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 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…

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.