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,…

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,…

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…

James and Esther Mock Memorial Scholarship Fund

The James & Esther Mock Memorial Scholarship was created in 2005 to honor Jim Mock, a 1949 graduate of Winchester High school. Jim was an educator for 37 years, with 36 of those years at Randolph Central in numerous roles from guidance counselor to teacher to assistant superintendent. He retired in 1994, and he took…

Joe & Elizabethe Gardner Scholarship

This scholarship is open to a graduating senior who has applied and been accepted into a University, College, Junior College, or Technical School. Their proposed field of study must be in the area of 1) Home Economics Education, 2) Home Economics Specialty (i.e. dietetics, textiles, etc.), or 3) Home Economics related Health Occupation (listed as…

Judge Charles P. Holdeman

Charles Holdeman was native and lifelong resident of Winchester. He graduated from Winchester High School in 1931 and was an Army sergeant in World War II. He was a federally- licensed grain inspector beginning his career in 1937 with Goodrich Elevators. In 1964 he was elected Winchester City Court judge, a position he held for…

June Potter Memorial

Born June 25, 1927, in Randolph County, IN, June Potter graced the world with her presence until October 5, 1999. A graduate of Jefferson High School, she dedicated her life to serving her community. June’s career spanned a distinguished tenure as a legal secretary and impactful roles as Randolph County Auditor and Recorder. She also…

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…

Kevin Gulley Memorial

Awarded to a boy or girl graduate of Winchester Community High School. Based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, ability, need and probable success in his/her field.  Must have been enrolled in WCHS during his/her eleventh and twelfth years of school and shall be in the upper one-half of his/her class.  Preference given to students who…

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…

Max & Dianne Jones Music Lesson Scholarship Fund

A unique scholarship that will help pay for music lessons for Winchester Community High School Band and Choir students. Scholarships will be offered to members of the WCHS Band and/or Choir in grades 9-12 for 50% of the cost of a private music lesson up to $10 per lesson for a maximum of 20 lessons,…

Michael Greene Memorial Scholarship

Michael Greene was an educator who taught at Winchester Community High School from 1994 until 2017. He taught band, speech, elementary music, and elementary art, but his passion was high school chorus. Mike was best known as the director of the annual WCHS musicals that were such a source of community pride. He was a…

Opal and Murray McGuire

Purpose-to provide to Winchester Community High School graduating, qualified senior students who are unable because of lack of financial resources to further their education who desires an education to attend either an accredited college or university.  Qualifications financial need first and most important criterion.  Additional qualifications attitude towards school work; initiative, incentive, worthiness, citizenship, and…

Phillip A. Hawley Scholarship

Awarded to one or more graduates from Randolph Central High School who took Industrial Arts classes.  Has been accepted and plan to attend a 2 or 4 years public or private institution, or an acceptable trade school studying areas such as art, welding, apprentice programs, etc.

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.

Robert G. Jones Scholarship Fund

Robert G. Jones was a native of Modoc, Indiana. Mr. Jones became well known as an educator in much of eastern Indiana. After earning a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and a master’s degree from Indiana University, he returned to Randolph County to teach and serve from 1939 to 1956 either as principal of Huntsville…