West Suburban Teachers Union - Mary Wheeler Scholarships

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Mary Wheeler Scholarships

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Mary Wheeler, who we honor in granting these scholarships, was a teacher at Proviso High School from 1924 to 1965. She was a highly respected education who was very actively involved in the American Federation of Teachers and the Illinois Federations of Teachers as an AFT Vice President and an IFT President. She founded the Proviso Council of Teachers during the 1938-1939 school year and helped in the formation of several councils in the wester suburbs. She was also President of the West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571, for many years. Mary Wheeler represents to the young people of this area, a very courageous, pioneering spirit in her profession.

Five Mary Wheeler Scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to the children of Local 571 members. Completed applications are due to the Local by March 1, 2010.

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