Your Impact
Every student deserves the chance to excel.
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Long-term financial security helps guarantee educational opportunities for future generations.
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Immediate cash gifts to our schools grant access to programs, technology, and help ensure growth and innovative advances in educational experiences.
Grants from the Foundation
Help Our Schools
2,000 students, 1,500 families & 150 teachers
depend on you!
Our Donors help build a brighter tomorrow!
Check out the impact of their support...
Our schools continue to be ranked among the state's best school districts because YOU made the difference!
Thanks to our donors, the Foundation provided
over $75,000 in grants & scholarships
during the 2023 - 2024 fiscal year. (See left.)
Scholarships
Scholarships can pay tribute to a loved one, special teacher/staff member,
preserve a family name, or highlight a company presence.
Scholarships connect the past, present, and future!
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To fund a scholarship, please contact the office: office@wyomingschoolfoundation.org
Foundation Scholarships
Carol Beeson Memorial Education Scholarship
$2,500
Established in memory and honor of Carol Beeson and her passion for community and education.
Eligibility:
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Achieve a 3.0 GPA
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Pursuing a degree in Education
Dorothy F. Mantel Scholarship
$3,000
Established in memory of
Dorothy F. Mantel.
Eligibility:
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Outstanding academic performance
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Demonstrates care about the school and school environment as evidenced by interest and contributions that have made a positive difference in school
Fred S. Dewey, Jr Scholarship
2 x $1,000
Established in memory of Fred S. Dewey, Jr., WHS class of 1932 for his service to his country during WWII. Awarded to
1 female and 1 male student.
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Eligibility:
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Exemplifies dedication to multiple sports
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Demonstrates leadership as a student, character displayed in the athletic venues as well as in the community
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High academic achievement
Lily Parker Go the Distance Scholarship
2 x $2,500
Established to recognize cross-country athletes who best exemplify the spirit of the sport and the life lessons it teaches.
Awarded to
1 female and 1 male student.
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Eligibility:
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Participate in the WHS Cross Country program for at least 3 years including senior year
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Achieve a cumulative GPA within the top half of the class
Lin Y.S. Lin Family Education Scholarship
4 x $4,000
Established by the Lin Family who places a high value on good education.
Awarded to 4 students.
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Eligibility:
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Achieve a benchmark GPA
Richard M. Glover Scholarship
$2,000
Established in memory and honor of Richard M. Glover, whose 12 years of service on the Wyoming City Schools Board of Education led to lasting changes in our District.
Eligibility:
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Demonstrates perseverance and dedication to learning
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Exemplifies hard work and commitment to achieving academic and other related goals
Tink Miller "Most Dedicated" Wrestling Scholarship
$1,000
Established in honor of Tink Miller, WHS wrestling coach from 1971-75, and his lifelong impact to the wrestling program.
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Eligibility:
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Participates in the WHS wrestling program
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Demonstrates dedication, determination, and a love of wrestling
Virginia B. Gridley Education Scholarship
$1,000
Established in honor Virginia Gridley and her 23 years of service to the Wyoming School District as a teacher and librarian.
Eligibilitiy:
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Achive a 3.0 GPA
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Pursuing a degree in Education
Wyoming Legends of Golf Scholarship
2 x $1,000
Established to recognize and reward young golfers from the Wyoming community who are inspired by past & present Wyoming Legends.
Awarded to
1 female and 1 male student.
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Eligibility:
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Has made significant contributions to the game of golf, therefore enriching our community
WHS Alumni Association Scholarships
For all WHSAA senior awards, an eligible student must:
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Be a senior enrolled at WHS as of May 1st of their graduating school year.
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Embody the mission of the Wyoming City Schools by being positive contributors to society both inside and outside of school.
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Demonstrate a financial hardship and need to help with post-secondary expenses.
Where applicable, additional eligibility criteria is listed below.
Dorothy Schierenbeck Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Dorothy Schierenbeck, a 1940 WHS graduate, for her significant contributions to WHSAA, Wyoming schools, and the community.
Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must be an immediate relative (son, daughter, brother, or sister) of a WHS Alumnus
Sherry Sheffield Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Sherry Sheffield, a 1963 WHS graduate, for her many contributions as WHSAA Trustee and to the community.
Jon Boss Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Jon Boss, a 1954 WHS graduate, for his many contributions as WHSAA Trustee and to the community.
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Additional eligibility criteria:
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Exemplify dedication and passion for community service
Lt. John R. Fox Award
$1,000
​Established in recognition of Lt. John R. Fox, a 1934 WHS graduate who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his ultimate sacrifice for his country during WWII.
Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must be a Black student
Jonathan & Jeffrey Harris Family Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Jonathan Harris ’72 (posthumously) and Jeffrey Harris ’69 to honor their friends Ed Pipes ’71 and Dennis Bell ’69.
Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must be a Black student.
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Both Ed Pipes and Dennis Bell are examples of WHS graduates who achieved further degrees and success in their personal, business and community life. They are both willing and available as a resource and point of contact by the award recipient should they like to discuss the navigation of a Black graduate post high school, in the university scene, or society at large.
Michael Alan Kahn Scholarship
$3,000
Established in recognition of Mike Kahn, a 1972 WHS graduate to honor his passion and dedication to sports.
Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must be pursuing a career in sports, whether it be journalism, communications, or law, at an accredited college or university.
Deena Deardurff Character Through Athletics Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Deena Deardurff, a 1975 WHS graduate and 1972 Olympic gold medalist.
Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must be participating in a college-level sport.
Ken Roberts Fellowship Through Athletics Award
$1,000
Established in recognition of Ken Roberts, a 1973 WHS graduate who was on the wrestling team.
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Additional eligibility criteria:
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Must have established deep friendships through participation in WHS sports.