The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) hosted their 10th annual Bags for Wags charity event, the total proceeds collected at the outing was $10,000. The BEWSF continues to stand by their mission to encourage emerging young leaders to make a positive impact in their lives and the well-being of their communities through volunteer service. The cause commemorated the life of Brain Edwin Wagner who tragically passed away in an auto accident while attending York High School several decades ago. Although, he never had the chance to pursue his dreams in college Brian’s ambition is remembered through the recipients of this scholarship. Those that receive it proudly carry on his legacy of excellence. The organization has bestowed this honor to over 25 college bound high school students from: Fenwick, IC Catholic Prep, Montini, Timothy Christian and York Community High Schools. The 2020 awardees will be announced this Spring. All will receive money to use towards tuition for college enrollment in the Fall.
The highly anticipated outing to reunite members of Elmhurst and the surrounding community to celebrate Brian Wagner’s memory received overwhelming support. The bags tournament sold out for a 3rd consecutive year and a total of thirty-six teams competed. Jack Walsh and Adam Bukowski dedicated supporters and repeat champions from past years finished first overall. Some of the past scholarship winners were in attendance including the: Borel, Carey, Doherty, Hill, Clugg, Pukala and Russ families. The BEWSF offers their gratitude to all the local businesses who gifted raffle prizes/silent auction items, and all attendees for their generous contributions. A special thanks goes out to: Guaranteed Rate, Visitation Parish and Phil Limonciello the manager of Mama Maria’s restaurant and his staff who served as the event sponsors.
Students who wish apply for the scholarship award will have the opportunity to tell their personal stories and share experiences of how their leadership endeavors have affected their communities for the better. The ideal candidates will possess Brian’s most admirable qualities: compassion, integrity and resilience. More information about the BEWSF can be found at http://BrianEWagnerFund.org.
