Barb Hart Scholarship Fund

In 2012 Groveland Township established an annual college scholarship fund in the name of former trustee Barb Hart.  Two deserving college students will be assisted each year.  Each scholarship is worth $500 and can be used for any purpose affiliated with the student's costs.

Barb Hart - Senior Trustee
January 25, 1936 - January 20, 2012

On Friday, January 20, 2012, Groveland Township's Board of Trustees lost their most senior member Barbara Hart. Barb had served on the Board of Trustees since May of 2001. She was a loyal elected official for eleven years, representing the residents of Creve Coeur, as well as the rest of the township. During her tenure she  continuously fought for fiscal constraint and the need to spend tax dollars wisely. She championed the township's effort to help our less fortunate residents, and she strongly supported efforts to support our food pantries. She ultimately became the township's "watchdog" for expenditures and frequently had questions about how dollars were being spent. She respected her colleagues,and everyone enjoyed her quick wit and sense of  humor. The Township has established two annual scholarships that will be awarded in her name. Barb Hart believed in public service, and her legacy will be that of a dedicated public servant.
2012 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Hannah Sheppard
East Peoria Community High School
will attend Illinois State University in Normal
Trustee John Arnold awards a scholarship to Hannah Sheppard
Kate Owens
Morton High School
will attend University of Missouri at Columbia
Supervisor Dan McCormick awards a scholarship to Kate Owens
2013 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Olivia Pattelli
plans to attend University of Illinois in Champaign
Quentin Young
plans to attend Bradley University in Peoria
2014 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Eban McEndollar
plans to attend Illinois Central College in East Peoria
Carah Wallen
plans to attend Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln
2015 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Andrew Janssen
plans to attend Illinois Central College in East Peoria
 to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Summer Ziegler
plans to attend University of Illinois in Champaign, majoring in Integrative Biology to become a Physician's Assistant
2016 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Ryan Hale
plans to attend Vanderbilt University
to pursue studies in the medical field
Sarah Vance
plans to attend Illinois State University,
majoring in Special Education
2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Kayla King
plans to attend Bradley University
to pursue studies in addictions counseling
Angel Sheridan
plans to attend Eureka College
majoring in Elementary Education
2018 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Felica McCroy
plans to attend Saint Ambrose University to pursue studies in
exercise science and a doctoral degree in physical therapy
Alyssa Durm
plans to attend Illinois State University, double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology with plans to become a prosecuting attorney