Amber Morrow Memorial Scholarship Fund

Amber Morrow of Selma, a Monroe Central High School student, dedicated herself to cheerleading, along with many other activities. She found joy in moments shared with family and friends, especially her sister, Emily. Amber’s love for children was evident; she served as a Sunday school helper and pursued her passion for early childhood development at…

Ann & Wayne Hinchman

Wayne and Anna (Ann) Hinchman were both born in Adams County in 1915. Wayne graduated from Geneva High School and Manchester College. He taught history, science, and physical education and coached. He helped found the Winchester High School track and football programs. He was principal of Willard Elementary School for 35 years. He was also…

Beatrice E. Hughes

Beatrice “Bea” Hughes was born in 1916 in Grant County and was a 1933 graduate of Fairmont High School. She was a member of the Main Street Christian Church, its Bible Study, the Winchester Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Randolph County Hospital auxiliary. Bea worked for many years as…

Butch Mullen Memorial

Frederick H. Mullen (“Butch”) was a 1968 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He worked at various gas stations in Farmland and Winchester and Gulley Ford until 1986 when he joined the Winchester Police Department. He served first as a reserve, then as a fulltime officer. His responsibilities included patrolman, night shift supervisor, deputy chief…

Charles F. Passmore

Charles F. Passmore, son of Truman and Pauline Passmore, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 31, 1961. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed all aspects of nature. On November 23, 1984, a canoeing accident claimed his life. It is in his memory that the Passmore family have dedicated the “Charles F. Passmore Memorial…

David E. Hyre Memorial Scholarship Fund

The David E. Hyre Memorial Scholarship was created by Mr. Hyre’s daughters in his memory. David Hyre, born in 1943, graduated Winchester High School in 1961. He also attended Purdue University (Mechanical Engineering Bachelors), University of Michigan (Mechanical Engineering Masters), and Michigan State University (M.B.A.). He was a part of the Chrysler Institute of Engineering…

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…

Diana Fahl Sciences Scholarship

In the early 1990’s Diana Fahl began working at Indiana University East, she saw there was a financial need for single mothers. Diana came up with the idea to create a fundraiser cookbook, with faculty, staff and students submitting recipes. Diana served as the editor, and it was a hit; they reached the level for…

Donald Forrest Hahn & Wilma Fraley Hahn Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donald Forrest Hahn and Wilma (Fraley) Hahn were high school sweethearts in Hollandsburg, Ohio where they graduated in 1941. Don enrolled at Earlham College, but was drafted into the Army to serve in World War II. He was part of the 3rd Army under the command of General Patton and his unit fought at Normandy…

Donnabelle Gaylor

Donnabelle Jean Gaylor was born in 1921. She was a wife and mother. She worked for the Second National Bank of Richmond and was a member of the Friends Church of Winchester where she sang in the choir and was active with the Women’s Society of the church. She was also a member of the…

Dorothy Allen Memorial

Dorothy Allen’s name identifies a fund held at the Community Foundation of Randolph County. The story behind the name means more than the endowment is worth. Dorothy Allen grew up with eight brothers and three sisters, but was the only member of the family to earn a high school diploma. Her education was something she…

Dr. Dianna K. Wolfe Memorial

Dr. Dianna K. Wolfe was a lifelong resident of Winchester. After graduating from Lee Driver High School at the age of 17, she started Nurses Training at Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her nursing degree. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University. She also earned her master’s degree…

Duane & Ruby Wickersham Memorial Scholarship

Duane “Wick” Wickersham went from raising pigs to starting a trucking company and in September of 1944 he was making a delivery to a local factory in Winchester and overheard the plant manager complaining about the employees leaving the facility for lunch. He suggested opening a café inside the facility. A week later the owners…

Dustin Shannon Memorial Scholarship

Dustin (Dusty) Shannon was a life-long Winchester resident, Winchester Community High School Alumni from the class of 2008, Yearbook Advisor, Student Council Advisor, Senior Class Sponsor, and dedicated community member who made an impact on the lives of many he encountered. In addition to his time teaching, he also found the time to work part-time…

East Central Ag Crop Insurance Agency Scholarship Fund

Wanting to give back to the community of Randolph County, the owners of East Central Ag Crop Insurance Agency felt there was a need to create a scholarship solely for those students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture, whose ultimate goal is an agricultural-based career. It is awarded to a Randolph County senior pursuing…

East Central Opportunities Endowed Scholarship Fund

Education and training for displaced workers in Randolph Co.; preference to resident of Randolph Co. for employment in Randolph Co.; terminated or laid off, eligible or exhausted unemployment insurance, not eligible for unemployment and unlikely to return to previous industry, terminated or laid off due to permanent closure, was self-employed but unemployed due to general…

Elizabeth and Gerald Greenawalt Scholarship Fund

The Greenawalt’s came to Winchester in 1982 when Jerry was transferred from Pennsylvania to Winchester for his job at Overmyer Mold. He worked in quality control. Both Betty and Jerry strongly believe in being part of our community and giving back to others in whatever way they can. After retirement, Jerry served for three years…