2 SCHOLARSHIPS — A John H. Alexander Scholarship and Student Loan Fund Established through the estate of John H. Alexander in 1979. In 1979, Carroll received an unexpected bequest through the estate of John H. Alexander. Mr. Alexander indicated in his will generous provisions to support future generations with income available for both scholarships and student loans, helping students obtain a college education FROM OUR LOYAL ALUMNI BASE to our board of trustees, more affordably. our dedicated faculty and staff to our corporate partners in the Willard and Virginia Allen Scholarship Fund community, Carroll is blessed to have a generous network of friends Established by Willard D. Allen ‘37 in 1991. who believe in the value of a Carroll education, and chose to make A lifelong Waukesha County resident, Willard D. Allen ‘37 was an active student during his investments to help students who have a passion for learning. time at Carroll. He was a member of Gamma Phi Delta, Chi Sigma, Carroll Players, glee club, student senate, band manager and sophomore class vice president. Dr. William Ganfield, then Hinakaga 1937; Carroll’s president, recognized Willard’s leadership ability, and his talent and passion for music. The importance of scholarships and financial aid cannot be Willard’s senior photo Ganfield subsequently offered Willard a job as Carroll’s bandleader. He accepted and became overstated. More than 98 percent of current Carroll students receive the first and only student bandleader in Carroll’s history. Willard went on to lead a successful some type of financial assistance. Scholarships can make the career as the owner of Allen Lumber Company, served for many years as a volunteer firefighter, was village president of Wales, Wis., and was a member of the Waukesha County Board for difference not only in whether a student attends college, but also 10 years. He also was active in the Oconomowoc Legion Band, which he directed from 1942- whether the student remains. This listing shares the stories of the 1976. Under his direction, the band appeared in three presidential inaugural parades and the people behind the scholarships, and their affinity for Carroll. Many of Tournament of Roses parade in 1960. This scholarship in Willard, and his wife Virginia’s name, helps worthy students discover their talents and pursue their Carroll experience. these scholarships are established as endowed funds, providing a permanent income stream for annual scholarships that the university American Association of University Women Scholarship can rely on. These endowed funds carry on the name of the donor Funded annually through the generosity of the Milwaukee West Suburban Branch of the Ameri- can Association of University Women. and create a personal legacy. Since its first meeting in 1881, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been a catalyst for change. Today, with more than 100,000 members, 1,000 branches and 500 As you read through this catalog, you will come to realize we college and university partners, AAUW works to advance equity for women and girls through are connected. There is a common thread that binds each of us advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The membership of the Milwaukee/West Sub- to one another. From generations past to today, the people of urban Chapter of AAUW actively fundraises on an annual basis to provide critical scholarship assistance to women at local colleges and universities in the area, including Carroll. Annually, Carroll – the stories we share, the memories we hold and the the student recipient of the AAUW Scholarship has the opportunity to meet the women of the education gained – is what keeps the spirit of Carroll alive. We local membership to network and connect with active leaders in the community. This scholar- celebrate the generosity and the legacy these individuals have made ship recognizes the merit and need of a mature female in her pursuit of a college education. helping advance Carroll’s mission of preparing students for lives of meaning, purpose and success. 1 2 SCHOLARSHIPS — A SCHOLARSHIPS — A Charles W. Anderson Scholarship Fund Leona K. Atley Memorial Fund Established by Charles W. ‘59 and Carole (Niehoff) ‘61 Anderson in 1986. Established by Leona Kleinschmidt Atley in 1992. The Andersons hold Carroll very close to their hearts. Leona K. Atley was a generous friend of, and to, Carroll. She died in 1991, leaving a portion It is a place where they both grew academically and of her estate to Carroll with the intent to support worthy students. Never married, Leona personally – and it was where they met and fell in love. dedicated much of her time and effort to the benefit of disabled veterans. This scholarship pro- Hinakaga 1959; Charles’ senior photo Charles ‘59 was a business administration and psychol- vides assistance to students demonstrating financial need with preference to those who have ogy major. As a student, he was a varsity letter winner, indicated their intention to pursue divinity studies. member of the track and basketball teams, and part of the Beta Pi Epsilon fraternity. Carole ‘61 was an elemen- SCHOLARSHIPS — B tary education major. Like Charley, Carole was also very active throughout campus as a member of Alpha Gamma Carole and Charley in 2012 Thomas and Jean Badciong Scholarship Fund Delta, Spanish club, and as class secretary and treasurer. Established by Thomas ‘62 and Jean Badciong in 1991. Professionally, Carole owned and operated Finders Keepers, a gift shop in Brookfield, Wis., for more than a decade. Charley was president and chief executive officer for Douglas Dynamics, Tom Badciong ‘62 believes the education he received at Carroll helped prepare him for life and Hinakaga 1961; Inc. in Milwaukee, volunteered as acting vice president for business and finance at Carroll, and success. During his tenure as a student, he was a member of the Beta Pi Epsilon fraternity, and Carole’s senior photo is currently president and owner of Universal Welding and Engineering, a Waukesha-based lettered in football and track. Professionally, he led a successful career, retiring as president metal plate fabricating manufacturer of durable, heavy duty equipment. He served on the Carroll and chief operating officer of Schreiber Cheese in Green Bay, Wis. Tom and his wife Jean have Board of Trustees from 1991-2003 and is an honorary lifetime trustee. They both remain very Hinakaga 1962; Tom’s senior photo long been involved in the Green Bay community and he always encouraged his employees to active with their alma mater, and established this endowment to provide financial support and do the same. He served on the Carroll Board of Trustees from 1990-2006, and was elected encouragement to full-time students of Carroll. Chairman in 1994. As a dedicated alumnus and generous friend to his alma mater, the Bad- ciongs established this named scholarship honoring Tom’s time at Carroll and providing financial Martha Love Andrews Scholarship Fund aid to upperclassmen from the Green Bay area with preference to those majoring in business Established by the estate of Ross E. Andrews via the Women’s Missionary Society of the administration. Presbyterian Church in 1955. Baird Foundation Scholars Program This permanent endowment was established in the name of Martha Love Andrews by her Funded annually through the generosity of the Baird Foundation. husband Ross. Martha was a Waukesha native schooled in Whitewater, Wis., and was a grade school teacher. Ross was a lawyer, serving four years as a district attorney, and later as a Baird is an employee-owned wealth management, capital market, asset management and pri- municipal judge in Wood County serving the city of Marshfield, Wis. They both were very active vate equity firm with its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis. In 1919, a new investment in the First Presbyterian Church in Marshfield. The Andrews family believed in the importance of firm called the First Wisconsin Company, the securities arm of the First Wisconsin National higher education and supported Carroll’s Presbyterian roots. This scholarship honors Martha by Bank, was formed under the leadership of Robert Wilson Baird. In 1948, First Wisconsin Com- aiding students preparing for Christian service within the Church or related missions. pany would change its name to Robert W. Baird and Company. As a strong corporate partner, Baird has a long-standing tradition of giving back to the communities in which its associates live Associated Bank Scholarship and work, both on a corporate and individual level. The Baird Foundation Scholars Program at Funded annually through the generosity of Associated Bank. Carroll was established to provide assistance to worthy students majoring in business, econom- ics, finance or a related field. This honored award recognizes students based on their academic The founding of Associated Bank dates to 1970, when three banks in Northeast Wisconsin achievements. Carroll continues to work with Baird Foundation to identify creative ways to – Kellogg Citizens Bank of Green Bay, Manitowoc Savings Bank, and First National Bank of partner to provide new opportunities and resources for the next generation of global citizens. Neenah – formed a powerful alliance. The Neenah-based bank is the oldest branch; it was founded in 1861. Today, this Midwestern-based financial services company employs more than Sarah and Thomas Baker Endowed Scholarship Fund 5,000 individuals and has a corporate mission focused on providing superior financial services. Established through the estate of Sarah J. Baker in 1956. An extension of its commitment to the community is displayed through corporate giving and em- ployee volunteer efforts that help communities throughout our region. Upon recommendation Sarah Baker wanted to support her hometown, helping provide support for future generations of its charitable giving advisory board, the company provides annual aid to Carroll, supporting to have the opportunity to pursue a college education.