Environmental Education Scholarship

This fund was set up by the Randolph County Recycling District. The district was established in 1996, dedicated to helping our community reduce waste, reuse creatively, recycle right, respect the earth and rethink sustainability through community outreach and environmental education programs. The fund held at CFRC was created in 2004 to help further their mission…

Ernest G. & Idabelle Ray Scholarship Fund

Idabelle Ray was born on August 6, 1919, in Ward Township to Eli B and Mary Agnes (Warren) Weimer. Idabelle was a member of the Saratoga United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Saratoga Extension Homemakers Club and the Winchester Business and Professional Women’s Club. She was retired from her banking career…

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…

Evelyn Ann Abernathy Memorial

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…

Francis I. Woods Scholarship Fund

Frances Woods was born in Farmland, Indiana on March 21, 1926. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Sinclair College, Ball State University, and IU East. Frances retired from Union Trust Bank after 25 years of service. She also worked in real estate for several years and in addition she also helped manage and…

Gary Horner Memorial

Awarded to Winchester Community High School student who has been a member of the Lady Falcons Basketball team for four years and exemplifies sportsmanship and good work ethic on the floor and in the classroom.  In the event there is not a qualified four-year member, a three year member may be considered.  In the event…

Gene & Roberta Bennett Memorial

Gene Bennett and his wife Roberta both became school teachers in the 1950s. Their jobs carried them to Elgin, Illinois where Gene could teach business and Roberta could pursue her love for teaching elementary students. When Gene’s father became ill, the couple returned to Union City to run Standard Agencies Incorporated, the family’s insurance agency.…

Gloria Godfrey & Larry Wasson Scholarship

We lost a shining star in 2015, but he left us a great example of how to follow his lead. Whether in his professional life or in philanthropy, Larry Wasson was a true champion for Randolph County and his effect on our community will never be forgotten. Originally born in Union City, Larry Wasson’s life…

Harry and Thelma Way Fuller

This scholarship was established by Harry and Thelma’s daughter Janet Fuller. This scholarship is awarded to a Winchester Community High School graduating senior with the following qualifications: attitude towards school work, initiative, incentive, worthiness, willingness, citizenship, and cooperation.