Named Scholarships and Other Programming Support for 2024–2025
Endowment funds consist of restricted gifts that provide sustainable, annual income to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and other essential operations. This steady income is vital in helping Wayland achieve its mission and long-term goals. We extend our deepest gratitude to the following alumni and friends whose generous contributions have strengthened our endowment and ensured a brighter future for the Academy.
Bringing together so many of our friends, family, and fellow alumni to celebrate our Karlie at the inaugural Karlie Aubry `09 Memorial Pickleball Tournament & Fundraiser (July 26, 2025) in the spirit of giving back was special beyond words, and is a testament to Wayland's passionate community.
Through the amazing support from the Aubry Family and Academy, knowing this will be a recurring event for all of us each year fills our hearts with gratitude, and we can't wait to return to South Campus for the Annual Pickleball Tournament year after year after year to raise funds for Karlie's scholarship!
Linse and Adam Benavides `08
Named Scholarships that Received Gifts in 2024-2025
Supporting scholarship funds ensures that a Wayland education will be accessible to more students.
The Karlie Lynn Aubry `09 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by George B. Aubry to honor the memory of his daughter, Karlie Lynn Aubry `09.
The recipient of this scholarship shall reflect the hallmark characteristics of knowledge and character, have a financial need, and exhibit enthusiastic participation in theater
The Esten Family Scholarship Fund was established by Robert Esten `64 to honor his family.
The scholarship recipient shall be a male or female student from Beaver Dam, if not Beaver Dam then Dodge County, who is in need of financial aid, and be awarded to the same student for their tenure at Wayland
In 2020, Marius and Gerald Greenspan established the Earl Sheldon Greenspan 1918 Memorial Scholarship to honor their father, Earl Greenspan, a member of the class of 1918.
There is no specific criterion for the scholarship recipient.
The George Maye Scholarship was established in 1957 to honor George J. Maye, Wayland Trustee (1950-56) and Parent, by his estate and contributions by his friends and associates.
One scholarship will be awarded every two years to an outstanding freshman who is academically sound and has extra-curricular achievements.
The Dr. Anita Mayer and Dr. Gregory Mayer `69 Family Scholarship was established in 2022 by Drs Anita and Gregory Mayer `69.
The scholarship recipient shall be a male or female student who reflects the hallmark characteristics of knowledge and character, is a student from the U.S. with demonstrated financial need, and, when possible, is a student from an underrepresented group from a single-parent household in either grade 10, 11, or 12.
The Martin J. Meyer Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1982 by family and friends to honor Martin J. Meyer, Jr. H`81, Wayland Faculty (1954-82) and Parent.
There is no specific criterion for the scholarship recipient.
The Ramona R. and Vincent F. Nast Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1980 by alumnus and Trustee (1946–79) Vincent F. Nast, Sr. `11, alumna Ramona Reisen Nast `12, and their family and friends.
There is no specific criterion for the scholarship recipient.
The Carla Smith Radford Memorial Scholarship was established in 1980 by William D. Radford and family in memory of Carla Smith Radford, Wayland Parent.
There is no specific criterion for the scholarship recipient.
The Rauschert Family Scholarship was established in 1991 by Eileen and Karl `47 Rauschert and their children: Phillip Rauschert `76, Laura Rauschert Millar `80, and Mark Rauschert `83.
The scholarship recipient shall be a male or female who needs financial aid; a student involved in art, but not necessarily an artist; and be awarded to the same student for their tenure at Wayland.
The C.J. "Ned" Tempas Scholarship was established in 1987 by Jon `61 and Jeffrey `63 Tempas to honor the memory of their father, C.J. “Ned” Tempas, a Wayland Trustee from 1954 to 1987.
There is no specific criterion for the scholarship recipient.
The Shirley Hughes Tempas Scholarship was established in 1976 by Mr. C.J. Tempas, Trustee and Parent, in memory of Shirley Hughes Tempas.
The scholarship recipient shall be a 9th-grade female day student in financial need, well-rounded, and actively involved in extracurricular activities.
Individuals
Jon Tempas `61
General Endowment and Special Programming Support for 2024-2025
The Catherine L. Hatcher Memorial Fund was established in 1993. This fund was set up by family and friends of Catherine L. Hatcher `83. The fund shall be used to help produce the literary works of students at Wayland Academy. In 2023, the Catherine L. Hatcher `83 Book Award was added to the Memorial Fund. This is a book award for an outstanding student in sophomore English/American Literature. It is given annually in memory of Catherine Hatcher `83, who attended Wayland for her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Catherine loved literature and was already a published poet when she graduated in 1983.
The Great Teachers Great TeachingFund was established in 2009 by the On-Campus Resources Committee of the Wayland Board of Trustees to stimulate professional development in innovative teaching methods and strategies. Such opportunities for professional development are essential in efforts to attract and retain high-caliber faculty, which in turn influences our students’ learning. This Fund also allows donors to recognize and honor current or former faculty.
