TELL CITY — The Perry County Community Foundation announces the distribution of community scholarships totaling $78,200. This year, funds established by generous donors, provided scholarships to area students.
In addition to announcing the recipients, the Regional Director of Community Engagement & Impact, Emily Alvey says, “The Perry County Community Foundation expresses gratitude towards our philanthropic fund founders and donors, whose generosity enables the realization of these scholarship awards. Their commitment to the education of our youth profoundly influences the future of every recipient. Selecting deserving individuals for these scholarships is carried out diligently and conscientiously by a dedicated committee of volunteer leaders. We deeply appreciate their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication in this endeavor. The selection process is always challenging due to the exceptional caliber of our Perry County students.”
Scholarship awards were announced as follows.
The Birch and Ruth Shafer Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Ruth Shafer through her estate to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school. This year’s recipients, receiving $5,000 each are Randi Bernardi, Maxwell Briggeman, Tyce DuPont, Alyssa Howell, Gabriel James, Evan Neuman, and Chloe Whalen. Randi is a senior at Perry Central High School and the daughter of John and Kimble Bernardi. Following graduation, she plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Communication Studies. Maxwell is a senior at Perry Central High School and the son of Christopher and Sarah Briggeman. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a degree in Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana. Tyce is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Patrick and Melissa DuPont. Following graduation, he plans to attend Wabash College to study Computer Science. Alyssa is a senior at Perry Central High School and the daughter of Randall and Heather Howell. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Biology at the University of Evansville. Gabriel is a senior at Perry Central High School and the son of Ray and Melissa James. Following graduation, he plans to attend Indiana University to obtain a degree in Economics. Evan is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Eric Neuman and Erin Owen. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at Indiana University Southeast. Chloe is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Jimi Whalen and Bridgett Whalen. Following graduation, she plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Biology.
The Branchville Correctional Facility Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Branchville Correctional Facility in memory of former employees to encourage current employees and their dependents to further their education and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential. The recipient of this year’s award in the amount of $1,500 is Jadyn Smith, a senior at Perry Central High School. Jadyn is the daughter Jeffrey and Amy Smith. Following graduation, she plans to attend Indiana State University to study Physical Therapy.
The Buehler Foods Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Buehler Foods to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school demonstrating good academic standing. This year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient is Adam Goffinet, a senior at Perry Central High School and the son of Steven and Fannie Goffinet. Following graduation, Adam plans to pursue a degree in Computer Science at the University of Evansville.
The Cecil and Olive Foster Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Olive M. Foster to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school planning to pursue post-secondary education. This year’s recipients, receiving $1,500 each are Jaylie Albin and Daniel Scott. Jaylie is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Clint Albin and Jennifer Bartlett. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Marketing at Indiana University. Daniel is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Joshua and Kristina Scott. Following graduation, he plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Education.
The Earl and Hazel Etienne Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by their children in memory of their parents. This scholarship was created to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school planning to major in education and pursue a career in education. This year’s $500 scholarship recipient is Dreama Cronin, a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Amanda Cronin. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Biology and Science Education at Indiana State University.
The Edgar and Evelyn Whitcomb Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by Edgar and Evelyn Whitcomb to encourage Perry Central High School students to further their education and achieve maximum scholastic potential. This year’s recipient, receiving $2,500 is Alyssa Howell.
The Gene and Christina Schwindel Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Gene and Christina Schwindel to benefit graduating seniors or graduates of Perry Central High School pursuing post-secondary education. This year’s recipients, receiving $2,000 each are Gordon Sprinkle and James Sprinkle. Gordon and James are seniors at Perry Central High School and the sons of Brian and Jacqueline Sprinkle. Following graduation, Gordon plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, James plans to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana.
The Harriet and Don Neill “Perry County Values” Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by Harriet and Don Neill to help graduating seniors from Perry Central High School further their education. This year’s $2,000 scholarship recipient is Cody Guillaume, a senior at Perry Central High School and the son of Chad and Carrie Guillaume. Following graduation, he plans to attend Vincennes University to pursue a degree in Automotive Technology.
The J. Matthew Moore Memorial Scholarship is an annual renewable scholarship created in memory of Matthew Moore by his wife, Lucy Goffinet, and his parents, John E. and Ann C. Moore, to help students pursuing advanced education. The scholarship is for graduating seniors of Cannelton High School or Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education. This year’s $1,500 scholarship recipient is Kelby Glenn. Kelby is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Brandi Glenn. Following graduation, he plans to study Business Administration at Indiana University.
The Jamon L. Burchett Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Jamon L. Burchett by his parents, Rich and Julie, and his brother, Travis, to honor Jamon’s love for electrical repair. This scholarship is for graduating seniors of any Perry County high school planning to pursue education or training in a vocational field at an accredited institution. The recipient of this year’s award in the amount of $500 is Levi Smith. Levi is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Richard and Dolly Smith. Following graduation, he plans to attend Ivy Tech Evansville to study Automotive Technology.
The John Marion Walker Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by the John Marion Walker Scholarship Trust to benefit graduating seniors of Tell City High School or Perry Central Junior-Senior High School pursuing post-secondary education at any Indiana institution of higher learning. This year’s recipients, receiving $1,000 each are Collin Kessens, Caleb Hubert, and Chase Hubert. Collin is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Christopher and Lisa Kessens. Following graduation, Collin will be pursuing a degree in Informatics at Indiana University. Caleb and Chase are seniors at Perry Central High School and the sons of Brett and Laurie Hubert. Following graduation, Caleb plans to pursue a degree in Business at University of Southern Indiana. Following graduation, Chase plans to attend University of Southern Indiana to study Accounting.
The John Williams Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created in memory of John Williams by his parents, Jim and Earla Williams, and his brother, Logan Williams to honor John’s love of working on vehicles. This scholarship is for graduating seniors of any Perry County high school planning to pursue education or training at any accredited vocational school. This year’s recipients, receiving $2,000 each are Ada Alvey and Eli Moseby. Ada is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Eugene and Tamie Alvey. Ada will be studying General Studies at Ivy Tech Community College after graduation. Eli is a senior at Cannelton High School and the son of Walter and Christina Shephard. Following graduation, Eli will be pursuing a degree in Commercial Electrical at Owensboro Community and Technical College.
The Loren and Bernice Lanman Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Bernice Lanman to benefit graduating seniors from each of the three Perry County high schools who have been enrolled during the entire senior year. This year’s recipients, receiving $500 each are Cody Kempf, Autumn Meyer, and Jacob Roesch. Cody is a senior at Cannelton High School and the son of Russell and Laura Kempf. Following graduation, Cody plans to attend Owensboro Community and Technical College to pursue a degree in Electrical Maintenance. Autumn is a senior at Perry Central High School and the daughter of Aaron and Lanette Meyer. Following graduation, Autumn plans to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Evansville. Jacob is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Erin Conner. Following graduation, Jacob will be pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Louisville.
The Mark “Flash” Kleeman Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Mark “Flash” Kleeman by his wife, Angie; children, Brandon and Angel; and his extended family to benefit graduating seniors planning to continue their education or training at any accredited trade or vocational school. This year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient is Rain Rhodes. Rain is a senior at Perry Central High School. Her guardians are Keith and Harvest Dawn Rudolph. Following graduation, Rain will be attending Vincennes University to study Culinary Arts.
The Mildred Wempe Memorial Scholarship 1 is an annual scholarship created by the Clayton Harris Memorial United Methodist Church in Tobinsport to benefit graduates or graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing education for a career in medicine or healthcare. This year’s $2,000 scholarship recipient is Chloe VanHoosier. Chloe is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Thomas VanHoosier and Sara Zuelly. Following graduation, she will be attending University of Southern Indiana to study Biology.
The Mildred Wempe Memorial Scholarship 2 is an annual scholarship created by TCB Bank to benefit graduates or graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing a career in nursing. Christian Arellano is the recipient of this year’s scholarship in the amount of $1,500. Christian is a senior at Tell City High School and the son of Tanath Reynolds. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a degree in Nursing at the University of Southern Indiana.
The Old National Tell City Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Old National Bancorp to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing post-secondary education of any kind. This year’s $500 scholarship recipient is Chloe VanHoosier.
The Perry County 4-H Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by David and Evelyn Adams to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school who have been a member of 4-H for at least five years. This year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient is Ashton Schraner, a senior at Perry Central High School and the daughter of Michael and Sue Tate. Following graduation, she plans to study Accounting at the University of Southern Indiana.
The Perry County FOP Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Lodge 173 of the Perry County Fraternal Order of Police to benefit graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing a career in law enforcement or a related field. This year’s $500 scholarship recipient is Kendall Cash, a senior at Perry Central High School and the daughter of Calvin and Kelly Cash. Following graduation, she plans to attend Western Kentucky University to study Business to prepare for Law School.
The Robert Ress Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by the Optimist Club of Tell City, Indiana to benefit graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary vocational education or specific career training. The recipient of this year’s $500 scholarship is Elizabeth Brinksneader. Elizabeth is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Mary Brinksneader. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a degree in Automotive Technology at Vincennes University.
The Rose Hazel Gabbert Paulin and Charles S. (Blackie) Paulin Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Kenton A. and Betty Paulin Gast in memory of Betty’s parents to benefit graduates of any Perry County high school pursuing post-secondary education. This year’s $1,200 scholarship recipient is Collin Kessens.
The Sam K. Oberhausen Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Oberhausen in memory of their son to benefit graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education. The recipient of this year’s $1,500 scholarship is Dreama Cronin.
The Sam Reed Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Ralph and Rose Reed in honor of their son, Sam, and his remarkable achievements in life. This year’s scholarship recipient in the amount of $1,000 is Myla Jarboe. Myla is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Gregg and Ronica Jarboe. Following graduation, Myla will be attending University of Southern Indiana to pursue a degree in Education.
The Stacey Peak Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created to honor Stacey Peak, who was a victim of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. The recipient of this year’s $1,500 scholarship is Leivree Hagman. Leivree is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Eric and Stacy Hagman. Following graduation, Leivree plans to obtain a degree in Cinematic Arts at Indiana University.
The Wendell Werner and Loretta Werner Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Old National Trust to benefit graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education. The recipient of this year’s $1,000 scholarship is Kasey Wheatley. Kasey is a senior at Tell City High School and the daughter of Chad and Tammy Wheatley. Following graduation, she will be pursuing a degree in Biology at Ball State University.
The William J. Schergens Music Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Becky L. Schergens in memory of her father to benefit graduating seniors or graduates of any Perry County high school pursuing a college degree in music or a degree in education with some emphasis in music. This year’s recipients, each receiving $2,000 are Ace Emerson and Emma Underhill, seniors at Perry Central High School. Ace is the son of David and Frankie Emerson and plans to pursue a degree in Music Business at Indiana University Southeast. Emma is the daughter of Eric and Erica Underhill and will be attending Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis to pursue a degree in Music Therapy.
The Zachary Kleemann Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Jim and Kathleen Kleemann in memory of their son to benefit graduating seniors of Tell City High School. The year’s $1,000 scholarship recipient is Christian Arellano.
The Perry County Community Foundation advisory board would like to thank the parents, family members, teachers, school administrators, coaches, mentors, and everyone who has inspired these students to be the very best they can be. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their families. We wish you the best as you pursue your college degrees and future opportunities.
About the Perry County Community Foundation
Established in 1993, the Perry County Community Foundation is one of nine county affiliates of the Community Foundation Alliance. The Perry County Community Foundation holds more than 115 named funds established by individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and agencies to improve the quality of life throughout Perry County, Indiana, with charitable assets of more than $8.1 million. During our most recent fiscal year, $253,000 in grants and $256,000 in scholarships were awarded to programs, projects, and people.
The Community Foundation Alliance is a 501©(3) accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® (National Standards) program representing operational effectiveness to foster excellence in community philanthropy. Since the inception of this program, the Community Foundation Alliance has again achieved National Standards accreditation. The Community Foundation Alliance provides management, administrative, and development expertise and services so that every local affiliate can focus on promoting philanthropy, building endowment, and grantmaking, making a difference in their community For Good. Forever.
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