DIXON – Sauk Valley Group School acquired a $585,000 donation for the faculty’s Influence Program to go towards Milledgeville college students.

The donation is from Harold “Hal” Weaver, who died final yr on the age of 94.

Weaver labored for the Milledgeville College District as a choir director previous to his retirement. He served within the U.S. Air Pressure for 10 years and loved touring, music, and neighborhood service tasks, in response to a SVCC information launch.

“He was concerned with many Kiwanis Membership tasks, however the Expertise Showcase that includes younger musicians and organizing the Salvation Military kettle drive have been most essential to him,” the discharge stated.

Weaver was additionally concerned with the Buddies of the Dixon Public Library for a few years and helped with the annual guide sale to learn the library.

“SVCC Influence Program is honored to proceed his legacy of impacting the lives of scholars,” stated Lori Cortez, Sauk’s dean of institutional development. “The generosity of Hal will permit college students from Milledgeville to earn tuition for as much as three years at SVCC.”

SVCC’s earned-tuition program offers eligible college students, who graduate inside the Sauk district, the chance to earn tuition and charges for as much as three years on the faculty, or till they earn their certificates or diploma— whichever comes first. For extra info on the Influence Program, go to svcc.edu/influence or e-mail influence@svcc.edu