New Miami High School 2014 Scholarships Checklist of Scholarships You must include this page with your application. Applicant Name: I am applying for the following scholarships (check all that apply): Elizabeth V Allen Memorial Scholarship Bast-Connelly Memorial Merit Scholarship David L and Margery Beckett Belew Scholarship Esther R. Benzing Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Betten Memorial Scholarship William Boehm Foundation Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. W. Otis Briggs Scholarship Anne B. Carr Memorial Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Richard Connelly Memorial Scholarship David & Dorothy Eichel Education Scholarship Austin & Lois Gleason Scholarship Fannie Gray Memorial Scholarship Davene Harris Memorial Scholarship Walter & Marion Havighurst Scholarship Jane Howe Memorial Scholarship Lamont Jacobs Orthodontic Scholarship Shirley Leppert Memorial Scholarship Harry Lingal Memorial Scholarship Dr. George Manitsas Scholarship George & Freida McCandless Memorial Scholarship Howard R. & Eva M. Ottman Memorial Scholarship Alberta Pratt Memorial Scholarship Vernon & Louise Roden Memorial Scholarship Donald and Millicent Schirmer Scholarship John Shafer Memorial Nursing Scholarship David Stitsinger Memorial Scholarship Susan Thum Memorial Scholarship John & Clara Wallace Memorial Scholarship Francis & Mabel Wilks Memorial Scholarship
2014 Scholarships for New Miami High School Students As you read the scholarship descriptions, you will notice that many scholarships have been established in memory of lost loved ones. Friends and family members have established these scholarships and written the criteria to honor those special people who touched the lives of so many. Please take your time as you read the criteria and get to know about them. ONLY apply for those scholarships for which you meet the criteria. Also, please make sure you include all documents that are requested for specific scholarships. Note: Awards may vary based on number of applicants and funds available. Elizabeth V. Allen Memorial Scholarship Although Miss Allen was born in Vermont, she made her home in Hamilton during the last 15 years of her life. Miss Allen was a graduate of Skidmore College, with a Master of Science from Columbia University. She was very interested in helping those in the community who were less fortunate. At the time of her death, this scholarship was established by her friends and family in her memory. Award: $2,000 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Bast-Connelly Memorial Merit Scholarship The Foundation received a gift from the estate of Mrs. Mary Virginia Bast-Connelly. This gift is to be used for a scholarship for deserving academic students, regardless of financial need. Award: $2,500 for one year Merit Based David L. & Margery Beckett Belew Merit Scholarship Consistent with their lifelong interest in music, the Belews established their scholarship to encourage musically talented young people who want to pursue a career in music. Their scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding musical ability, and who has shared those talents with the school and the community. Prefer student who plays the piano. The Belews have two children, Guy Beckett Belew and Sally Conrad Streeter, and six grandchildren. Mr. Belew served two terms as President of the Board of Trustees (1970-71, 1999-2001) and now serves as Trustee Emeritus at the Foundation. Award: $1,000 for one year Merit Based Esther Benzing Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Benzing, an esteemed area historian and author, established this scholarship fund for the benefit of area high school seniors. The recipient must be a student interested in pursuing additional educational opportunities in the field of agriculture. Mrs. Benzing had a history of volunteering her time for many worthwhile projects. Award: $500 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Elizabeth R. Betten Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by Cornelius Betten in memory of his wife, Elizabeth. Additional contributions were made in 1999, at the death of his daughter, Mary Betten Katz. Mr. Betten is a retired research chemist with Champion International. Hamilton Community Foundation - New Miami High School Scholarships - 2014 Page 2
William J. Boehm Foundation - Connector Manufacturing Company Scholarship William J. Boehm, Chairman, Connector Manufacturing Company, established this fund to support the children of Connector employees in their pursuit of obtaining a college education. Mr. Boehm passed away March 3, 2012. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the award criteria of academic achievement, citizenship, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and employment records. Student must have a parent currently employed at Connector Manufacturing Co. and maintain a 3.0GPA. Award: $3,000 per year for four years Merit Based Mr. and Mrs. W. Otis Briggs Scholarship This fund was created by the Board of Trustees in honor of Mr. Briggs retirement as Executive Director of the Hamilton Community Foundation. Additional funds were added at Mr. Briggs death in 1995. The fund offers a scholarship to a student planning to attend the Hamilton campus of Miami University and majoring in human care services (nursing, social sciences, etc.). Mr. Briggs, a Founder and Trustee of the Hamilton Community Foundation, has been described as the Architect of the Foundation. He was its first Executive Director and served until his retirement in 1980. He was also the Executive Director of the United Way of Hamilton from 1943 to 1976. His second wife, Virginia, retired in 1981 after 19 years with United Way. She is an active volunteer for service organizations and projects in our community. Otis had two sons, Wayne Briggs and Lloyd Briggs, two daughters, Judy Athey and Marty Comb, and a stepson, J.D. White. Anne B. Carr Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in memory of Anne upon her death early February of 2007. Anne served the community in many ways throughout her life. She was active as a volunteer at Fort Hamilton Hospital, United Way, YWCA, Chamber of Commerce, Miami University and the Boys and Girls Club. Additionally, she served as the Hamilton Community Foundation's first female president of the board in 1998 and chaired the Scholarship selection committee for many years. Anne was passionate about assisting students with their educational needs and through this fund her passion will continue for years to come. Award: $500 for one year Based on Need $$$ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Connelly Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established from the estate of Mrs. Mary Virginia Connelly to be used for a scholarship for deserving students who need assistance in acquiring their educations regardless of financial need. Mr. Richard Connelly wrote for the Journal-News. Mrs. Connelly passed away October 28, 1992. Award: $2,500 for one year Merit Based David R. and Dorothy S. Eichel Memorial Scholarship This fund was established from the estate of Mr. Eichel for the higher education of deserving children in our area. Mr. Eichel was an engineer at Champion International. He and his wife, Dorothy, felt strongly that all children should have a chance to obtain a college degree. Student must be a Hamilton resident. Award: $2,000 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Austin and Lois Gleason Scholarship This fund was created by Austin and Lois Gleason to award a scholarship to an outstanding student athlete Mr. Gleason is a retired pharmacist and Mrs. Gleason taught school in the Fairfield School District. The Gleasons are the parents of two children, Austin W. Gleason, Jr. (Wes), and Melanie Joy Farler. Award: $1,000 for one year Merit Based Hamilton Community Foundation - New Miami High School Scholarships - 2014 Page 3
Fannie Gray Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by the estate of Fannie Gray to benefit African-American students excelling in academic courses and planning to attend college. Award: $500 for one year - Merit Based Davene Harris Memorial Scholarship The family and friends of Davene Harris wished to honor her memory with a scholarship for a senior with financial need and pursuing higher education. Mrs. Harris served in the Hamilton City Schools for 27 years in various capacities from Library Aide to Building Secretary. She left a legacy of faith, dedication and integrity to all who knew her. She never missed an opportunity to encourage others, especially students. The scholarship is intended to continue this encouragement by assisting young people who have done the best they could academically and are intent on realizing their full potential and purpose. Davene devoted most of her time to her church, Immanuel Baptist, where she was involved as a deaconess and Sunday school teacher. Her other favorite past-time was her grandchildren. Mrs. Harris was the wife of Lonnie Ray Harris and the mother of Jeff Harris and Michelle Harris Fall. Walter and Marion Boyd Havighurst Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by the estate of Mr. Havighurst. Mr. Havighurst was a Miami University professor emeritus, an author, English teacher and Miami history buff who devoted his career and much of his life to the Oxford school. Walter lived in Oxford for more than 60 years before he passed away at age 92. Mrs. Havighurst was a poet, novelist, nature lover and English department colleague. She passed away in 1974. This scholarship is designated for a student planning to attend Miami University. Award: $2,500 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Jane E. Howe Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by friends and family of Miss Howe to provide a nursing scholarship for an area student. Miss Howe graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing in 1935. She worked as medical secretary for Dr. James Carr, served on Western College Board and was involved with Westover Retirement Community. Award: $1,500 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Lamont B. Jacobs Orthodontic Merit Scholarship This fund was established by Dr. Jacobs to support students pursuing a degree in the dental field. Award: $2,000 for one year Merit Based Shirley M. Leppert Memorial Scholarship This fund was established in memory of Shirley Leppert, a very beloved teacher at the Presbyterian Preschool. This scholarship is for students with physical disabilities who plan to attend college. Awards are Based on Need $$$ and merit. Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton. Shirley was a dedicated member of Sallies, the Salvation Army Auxiliary Club. She also was a Meals on Wheels driver. An avid traveler, she traveled around the world three times visiting 55 foreign countries. She also enjoyed playing bridge. Shirley was the wife of Harold and mother of two sons, Gregory and David. Award: $1,000 for one year Based on Need $$$ Harry Lingal Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by a bequest from the estate of Mr. Lingal, who was a research engineer with Mosler Safe Company. The scholarship benefits a student majoring in engineering. Award: $1,500 for one year - Based on Need $$$ Hamilton Community Foundation - New Miami High School Scholarships - 2014 Page 4
Manitsas Health Services Scholarship This scholarship fund was established by Mrs. William Wolf in honor of Dr. Manitsas and is given to a deserving student who is majoring in a health science field. Dr. Manitsas is a leading physician in Hamilton whose practice deals with cardiovascular diseases. Preference: A student majoring in higher mathematics or sciences Award: $3,000 for one year - Based on Need $$$ George C. & Freida B. McCandless Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by George C. and Frieda B. McCandless. Mrs. McCandless was Vice Mayor of Hamilton, an officer in state and local mental health organizations, President of the League of Women Voters, and Chairman of the United Way Planning Division. George C. McCandless was a former state senator and had been honored by the Butler County Bar Association for his 50 years of service as a lawyer. At Mr. McCandless' death in 1989, he requested that a scholarship be given in both their names. Mr. McCandless had one daughter, Sara Curryer Pringle. Award: $2,000 per year for four years - Based on Need $$$ Howard R. & Eva M. Ottman Memorial Scholarship Established through the estate of Eva Ottman, this fund reflects Howard and Eva Ottman s desire to support a young person who is trying, through his or her education, to help make the world a better place. Howard and Eva were owners of Howard s Candy Kitchen in Hamilton for 20 years. Their lives revolved around St. John s Church, their business and their friends. They anonymously supported various charities and individuals and felt blessed by their desire to help others in need. Preference: A student planning to major in social work, medical field, or other field for the betterment of mankind. Award: $750 for one year Merit Based Alberta Pratt Memorial Scholarship This scholarship fund was established by Miss Pratt with the hope of helping others who intend to enter a health-related profession. Miss Pratt was an Ohio University graduate with a nursing degree. She was employed in the Admitting Department of Mercy Hospital Hamilton for eight years. She started the Hamilton Blood Bank, which she operated for 14 years. In addition, Miss Pratt owned and operated the Hamilton Telephone Answering Service for 17 years. She passed away on June 19, 1993, at the age of 83. Award: $2,500 per year for four years - Based on Need $$$ Vernon & Louise Roden Memorial Scholarship This fund was established as a scholarship fund by Mrs. Roden in memory of her husband, Vernon. Dr. Roden was a medical doctor and Louise a retired school counselor. This scholarship is to benefit high school seniors planning to obtain a degree from a two-year technical school or a four-year accredited university. Criteria for selection are based on the student's ambition and motivation, as well as academic achievement and financial need. NOTE: Also, to be eligible for this scholarship, in addition to the general Foundation scholarship essay, you must also include in your essay information describing a hardship that you were able to overcome. Award: $2,000 per year for four years Based on Need $$ Donald & Millicent Schirmer Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. Schirmer to support educational opportunities for young people attending Miami University. In addition to many other community involvements, Donald Schirmer was the former President and partner of the Permanent Savings and Loan and President of the Butler County Commissioners for 12 years. He and his wife of 50 years, Millicent, are the parents of three children, Donna S. Seidel, Sue S. Albrecht and Dave H. Schirmer. Mr. Schirmer passed away on November 23, 1996. Mrs. Schirmer passed away March 27, 2008. Award: $2,000 per year for four years Merit based Hamilton Community Foundation - New Miami High School Scholarships - 2014 Page 5
John A. Shafer Nursing Memorial Scholarship This fund honors Mr. Shafer s lifelong commitment to helping students reach their educational goals by offering a scholarship to a young man or woman who wants to pursue a career in nursing. Mr. Shafer was the former President and owner of Shafer Implement Company. His family is most proud of his dedication to helping students through scholarships he set up through the Miami University Fund and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Award: $2,500 per year for four years - Based on Need $$$ David L. Stitsinger Memorial Merit Scholarship This scholarship fund was established in memory of Mr. Stitsinger to support students pursuing a career in education. He was a graduate of Taft High School and received a B.S. in education from The Ohio State University. He received his master s degree in education administration from Miami University. He was employed by Home Federal Savings and Loan for 18 years, where he had been named Interim CEO. He had been involved with many organizations in the community throughout his lifetime. He and his wife, Judy, have three children, Steven, Stacey and Kari. Mr. Stitsinger passed away on June 15, 1991, at the age of 47. Award: $1,000 for one year Merit Based Susan C Thum Memorial Scholarship This scholarship fund was established through the estate of Miss Susan Thum, in memory of her parents. Miss Thum was a teacher in the Mt. Healthy Schools. This scholarship is for a student majoring in education. Award: $2,000 per year for four years - Based on Need $$$ John and Clara Wallace Memorial Scholarship This fund was established from the estate of Mrs. Clara Wallace to provide scholarships to deserving students in need of financial assistance. Award: $2,500 per year for four years Based on Need $$$ Francis and Mabel Wilks Memorial Scholarship This fund was established by the Wilks family in memory of their parents and is to be used for a scholarship for a student planning to go into social work. They are the parents of four children, Harry T. Wilks, William C. Wilks, Marge Handel and Francis Wilks (deceased). Hamilton Community Foundation - New Miami High School Scholarships - 2014 Page 6