Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Lloyd Walworth: Leaving a Legacy of Music
Lloyd Walworth: Leaving a Legacy of Music
Lloyd Walworth, ('69), grew up steeped in music. He sang in church choirs and played the baritone horn in his high school band.
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After Lives Well Lived, a Couple Creates New Scholarship For Future Teachers
After Lives Well Lived, a Couple Creates New Scholarship For Future Teachers
John and Mary Polikowsky spent long, happy careers teaching art and English. Now, thanks to their incredible foresight and generosity, more WWU students who dream of becoming teachers will get their chance, too.
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Dale Durrwachter: Celebrating a Lifetime of Gratitude Toward Western
Dale Durrwachter: Celebrating a Lifetime of Gratitude Toward Western
Alaska resident and retired educator, Dale Durrwachter grew up on an isolated homestead deep in the Washington woods west of Port Angeles.
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A Legacy of Support for ALL—Michou Yenokida
A Legacy of Support for ALL—Michou Yenokida
How to Use Your IRA for Good: Support Western with a Gift from Your IRA
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Staying On Track: Haley Taylor and the Susan Joy Stevens Scholarship Endowment
Staying On Track: Haley Taylor and the Susan Joy Stevens Scholarship Endowment
When she died in 2017, beloved coach and gifted athlete Susan Joy Stevens left behind a warm family, grieving students, many close friends, and...
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Karen Chaudiere ('81)
Karen Chaudiere ('81)
Karen Chaudiere ('81) worked exceptionally hard for a good education, starting in high school. She took a loan from a family...
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