Pleasantville history: the Community Scholarship Fund

After World War II, returning servicemen started the Community Scholarship Fund to help support Pleasantville’s graduating seniors. The Fund eventually became independent of the Rotary Club of Pleasantville and carried on its mission through numerous fundraising events of its own.

As the historical photo shows, the club was originally made up entirely of men. Women were welcomed as members beginning in 1980.

Time marches on, and while many things have changed, one tradition continues: the annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast still helps support Pleasantville’s graduating seniors.