Photo Credit: Vasily Koloda
Washington County, OH – In the past several weeks, Washington County high school seniors dawned their caps and gowns, received their diplomas while their families cheer, and moved their tassels from right to left, signifying a great achievement. During these ceremonies, almost 50 of these students walked across their school’s stage with an added confidence.
Marietta Community Foundation has awarded 44 scholarships to 49 local students in the past several weeks. The Foundation has already awarded over $145,000 in scholarships, including past recipients who have renewed their previously won scholarships.
This past January, the Foundation announced they had received the largest bequest in their 45 year history from the estate of Adriann “Arie” Janssens. According to Arie’s wishes, the majority of this bequest was to be used to set up a scholarship fund in memory of his late wife Carol Christy. The Carol Christy Scholarship is able to cover up to 50% of a recipients total tuition cost.
This year, several students were inducted into the Foundation’s history by being the first recipients of The Carol Christy Scholarship. While the exact amount has yet to be determined, this scholarship could add an additional $177,000 in scholarships; bringing the Foundation’s potential award total to over $322,000.
Ana-Sophia Beardsley, Carol Christy Scholarship and Jolene Craig Journalism Scholarship
Photo Provided by Ana-Sophia Beardsley
Madi Moore, Carol Christy Scholarship, Myra P. Berg Scholarship, and Kevin O’Brien Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Photo Provided by Madi Moore
2019 Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Abigail Werry
- Elks #477 Scholarship
Ana-Sophia Beardsley
Carol Christy Scholarship
Jolene Craig Journalism Scholarship
Andrea Siders
- Connect to Success Scholarship
Andrew Rauch
- Conlan Opportunity Award
Austin Offenberger
- Myra P. Berg Scholarship
Bailey Harlow
Elks #477 Scholarship
*Warren Local Education Association Future Educator Scholarship*
Brookelyn Heiss
- Marietta Soccer League Scholarship
Caileigh Moore
Faustena “Frosty” Haas Health Care Scholarship
Trae DeVolld Memorial Scholarship
Colby Sleek
Terry Huck Memorial Scholarship
Nancy A. Miller Memorial Scholarship
Derek Duckworth
John McCracken Memorial Scholarship
Charlie Spindler Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Elks #477 Scholarship
Derek Joy
- Magnum Manufacturing Scholarship
Diamond Decker
- Carol Christy Scholarship
Grace Arnold
Noon Lion’s Club Scholarship
Edwin V. Pugh Memorial Scholarship
Haley Davis
- Art Fordham Memorial Scholarship
Halle Richards
- James S. & Brenda A. Measell Scholarship
Hope Miracle
- Myra P. Berg Scholarship
Hunter Gilbert
- Connect to Success Scholarship
Jace Ward
- The Mt. Moriah 506 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship
Jared Farnsworth
Conlan Opportunity Award
Charles D. Fogel, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Justin Fouty
- Edwin “Jack” Haas Memorial Scholarship
Julianna Bottomley
- Peoples Employee Scholarship
Kaitlyn Engle
- Edward Parrish Scholarship
Kaleigh West
- Mellissa Ann Weckbacher Memorial Scholarship
Kaylee Ullman
- David C. Barrett Memorial Scholarship
Kennedy Schuck
- Marietta Soccer League Scholarship
Kristen Winstanley
- Frontier Ag Science Scholarship
Kristyn Villarta
- Lisa Marie Wesel Memorial Scholarship
Leah Wietrzykowski
Stanton W. Brock Memorial Scholarship
Warren E. Offenberger Scholarship
Leilani Lieras-Kelly
- Myra P. Berg Scholarship
Lexi Mullen
- Carpe Diem Scholarship
Luke Nelson
Greg Schilling Memorial Scholarship
Elks #477 Scholarship
Madi Moore
Myra P. Berg Scholarship
Kevin O’Brien Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Carol Christy Scholarship
Maggie Gottfried
Noon Lion’s Club Scholarship
Carol Christy Scholarship
Makayla Feldner
- Trae DeVolld Memorial Scholarship
Matt Semon
Connect to Success Scholarship
Greg Schilling Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Goodman
- Marietta Soccer League Scholarship
Morgan Connolly
- Connect to Success Scholarship
Nadine Oliver
- Carol Christy Scholarship
Natalie Brooks
- Mark C. Studenic Memorial Scholarship
Nathan Bennett
Pete & Laura Pannier Scouting Scholarship
Penelope “Penny” J. Passavant Academic Scholarship
Nicholas Oliver
- Peoples Employee Scholarship
Rachel Adams
- The Mt. Moriah 506 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship
Rachel Baumgard
Anna Laura Masters Memorial Scholarship
Howard & Molly Varner Scholarship
Shayla Honaker
- Conlan Opportunity Award
Sierra Bayless
Conlan Opportunity Award
Charles D. Fogel, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Tia Jarvis
- Anderson-Stage Scholarship Award
Tim Grosel
- Dr. Richard Hille Scholarship For Medical Students
Tyler Hartline
- Marie Adamson Senior Scholarship
Wyatt Miracle
- Charlie Spindler Athletic Memorial Scholarship
Applicants submitted their scholarship application packets by the April 5th deadline. Depending on the scholarship, students had to provide academic information, financial information, and write multiple essays. Once the Foundation compiled all of the application packets, committees and funders determined who would be awarded each scholarship.