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
Awarded to graduating senior from Winchester Community High School and Union High School.
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 & Elizabeth 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…