Southland to dedicate Wellik memorial May 4

Published 10:10 am Friday, April 24, 2009

Southland Independent School District officials will dedicate a new Gerald Wellik memorial Wednesday, May 6.

Wellik was a popular and generous benefactor for the Southland school district and also Grand Meadow’s school district.

He funded scholarships for graduates in both districts and financed a fitness center in the Southland school at Adams.

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The public is invited to the 2 p.m. May 6 ceremonies at Southland Elementary School, Rose Creek.

A tree will be planted in Wellik’s honor and the Elkton Class of 1950 —Wellik’s own high school graduating class — is donating a memorial stone to honor the benefactor.

The Southland band will entertain and refreshments will be served in the Elementary School cafeteria after the dedication ceremonies.