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FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC
Rebecca (Madson) Lussky with members of her Spanish class at Luther High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Rebecca (Madson) Lussky ('80) loved Bethany
Lutheran College (BLC). She was a Bethany graduate, and her family's roots at Bethany run deep - certainly as deep as any family surname associated with the College. Her parents, along with aunts, uncles, cousins attended Bethany. Her three children, Kristin ('07), Karyn ('09), and Ryan ('12) graduated with their bachelor's degrees from Bethany.
She was also a teacher, and it was a passion for Becky. Her Spanish classes at Luther High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin, were known for their upbeat feel, and she was honored as a "Top Notch" teacher for efforts in the classroom. Becky was also a great ambassador for her collegiate alma mater. When it was appropriate, Becky found opportunities to mention her affinity for Bethany amongst friends and her students, and through her efforts to promote Bethany, a number of those students eventually decided that Bethany would be a good fit for their college experience.
Becky was called to her heavenly home nearly three years ago after a lengthy battle with cancer. After her estate was settled, Becky's husband Glenn Lussky ('78) informed Bethany of her desire to support the College's All-Steinway Fund to replace the aging pianos on the campus. Becky's plan led to the establishment of The Rebecca Madson Lussky Memorial Piano Fund, which creates a matching fund program to support the initiative. Becky and Glenn's daughter Kristin Faugstad majored in music and piano performance at Bethany, and this memorial fund mirrors well Becky's love for music and the arts at BLC.
Beginning in May 2021 all gifts for the Bethany All Steinway Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Rebecca Madson Lussky Memorial Piano Fund up to $40,000. These funds will be used to purchase a piano to be used in the Anna John Silber Recital Hall of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center in memory of Becky and her special contribution to the All-Steinway Fund at BLC.
Those friends of Bethany desiring to contribute to the All-Steinway Fund may contact the Institutional Advancement Office at Bethany or visit blc.edu/all-steinway-fund.
Glenn and Rebecca Lussky
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