Dr. John and Mrs. Polly Townley Scholarship

Scholarship Description

In recognition of the opening of The John and Polly Townley Elementary Campus, the Townleys established a dedicated scholarship fund for an Everman ISD graduate who attended John and Polly Townley Elementary.

Dr. John and Mrs. Polly Townley have been a part of Everman History for fifty years. He began his career in Everman as a teacher and coach, but immediately became principal, and later superintendent of schools. Mrs. Townley served as school secretary and unofficial nurse to students and friend to everyone. It was in their honor that the John and Polly Townley Elementary Campus was named and opened in the fall of 2009.

Dr. John Townley is a graduate of Weatherford Junior College, Texas Wesleyan College, and the University of Texas at Austin. He served Everman ISD, as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent. During his tenure as Superintendent of the Everman Independent School District, he was the key leader in keeping the district open, despite major financial issues. He also managed the first enrollment boom, with the total number of students doubling from one year to the next. He immediately began construction on what is now Bishop Elementary in order to provide enough classrooms for the growing school district. 

Polly Townley served Everman as the school secretary, nurse, sponsor, and mother figure. She knew every student by name. Their former students indicate that their influence has lasted a lifetime, and their legacy will be a part of eternity.