A New Era of Impact: Investing in the Future of Washington County

Scholarships

May 8

Washington County, OH — A new era of impact is unfolding at Marietta Community Foundation – one shaped by generosity, driven by purpose, and centered around the future of Washington County.

Scholarships have long been a pillar of the Foundation’s mission, but today, they represent something even more. With more than 60 unique scholarships, we are opening doors to local students to dream bigger, reach higher, and pursue their future without the heavy weight of financial uncertainty.

In 2025, the Foundation is set to award an estimated $500,000 in scholarships through one-time awards and multi-year renewals. However, that number still has the potential to grow due to the flexible nature of some awards and the timing of ongoing award decisions.

To ensure fairness and integrity in the selection process, all applications were reviewed without names or identifying details. Guided by detailed rubrics, our volunteer Scholarship Committee approached each decision with care, evaluating how each student’s story aligned with each scholarship’s mission. With 108 unique applicants – this process was no easy feat.

We extend our deepest appreciation to our dedicated Scholarship Committee members—Mike Buell, Dan Fliehman, Mary Lou Moegling, Ryan Robinson, Michelle Secrest, Jill Witucky, and Katelin Wolfe—for their thoughtful reviews and unwavering commitment to equity. Their work ensures that every award reflects the true intent of our donors and the promise of our students.

At the core of this initiative is the belief that education changes everything. Thanks to our generous donors, who have chosen to leave lasting legacies through scholarship funds, and to the volunteers who steward this process with integrity, we are helping write the next chapter of Washington County—one student at a time.

The following scholarship awards have been determined thus far:

This $1,700 scholarship is awarded to a Marietta High School senior who will attend Marietta College, pursue a degree in technology or pre-med, has shown outstanding leadership and loyal service to the school and community, and has concern for other people.
Recipient: Rachel Brooks (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Anna Masters, a 1999 graduate of Warren High School, this $2,050 scholarship recognizes a senior from Warren High School planning to pursue their education at Washington State College of Ohio with the goal of becoming a Medical Lab Technician or joining the health professional field.
Recipient: Nevaeh Moten (Warren HS
Given in memory of Barbara King LeMaster—an influential community member and the eldest of ten siblings who carried on her family’s legacy through her work in interior design and furniture—this $500 scholarship is awarded to a Fort Frye High School student pursuing a degree in interior design or the arts.
Recipient: Emma Richards (Fort Frye HS)
Established in honor of Bob and Dora Jean Bumgarner, this renewable $1,000 scholarship supports a Marietta High School student pursuing an undergraduate degree in education. Recipients must demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to community service or volunteerism.
Recipient: Jacey McKnight (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Brenda DeGori—a beloved high school English teacher, award-winning educator, cheerleading coach, and devoted mother of two—this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Frontier High School senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA, with preference given to students planning to pursue a degree in education
Recipient: Kaylynn Lauer (Frontier HS)
Established in memory of Carol Christy, this scholarship supports hard-working students who demonstrate resilience, determination, and the ability to overcome obstacles. This scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition costs and is renewable up to three additional years.
Recipients: Bridget Crock (Marietta HS), Camryn Huck (Fort Frye HS), Jasmine Madison (Belpre HS), Audrey Porter (Marietta HS), Constance Warner (Marietta HS)
This $500 award is presented to a Marietta High School student who has demonstrated success in athletics, exemplifying leadership, selflessness, and sportsmanship both on and off the field.
Recipient: Landon Koscho (Marietta HS)
Established in honor of Charles D. Fogle Jr., this $600 scholarship will provide needed support for two years to a student from Washington County planning to attend Washington State College of Ohio.
Recipients: Karsey Chandler
This renewable $10,000 scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors who are dependents of Peoples Bank employees planning to pursue a bachelor’s or associate degree. Recipients are selected based on the highest SAT scores.
Recipients: Aiden Lucas (Western Brown HS), Ethan Hatcher (Vabell Midland HS)
This $1,500 award provides needed support to students that will be attending Washington State Community College full-time.
Recipients: Joselyn Erb, Dawson Staley, Gracie Ice, Amaya Trim, Jarred Luttrell
This scholarship awards $480 to four students that reside in Washington County, Morgan County or Athens County and will be pursuing an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree.
Recipients: Dania Atwat, Ava Johnson, Coen Fouss, Hanna Richmond
This $1,070 scholarship is awarded to a hard-working Warren High School graduate pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university in the State of Ohio.
Recipient: Hayden Wells
Established to honor the memory of David Barrett Sr., an educator and a farmer, this $500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student at Warren High School who is pursuing a degree in agriculture or education.
Recipient: Luke Johnson (Warren HS)
Established in memory of H.S. Lakkegowda (father), H.L. Lalithamma (mother), and Jyothi Lakkegowda (sister). This $700 scholarship is given to a Washington County senior who has excelled academically and has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Recipient: Natalie Rauch (Fort Frye HS)
This renewable $2,000 scholarship will provide needed support to a current senior of any Washington County school or a descendant of an Edward Parrish Chapter Member. The recipient must show an interest in history and America’s founding and is excited to learn.
Recipient: Nolan Parman (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Edwin Pugh, this $675 scholarship is given to a Marietta High School senior who has excelled in History and Government and may be planning a future in the field of Social Sciences.
Recipient: Hannah Lee (Marietta HS)
Established to honor the life of Frosty Haas, this $1,000 scholarship is available to any Washington County student pursuing a degree in the health care field.
Recipient: Taylor Starkey (Waterford HS)
This $2,000 scholarship will support a scholarly Warren High School student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field. The recipient is a well-rounded individual who values education and sees the need to give back to their community.
Recipient: Preston Nichols (Warren HS)
This $500 award benefits a Frontier High School senior who has participated in the AG program for at least two years and maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Recipient: Grace Arnold (Frontier HS)
Established in honor of Garrett Scott, a 2014 graduate of Marietta High School, this $1,000 scholarship will provide needed support to a Washington County student pursuing an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in music or a career working with children.
Recipient: Constance Warner (Marietta HS)
In 2022, three scholarships were established in memory of Gary E. Loynachan, a Barlow-native and Army veteran. Each scholarship is worth $3,430, benefiting one student from the boys’ sports program, girls’ sports program, and music program. The recipients must attend Warren High School, have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate leadership on and off the field.
Recipients: Boys Sports Program = Samuel Perdue (Warren HS), Girls Sports Program = Amanda Rauch (Warren HS), Music Program = Luke Johnson (Warren HS)
Established in memory of Greg Schilling, this $1,000 scholarship is presented to hard-working students from Fort Frye High School, Waterford High School, and Morgan High School. The recipients are awarded based on their demonstration of compassion and caring for others.
Recipients: Camryn Huck (Fort Frye HS), Gwendolyn Lang (Waterford HS)
Established in memory of Harold and Diane Tuten, this $750 scholarship will provide support to a senior at Fort Frye or Waterford High School as well as a nontraditional student in Washington or Morgan County who aspires to serve as a positive leader in our community.
Recipients: Allison Huck (Waterford HS), Sydnee Duskey (Muskingum University)
This renewable scholarship awards $2,500 to an outstanding Warren High School student that is a resident of Decatur, Fairfield, or Wesley Township in Washington County.
Recipient: Alexis Martin (Warren HS)
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Washington County student who exhibits a high level of academic performance and is active in several extracurricular activities with evidence of leadership in one or more of those activities.
Recipient: Amanda Rauch (Warren HS)
Given in memory of the late Jim Roberts, this $1,500 scholarship is awarded to two students who have participated in the Marietta Soccer League Program, earned a Varsity Letter in high school soccer, and have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Recipients: Amelia Becker (Marietta HS) and Cameron Davis (Marietta HS)
This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a deserving individual from Washington County, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
Recipient: Owen Bookman (Warren HS)
Established in memory of Kevin O’Brien Kelly, this renewable $1,000 scholarship supports Washington County seniors intending to enroll at Ohio University.
Recipient: Dania Atwat (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Nancy A. Miller, this $500 scholarship supports a current Fort Frye High School senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who will pursue a degree in math, science, education, information technology or engineering.
Recipient : Carmen Henniger (Fort Frye HS)

Having half of my tuition covered through the Carol Christy Scholarship is truly a dream come true. It helps my family so much, and I feel incredibly special and grateful to have this opportunity." – ***Bridget Crock***

The moment I found out I received the Carol Christy Scholarship, my mom burst into tears—and I did too. It was one of those moments that takes your breath away. I have no words for how deeply grateful I am.” – ***Jasmine Madison***

“Attending Ohio University has always been a goal of mine, and these scholarships are helping make that dream a reality. They’ll go a long way in covering years of tuition and housing. I’m forever grateful for this support” – ***Nolan Parmer***

*"I’m so excited to have the opportunity to follow my dreams all the way across the country to the Musicians Institute in L.A. I’m beyond grateful for this incredible opportunity." –* ***Constance Warner***

Established in honor of Marie Adamson’s parents, this $770 scholarship is awarded to the Marietta High School Valedictorian.
Recipient: Maggie Sun (Marietta HS)
This $1,500 scholarship is given to Marietta High School students who are well-rounded members of the community. They have participated in volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and have taken leadership roles.
Recipients: Dania Atwat (Marietta HS), Avery Baker (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Rotarian Mark Studenic, this renewable $500 scholarship is awarded to a Washington County student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plans to pursue a degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Recipient: Lillian Turner (Warren HS)
Established in memory of Melissa Weckbacher, this $1,350 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Fort Frye High School that demonstrates positive behavior and a good work ethic.
Recipient: Victor Shaffer (Fort Frye HS)
Established in memory of Myra Berg, a graduate of Marietta High School and Marietta College, this $6,500 scholarship will provide support to Marietta High School seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree. The recipients can choose to utilize the award in one year or spread it out over multiple years.
Recipients: Sean Catalona (Marietta HS), Emma Middleton (Marietta HS), Avery Baker (Marietta HS), Nolan Parman (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Nancy A. Miller, this $500 scholarship supports a current Fort Frye High School senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who will pursue a degree in math, science, education, information technology or engineering.
Recipient: Carmen Henniger (Fort Frye HS)
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student from the Frontier High School or Marietta High School districts pursuing an undergraduate degree. The recipient is enthusiastic, goal-oriented, organized, and disciplined.
Recipient: Claire Line (Homeschool)
This $2,700 scholarship provides support to a Marietta High School student who has been involved with Scouts or Explorers and plans to attend a four-year college.
Recipient: Nolan Parman (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Stanton Brock, a 1987 graduate of Marietta High School, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Washington County senior who displays a talent and desire in creative art and has the intent to put their skills to work.
Recipient: Mariah Berry (Marietta HS)
Established to honor the life of Tom Vadakin, a graduate of Marietta High School and local business owner, this $500 scholarship will support a Marietta High School student pursuing a degree in business or engineering. The recipient is a student who excels academically and devotes time to extracurricular activities and the community.
Recipient: Bridget Crock (Marietta HS)
Established in memory of Trae Thomas DeVolld, a rising 4th grade student at Caldwell Elementary School who participated in football and wrestling, this $1,000 scholarship is given to a senior at Caldwell High School and at Shenandoah High School who excels academically, are active in the 4-H program or school athletics and demonstrates leadership both in and out of school.
Recipients: Karsey Chandler (Caldwell HS), Lillian Baker (Shenandoah HS)
This $1,000 scholarship provides needed support to a hard-working student pursuing a degree in education, child development, or early childcare.
Recipient: Sydnee Duskey (Muskingum University/Warren HS)
This $1,250 scholarship provides support to a Marietta High School senior who displays talent and a desire to study and work in the arts, graphics, or communications field.
Recipient: Constance Warner (Marietta HS)

L-R: Aiden Lucas, Alexis Martin, Allison Huck, Amanda Rauch, Amaya Trim, Amelia Becker, Audrey Porter, Ava Johnson, Avery Baker, Braxton Ross, Cameron Davis, Camryn Huck, Carmen Henniger, Claire Line, Coen Fouss, Dania Atwat, Eddie Hartung, Emma Middleton, Emma Richards, Ethan Hatcher, Gewndolyn Lang, Hanna Richmond, Hayden Wells, Jacey McKnight, Jarred Luttrell, Joselyn Erb, Karsey Chandler, Kata Newsome, Kaylynn Lauer, Landon Koscho, Lillian Baker, Lillian Turner, Maggie Sun, Mariah Berry, Natalie Rauch, Nevaeh Moten, Owen Bookman, Rachel Brooks, Sean Catalona, Sydnee Duskey, Taylor Starkey, and Victor Shaffer

Marietta Community Foundation is committed to strengthening Washington County, believing that a united community holds unlimited potential. With over $33M in grants and scholarships and more than $60M in assets across nearly 400 funds, the Foundation empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across Washington County to drive transformative, lasting impact.

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