Waylon’s Story
Waylon Madison Sauer – 10/28/2006 – 11/14/2023
Waylon Madison Sauer was a kind and generous friend, a motivated student and loving son and brother. He was a junior at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School when he tragically passed in a car accident in November 2023. Waylon was a proud member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) and was working to revitalize the Wampanoag Youth Group. He was incredibly bright, endlessly curious about the world and absolutely loved the water, earning the designation “young man of the sea.” Waylon had big plans to pursue research in biology and computer science in college. Although his life ended too soon, we plan to celebrate his life and his legacy.
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The Waylon Madison Sauer Scholarship Fund
To keep Waylon’s memory alive, a scholarship has been created in his name. We need your help to make this scholarship as special as Waylon was.
In this initial fundraising stage, we ask for your kindness and generosity to keep this scholarship afloat for years to come. Your generous donation is needed and will support deserving students by providing financial assistance toward their college education.
PLAY FOR WAY
The First Annual Waylon Madison Sauer Memorial 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament took place on Sunday, April 7th at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. It was a great success and was an event Waylon would have enjoyed. Proceeds from the tournament went directly benefit the Waylon Madison Sauer Scholarship Fund and the Junior class (Class of 2025). Stay tuned for the 2025 event date.
Martha’s Vineyard Wampanoag Youth Council
Information will be available soon for opportunities with the Youth Council.