Walled Lake Middle School

The home of Floyd and Margaret (Peg) Heydenburg was filled with music from the time they were married, after both graduating music and education majors from Illinois Wesleyan University.Floyd’s career required them to move to Bad Axe, Belding, and Traverse City, where he taught choir, band, and orchestra. He also served as president of the Michigan School Vocal Association. Peg...

To provide financial assistance to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage ethnic diversification of the Midwest Archives Conference and of the archival profession as a whole.Award (2 awarded annually)Scholarship of $1,500 and complimentary 1-year membership to MACEligibilityThere are eligibility requirements for both the applicant and the graduate archival program which must be met for consideration...

Supporting those residing or employed in Gratiot County in the pursuit of an education in the field of nursing.Dick Prestage was a dedicated husband and father, as well as a successful businessman.  A certified public accountant, Dick was co-founder of the accounting firm Roslund Prestage & Co. in Alma.  He served on numerous boards throughout his lifetime and was the...

For Dr. Joyce Ann Carter, higher education and student success were the backbone of her life and career. Both she and her husband, Gerry, obtained Ph.D. degrees and were long-time faculty at Central Michigan University where she held the Director of Academic Assistance position. By working in academic assistance, Dr. Carter developed a passion for aiding struggling students in non-traditional...

Whether it is a donation of time, money, or manpower, Isabella Bank and their employees look beyond their offices to define what it means to serve customers and support communities.Learning is a life-long process.  Isabella Bank firmly believes that educating young people is a crucial part of providing opportunities for personal growth and advancement. It is Isabella Bank's belief that...

Robert W. MacDonald was enmeshed in ink from an early age.  Journalism became a part of him as a young boy and later became his life-long career.  He was the owner and publisher of the Gratiot County Herald for many years until his death.  Because of his love for the written word, this Scholarship was established in Robert's memory.The MacDonald...