This fund provides income to students graduating from Aurora Christian, East Aurora or West Aurora High School for attendance at a college or university located within the State of Illinois.
Margaret Lane (1906-1993) was a graduate of West Aurora High School.
She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University.
She taught in the West Aurora School System at Lincoln, Hill and Todd Elementary Schools.
Her sister Louise Lane (1907-2003) also received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University.
She taught in the West Aurora School System at Greenman and Freeman Elementary Schools, as well as West Aurora High School.
Both women maintained memberships in numerous community organizations including the American Association of University Women, the Aurora Area Retired Teacher’s Association and New England Congregational Church.
