Awarded to senior girl of Winchester Community High School, based on academic achievement, leadership, ability, probable success in selected field and possible need, must rank in upper third of class, applied and accepted by an accredited college or university, enrolled in WCHS her eleventh and twelfth years, first preference to student who plans to teach…
Wallace L. and Edna V. Fields
Awarded to Winchester Community High School student who has exhibited an interest in history. Financial need is priority. Qualifications that should also be considered: attitude toward school work, initiative, incentive, worthiness, willingness, citizenship, cooperation, interest in Randolph County Historical Society, interest in the Randolph County Historical Museum, resident of Ward Township.
Richard and Mamie Fields
Awarded to student from school district formerly known as “Ward Township”, part of Randolph Central School Corp. preference given to those interested in farming, teacher, or registered nurse in that order.
Jack W. and Ione M. Carpenter
Jack and Ione Carpenter were well-known and well-liked members of the Winchester community until their deaths in the early 1990’s. Married for 34 years, both Jack and Ione had been married previously to spouses who predeceased them. Jack owned and operated Carpenter Auto Supply on North Main Street and was a life-long member of the…
Abernathy Family Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Evelyn Ann Abernathy. Evelyn “Ann” Abernathy was born in Muncie, Indiana, in 1928 and was a 1947 graduate of Center Township High School (today Wapahani). She was a wife, mother, homemaker, and worked on the family farm. Evelyn attended the Main Street Christian Church. She loved music and taught…
Ira and Olive Davisson Endowment
Ira Davisson married Olive M. Pursley on June 2, 1915. Olive was a lifetime resident of Randolph County, born in Washington Township and later moved to Winchester, IN. She was the widow of Ira, who died on March 15, 1968 (aged 74). She was a member of the Winchester Friends church, Neighborly Home Economics Club,…
Ethan Cheesman Memorial Scholarship
Ethan Taylor Cheesman, a promising young athlete and student at Union Jr./Sr. High School, went to heaven on May 6, 2009 at the age of 15. Born in Muncie to Gregory D. and Paula K. (Clevenger) Cheesman, Ethan was a well-rounded individual with a passion for sports, music, and animals. He was an active member…
UCCHS Class of 1970
Purpose to provide scholarships to graduates of Union City Community High School. Preference is given to children of UCCHS alumni.
Dellarose Sickels Scholarship Fund
The Dellarose Sickels Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by the Union City High School Class of 1958 to honor their beloved English Literature teacher. Mrs. Sickels instilled the desire to be life-long learners in many of her students through her love of writing, poetry and reading. The scholarship is to be used for furthering…
Walter L. Shaw Music
Walter Shaw served the music students of Union City West Side High School from 1937 through 1948. In 1962, Mr. Shaw received the “Music Man of the Year” award from Ball State University for excellence in contributions to public school music. Awarded to Union City Jr. Sr. High School students who are members of the…