Behind every scholarship is a story.

Meet some of the donors whose generosity is creating opportunities for Waubonsee students and strengthening our community for generations to come.

If you’re a donor and willing to share your story, please contact us at foundation@waubonsee.edu. We’d love to hear from you.

Gary Clark portrait with backdrop
"I’m not a millionaire. I’m not a billionaire. But I don’t want to see anybody put their dreams aside, especially because of money."
Professor Gary Clark
El Corazón Scholarship
Mary Nisbet Clark Memorial Endowed Scholarship
"We turned a difficult situation into something that benefited somebody else. That was our intent."
Dr. Glennon and Karlene Acksel
John Acksel Memorial Endowed Scholarship
"It was their generosity that planted the seed in me."
Dr. Scott J. Mertes
Three Brothers Scholarship