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“A History of School District 129” Now Available on DVD!

 

The Community Foundation’s historic video,  “A History of West Aurora School District 129,” is now available on DVD!  This comprehensive study of the school district covers the years 1836-2015.

Sharon Stredde, our president emeritus, researched the background for this production and authored the script. Neal Ormond, the Community Foundation’s former chairman of the board, is the narrator of the video.  The A+ Foundation and its president Frank Voris provided direction and review of the video’s contents.

The 55-minute DVD can be purchased at the Aurora Historical Society’s Museum Store, located in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center at 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, 60505.  The price is $19.95, plus tax.  Historical society members receive a 10% discount.  Store hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from Noon-4pm.  For more information, please call the Aurora Historical Society at 630-907-0650.

This video joins 25 other historic videos produced by the Foundation over the past five years.  Click here to view all videos.

The Community Foundation is pleased to have taken the lead role in preserving this history. We trust the viewers will enjoy learning more about the wonderful traditions of School District 129. Our sincere thanks goes to the Aurora Historical Society for its research assistance and its willingness to serve the community and West alumni by placing the video in its store.

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Grantee

I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of the Zari Foundation Scholarship and the Community Foundation in supporting my education. I am majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institue of Technology. In my spare time, I volunteer on campus, in the community and I’m also the principal violist in the symphony orchestra. I hope to make an impact on the next chapter of space exploration by eventually working at a groundbreaking aerospace company such as SpaceX or NASA.

Taytum Newell

Albert M. Zari Scholarship Recipient

Education is important to us. We support causes that touch our lives and align with our values. We believe in paying it forward. We are here for a short time,, and it is the next generation that will take on what we leave behind.

Michelle Emanuel

Donor and Past Scholarship Recipient

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Jessica Breugelmans

Scholarship Committee Member and Board Member

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Neal Ormond

Donor & Fund Advisor

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Abby Vagnoni

YEP Alumni

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YEP Member

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