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In Memoriam: Scheketa Hart-Burns

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For over three decades, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns blazed an impactful, unforgettable, and undeniable trail of excellence in service and advocacy. She was more than an elected official. Scheketa passed away on June 19, 2023, at the age of 68.

Alderwoman Hart-Burns was a history-making, award-winning elected official and community leader. She was the first African American elected to Aurora City Council in 1991 and appointed the first-ever African American Mayor Pro Tem from 2016-2017.

Alderwoman Hart-Burns was a graduate of Edison College. Alderwoman Hart-Burns was an Evangelist Missionary at Greater Mount Olive COGIC.

She was happily married to William F. Burns and the loving mother to Malik (deceased), Kehinde, Hakim, Amina, and Ahmad Hart (deceased); and Michael, Vernon, and Arvin Burns.

 

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Dick Schindel

Richard and Susan Schindel Scholarship Funds

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Sharon Stredde

President Emeritus

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family, I was worried about how I was going to pay for books and supplies. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies instead of worrying about how to afford college. I am working to not only create opportunities for myself but to motivate future generations. Thank you so much for helping me along this journey!

Moises J.

Claude & Alice Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient

There’s no question in my mind that the scholarship I received opened up possibilities.

Marianne Renner

Past Scholarship Recipient & Current Leadership Coach

Thank you very much for supporting my college education for these four years. I will never be able to repay you for the opportunity that this scholarship has given to me.

Julia H.

[Renewing Scholarship Recipient] Graduate of Hinkley-Big Rock High School

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