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The Jita Stancik Washington D.C. Scholarship Fund 

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Jita Stancik began taking her 8th grade students to Washington D.C. during spring break in March 1996 and continued to do so until her retirement in 2012. She passed this tradition on to her daughter, Tonya Taylor, after she retired and Jita continued to go to Washington D.C. on Tonya's school trips as often as possible. Jita loved history, but more than anything, she loved United States history. She taught it with a passion and left an imprint on so many students. Jita's favorite place to travel was Washington D.C. She loved to bring history alive for her students and made Washington D.C. fun, exciting, and memorable for all. Jita fought a courageous 12 year battle with lung cancer, which came to an end on July 28,2022. In her honor, a scholarship fund will be created to send one or more students nationwide to her favorite place, Washington D.C, each year. Please consider donating to carry on her legacy and allow others to develop a love for US history and Washington D.C. as she had. 
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$2500 Anthony Stancik   10/04/2022 1:37 pm

 Jita I love you so much. We had 45 years of being the best friends, soul mates and married. I miss you so much but I know you are in Heaven, no cancer, no pain, and a great memory. Just like I remember you. Help me take care of our family. Bye for no

$100 Rebecca Bowers   09/28/2022 11:11 am

 We are so grateful to have had the chance to get to know Jita. What a beautiful lady! Much love, David & Rebecca

$25 Anonym   09/20/2022 11:07 pm

$50 Kristen Hoge   09/15/2022 5:19 pm

$100 Lori Doan   09/13/2022 7:47 pm

 I am a Katy cousin, Melba Hill Roberts’ daughter. She was Grady’s sister. Bless you all. Love, Lori

$50 Michael Haas   09/12/2022 11:09 am

 Our sincere condolences. I’m very thankful to have known Jita. Her Celebration of Life Service was awesome!

$200 Juanita Gonzalez   09/10/2022 5:19 pm

 Wonderful legacy for Jita that will carry on in her students and for those that will be able to appreciate U.S. history in their travels to D.C. Amazing lady! Sincerest condolences and prayers to her family

$150 Candyss Churchwell   09/09/2022 10:19 pm

 I love you and you will always be in our heart ❤️ Your First cousin Candy and 2nd cousin Chayne

$50 Sabina Rahman-Garcia   09/07/2022 3:20 pm

$200 Jared Falco   09/06/2022 11:18 pm

$100 Kathy Marshall   09/05/2022 6:29 pm

 What a lovely legacy to send a student on the trip Jita loved!she will always be a part of Hildebrandt!

$50 Emily Bass   09/02/2022 3:11 pm

 Your Mom was a wonderful lady. So sorry for your loss! Praying for you guys.

$500 Stephen Linda Gremillion   09/02/2022 10:51 am

$75 Jean Solomon   08/30/2022 7:56 pm

 Such a fitting tribute to our sweet Jita!

$25 Nancy Bush   08/30/2022 7:15 am

 Jita was one of the sweetest ladies I new at Hildebrandt.

$50 David Stancik   08/29/2022 1:25 pm

$100 David Miller   08/29/2022 11:27 am

$250 Clay Hord   08/22/2022 6:25 pm

 Thank you for your passion and teaching of our government. The best learning experience came from your class. xo

$25 Cameron Olson   08/19/2022 6:35 pm

$100 Christina Guynup   08/19/2022 5:54 pm

$75 Nancy Patterson   08/19/2022 1:05 pm

 Thank you Jita for all you did as an educator!! You touched so many lives!!

$1000 Tara Montgomery   08/17/2022 10:02 pm

 I love and miss you my big sister. Love Tardy

$1000 Jenny Hill   08/16/2022 12:13 pm

 Jita fought a long battle and is now in Heaven.

$100 Wade Jones   08/15/2022 7:00 pm

$50 Melinda Stringfield   08/15/2022 3:43 pm

$100 Heather Gonzalez   08/15/2022 12:45 am

 Jita will be missed tremendously, but her love and legacy will live on! We love you Tony, Rachel, and Tonya!!

$100 Paul Garris   08/14/2022 3:03 pm

 Love y’all and God bless.

$100 Michael Lejeune   08/13/2022 5:52 pm

 We love y’all! Love TMike and Bobbie Lejeune, Sarah and Thomas Tydlacka, and Alicia and Jacob Truchard

$100 Susan Gunnewig   08/13/2022 9:46 am

 Tonya and Rachel, I never had the honor of meeting your mom, but I have no doubt she was an exceptional and influential lady. How do I know? The proof is found in YOU!

$100 Sylvia Peralez   08/12/2022 10:54 pm

$100 Anonym   08/11/2022 10:40 pm

$50 Diane Kollmann   08/11/2022 3:59 pm

 Jita will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a strong brave fighter who held onto her faith in God until her last breath. Rest In Peace Jita. Love Diane and Mike Kollmann

$500 Jenny Page   08/11/2022 11:25 am

 Jita made a difference in so many lives. I’m grateful to have had her in my life.

$100 Dudley Ray   08/11/2022 10:26 am

$300 Anonym   08/11/2022 10:13 am

$50 Tammy Peterson   08/10/2022 8:27 pm

 I’m so blessed that Jita taught my boys and passed her love of history on to them, not only were both touched by her passion in the classroom but they were both able to make this trip and lay wreaths at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I am forever gratef

$50 SHARON POARCH   08/10/2022 3:10 pm

 Jita was a courageous lady. She will be missed. This is a lovely way to honor her life’s passion. Robert and Sharon(Stancik) Poarch

$150 Sarah Pitre   08/10/2022 3:00 pm

 Mrs. Jita was the best- the best teacher- the best mom (even to kids that weren’t hers)- the best advice giver… the best. The world will definitely shine a bit duller without her light. May this trip keep her legacy alive.

$500 Anonym   08/10/2022 2:18 pm

$100 Joseph McDonald   08/10/2022 1:54 pm

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