moline High School graduating senior based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement.

Sherrard Academic Foundation, through the Moline Foundation, awarded five scholarships to graduating seniors from Sherrard High School. Danica Stanfield, Preemption, IL, received a $1,000.00 Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois scholarship. Stanfield plans to major in Respiratory Care and attend Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Rock Island, IL. Chelsea Rae Munday, Davenport, IA, received a $1,000.00 scholarship. Munday plans to major in Biology and attend University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

Grant Gingerich, Sherrard, IL, received a $1,000.00 scholarship. Gingerich plans to major in Pre-Med Biology and attend Wartburg College, Waverly, IA. Dylan Bishop, Matherville, IL, and Rachael Shull, New Windsor, IL, each received a $750.00 Wayne and Joyce Holdsworth Scholarship. Bishop plans to major in Electronics Engineering Technology at Hamilton Technical College, Davenport, IA. Shull plans to attend Black Hawk College, Moline, IL.

Anyone is welcome to contribute to any of the above scholarship funds. The donation will be noted as a charitable contribution.

The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides grants to benefit health, human services, education, community development, the arts and other charitable organizations which help the citizens of Moline and the surrounding area, including the Quad Cities.

 

The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and McDonough counties in Illinois.

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LINCOLN, NE (06/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced its Deans' List and Honor Roll for the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Those named included the following area students:

Rock Island: Joseph Jacquin Philibert, College of Engineering Dean's List, freshman, chemical engineering major.

Bettendorf: Nathaniel Robert Sullivan, College of Fine and Performing Arts Dean's List, senior, music major.

Qualification for the Dean's List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Honor Roll for undeclared students. Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a 4-point scale and a minimum of 12 or more graded semester hours. Students can be on the Dean's List for more than one college.

College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 3.75; Dean Steven F. Waller.

College of Architecture, top 10 percent of the students in the college; Interim Dean Kim Wilson.

College of Arts and Sciences, 3.7; Interim Dean Steve Goddard.

College of Business Administration, 3.6; Dean Donde Plowman.

College of Education and Human Sciences, 3.75; Dean Marjorie Kostelnik.

College of Engineering, 3.5; Dean Tim Wei.

College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 3.7; Interim Dean James O'Hanlon.

Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 3.7; Dean Charles O'Connor.

Honor Roll for undeclared students, 3.6; Director of Undergraduate Education Nancy Mitchell.

A full list of Deans' List and Honor Roll students can be found at http://go.unl.edu/s35y.

Distinguished Young Women program promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in high school girls
Mobile, Ala. (June 11, 2014) - Alexandra Grady of Iowa City, IA will travel to Mobile, Ala. on Sunday, June 15 to participate in the 57th Distinguished Young Women National Finals to be held June 26, 27 and 28 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Grady is one of 50 state representatives competing for a share of more than $150,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2014.

Following her selection as the Distinguished Young Woman of Iowa, Grady began preparations for the National Finals competition, which will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics (20%), interview (25%), fitness (15%), talent (25%) and self-expression (15%). During her two weeks in Mobile, Grady will participate in team building activities, complete community service projects, interact with the Gulf Coast community through various events and engage in many hours of rehearsal in preparation for the three night scholarship competition.

"We are delighted to have fifty of the best young women that America has to offer to come to our city to participate in the 57^th National Finals," said Pam Patterson, Interim Executive Director for Distinguished Young Women.  "Mobile always opens its arms and welcomes these young ladies into their hearts and their homes.  Sunday will be a great day as we meet these gifted individuals and begin our journey toward selecting the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2014."

If selected as the program's overall winner, Grady will spend the next year representing Distinguished Young Women across the country through various appearances and promoting the program's national outreach initiative of "Be Your Best Self." The outreach program is designed to combat major issues facing children today including childhood obesity and high school drop out rates, as well as encourage young people to take an active interest in their communities through service. The outreach program consists of five elements - Be Healthy, Be Involved, Be Studious, Be Ambitious and Be Responsible.

Grady is a 2014 graduate of Iowa City West High School and the daughter of Marsha and David Grady.

To view the live webcast of the Distinguished Young Women National Finals, visit www.DistinguishedYW.org on Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. CST. To see photos of participants during their time in Mobile, visit www.fpvision.com.

About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 57 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 730,000 young women. Last year, Distinguished Young Women provided more than $367 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities to program participants at the local, state and national level. Previously known as America's Junior Miss, the program announced its new name in June 2010.

The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. National sponsors include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, State of Alabama, Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Encore Rehabilitation, Wintzell's Oyster House, Alabama Power Foundation, Master Boat Builders and Regions Financial Corporation.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Megan Gunter, National Headquarters Communications Director (251-622-5335, Megan@DistinguishedYW.org) or visit http://www.DistinguishedYW.org. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube: http://www.facebook.com/distinguishedyw; http://www.twitter.com/distinguishedyw; http://instagram.com/distinguishedyw; www.youtube.com/user/distinguishedyw. The official Distinguished Young Women hashtag for the 57th National Finals is #DYW2014.

Bills Increase Support for Birth-to-Three Early Childhood Programs and Help Provide Incentives for Deserving Teachers

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to strengthen education in Illinois. The new laws support early childhood education funding and make it easier to give incentives for teacher excellence. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to give every child the opportunity for a high-quality education.

"The period from birth to three years of age is the most critical time in a child's development and we must do all we can to give our youngest residents the education they need to succeed in life," Governor Quinn said. "We should also let our top educators know how much we appreciate their efforts, especially when those teachers serve the areas of our state with the greatest need."

House Bill 4440, sponsored by State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) and State Senator Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood), increases the percentage of Early Childhood Education Block Grant program funds that must be set aside for children ages 0 to 3. The bill raises that percentage from 11 to 14 percent in Fiscal Year 2015, and to 20 percent by Fiscal Year 2016. The block grants are distributed by the State Board of Education. The legislation is effective July 1, 2014.

"There have been numerous studies that have shown the importance of early childhood education for our children," Representative Chapa LaVia said. "This stage is vital to the growth and development of young minds, and we must do all we can to expand funding for these crucial programs. In doing so, we can help put our children on the path towards a brighter future."

House Bill 5393, sponsored by State Representative Emily McAsey (D-Lockport) and State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake), streamlines the requirements to provide a $1,500 annual incentive to teachers who achieve Illinois Master Teacher certification through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Priority for the incentives will be given to teachers in low-performing schools or those in districts with high poverty rates. The legislation is effective July 1, 2014.

"Teachers are responsible for educating the leaders of tomorrow, so it is important they have the most effective training available," Representative McAsey said. "This program allows highly qualified educators to continue sharpening their skills and provides for greater student achievement."

"Quality teachers are key to student education," Senator Bush said. "This both incentivizes and rewards teachers for getting their Masters' certification."

Governor Quinn is committed to properly funding education in Illinois in order to give every child the opportunity for success. The Governor's 5-year budget blueprint includes a historic $6 billion increase in classroom spending over the next five years, doubling the investment in college scholarships for students in need and increasing access to higher education through dual enrollment and early college programs. Over the next five years, the Governor's plan would bring classroom funding to the highest levels in Illinois history.

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