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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Frances I. Woods Scholarship Fund
Frances Woods was born in Farmland, Indiana on March 21, 1926. She was a hard worker, simultaneously working while putting herself through all her schooling. At age 16, she started working at the Boston Store in Winchester. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Sinclair College, Ball State University, and IU East. Frances retired…
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…
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.
Inez M. Howe Memorial
Inez M. Hamilton Howe, widow of Daniel Wait Howe, was born in 1850 and died at age 80 in Indianapolis. Inez Howe was a worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indiana and spent significant time working with the Winchester chapter of the Eastern Star. Her husband was a prominent lawyer, judge,…