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The Awe Memorial Scholarship fund gives an annual $500 college scholarship to a deserving South Milwaukee High School Senior who is going on to college and has demonstrated exceptional talent, commitment and dedication to the South Milwaukee High School Band program.
Past recipients of the Awe Scholarship Fund
Awe Memorial Scholarship
2008 Jamie Thein
2007 Jon Hancock
2006 Jacob Kulba
2005 Robert Guenette
2004 Elsa Gonzalez
2003 Kevin Peterson
2002 Kevin Kablau
2001 Paul Newton
2000 Carla Johnson
Geraldine Awe Memorial Scholarship
1999 Tim Handle
1998 Mari Drummer
1997 Annemarie Travia
1996 Michael Travia
1995 Elisa Hahn
1994 Heather Thompson
HISTORY:
The Awe Scholarship was started in memory of Gertrude Awe, the mother of then SMHS Band Director, Sharon Awe. Upon the passing of Sharon Awe in 1999, donations were received by community, faculty and students to memorialize Sharon and to keep the scholarship going.
WHY the BENEFIT CONCERT?
Unfortunately, the fund did not start out with a financial foundation to sustain itself. As scholarships were granted, funds were not replenished. The fund currently has approximately $1,500 in its account.
We need your support - Currently, the Awe Scholarship has less than $1,500. If you are not able to attend this benefit concert or are too far away to attend, please consider a direct donation to this ailing scholarship fund.
The South Milwaukee Music Parents Association (SMHS primary music booster group) has taken on this funding challenge for 2009 in hopes of continuing this worthy scholarship for future senior ,music students who are going on to college.
With the help of the South Milwaukee District educators. dedicated alumni and Waukesha's big band - the Jazz Express, a benefit concert will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2009.
HELP TO KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING IN SOUTH MILWAUKEE.
We know times are tough and no donation is too small. We hope you will give generously.
ALUMNI - PAY IT FORWARD .
If you or your children were students in the SMHS music programs or past recipients of this scholarship, consider paying it forward and make a donation back to this scholarship fund to keep it alive for the future.
Please consider a donation to keep the music playing for South Milwaukee High School's talented musical youth.
We need your support now.
Checks may be made directly to the fund and payable to:
The Awe Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o the
School District of South Milwaukee Business Office
901
Fifteenth Avenue
South
Milwaukee, WI 53172
Donations by credit card may also be made through the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center box office during normal operating hours at: 414-766-5049.