A 1969 graduate of South Whitley High School, David W. “Fuzz” Wilfong, was a life-long farmer until his passing in 2022. Farming was his passion, and when he was not working the farm, he was learning, talking, reading, and thinking about farming. This scholarship is for a Whitley County graduating senior who is pursuing further …
Philip Shriver grew up in rural South Whitley and graduated from South Whitley High School. Leta Bernice Keel graduated from South Whitley High School in 1940. The two married on April 4, 1943. They made their home on a farm in rural South Whitley. Leta was employed by Virgil Heinselman’s Locker and G & G …
Anyone who has pondered how to leave a legacy needs to talk with Georgia Tenney. It’s no secret that a good chunk of Georgia’s heart is entwined in Whitko Schools. A lifelong Pierceton resident, she spent over 30 years as the Middle School Secretary and is currently serving her third term as an elected school …
Created in 2021 by the Dahms, this award is for Columbia City High School and Whitko High School seniors who intend to pursue a career in construction or machining. The award may be used for tuition, tools and/or equipment related to a job in construction or machining. It is given to high school graduates who are team …
This award was created in 2021 to honor the life of Mark “Grady” Gradeless. A 1977 graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he worked at Dana Corporation, where he tirelessly serviced machines from the age of 18 until his retirement. “Grady” was a member of the United Auto Workers, Steelworkers Union and could often …
This scholarship was established by friends and family in memory of Dean Hoffman. Recipient selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair This scholarship will go to a Whitley County senior involved with 4-H Beef Club. Please contact the 4-H Extension Office for more information. The recipient will be selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair.
This award was created by the H.A.N.D.S. Foundation, a group of Whitley County students who are dedicated to championing philanthropy and building community. The recipient is selected by a committee of peers to recognize civic involvement, volunteerism, scholarship and educational aspirations. Awarded to a student pursuing a 4-year degree. Students cannot be a HANDS Foundation …
This award was created by generous members of the Whitley County hunting community who are mindful of conservation efforts to preserve wild turkeys and maintain hunting traditions and it is given to a senior pursuing a degree in conservation (including: biology, ecology, environment, land planning, etc.). JAKES is a youth organization that is part of …
Johnathan Lewis Simmons was a resident of Whitley County and a senior at Whitko High School. He loved helping people in his community. It didn’t matter if it was a child with a bicycle or a person with a broken down car on the side of the road – Johnathan would stop and fix bicycles, …
This scholarship was created in memory of Lester and Joy Worrick. It will be awarded to a Whitley County 4H participant that plans to pursue a degree in agriculture. Applications available through the 4-H office and Purdue Extension website. For additional information please call the Whitley County Purdue Extension office at (260) 244-7615.
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