OSCAR W. NEALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Recipient: Megan Bonikowske Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education Recipient: Mallorie Vissers Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
This scholarship was established in memory of Oscar Neale by his family. Mr. Neale was Director of the Rural Department (later to become the School of Education) at Stevens Point Normal School (later called Central State Teachers College) from 1915-44. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate for two four-year terms. Mr. Neale was a pioneer in art appreciation and the picture study movement in education at UW-Stevens Point. YULGA FAMILY FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Gracie Mihalski Major: Natural Science Established in 2007 by surviving brothers Fred and Jim, this scholarship commemorates the relationship between the Yulga family, UW-Stevens Point and the teaching profession. Their late father Bernard attended Central State Teachers College (UWSP) and graduated with a degree in chemistry. Mona, their late mother, attended UWSP, then graduated with an education degree from UW- Whitewater. Late brother Don graduated with a degree in biology and computer information systems. Fred graduated with a bachelor’s in chemistry and master’s in education. Fred’s son, Brian, graduated with a degree in physics and mathematics. Jim graduated with a degree in biology and computer information systems. Many of the degrees earned have included teaching certification or have led to teaching positions. The family has spanned the educational system – teaching at high school, technical college, and university levels. As such, the family has been dedicated to influencing lives. As we all know, teachers make a difference.
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