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…
Jason Rickert Memorial
Purpose is to provide a scholarship(s) to a graduate of Union City Community High School/ Randolph Eastern School Corporation or a successor consolidated school who plans to attend Purdue University. The scholarship shall be made to a boy or girl graduate of Union City Community High School/Randolph Eastern School Corporation. If the schools are to…
Kellie Stephen & Dave Furby Memorial Scholarship Fund
In 2010, Dave Furby established a scholarship fund in memory of his good friend, Kellie Stephen. Kellie Stephen was a 1967 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He was an educator who taught at Union High School and served as an administrator for Winchester Community High School, Driver Middle School, Monroe Central High School, and…
Kylee Renee Wells Scholarship Fund
Kylee was passionate about her career in nursing and was also a vibrant artist. She had a bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was an amazing artist who had received several awards throughout her high school years and beyond. Kylee spent her free time with her beloved fur-babies…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Awarded to Randolph County resident who will graduate with a high school diploma from an accredited high school in Randolph County and who have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. The scholarship will provide full tuition, required fees and a…
Make A Difference Scholarship Fund in Memory of Chet Mock and Jim Noffsinger
Chet Mock and Jim Noffsinger were classmates, teammates and friends. Chet was 14 years old when his parents, grandparents, and two sisters were all killed in a fiery car crash caused by a drunk driver. After this tragedy in his life, Chet made a commitment to be the best he could be at whatever he…
Myrtle M. Adelsperger Memorial
For a graduating senior girl – one from Randolph Eastern and one from Mississinawa Valley High Schools.
Rosemary Shockney Memorial
Open to all Randolph County schools. Educational scholarship for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher education. Student shall be in top 10% of his/her class, have demonstrated need, with preference given to a member of the band and to a student who is from…
Stephen Family Community
It was Kellie’s request that the Stephen family establish a scholarship in honor of his family, who all valued education.He wanted it in memory of him; his grandfather, Leroy Stephen, who was a bus driver at Randolph Central for years; his parents, Gerald and Patsy, who have always been great supporters of the schools; his…