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From Then to Now: How School Experiences Shape a Lifetime

May 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Elise Weiner, a member of our LEAF Board. Recently, I had the joy of reconnecting with a group of high school classmates as we began planning our 50th—yes, 50th—class reunion. As we s…
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LEAF changes the community for the public.

May 15, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Chris Weathersby, a member of our LEAF Board. Being part of an organization that changes the community for the public good is a positive thing in my eyes; it makes you part of somethi…
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Kids feel connected when engaged in activities & sports

March 31, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Renè Knippel, a member of our LEAF Board. I joined the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) in 2024 because I care deeply about building strong, enriched communities and…
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What a responsibility! What a job!

March 13, 2026
 This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Mark Thelen, a member of our LEAF Board. As a member of the PR committee, I am involved particularly in designing our mailings. You like? At this moment in early March, I am immerse…
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I’m so glad that now I am a part of LEAF

March 4, 2026
This year LEAF will feature blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Sharon Botz, our LEAF Bookkeeper and Board Member. I encountered LEAF while my daughters were a part of the “Night of the Stars” event in their Junior High and High School Careers.  L…
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Thoughtful Stewardship and Care

February 12, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Beth Fenstad, our LEAF Board Vice President. After 32 years teaching at Tech High School I’m a Tiger through and through, with orange and black running through my veins. But my allegi…
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