Metzger is 2026 Eloe Award recipient

Aurora band teacher honored for 32-year commitment to teaching music

  • Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.
    Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.
    With her colleagues giving her a standing ovation, Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger made her way to the podium set up in the Aurora Middle School Commons. She had just been announced as the 2026 recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership. The announcement was made by Hamilton Community Foundation executive director, Jennie Kuehner at the annual Aurora ...

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