Launch the media gallery 1 playerWeverka Learning Academy Established by Local Donor
November 25, 2018
Weverka Learning
Academy
Can you imagine the lasting impact of a planned gift toward a community? In 2016, Burwell Public Schools found out they were the recipient of such a gift. In 2016, Burwell Public Schools were notified that the Mary Lou Weverka estate endowed a gift of $377,769 to Burwell Public Schools. The monies are to be used to provide “educational opportunities” for the students who attend Burwell Public Schools. Each year for the life of Burwell Public Schools, the school will receive approximately $17,000 to make a difference in student’s lives. The monies will live in the Burwell community forever. What a gift! Her carefully planned endowment has the ability to impact every student who attends Burwell Public Schools.
Mary Lou Weverka was born June 22, 1926 to Carl and Rose (Quinn) Treptow 10 miles south of Burwell. She was one of three children. Mary Lou grew up and received her education at District #56 through the 8th grade. Mary Lou moved to Burwell where she stayed with her grandmother and she attended Burwell High School, graduating in 1944. While in Burwell she worked at McMullen Grocery and Clothing for two years. She took summer school so she could obtain her teaching certificate. Following graduation she moved home where she taught at a small country school three miles from home.
In 2019, the Weverka Learning Academy will be established to provide educational opportunities to students in all grades. The goal of the Weverka Learning Academy is to fund sustainable projects that will have a lasting impact on the education of Burwell students. Burwell Teachers, Staff and Administrators who are employed at Burwell Public Schools can apply for the learning grants starting on January 1, 2019. The first Weverka Learning Academy Grants will be funded starting on March 1, 2019. A community selection committee will be established and The Calamus Area Community Fund advisory board will oversee the grant program.
The Power of Establishing An Endowment….A Lifetime Gift!!!
