Whitko Hands Out Scholarships During Senior Awards Program
June 4, 2021 at 7:14 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Carl & Edythe Sands Family Scholarship – This $500 scholarship was established for students wanting to further their education at a college or university in the field of teaching, nursing, or agricultural studies. Edythe established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Carl, who was a teacher, school administrator and farmer. Congratulations to this year’s recipient: Brent Studebaker
CWA Scholarship – The CWA scholarship is awarded to past CWA members who served the club by working the three years of their middle school experience. Recipients were based on leadership skills, a great work ethic, and community involvement. Congratulations to Madison Eloph, Steven Mullins, Bryce Rhodes
Donald Love Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to the selected recipient who is pursuing a degree in business. The Donald Love Scholarship goes to: Mason Krider
Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship –
The Wallen Memorial Scholarships are awarded in honor and memory of Ernie Lee Wallen, a 1967 graduate of Pierceton High School. After graduation Ernie entered the United States Army, and served as an infantryman with the 3rd Platoon, Company C, 2d Battalion of the 22nd Infantry (“the Triple Deuce”), 25th Infantry Division. Ernie was killed in action on August 30, 1969 in the Bo Loi Woods, Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was 20 years old. The greatest tragedy of war is the sacrifice of human life. This terrible sacrifice takes its toll not only on those who, in President Abraham Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion,” but also on the families and communities they left behind. We are forever denied the energy, the loving support, and the creative contributions of young people who could have gone on to be numbered among our finest citizens. The Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to further the educational goals of students of Whitko Jr/Sr High School who, by virtue of their demonstrated qualities of character and personal integrity, have shown the potential to develop into individuals who can make significant contributions to their communities and to their fellow citizens. The 2021 recipients of the Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship are: Selena Leininger and Summer West.
Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship was created in loving memory of Justin Hostetler, a 1993 graduate of Whitko High School who passed away 20 years ago in 2001. Over the last 13 years, the founders of this scholarship have raised and distributed a total of almost $22,000 to scholarship recipients. The recipients of the Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship are: Harley Bradley, Aiden Hoffman, Kayce Sims and Jonathan Strayer.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation presentations – This foundation has worked with students for many years and has been generous in coordinating numerous senior scholarships which are available to students. The following three scholarships are just a few of the many scholarships they oversee for Kosciusko County:
• Fred and Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment – This fund was established by Nedra F. Beebe. Nedra and Fred Beebe believed that education was extremely important in today’s society and they desired to increase the educational opportunities to deserving students, who are residents of the Beebe’s community. This year’s recipient is: Gage Howard.
• Camelot Scholarship Fund – This fund was created by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation in memory of their founder, J. Homer Shoop, to provide scholarships to graduates from Wawasee, Whitko or Warsaw High Schools. Mr. Shoop was a prominent banker in North Webster and was the founder of the International Palace of Sports, which promoted sports and tourism in the North Webster community from 1974-1989. The recipient of the Camelot Scholarship Fund is: Gage Howard.
• McDonald Memorial Fund – Dr. Angus C. McDonald came to Warsaw in 1892. He established the first hospital in Warsaw, and was one of the founders and the first president of Bakers’ Boys Club. This scholarship helps traditional and non-traditional students from Kosciusko County achieve their educational dreams. The McDonald Memorial Fund Scholarship recipient is: Gage Howard
Larwill Lions Club Scholarship – This scholarship is a one-time scholarship to encourage the first year of post high school study. Along with the application, applicants were required to submit two letters of recommendation along with the application. Congratulations to Kayce Sims & Brent Studebaker.
Mary Jane Miller Scholarship – Mary Jane Miller was a lifelong Warsaw resident. She was a member of our greatest generation … a generation who cared greatly for our country and community. She worked various places in Warsaw including Bertsch Vending. She never married nor had children, but her ambition was to provide scholarships to students in Kosciusko County. Lake City Bank and Michael L. Valentine are the Co-Trustees of the Mary Jane Miller Trust. The Whitko winner of the Mary Jane Miller Scholarship is: Harley Bradley.
Pierceton Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship – This scholarship provides financial assistance to the selected recipient or recipients seeking to improve skills or advance their education by attending any properly accredited or certified educational organization or program. Preference is given to students from the Pierceton area. The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is awarded to: Vivian Gaerte and Gage Howard.
South Whitley Community Facilities – Two non-renewable scholarships are given by South Whitley Community Facilities. Applicants must be a resident of Cleveland Township and rank in the top 50% of their senior class. Congratulations to Dale Reiff and Bryce Tucker.
Walter & Ella Shoop Scholarship – Each year, four seniors from Whitko are selected for the Walter & Ella Shoop Memorial Scholarship. This is a $2,000 scholarship distributed during the student’s freshman year of college AND the scholarship also provides for an additional $2,000 in their sophomore college year upon request by the recipient. This year’s recipients are: Abigail Arter, Vivian Gaerte, Gage Howard, J Brent Studebaker.
Wcta Scholarship – This scholarship is for a Senior pursuing a degree in education. This year’s recipient is: Harley Bradley
Whitko Scholarship Fund– This scholarship was formerly the Whitko Dollars for Scholars scholarship which was started in 1991 and gave it’s first scholarships to the Class of 1992. The Board is made up of members throughout the Whitko community. Funds were raised this year through their mailing. These scholarships are given to those who follow and meet all the guidelines in the scholarship application. Those recipients are: Abigail Arter, Harley Bradley, Augusta Garr, Gage Howard, Kayce Sims, Erin Starkweather, Jonathon Strayer, Brent Studebaker, Summer West.
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Carl & Edythe Sands Family Scholarship – This $500 scholarship was established for students wanting to further their education at a college or university in the field of teaching, nursing, or agricultural studies. Edythe established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Carl, who was a teacher, school administrator and farmer. Congratulations to this year’s recipient: Brent Studebaker
CWA Scholarship – The CWA scholarship is awarded to past CWA members who served the club by working the three years of their middle school experience. Recipients were based on leadership skills, a great work ethic, and community involvement. Congratulations to Madison Eloph, Steven Mullins, Bryce Rhodes
Donald Love Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to the selected recipient who is pursuing a degree in business. The Donald Love Scholarship goes to: Mason Krider
Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship –
The Wallen Memorial Scholarships are awarded in honor and memory of Ernie Lee Wallen, a 1967 graduate of Pierceton High School. After graduation Ernie entered the United States Army, and served as an infantryman with the 3rd Platoon, Company C, 2d Battalion of the 22nd Infantry (“the Triple Deuce”), 25th Infantry Division. Ernie was killed in action on August 30, 1969 in the Bo Loi Woods, Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam. He was 20 years old. The greatest tragedy of war is the sacrifice of human life. This terrible sacrifice takes its toll not only on those who, in President Abraham Lincoln’s words, “gave the last full measure of devotion,” but also on the families and communities they left behind. We are forever denied the energy, the loving support, and the creative contributions of young people who could have gone on to be numbered among our finest citizens. The Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to further the educational goals of students of Whitko Jr/Sr High School who, by virtue of their demonstrated qualities of character and personal integrity, have shown the potential to develop into individuals who can make significant contributions to their communities and to their fellow citizens. The 2021 recipients of the Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship are: Selena Leininger and Summer West.
Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship was created in loving memory of Justin Hostetler, a 1993 graduate of Whitko High School who passed away 20 years ago in 2001. Over the last 13 years, the founders of this scholarship have raised and distributed a total of almost $22,000 to scholarship recipients. The recipients of the Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship are: Harley Bradley, Aiden Hoffman, Kayce Sims and Jonathan Strayer.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation presentations – This foundation has worked with students for many years and has been generous in coordinating numerous senior scholarships which are available to students. The following three scholarships are just a few of the many scholarships they oversee for Kosciusko County:
• Fred and Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment – This fund was established by Nedra F. Beebe. Nedra and Fred Beebe believed that education was extremely important in today’s society and they desired to increase the educational opportunities to deserving students, who are residents of the Beebe’s community. This year’s recipient is: Gage Howard.
• Camelot Scholarship Fund – This fund was created by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation in memory of their founder, J. Homer Shoop, to provide scholarships to graduates from Wawasee, Whitko or Warsaw High Schools. Mr. Shoop was a prominent banker in North Webster and was the founder of the International Palace of Sports, which promoted sports and tourism in the North Webster community from 1974-1989. The recipient of the Camelot Scholarship Fund is: Gage Howard.
• McDonald Memorial Fund – Dr. Angus C. McDonald came to Warsaw in 1892. He established the first hospital in Warsaw, and was one of the founders and the first president of Bakers’ Boys Club. This scholarship helps traditional and non-traditional students from Kosciusko County achieve their educational dreams. The McDonald Memorial Fund Scholarship recipient is: Gage Howard
Larwill Lions Club Scholarship – This scholarship is a one-time scholarship to encourage the first year of post high school study. Along with the application, applicants were required to submit two letters of recommendation along with the application. Congratulations to Kayce Sims & Brent Studebaker.
Mary Jane Miller Scholarship – Mary Jane Miller was a lifelong Warsaw resident. She was a member of our greatest generation … a generation who cared greatly for our country and community. She worked various places in Warsaw including Bertsch Vending. She never married nor had children, but her ambition was to provide scholarships to students in Kosciusko County. Lake City Bank and Michael L. Valentine are the Co-Trustees of the Mary Jane Miller Trust. The Whitko winner of the Mary Jane Miller Scholarship is: Harley Bradley.
Pierceton Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship – This scholarship provides financial assistance to the selected recipient or recipients seeking to improve skills or advance their education by attending any properly accredited or certified educational organization or program. Preference is given to students from the Pierceton area. The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is awarded to: Vivian Gaerte and Gage Howard.
South Whitley Community Facilities – Two non-renewable scholarships are given by South Whitley Community Facilities. Applicants must be a resident of Cleveland Township and rank in the top 50% of their senior class. Congratulations to Dale Reiff and Bryce Tucker.
Walter & Ella Shoop Scholarship – Each year, four seniors from Whitko are selected for the Walter & Ella Shoop Memorial Scholarship. This is a $2,000 scholarship distributed during the student’s freshman year of college AND the scholarship also provides for an additional $2,000 in their sophomore college year upon request by the recipient. This year’s recipients are: Abigail Arter, Vivian Gaerte, Gage Howard, J Brent Studebaker.
Wcta Scholarship – This scholarship is for a Senior pursuing a degree in education. This year’s recipient is: Harley Bradley
Whitko Scholarship Fund– This scholarship was formerly the Whitko Dollars for Scholars scholarship which was started in 1991 and gave it’s first scholarships to the Class of 1992. The Board is made up of members throughout the Whitko community. Funds were raised this year through their mailing. These scholarships are given to those who follow and meet all the guidelines in the scholarship application. Those recipients are: Abigail Arter, Harley Bradley, Augusta Garr, Gage Howard, Kayce Sims, Erin Starkweather, Jonathon Strayer, Brent Studebaker, Summer West.
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