that matters - Battle Creek Community Foundation

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takingaction
that matters
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT 2012
takingaction
that matters
There are risks and costs to action.
But they are far less than the long range
risks of comfortable inaction.
— John F. Kennedy
table of contents
table of contents
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letter from the president & CEO and board chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
profiles
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
finance and investments
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
honorariums
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
heritage society profile – Lillian Jones
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
heritage society members
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fund for battle creek honorary donors
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
memorials
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
remember our children fund
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
tribute to Barb Hill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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funds held
community project funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
donor advised funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
field of interest funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
friends of philanthropy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
organizational endowment funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
organizational endowment funds (named)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
affiliate funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
forever fund named trustee – Chris Christ
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ambassador profile – Bobby Holley
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ambassador program
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
burnham brook title holding corporation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
creating a college-going culture
BCCAN / legacy scholars scholarships
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . scholarship profile – the Boldens
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
scholarship recipients
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
scholarship funds descriptions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
educational affiliate funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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ANNUAL REPORT 2012
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letter from chair of the board and president & CEO
If there’s one thing that sets Battle Creek folks
The Community Foundation is here to:
above and apart, it’s our “can do” attitude.
With the many challenges we face it would be
and initiatives. See pages 7 & 9 to learn more
easy to sit back, be apathetic and do nothing.
and philanthropic passion to a specific
about two successful events. The Sophomore
But that’s not what this community has
program or community movement. On page
Future Track placed area youth in career
chosen to do. Every day we are impressed and
32, read about ambassador Bobby Holley. A
experiences to help them envision a future
invigorated by the work of countless nonprofits,
music legend, he is committed to bringing
career. The H.Y.PE. Summit sought to empower
individuals, neighborhood groups and families
educational opportunity to all.
our youth to take control of their health.
Provide a home for community projects to
The work that we do together is critical to the
grow and flourish. On page 15, read about
future of Battle Creek. The challenges facing
Jean Krohn and her work that is taking place
schools, nonprofits and the social service sector
as a result of the Elementary Enrichment Fund.
continue to multiply. Like everyone else, the
This program provides educational kits for
Community Foundation continues to seek ways
students in need.
to collaborate, increase positive impact and
connecting people with health care, helping
make education beyond graduation accessible
and so much more. The Community Foundation
exists today through the efforts of volunteers
and donors who have given since its inception
in 1974. We are committed today to helping you
take action that matters.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation
is a vehicle for creating real change in our
Judith Cole Williamson
and Brenda Hunt.
and collaborate on community-wide events
Assist you in targeting your volunteerism
in Battle Creek. You are feeding the hungry,
Pictured left to right:
Bring attention to pressing community needs
community. The Community Foundation
acts to support and partner with those who
are taking action at the neighborhood level
and also those providing services through
nonprofit corporations.
Award grants to nonprofit corporations
accomplish more with fewer resources.
making an impact on the urgent issues
Let us know what we can do to propel your
facing our community. On page 11, read
work forward. We are your community
about a program funded at Minges Brook
foundation and we exist to help you take
Elementary School through our Innovation in
action that matters.
Education grant program. By hosting “Read
to Succeed” weekly groups near the school
and providing “just right” reading materials,
teachers hope to reduce summer learning loss.
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Brenda Hunt
President & CEO
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Existence was given us
for action.
Our worth is determined by
the good deed we do,
rather than by the
fine emotions we feel.
— Edgar F. Magnin
Youth Alliance Committee members at Bright Star Farm.
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Students who toured Post Foods, LLC at the Sophomore Future Track event.
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profile
Sophomore Future Track
helping young people visualize their future
In late 2010 a group of local education
hands-on opportunity. Over 50 local businesses
An event this large requires
administrators, teachers and volunteers traveled
and organizations generously opened their
an entire community to pull
to a national conference on college access.
doors to these young people.
together. Special thanks to all
Out of the discussion following this gathering,
of the many volunteers who
a consensus emerged—we need to get young
Students got a taste of a wide variety of
made this huge undertaking a
people inspired about their future careers.
real-life careers, including:
success. Special thanks to The
And beyond that, we need to help them
visualize the steps needed to make career
success happen. With this directive in mind,
the Battle Creek Community Foundation and
Battle Creek College Access Network staff
took action to launch a new community-wide
event—the Sophomore Future Track.
• Learning what it takes to become a
veterinarian at Beadle Lake Large
Animal Clinic;
• Reporting on a mock political
debate at the Enquirer, complete with
editorial cartooning;
• Creating a marketing campaign for
Battle Creek Area Chamber
of Commerce and the many
businesses and organizations
that hosted students. Want to
get involved for next year?
Call us at 269.962.2181.
To view a slideshow of
On March 6, 2012, over 500 high school
Kellogg Community College with the
pictures from this event,
sophomores from Battle Creek Central,
public relations and marketing staff;
visit our YouTube channel at
Harper Creek, Lakeview, Pennfield, Calhoun
Christian and St. Philip gathered at W.K. Kellogg
Auditorium. Students were given box lunches
and then either walked or hopped on a bus
to career experience sites all over the city,
accompanied by volunteer chaperones.
Prior to the event, each student was asked to
identify broad areas of interest such as arts and
communications, health, business, engineering,
technology, manufacturing and armed forces.
Every effort was made to align students with
their interests in order to provide an interesting
• A simulated military experience
at Fort Custer;
www.youtube.com/bccfound
or use your smartphone to
scan this QR code.
• An emergency medical tech simulation
at Kellogg Community College;
• Making ice cream with dry ice at
Malia Mediterranean Bistro;
• Seeing how cereal is made at
Post Foods, LLC;
• Assisting in classrooms at Prairieview
and Dudley elementary schools;
• And much, much more.
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Pictured above: Allyson Cubberly, Sarah Percoulis and Morgan Burns.
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HYPE Summit Committee: Top row, left to right – Heather Jett, Nick Coolidge, Becca Chapman, Scarlett Aiken,
Sabrina Krum, Marissa Calderone, Emma Melekian, Chelsea Kazlauskas, Michael Wilmanski, Jalynda Smith,
Aaron King. Middle row – Karla Love, Kellie Hungerford, Elishae Johnson, Jade Bayes, Anntanique Asberry,
Cheyenne Risner, Morgan Worthington, Jessica Roy. Bottom row – Maddie Rayner, Sarah Percoulis, Jay Maddock,
Danielle Maitland, Cindy Cook, and John Clark.
profile
Project H.Y.P.E.
empowering youth to take action for health
Healthy habits formed when we are young can
day, students had the chance to attend youth-
community needs and bring
last a lifetime. Young people attend health
facilitated breakout sessions on different issue
people and organizations
classes in school and hear lectures from adults,
areas, including: Being an Ally to LGBTQ Teens,
together to find solutions.
but empowering them to take action in their
Body Image, Bullying as a Health Concern,
Making Battle Creek healthy is
own lives and help other youth can lead to
Mental Health, Nutrition, and STIs & Long Term
one of our highest priorities.
an even greater impact. This is the concept
Effects. After a healthy lunch, students had
behind the 2012 Student Health Summit,
time to work within their school group to apply
Want to learn more about
called “H.Y.P.E.” (Healthy Youth Pursuing
what they have learned and develop projects to
our programs for youth or our
Empowerment). An all-day school event, H.Y.P.E.
make a difference in their own schools.
Regional Health Alliance issue
action groups? Give us a call at
brought together 75 students and teachers
from all over Calhoun County to learn and get
The idea originally came from Choose Health
269.962.2181 or visit our website
excited about different aspects of health, and
(an issue action group of the Regional Health
at www.bccfoundation.org.
to be empowered to share the knowledge they
Alliance). Out of this group’s desire to serve
receive into their lives and schools.
Calhoun County’s young people, individuals
To view a video about the
and organizations rallied around the concept
H.Y.P.E. summit, visit our
Mixing education and fun, the Summit
to form a separate committee. The H.Y.P.E.
YouTube channel at
incorporated youth voice throughout the
committee was comprised of health-related
www.youtube.com/bccfound
planning process. “What was really cool about
organizations such as Bronson Battle Creek –
or use your smartphone to
H.Y.P.E. was that youth were on the committee
Sexual Assault Services, Planned Parenthood,
scan this QR code.
to plan it, and youth ran the day,” said Jalynda
Substance Abuse Council, and Summit
Smith, health program intern at the Battle
Pointe. The H.Y.P.E. committee also focused
Creek Community Foundation. “They [also] had
on recruiting youth groups already active
breakout sessions where youth were talking to
in empowering others to take the lead with
youth, so it was [more of] a discussion.”
their health, like Living Above the Influence,
Now!NotNever, and Project T.R.U.S.T. Overall,
On the morning of the Summit, participants
22 separate organizations came together to
gained insight into difficult health issues
support the H.Y.P.E. Summit.
facing teens today with engaging speakers like
What was really cool about H.Y.P.E. was that youth were on the committee to
Kinetic Affect, Maddie Rayner (a ninth grader
Through collaboration on programs and events
plan it, and youth ran the day. They also had breakout sessions where youth were
from Marshall), and Heather Jett and Kellie
such as H.Y.P.E., the Battle Creek Community
talking to youth, so it was more of a discussion,” said Jalynda Smith, health
Hungerford of the Alano Club. Later in the
Foundation hopes to draw attention to pressing
program intern at the Battle Creek Community Foundation, pictured above.
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Minges Brook Elementary students participating in the summer Read to Succeed program.
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profile
education innovation
reading to succeed at Minges Brook Elementary
Nearly half of students at Minges Brook
10–15 new books that are “just right” for them—
about reading, teachers will be
Elementary recently reported that their home
“just right” meaning entertaining, challenging
deepening their connection with
has less than twenty books in it. And while
enough, but not too challenging.
students and parents by meeting
parents are encouraged to take their children to
them on their own turf. This
the library during the summer, the reality is that
This program was funded in part by an Innovation
connection will reach beyond
many students go the entire summer without
in Education grant from the Battle Creek
the summer and help improve
reading more than a page. It is not unusual for
Community Foundation. A newly developed grant
communication and cooperation
student’s performance to drop a grade level over
program, Innovation in Education grants were
throughout the school year.
the course of one summer. This is commonly
developed to inspire and propel innovation in our
known as “summer learning loss.” Taking action
classrooms. Innovation was defined as: something
Want to know more about our
in our community to help our students perform
entirely new, or something that has been done
grant opportunities? Give us a call
at top levels means combating this loss. This
before but now has a new approach, method or
at 269.962.2181 or visit our website
summer, teachers at Minges Brook Elementary
device to produce different results. Some grant
at www.bccfoundation.org.
“ We want to create a culture of independent readers...”
are branching outside of the classroom to visit
recipients used technology, such as iPads or
Brookside and The Arbors apartments weekly
virtual classrooms, in new ways. Others, such as
to help students learn to love reading.
the Minges Brook Elementary grant, sought to
reach at-risk populations through outreach.
Each week, students who live in these apartments
will gather to read together in community spaces
“We want to create a culture of independent
with teachers from Minges Brook. Parents are
readers,” says Minges Brook Elementary principal
encouraged to attend, and teachers will provide
Laura Williams. “Our goal absolutely is to instill
them with tips to help improve their child’s
a lifelong love of reading in our students.” In
reading. Young people will be sent home with
addition to helping young people get excited
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Manish, Roshan and Mahesh Karamchandani (not pictured: Jaideep Karamchandani)
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profile
Karamchandani family
supporting a healthier Battle Creek community
Dr. Mahesh Karamchandani is a well-known
for programs that promote a healthy
Manish is a freshman at Emory
doctor in the Battle Creek area, particularly as a
community. This fund awards small grants
University in Atlanta and plans to
physician at the Battle Creek Endoscopy Center.
to health-related projects. In 2001, the
study chemistry.
“Dr. K”, as he is affectionately referred to, was born
couple established the Mahesh and Roshan
and educated in Baroda, India. After completing
Karamchandani Family Fund to provide supportive
“We like what the Battle Creek
surgery training in Philadelphia, he immigrated to
funds for relief projects, emergency funds for
Community Foundation does
the United States in 1980. In 1987, Battle Creek was
natural disasters, and to fight hunger and
for our community, which is
improved by his relocation into our community as
disease nationally and internationally.
why we chose to volunteer and
a new physician at the then-Battle Creek Health
partner with them,” says Roshan.
System. With his wife, Roshan, the Karamchandanis
In addition to gifts of funds, the Karamchandanis
“They have helped us direct
have made Battle Creek their home and raised a
have given their time to the Community
our giving in a way that is very
family; along the way they have also given back,
Foundation through service as a trustee and on
meaningful for us.”
through generous charitable giving and leadership
committees. Roshan has served on scholarship
on nonprofit boards and committees.
committees since 1991, including the Scholarship
Humble and soft-spoken people,
Oversight Committee and the Financial Need
the Karamchandanis have quietly
In 1997, Mahesh and Roshan established the
Based Scholarship Committee. Mahesh was
and effectively worked to help
Julie Karamchandani Scholarship in honor of
on the Board of Trustees of the Community
make Battle Creek healthier and to
their young daughter, whose life was tragically
Foundation from 2003–2009, serving as chair
provide access to higher education
cut short. Since that time, this scholarship has
in 2008–09. He also has served on the Health
through their scholarship fund.
helped 29 students realize their dreams of college
Grantmaking Committee and chairs the
While they would never “toot their
by awarding scholarships totaling $22,644,
Health Oversight Committee.
own horn,” their generosity is
including two awarded for students this fall.
meaningful and appreciated. Next
The establishment of this fund was a heartfelt
This spirit of involvement and volunteerism
time you see Mahesh or Roshan
way to honor the memory of Julie; the impact
was instilled in their sons, Jaideep and Manish,
Karamchandani, thank them for
of the gift will live on through the Battle Creek-
who both served on the Youth Alliance
taking action towards a better
area students who receive this gift, and expand
Committee (YAC) at the Community Foundation.
Battle Creek.
outward through the many lives these scholarship
While in the YAC, they reviewed grants,
recipients positively touch.
participated in volunteer projects and learned
You can give back to Battle Creek,
about philanthropy and giving first hand.
too. Give us a call at 269.962.2181
In 1999, Mahesh helped start the Colon and Rectal
Jaideep is now in the Master of Public Health
or visit our website at
Surgery Center Fund to provide charitable support
program at the University of Pittsburgh and
www.bccfoundation.org.
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Jean Krohn and friends explore one of the kits produced by
the Elementary Enrichment Community Project Fund.
profile
elementary enrichment project
Jean Krohn and her steadfast support
Back in 2009, Jean Krohn was assisting her
These kits, which cost an average of $30 per
“It makes me happy to know that
granddaughter, a kindergarten teacher at Dudley
child, are distributed to students to give them fun
all of these children now have
Elementary. A retired teacher with 29 years of
learning activities to complete on the weekends
crayons and much more than
experience under her belt, Jean offered to help
and also during the summer. Teachers involved in
that,” shares Jean.
by working one-on-one with students who needed
the project purchased all of the materials for the
extra help. While talking with one young student,
kits using donated funds and volunteers put them
Through the distribution of these
she was surprised to learn he didn’t have any
together. Today, three years later, the number of
kits, the Elementary Enrichment
crayons at home.
elementary schools has grown to four (Dudley,
Community Project Fund works
“ It makes me happy to know that all of these children
now have crayons and much more than that…”
“I was just shocked to hear that,” says Jean.
Prairieview, Urbandale and Franklin) and 254
to lessen a disparity lower
“Every child should have crayons.”
children have received the set of ten educational
income children can face in their
kits. Funding for the project currently comes
education. Efforts are underway
This exchange lingered in her mind. One day
from a variety of sources including United Way,
to expand this project to even
Jean was talking with Brenda Hunt, Battle Creek
fundraising efforts and grants from the Battle
more schools. Want to take
Community Foundation president and CEO, and
Creek Community Foundation.
action as a volunteer or make
Brenda challenged her to “do something about
a contribution to this project?
it.” Jean accepted that challenge and began the
“Knowing that the support of the Community
Give us a call at 269.962.2181
and we will get you connected.
Elementary Enrichment Community Project Fund
Foundation is behind me has helped this project
with a mini-grant from the Battle Creek Community
become what it is,” says Jean. “It gives me peace
Foundation. With these funds, Jean and a group of
of mind knowing that they will handle all of the
friends, who are also retired teachers, were able
money and financial details.” Jean coordinates the
to create and distribute educational project kits
purchase of supplies, the volunteers, and getting
to the 46 young people in kindergarten classes
the kits distributed—quite a bit of work
at Dudley Elementary.
for someone who’s supposedly “retired.”
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finance and investments
fiscal year 2011–2012
total assets (year ending)
March 31, 2011March 31, 2012
$ 104,074,065
$ 101,242,754
Our tradition of strong volunteer leadership and competent staff has guided the Foundation
through a period of volatile markets and gradual economic recovery. In addition to our Board of
Trustees, a 15 member Finance and Investment Committee continues to monitor all aspects
of the invested assets of the Foundation. The investments of the Foundation experienced a rate
of return of 3.8% in the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2012.
support & revenue
contributions/grants/bequests
March 31, 2011March 31, 2012
$
5,140,043
$
1,930,382
investment income
1,089,034 1,437,128
net unrealized appreciation on investments
8,007,237 869,450
Consistently administering investment and spending policies has sustained the Foundation’s
change in charitable gift annuities
2,590 (797)
commitment to the community by maintaining grantmaking, scholarships and other community
management fees (2,222)
8,404
support at consistent levels. Greater collaboration and extended partnerships have been utilized to
rental income
81,840 101,715
other revenue
207,877 77,498
leverage community assets to generate a greater impact for the community.
During fiscal year 2011–12, the Community Foundation’s investments were held in 677 Endowment
total support & revenue
$ 14,526,399
$
4,423,780
$
$
7,173,685
Funds. The Foundation pools these funds to benefit from a diversified investment portfolio and to
maximize returns and streamline administration.
expenditures
grants/awards/scholarships/special projects
accountability statement
7,060,579
leadership
551,818 627,174
fundraising/development
685,015 778,561
stewardship
total expenditures
665,987 $
8,963,399
$
756,934
9,336,354
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is fully accountable to the donors and citizens of this
community. We invite you to contact us to obtain any further information that may be useful to
you. Our records, with the exception of specific donor gift information, are public and we are
pleased to provide you with more detailed information regarding our operations. An independent
audit is completed each year and the operations of the Community Foundation are governed by
March 31, 2011March 31, 2012
field of interest
34%
34%
donor designated
27%
28%
scholarships
13%
14%
Community Foundation willingly and successfully meets the Council on Foundation’s National
unrestricted
10%
10%
Standards for Community Foundations.
community projects
9%
7%
donor advised
6%
6%
a volunteer Board of Trustees composed of community members. In addition, the Battle Creek
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assets by fund type
annuity agreements
1%
1%
100%
100%
Battle Creek Community Foundation
board of trustees
staff
Back row, left to right: Brenda Minter, T.R. Shaw, Jr., Marcus Glass, Judith Cole Williamson,
Back row, left to right: Michelle Slayton, Leisha Harden, Thomas Crothers, Lynn Ward Gray, Stacy Wines,
Rick Baron, Robert DeVries. Middle row, left to right: Susan Baldwin, Linda Patenaude, Ursula Case,
Monica Lonk. Middle row, left to right: Holly Munsch, Pam Wilson, Jennifer VanValkenburg, Amy Price,
William Simonds. Front row, left to right: Carolyn Brown, Deonne Estes, Kathy Rizor, Sonja Dotson,
Joann Farnham, Kelly Boles Chapman. Front row, left to right: Paulette Porter, Sarah Percoulis,
Caitlyn Cubberly, Amy Bauman. (Not pictured: Michael Loudon, Shanay Settles.)
Kelsey Jennings, Stephanie Fields, Brenda Hunt, Annette Chapman.
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Working the fields at Sprout Urban Farms’ Bright Star Farm,
an organization funded by the Community Foundation.
honorariums
April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
A contribution to an endowment fund makes a great gift when honoring an individual’s
retirement, birthday, anniversary, graduation, service in the community, or even to honor
someone who has done work for you and won’t take money for the job! Individuals also make
gifts on special remembrance days for their loved ones who have passed. There are endless
ideas for giving to an endowment fund in honor of an individual, club or business. A card is
sent by the Community Foundation to the individual being honored, or to the family of the
individual, club or business, indicating that a gift has been made in their honor.
The following individuals have been honored this past year through gifts made on their behalf:
in honor of:
Tom Bommersbach’s retirement
William and Helen Carpenter
Family of Susan Creed
Chuck Crider’s retirement
Henrietta and Barbara Curtis
Jackie DeHaan’s retirement
Tom and Linda Discher
Father’s Day
Edward and Nancy Fletcher
Dorothy Fogel
Brian Lee Grammer for Christmas 2011
The late Brian Lee Grammer’s 47th birthday
Jim Gysel
Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Hamady
Rebekah E. Hamlin
Charles and Georgia Hoag
On the occasion of what would have been our 29th
wedding anniversary with my beloved DeeDee Hookway
Stan and Anna Horn
Attorney Nancy Ann Hornacek
Ann Howard, Mary Keyser, Andy and Susan Howard Family
and Win and Leslie Howard
Ann Howard, Mike and Martha Howard, Mary Keyser and
Win and Leslie Howard for Christmas
Georgia Howard’s Birthday
Mary Keyser, Andy and Susan Howard, Mike and Martha
Howard, Ann Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Winship Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Howard,
Mrs. Mary Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Howard
Roger Jones
Willard and Evelyn Kimmel
Mary Knapp
Jean Krohn
Travis MacEachern
Mrs. James Mahoney’s birthday
Suzanne Nielson’s retirement
Elaine Norby
Norman Korn Farms
Jennifer Redkey-Choe and Family
Jean Sackrider
Cpt. Frank Schmidt
Mason and Barb Shambach
Al and Margaret Smith and Family – Trees for Tomorrow
Susan Smith and Family
Gary Sprague
Kristin Stange on her birthday, March 4th
Nancy A. Steely
Bobby Lawson Thompson, US Army
Christmas Memories of Mom, Frances Thornton
Charles VanDeusen
Dick and Karen Wenzel
Lori Wenzel and Family
Gary F. Williams for Christmas 2011
The late Gary F. Williams’ 66th birthday
Dr. Sophie Zaplitny
Athens Area Community Foundation
Honorariums:
The Citizens of Athens
Paul Frederick
Jerry Voss Family
Homer Area Community Foundation
Honorariums:
Janice Hoaglin
Luanna Miller
George Petredean, Sr.
Randy Rockwell’s 59th birthday
Joan E. Wagoner
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heritage society member profile
planting seeds
of growth:
your legacy
Lillian Jones
in high esteem in the family. Higher education was
the Community Foundation and its work. Her family
something to aspire to.
had often discussed starting a scholarship fund,
and many in the family had a connection to the
Flashing forward to the 1930s, Lillian earned a
Over the years, the Community
Foundation has been the beneficiary of
many estates. If you have named the
as one of the beneficiaries in your will/
estate planning and have not informed
us, please contact us to take advantage
of our Seeds of Growth incentive
program. Here’s how the program works:
• Contact our development
department to let us know that
the Battle Creek Community
Foundation has been named
in your will or estate planning;
Lillian Jones’
grandmother, Elizabeth,
• Our staff will work with you
to ensure your intentions are
well documented;
• You will then have the opportunity
to make a grant from the
Community Foundation’s Seeds
of Growth Fund immediately to
a charity of your choice.
Want to learn more?
Call our development department
at 269.962.2181.
University of Michigan.
bachelor’s degree in elementary education at
Western Michigan University. She taught for a few
In honor of her grandparents, Lillian established
years and then completed a secretarial program,
the Richard and Elizabeth Jones Scholarship Fund.
after which she was offered a position at Post
This scholarship is available to Calhoun County
Company. She worked at Post for 40 years (and
residents who are entering a graduate program
one month), all while participating in their stock
at the University of Michigan. Lillian chose to
program and reinvesting all her dividends.
support graduate students because a majority
Like many people who experienced the hardship
of scholarships are for undergraduate students
“Other people have needs that
I can help them with…”
had a third grade
education. An immigrant from
Wales, “that’s all she needed
to read her Bible,” says Lillian. Her
grandfather, Richard, was a blacksmith
of the Great Depression, Lillian has lived a modest
and graduate scholarships are rare. Since 2005,
and frugal life. Later on she realized that she had
scholarships totaling $6,000 have been awarded to
the capability to give back and help others who are
six students.
in need. “I didn’t have anything else to do with the
money,” Lillian will tell you in her own refreshing
“She always said, ‘No one’s going to remember
and pragmatic way. “Other people have needs that
me,’” Lillian says about her grandmother with a sly
I can help them with.”
grin. “I wonder what she’d think about all this.”
children alone. Life was hard and only one of their
Lillian first contributed to American Association of
Quite likely she’d be proud.
children was able to complete high school. Lillian’s
University Women Battle Creek Branch Scholarship
father began working at the age of 14, rolling paper
Fund, held at the Battle Creek Community
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in a factory. Because of this, education was held
Foundation. Through this fund she first got to know
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with the Grand Trunk railroad who traveled
extensively. Eventually the family settled in
Battle Creek. Tragically, Richard was kicked by
a horse and died, leaving Elizabeth to raise four
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heritage society members
The purpose of the Heritage Society is to identify and thank those who have expressed their intent
to provide a gift in the future by naming the Battle Creek Community Foundation as beneficiary
through their estate planning or other means, and to those who have made a current gift(s)
totaling $10,000 or more. To honor these individuals and recognize their generosity, the Battle
Creek Community Foundation established the “Heritage Society.” The many examples of giving
through Heritage Society members may help others find a way to fulfill their dreams, or the legacy
of a lost loved one, through opportunities available within the Community Foundation.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation honors and recognizes the following individuals for
their generosity to this community through the Heritage Society program, and wishes to
express our sincere gratitude!
Judy Ackerman*
John Craig Allen*
Raymond R. Allen*
Larry and
Susan Anderson
Art and Judy Angood
Jerry and Rita Askler
John and Lisa Avery
Kathleen Baker
James and Susan Baldwin
Stan Beckwith and
Barbara Beckwith
Barbara J. McLain Behnke*
John F. and Linda K. Behnke
Nancy and Bill* Betts
Guido A. and
Elizabeth H. Binda*
Aline F. Blanc*
Michael W. Boies*
Cassandra L. Book
Melanie LaPeer-Brann
and the late Detective
LaVern Brann*
Jim and Pat Brasseur
Lois Brenner*
Charles H. Bridges*
Betsy L. Briere
A. Robert Briere
Ora D. Broad*
Dr. and Mrs.
David H. Brown
Robert W.* and
Jo M. Buckenberger
Fred and Dorothy Buhler
Carolyn L. Burnett
Jim and Patty Burnham
Manley and Mabel Capron*
Dwight M. and
Susan M. Carattini
Ryan Case*
(Family and Friends of)
Hobart and
Laura Chipman*
Chris and Betty Christ
Carolyn and Peter Christ
P. Jeffrey and
Diane Colquhoun
Edna Cook*
Richard Corey*
Robert L. Coriell*
Ann D. and
Robert de S.* Couch
H. James and Bettie J. Cox*
Fred and Sharon Crandal
Roberta H. Cribbs
Jack C. and Phyllis E. Curtis*
Giri R. Dandamudi, M.D.
Harry and
Helen Davidson*
Deland and Sharon Davis
Edwin H. Davis, Jr.*
David H.* and Susan S. Day
Ella and John Dean, Jr.*
Sidney V. DeBoer
Helen G. DeVine
Robert and
Eleanor DeVries
Bonnie Lou DeYoung
and Family
Leonard W. and
Dorotha C. Dott*
Edward L. and
Joanne M.* Drewno
Samuel and
Teresa Durham
Melvin H., Doris A., and
Fovette E. Dush*
Forrest W. Earl*
Adelene S. Elliott*
Thomas E. Elliott, M.D.
Tom and
Dolores* Feldpausch
Ann Margaret Flanders*
Roger and Pat Fosdick
Louis and Beverly Frey
Florence Gavney*
Sharon K. Gawlak
Greg and Joanne Geise
E. Paul and Lillian Gieser
Fred and Sarah Gillette
Jack and Donna Gray
Dale,* Kathleen, Bryan,
and James Griffin
Bob and Norma Hamilton
Marcia T. Harbert
John Harper
Merlin* and Marian Hart
Herbert H. Hasson*
James R.C. and
Donna Jean Hazel, Jr.
Joseph J. and
Marion L. Hempel*
Harriet C. Henderson*
Margaret L. Hensley*
Virginia M. Hensley
Barb* and Jerry Hill
Lois M. Hill*
Charles and Mary* Hines
J. Kline Hobbs*
Donald and
Martha Hodder*
Nancy L. Hoeltzel
Marguerite E. Hook*
John and
Mary Jane Howard*
Gretchen and
Paul Humiston
Brenda L. Hunt
Anne and Dave Hunt
Frances Minges Isaac
Stephen and
Sue Ann Jessup
Lillian A. Jones
Mahesh and Roshan
Karamchandani
Paul and Sandy Kehoe
Peter M. Kelley
Roy and Beulah Kendall*
Dave and Liz Kinnisten
Dr. William M. and
Helen P. Kirkland*
Doris Klaussen*
Gill-Kline Family
Douglas and
Jane (Klopp) Trites
Daniel and
Catherine Kunitzer
George and
Doris Laimbeer*
William and Joan Laimbeer
Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. LaMothe
Stanley L. and
Anne M. Lemanski*
Cordelia W. Lesiow
Roger and Sue Lewis
Howard M.* and
Edith M. List
Joseph E. and
Virginia L. Lonning*
David and
Catherine Christ Lucas
Ruth L. Lucas*
Margaret Maas*
Mildred Machemer*
Clark Maddox
Mary E. Maley
Russell and Ruth* Mawby
Paul and Edna McArthur*
Raymond and
Olive McCrary*
Jim McHale
Helen McKay*
Norma W. McKenzie*
Hugh McPherson*
Jim and Mary McQuiston*
Horace and Pat Mechem*
Elaine* and
John Melangton
Robert B. and Olive Miller*
Robert B.* and
Pattricia E. Miller
Clara L. Miner-Fuller*
Arnold L. and
Viola C. Moffat*
Lucile E. Moore*
Dr. Emory and Mary Morris*
Mike and Peggy
Mullins* Family
Katherine A. Neeley
Mary L. Nelson
Dr. Ralph D.* and Rev.
Audra M. Nickerson and
Deborah K. Nickerson*
Melva M. Norman*
Thomas F.* and
Gloria J. Olin
Peter S. and
Susan E. Ordway
Carmen V. Osberg*
Marilyn E. Parks
Gordon E. and
Elizabeth S. Peckham
Jim and Olive Pessetti
Jerry C. and
Janet M. Petersen
Robert T.* and
Sandra L. Petersen
Gerald and Mary Phelps*
Richard G. and
Clara D. Phelps*
Louise H. Phillipps*
Harold A. Phillips*
Jacqueline Pieper*
Roger and Kim Pitzer
Ann Platusic*
Eva C. Plummer*
Dr. Paul V.* and
Evelyn A. Ponitz
Barbara J. Porter
Jean Powers*
Manfred and
Josephine Probol*
Philip and Maria Ptacin
Tad and Bonnie Randolph
Marv and Jane Ratner
Leo and
Olivia Caroline* Rayl
Walter and
Jacqueline Redmond*
Norma J. Reed
Jim Richmond
Gwendolyn A. Roberts*
Jim and Roberta Rocho
Marguerite S. Roll*
Benjamin and
Amy Roosevelt
Betty M. Root*
Maxwell G. Root*
Georgia M. Rothberg*
Susan E. Rush
Bernice Sackrider*
Keith M. and
Mary L. Schroder*
Nancy Ann Sharp*
Aaron and Mary Shaver*
Lou Ann Sherman-Mawby
Jo Ann Shumway
Zon R. Shumway
Joyce A. Sickle
James and Betty* Siemers
George and
Veronica Slagle*
Margaret E. Smith
Ronald S. and
Linda V. Sootsman
Luella Sovern
Theodore E. Sovern
Ethel Sterling*
John and Patti Stetler
Marion P. Stetler*
Joseph M. and
Clara J. Stewart
Mark and Susan Stuart
William G. and
Marion E. Stuckle*
Burrel and Deanna Stults
Herbert and
Clara* Swafford
Richard and
Geraldine Taylor
Shelvy and
Gertrude Tedrow*
Anna Theodore*
Maxi and Don Thomason
Charles A. Tornabene*
Michael J. and
Kathleen M. Toth
Sonya A. Trowbridge*
Frances S. Turner*
Arnold and
Margaret Van Zanten*
C. Glen Walter and
Edite B. Walter, M.D.
Donnis M. Walterhouse*
Carolyn J. Warner
Howard J. Westrick
Jake Westrick*
Leonard L. White*
Glenn and June Williams*
Kattie M. Williams*
Norman and
Helen Williamson*
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilson
Bob and Nan Windsor
Sherwood B. and
Constance G. Winslow*
William P. and
Frances H. Winslow
George U. and
Susan D. Wise
Faith E. Wood*
Lionel E. and Rynilda M.
“Muzzie”* Wood
Fred M. Woodruff and
Barbara Deo Woodruff
S. A. Yannitelli, M.D.*
Santo* and Maria Zanetti
Mark Zanotti
Dr. Roman Zaplitny* and
Dr. Sophie Zaplitny
Thomas R. Zelinsky*
Athens Area
Community Foundation
Lynwood and
Adele Alverson
William and Annette Bornor
Tom and Lori Doubleday
Paul and Shirley Frederick
Nicholas and
Rose Offenbacher*
Domenick and Grazia
Pontoni* Scholarship Fund
Eladio R. and
Judy M. Ramirez
Mark and Susan Stuart
Homer Area
Community Foundation
Lawrence and
Ruth Crandall
Doris Folk*
Richard Folk
Richard and Janet Folk
Arthur Keillor
Grace Falconer Kleis
Chris and JoAnne Miller
Patrick R. and
Deborah L. Miller
George and
Betty* Petredean
Paul and Maurine Sinclair*
Ruth R. Smith
David and Donna* Swope
Stanley J. and
Judith L. Swope
* Deceased
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fund for battle creek honorary donors
Unrestricted gifts enable the Battle Creek Community Foundation to respond to
ever-changing community needs in order to enhance the quality of community life.
Gifts to the Fund for Battle Creek (Unrestricted Fund) provide increased grantmaking
opportunities to address the broadest range of local needs. All grants are reviewed and
selected by a committee of diverse community volunteers. If a donor contributes a total
of $5,000 or more to the Fund for Battle Creek, their name is listed each year in this
special section of our Annual Report.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation honors and recognizes the following individuals
for their generosity to our community as a Fund for Battle Creek Honorary Donor and
expresses our sincere gratitude for your generosity on behalf of our community!
Judy Ackerman*
Guido A. and
Elizabeth H. Binda*
Lois Brenner*
Charles H. Bridges*
Ora D. Broad*
Fred and Dorothy Buhler
Hobart and
Laura Chipman*
Edna Cook*
Ann D. and
Robert de S.* Couch
James P. and
Rita L. Davis
Leonard W. and
Dorotha C. Dott*
Forrest W. Earl*
Tom and
Dolores* Feldpausch
Richard Fitzpatrick
Florence Gavney*
GHS Corporation
Herbert H. Hasson*
Stephen and
Sue Ann Jessup
Peter M. Kelley
Roy and Beulah Kendall*
Dr. William M. and
Helen P. Kirkland*
George and
Doris Laimbeer*
Joseph E. and
Virginia L. Lonning*
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Mildred Machemer*
Paul and Edna McArthur*
Raymond and
Olive McCrary*
Hugh McPherson*
Horace and Pat Mechem*
John and
Barbara Melangton
Robert B. and
Olive Miller*
Arnold L. and
Viola C. Moffat*
Dr. Emory and
Mary Morris*
Melva M. Norman*
Gordon E. and
Gerald and Mary Phelps*
Richard G. and
Clara D. Phelps*
Louise H. Phillipps*
Harold A. Phillips*
Eva C. Plummer*
Marguerite S. Roll*
Keith M. and
Mary L. Schroder*
Nancy Ann Sharp*
James and
Betty* Siemers
Margaret E. Smith
Duane and Maralyn Sutfin
Anna Theodore*
Claire D. Townsend*
Sonya A. Trowbridge*
Frances S. Turner*
Roger N. Turner*
Ruard and Mary Clare
Vanderploeg*
Donnis M. Walterhouse*
Fred M. Woodruff and
Barbara Deo Woodruff
S. A. Yannitelli, M.D.*
* Deceased
memorials
April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
For more than three decades, the Battle Creek Community Foundation has been helping families
and friends honor the lives of those who have passed away with memorial options designed to
fit every need, every family, and every life. With loss, family and friends feel the need to carry
on the legacy or tribute to a loved one. Maybe your loved one always wanted something changed
in the community, maybe that person had a strong passion for a certain area of interest or
program, or maybe that person never received recognition for an accomplishment(s) in their
lifetime. A memorial gift is a special way to honor your loved one—year after year—and at the
same time, do good things in the community in their name. When a gift is made to an endowment
fund in memory of an individual, a card is sent by the Community Foundation to the family of the
deceased, indicating that a gift has been made in their memory.
We remember the following individuals who were recognized through thoughtful memorial gifts to
the Community Foundation this past fiscal year:
Alfred F. Adams
Francis “Fran” Akins
Elizabeth Albers
Jason Bassett
Herbert H. Beaty
James Michael Bess, Sr.
Margaret Betterly
Ronald A. Bilek Sr.
Kent Bilicke
William Boards, Jr.
Suzanne B. “Suzie” Bush
Audrey Caldwell
Brandon Lee Cobb
Bonnie L. Colquhoun
John Corbliss
Lois Cowles
Henry James Cox
Phil Crowell
Betty “Maxine” Daniels
Kenneth W. DeLoof
SSG. Michael A. Dickinson II
Paul B. Dugan
Margaret Edmonds
Our dear friend Bill Eggen
Andrew Eldred
Dolores Feldpausch
Greda Ferguson
Joe Ferrari
Clifford M. Ferree
Lanie Ganey
Samuel Harold Garland
John Gerlofs
Brian Lee Grammer
Dale Griffin
Jack Griffin
Robert “Bob” G. Grimes
Robert “Bob” Hamilton
Marden “Marty” Hinkley
James Holloway
Donna Mae Hookway
Virginia Hunt
Dick Inman
Donna Johnson
Erik P. Kehoe
Evelyn Kimmel
Willard Kimmel
Gary King
William Knapp
Andrew R. Lepper
Kenneth M. Lesiow
Archie MacGregor
Nancy J. (Davis) Marciano
Michael Martich
Donald R. Matrone
Mary McQuiston
Bill McRae
Maurice & Pauline Miller
Kathy Mills
Mary K. Mohley
Elizabeth Moll
Peggy Sofia Mrozinski
Elaine Norby
Ralph Norris
Charles W. O’Dell, Jr., M.D.
Floyd C. Oglesby
Mary Olney
Scott Orr
Sally Owen
Horace G. Parker, Jr.
Charles Pastor
Ardith Pease
Harold Peck
James Pelloni
Josephine A. “Jo” Probol
Manfred Probol
JoAnne (Boutell) Randall
Anna Rathburn
Robert Rathburn
Charles John Redmond
Neale Rees
Laura (Wilson) Rogers
Jacob M. Roller
Elizabeth Romick
Ken Schaeffer
Jeanne M. (Fox) Schier
Maida Schwarzkopf
Marilyn E. Sharp
Thomas R. Shaw
Orlando R. Slack
Douglas Slamer
Charles Slauson
Ronald Snyder
Wanda Snyder
Kristin DeAnne Stange
Monique Streed
James Taft
Mrs. A. Talbot
Tom Taylor
Rose Templeton
Harvey Thiede
Jean Thiede
Staff Sgt. Joshua A. “Josh” “Tex”
Throckmorton
Roy D. Tooke
LTC Glenn Townsend
Betty Tuttle
Max E. Tuttle
Mary Ellen Wildt
Maurie Wildt
Dorothy J. Wolverton
Don Wyant
Andrew Zanetti
Ron Zemke
Athens Area Community
Foundation Memorials
Lois Cowles
Phil Crowell
Lester E. Doubleday
Mary Ann Doubleday
Marilyn Draheim
Thomas Hardy
Marden Hinkley
Dick Inman
Shirley Mitchell
Mary K. Mohley
LeElla Moore
Georgia Frederick Moss
Ralph Norris
Sally Owen
Eleanor Reed
Laura Rogers
Faye Sebring
Al Smith
Carolyn Swartz
George Swartz
Roy Toll
Becky Tuttle
Max Tuttle
Linda Lucyshyn
Mildred Mills
Eva O’Dell
Louis O’Dell
Margaret Raymond
Dorothy Reed
Duane Richardson
Ben Rockwell
Elsie Rockwell
Gerald Shaffer
Gary Wayne Sprague
Donna Swope
Philip “Pinky” Taylor
Steven J. Tobias
Kay Earline Vanderford
Fred Vanderlip
Bob Warner
Louise Williams
Wesley Woodliff
Homer Area Community
Foundation Memorials
Donna Bowser
Dale Case
Dorothy Combs
Elizabeth J. Cortright
Richard DeForest
Elsie Dye
Dorothy Fogel
Spencer Frye
Ruth Hamilton
Susan Hopps
Becky Klingaman
Harry Lucyshyn
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remember our children fund
tribute
April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
Barb Hill
The Remember Our Children Fund was established to be used as a memorial fund for
those who lose a child or other loved one. By “other loved one,” we mean that everyone is
somebody’s child regardless of their age. Anyone may contribute to this fund in memory
of a loved one to have their name included in the ongoing tribute. Any time individuals
contribute to this fund in memory of a child (or other loved one), the child’s name will be
included in this ongoing tribute in memory of the lives of these beloved children of our
community. Honorary gifts to this fund will also be included in this ongoing tribute.
This fund has been established to support programs that promote healthy character
development in children, focus on preventing youth violence, promote safe and healthy
environments, and develop personal and interpersonal skills that children need for success.
We remember the following individuals with love in this ongoing tribute in their memory:
Michael Q. Allen
Matt Andrews
Kevin Belden
Angela Nicole Booy
Crystal S. Bowman
Horace Buckner
Daniel Owen Cinzori
Allyson S. Craft
Dana Todd Earl
Andrew Scott Evans
Tyler J. Fox
Sarah M. Hager
Leon E. Hooten, Jr.
Leon E. Hooten, Sr.
Leon E. Hooten, III
Lucia Anna DiBenedetto Hooten
Jennifer Jacobs
Christopher L. Juhnke
Andrew R. Lepper
Laurie Marie Hooten Nelson
Mercedes Sprague
Page Sprague
Kristin DeAnne Stange
Betty Sue Stanley
Gabrielle S.M. Towery Gutman
Eric M. Towery
Jim Upston
We remember the following individuals with love in this ongoing tribute in their honor:
Friends and family who shared in Jaime and Matt Merlington’s wedding day, August 23, 2008
In honor of the late Kristin DeAnne Stange for her birthday, March 4th.
For the child much missed who lives always in me,
for the children, our future, who need us to care.
— Anonymous
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Barbara Knapp Hill lived
a life devoted to service
and to her community.
Born in Battle Creek, she
worked for her father at
his restaurant starting
at age 11 and graduated
from Lakeview High
School in 1955. She then attended the
University of Michigan and was a member of
the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She married
Jerry Hill on July 6, 1957 and they moved to
Cuba for a while as Jerry served in the military.
After returning to Battle Creek, she raised
three sons and began her lifelong devotion to
volunteerism and community service.
Over the decades she served as a board trustee
at many organizations, including S.A.F.E.
Place of Battle Creek, the American Lung
Association, Planned Parenthood of Southwest
Michigan, Lakeview Schools Educational
Foundation and the Cereal Museum. She
distinguished the Battle Creek Community
Foundation’s board of trustees as its first
female chair. After suffering a heart attack in
1981, many expected Barb to slow down and
take it easy, but that was not her style. She
continued to selflessly serve for another 31
years, earning a “volunteer of the year” award
just three days before she passed away.
Though she spent much time in Glen, Michigan,
and wintering in Hutchinson Island, Florida,
her friends and beloved causes in Battle Creek
were never far from her heart. Her legacy of
taking action to benefit her community will
continue to live on for many years to come.
funds held
community project funds
Community Project Funds are non-endowed
funds held at the Battle Creek Community
Foundation for various projects, groups, and
organizations within the Battle Creek area. They
provide an important opportunity for BCCF to
offer service and leadership to the community.
These funds present large variations in size,
activity level, fee structure, and longevity.
Able to Play – Boundless Playground Community Project Fund
Adult Education Assistance Community Project Fund
Alano Club of Battle Creek Community Project Fund
The Anonymous Community Project Fund
Arts and Culture Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center
Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Chamber Foundation
– Collective Leadership for Community Change
Battle Creek Chamber Foundation – Self Employment
Program Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Chamber Foundation
– Silent Observer Community Project Fund
Battle Creek College Access Network Community Project Fund
Arts and Culture Operating Fund
Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast
Battle Creek Disc Golf Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Diversity Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Festivals “Int. Summer Fest”
Battle Creek LULAC Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Skate Park Community Project Fund
Battle Creek Sports Promotion Economic Development
Bedford Fire Department Community Project Fund
Brass Band of Battle Creek Community Project Fund
Bridges to Cultural Understanding Alliance
Burnham Brook Billiards Club Community Project Fund
Burnham Brook Dance Club Community Project Fund
Burnham Brook Golf League Community Project Fund
Burnham Brook Singers Club Community Project Fund
Burnham Brook Scholarship Fund
Burnham Brook Woodshop Club Community Project Fund
Calhoun County Fire Prevention Week Program Fund
Calhoun County Community Foundation
Alliance Community Project Fund
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Climate Change Coalition of Battle Creek
Community Affairs Outreach Community Project Fund***
Community Center Access Community Project Fund
Court Kids Community Project Fund
Dental Needs Community Project Fund
Dirty Funk Artistic Expression Community Project Fund***
Discover Your Talent Community Project Fund
Doty Native Flower Garden Association
Downtown Residential Housing Community Project Fund
Early Childhood Connections Community Project Fund***
Early Childhood Investment and
Great Start Community Project Fund***
Easy Accessibility Community Project Fund
Educational Success Community Project Fund
Elementary Enrichment Community Project Fund
Emmett Township Fire Department Auxiliary
Employer Collaborative Community Project Fund
Endless Envelope Community Project Fund
Fairgrounds Transition Fund***
Fallen Officers Memorial Community Project Fund
Families for Peace Community Project Fund
The Federal Funding Opportunities Community Project Fund
Fine Arts Special Assistance Community Project Fund
The First Tee of Battle Creek Community Project Fund
Fort Custer National Cemetery Community Project Fund
Freedom School Community Project Fund
Friends of the Fair Community Project Fund***
Future Leaders Award Community Project Fund
Gear Up Community Project Fund
Get A Museum For Battle Creek Area Community Project Fund
Hart’s Lake Conservation Community Project Fund
Hayley’s Ride Foundation Community Project Fund
Hazel Special Assistance Community Project Fund
Health Care Leadership Forum Community Project Fund
Health Community Project Fund
Healthy Elementary School Pilot Community Project Fund***
Healthy Lifestyles Community Project Fund
Healthy Neighborhoods Community Project Fund
Heritage Battle Creek – Rebecca Shelly Community Project Fund
Heritage Battle Creek – Programming Community Project Fund
Roberta Hettinger Community Project Fund
Northside Hills Neighborhood Association
J. Kline Hobbs Access to the Arts Community Project Fund
Homeless Coalition of Greater Battle Creek and
Calhoun County Community Project Fund
I Have A Dream Foundation Community Project Fund
Incubator Kitchen Community Project Fund***
Inspiration Fund – WKKF Community Project
International Festival of Lights Community Project Fund
Keiffer G. Johnson Memorial Community Project Fund
Kendall Electric Community Project Fund***
KM Special Assistance Fund***
KMA Community Project Fund
Joanne J. Konkle Special Project Fund
– Calhoun County Medical Care Facility
The Latino/Hispanic Community Project Fund
Lakeview Lions Club Community Project Fund
Livable Communities Project Fund
Living Legends Community Project Fund***
Stacy Livingston Live Love Laugh Foundation
LUPUS Community Project Fund
Maternal and Infant Health Education Community Project Fund
Maternal Advocate Program Community Project Fund
Russell and Ruth Mawby Honorary Scholarship Fund
Michigan College Access Network Community Project Fund
Merritt Commons Community Project Fund
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Construction
Community Project Fund***
Robert Miller Jr. Parkinson’s Memorial Fund
Julia V. Milner Park Community Project Fund
Mobile Fresh Food Community Project Fund***
NAACP Community Project Fund
Neighborhood Food Pantry
– Franklin Site Community Project Fund
– Lakeview Site Community Project Fund
– Mt. Zion Site Community Project Fund
– Northeast Community Project Fund
– Shared Expenses Community Project Fund
– Urbandale Site Community Project Fund
NorthPointe Woods Scholarship Fund
Operation Triangle Community Project Fund***
The Others Community Project Fund
Postum Club Community Project Fund
Project 20/20 Community Project Fund
Project Hope Community Project Fund
Project Team Up Community Project Fund
Promoting Excellent Nursing Care for Elders
(PENCE) in Calhoun County Coalition
Regional Health Alliance
– School Based Wellness Community Project Fund
Resources for Youth Community Project Fund
River Legacy Project Fund
The Rose Community Project Fund
Safety Net Fund for the Battle Creek Community Fund
SNAP First Congregational Church (SNAP FCC)
Sojourner Truth Memorial Community Project Fund
Sojourner Truth Administration Fund
Southwest Michigan Youth Community Project
Spring Grove Hills Neighborhood Community Project Fund
Summer Educational Scholarships Community Project Fund
Superior Women’s Community Project Fund
Symbiosis Community Project Fund
PFC Bryan Thomas Memorial Fund
UBUNTU Community Project Fund
*** Denotes new funds established between April 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012
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funds held
community project funds continued
donor advised funds
Urban League Young Professionals Group Fund
VOCES Community Project Fund***
Volunteer Community Kitchen Project Fund
The Chris Wigent School Wellness Program
Women in National Defense Community Project Fund
Women of Worth/Successful Students Community Project Fund
Woodland Park and Nature Preserve General Support Fund
YAC Service Community Project Fund
Yellow Ribbon Community Project Fund
Youth Build Community Support Project Fund
Youth on Boards Training Community Project Fund
A Donor Advised Fund is for those who would
like to establish a fund with the Battle Creek
Community Foundation and want to make
suggestions from time to time on distributions
from the fund. Through a Donor Advised Fund,
you can have an active hand in your charitable
giving, as well as suggest which organizations
should be supported, such as your high school or
college, church, or other favorite charity. Many
donors send out several donations throughout
the year to different charities of their choice.
Having a Donor Advised Fund takes the burden
off the donor, as the Community Foundation does
all the work in reviewing the charitable need and
sending the grant to the charity suggested by the
donor. This type of fund is a great way to
stay involved in the use of your gift!
Angelcheeks Foundation Fund
Arnesby-Mawby Fund
Jerry and Rita Askler Fund
Avery Family Fund
Michael W. Boies Memorial Fund
Angela Nicole Booy Memorial Fund
Battle Creek Museum Fund
Buckenberger Opportunity Fund
Buhler Fund
The Buikema/Oursler Charitable Partners Fund
Gordon F. Burrows Memorial Fund
Boya G. Byelich Fund
Carattini Scholarship Program
Ryan Case Memorial Fund
for Assistance to Families of Critically Ill Children
Fund for Children’s Dreams
Chris and Betty Christ Family Fund
Ellen and Teri Christ Memorial Fund
Clark Initiatives Fund***
Colon and Rectal Surgery Center Medical Fund
Dandamudi Family Fund
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Robert and Eleanor DeVries Fund
for the Visual and Performing Arts
Verne and Bonnie DeYoung Family Fund
Lokeswara R., Asajyothi, Anusha,
and Nithin V. Edara Family Fund
Dave and Sue Eddy Community Fund
The Farley Estes Dowdle Fund
Gieser Family Fund
James R.C. and Donna Jean Hazel, Jr. Community Fund
Juliee T. Hazel Norman Fund
The Hembroff-Formsma Family Fund
Margaret L. and Virginia M. Hensley Fund
Barbara Knapp Hill and Jerry L. Hill Fund
Gretchen B. and Paul A. Humiston, Jr. Fund
Anne and Dave Hunt Fund
Hunter Fund
J.E.C.K.S. Fund
Louis N. and Leona I. Jones “Ritzee” Fund
Mahesh and Roshan Karamchandani Family Fund
Kellogg’s Corporate Citizenship Fund
B. and J. Kirkwood Fund
Kiwanis Arts Fund
Andrew R. Lepper Memorial Fund
The Mawby Family Fund
Meyer’s Toy World Fund
Donald and Gloria Miller Fund
Mission Eyes Foundation of Southwest Michigan Fund
L.M. “Mike” Mullins Memorial Fund
Ralph D. and Audra M. Nickerson Fund
Thomas F. Olin Family Foundation Fund
Susan and Peter Ordway Fund
Carol M. Ott Memorial Fund
Marilyn E. Parks Fund
J. Chris Schweitzer Foundation Fund
Segal Family Foundation Fund
James E. Sherman Family Fund
Jo Ann Shumway Fund
Zon R. Shumway Fund
Stanley L. and Vivian E. Skidmore Memorial Fund
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation Fund***
Proteas Fund
Stetler-Piper-Vanderveer Family Fund
Joe Stewart-WKKF Trustee Fund
Tami Joy Enterprises Fund
Frances Thornton Historical Society Fund
Sonya Trowbridge Memorial Fund
Tsoumas Initiatives Fund
The Walker Family Fund
Ruth Rowena Whitaker Fund
Donald R. and Barbara H. Wilson Fund
Bob and Nan Windsor Fund
Nathan and Gloria Zanotti Family Fund
field of interest funds
field of interest funds (advised)
These funds provide permanent support for a specific field of interest where funds are not
committed to a particular organization. You may choose to support a specific area such as
the arts, education, health, human services, or other. A volunteer committee then makes
grants to the most appropriate programs and organizations serving this area.
These funds provide permanent support for a specific field of interest where funds are not committed
to a particular organization. You may choose to support a specific area such as the
arts, education, health, human services, or other area. The Selection Committee for the “Advised”
funds consists of the donors and/or others the donors choose to serve on the selection committee.
The committee awards grants to programs or organizations serving the chosen area of interest.
George, Roberta, and Shari Adams Fund
for Special Education Teachers
Ann J. Kellogg/Lincoln School Graduates Life
Enhancement Education Fund
Adult Education Scholarship Fund
Battle Creek Community Foundation Children’s Fund
– Peter J. Christ Leadership Fund
Battle Creek Community Foundation Education Fund
Battle Creek Community Foundation Fund for Battle Creek
Battle Creek Community Foundation Health Fund
Battle Creek Community Foundation Trustee Fund
Ora and Norman Broad Fund
Randall E. Brock Recognition Fund
Buhler Children’s Fund
Manley and Mabel Loomis Capron Fund
Susan S. and David H. Day Youth Leadership Fund
Dirty Funk Artistic Expression Get Money Scholarship Fund***
Melvin H., Doris A., and Fovette E. Dush Education Fund
Melvin H., Doris A., and Fovette E. Dush Health Fund
Douglas R. Ewing Memorial Fund for TTP Awareness
Families Against Murder/For Equal Justice (F.A.M.E.) Fund
Fort Custer Honor Guard Council Endowment Fund
to Honor Military Veterans
Norman Frazier Memorial Fund
Dale G. Griffin Ride for Life Fund
Margaret and Virginia Hensley Fund
Heritage Center Foundation Fund
Linda Holderbaum Art Center of Battle Creek Internship Fund***
Michael Labadie Music Fund
Legacy Scholars Program Fund
Hunter Ty Lesiow Memorial Fund
Michigan Society for Mental Health
– Calhoun County Chapter Fund
Robert B. Miller, Sr. Leadership Fund
Helen Montgomery Musician Fund
Kimmy Newberry Memorial Fund
Porter Fund
William and Nancy Richardson Community Fund
Charles E. and Mary H. Richmond Memorial Fund
Sherriff Fund
Luella M. Sovern Endowment Fund
Substance Abuse Treatment Fund
Jimmie Carpentier-Taylor Memorial Fund
Shelvy and Gertrude Tedrow Fund
Anna Theodore and Mary Theodore Memorial Fund
Leonard L. White Educational Fund
Sherwood B. Winslow, M.D. Distinguished Lectureship Fund
Marion M. and Lena R. Wood Fund***
Woodland Park and Nature Preserve Endowment
Francis “Jim” Ackley Fund
Amanda Fund
American Business Women’s Association
Unity Chapter Education Fund
Battle Creek Growth Fund
Battle Creek Rotary Club Educational Fund
Dominic C. Brown Fund for Early Suicide Prevention (ESP)
Kathrine Lee Brutsche Memorial Fund***
Clifton V. Bullock Minority Education Fund
Calhoun County Cancer Control Coalition (5C) Endowment
Fund
Cates Family Education Endowment Fund
Child Abuse Prevention Endowment Fund for Calhoun County
Cultural Arts Fund
Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II Memorial Fund
Dreams of Children Endowment Fund
Peter R. Ellis Youth Fund
Emergency Medical Services Fund, Battle Creek Area
Rev. William Files Male Scholars Program Fund
Oscar H. and Hazel Frey Flanders Fund
Fulfilling A Dream Fund
Generation Next Fund
Robert and Nadine Gifford Educational Fund
Glenn Cross Arts and Infrastructure Fund
Greater Battle Creek Homeless Coalition Fund
Thelma Greer City Tree Fund
Robert E. and Norma C. Hamilton Memorial Fund
Health Department Community Fund
Joseph J. and Marion L. Hempel Fund
Doris Klaussen Special Education Fund
Jean Krohn Education Fund
Darrien Ahmad La Grand Memorial Scholarship Fund
for the Music Center of South Central Michigan
William E. and Patricia A. LaMothe Educational Fund
Legacy Scholars Student Success Endowment Fund
Peggy Sofia Mrozinski Memorial Youth Fund
Deborah K. Nickerson Memorial Fund for Breast Cancer
Paul Nicolich-Harper Creek Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Friends of Norine Fund
Optimist Club of Battle Creek Memorial Youth Fund
Robert N. Ostrander Fund for Pennfield
Cub Scout Pack 328 and Boy Scout Troop 374
Richard S. (Clair) Poole Fund
Kenneth B. and Mary L. Puls Family Fund
Walt and Jackie Redmond Education Fund
Remember Our Children Fund
Jacob M. Roller Fund
Cindy S. Ruble Educational Endowment Fund
Mary H. Ruth Memorial Fund
Randy Sanger Memorial Fund
Charles H. Slauson Memorial Fund
David A. Smith Memorial Fund
William G. and Marion E. Stuckle Fund
Pat Tornabene Education Fund
Jack and Lillian Traut Youth Fund
Chris and Myrtle Tucker Memorial Fund
Martin J. “Marty” Wendt Memorial Fund
Sgt. Gary F. Williams
Memorial Law Enforcement Program Fund
Williams-Richardson Fund for Money Management
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friends of
philanthropy
funds held
organizational endowment funds
The Community Foundation offers Organizational Endowment Funds, in which it holds and manages
assets for charitable organizations. Local organizations can support their long-term objectives by
creating an Organizational Endowment Fund with the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Community Foundation Board Chair Judy
Williamson and 2010 Friend of Philanthropy
recipient Jim Norlander present the 2011
Award to Phillip E. Harter. An attorney at
Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC in Battle
Creek, Phillip practices in the areas of probate
and estate planning and was a Calhoun
County Probate Court Judge from 1984 to
2010. This award recognizes his collaborative
spirit, openness, careful review and attention
to detail when working with the Battle Creek
Community Foundation and his clients.
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AccessVision Fund
Alano Club of Battle Creek Endowment Fund
Altrusa Day Nursery, Inc. Fund
Alzheimer’s Association Fund
Arc of Calhoun County Fund
Art Center of Battle Creek Fund
Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center Fund
Battle Creek Boychoir and Girls’ Chorus Fund
Battle Creek Brass Band Fund
Battle Creek Child Guidance Clinic Fund
Battle Creek Christian School Fund
Battle Creek Civic Theatre Fund
Battle Creek Community Chorus Fund
Battle Creek Community Foundation – The Forever Fund***
Battle Creek Historical Society Fund
Battle Creek Host Lions Club Fund
Battle Creek Memorial Park Association Endowment Fund
Battle Creek Morning Musical Club
Youth Division Fund
Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra Fund
Battle Creek Symphony Gould Memorial Fund
Battle Creek Youth Orchestra Fund
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fund
Big Brothers/Big Sisters/The Mentoring Fund
Edward J. and Doris B. Geise/Binder Park Zoo Fund
Boy Scouts of America-Southwest Michigan Council Fund
Boys and Girls Club of Battle Creek Fund
Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care and Rehab Fund
Burnham Brook Community Center Title Holding
Corporation Endowment Fund
Calhoun Christian School Scholarship Fund
Calhoun County Chapter/American Red Cross Fund
Catholic Vocation Fund
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Fund
Charitable Union/Patricia A. Root Clothes for Kids Fund
Cheff Center for the Handicapped Fund
Maida Schwarzkopf Civic Theatre Fund
Community Inclusive Recreation Fund
Dexter Lake Church of God Fund
Doty Native Flower Garden Association Fund
Emily Andrus Home Fund
Larry Anderson EMS Improvement and Technology Fund
Family and Children Services Endowment Fund
Family Health Center of Battle Creek Fund
First Presbyterian Church Fund
Food Bank of South Central Michigan Fund
Fort Custer National Cemetery Fund
Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
Good Samaritan Hospice Fund
Goodwill Capital Fund
Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services/Jackie DeHaan
Leadership Endowment Fund
Habitat for Humanity Fund
Haven of Rest Ministries, Inc. Endowment Fund
Healthy Community Activity Group Endowment Fund
Humane Society-Calhoun Area P.E.T.S. Fund
Junior Achievement Fund
Junior League of Battle Creek Fund
Junior Theatre/Mary McQuiston Fund
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Autism Society Fund
Kambly School Fund
Kingman Museum Collections Fund
Kingman Museum of Natural History Fund
Lakeside Treatment and Learning Center Fund
Leila Arboretum Society Fund
Ruth E. Mawby Memorial Garden Fund
Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Fund
Music Center of South Central Michigan Fund
NorthPointe Woods Fund
Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek Fund
Operation Grad Mentorship Program Fund
Planned Parenthood
of South Central Michigan Education Fund
Redemption Lutheran Church Fund
Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Endowment Fund
Rotary Club of Battle Creek Fund
S.A.F.E. Place Fund
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center Fund
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center Leadership Fund
Southwest Michigan Youth Golf Association/
First Tee of Battle Creek Endowment Fund
Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center
Endowment Fund
St. Peter Lutheran Church Fund
St. Thomas Fund
Substance Abuse Council of Greater Battle Creek Fund
Substance Abuse Council – Rehab Fund
Visiting Nurse Services of Southern Michigan Fund
Volunteer Center of Battle Creek – Romney Fund
Willard Library Fund
Woman’s Co-op Endowment Fund
Y Center of Battle Creek Fund
Yorkville Community Church General Endowment Fund
organizational endowment funds (named)
An individual can help support a local charitable organization of their choice by establishing
an organizational fund that is managed by the Battle Creek Community Foundation. This type
of fund will support the long-term objectives of the organization and allows the donor’s name
to be attached to the name of the fund.
American Red Cross – Calhoun County Chapter/
Betty Beese Safety Service Training Fund
Charlie Hines-Don Thomason Executive Director Fund
Mjr. Helen B. Hollins Volunteer Nurses Fund
Bernice Sackrider Volunteer Forum Fund
Arts and Industry Council/Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps Fund
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools/
Joseph F., Vincent E., Paul L. Bauman and
Sister Marianelle Bauman, I.H.M. Memorial Fund
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools/
Dr. Gordon E. and Elizabeth S. Peckham Fund
Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center/
Harold Greene Fund
Battle Creek Family YMCA/McPherson Fund
Battle Creek Family YMCA/Robert B. Miller Fund
Battle Creek Symphony/Binda Fund
Battle Creek Symphony/Lonning Fund
Battle Creek Symphony/Robert B. Miller Fund
Battle Creek Symphony/Slagle Fund
Battle Creek Symphony/Ethel C. Sterling Fund
Binder Park Zoological Society, Inc./Gretchen B. and
Paul A. Humiston, Jr. Fund
Binder Park Zoological Society, Inc./Lonning Fund
Binder Park Zoological Society, Inc./Robert B. Miller Fund
Binder Park Zoological Society, Inc./
Keith M. and Mary L. Schroder Fund
Woody and Suzie Bush Camping Fund/Boy Scouts of America***
Southwest Michigan Council – Boy Scouts of America/
Cathy Heinonen Fund
Southwest Michigan Council – Boy Scouts of America/
McPherson Fund
Brass Band of Battle Creek Endowed Chair Fund/
Marilyn Frankenstein
Brass Band of Battle Creek Endowed Chair Fund/
Dr. Waldo E. Frankenstein
Burnham Brook Community Center/
Preston and Marge Kool Scholarship Fund
Calhoun County Medical Care Facility/
Fern F. Robinson Memorial Fund
First Congregational Church/
Leonard W. Dott and Dorotha C. Dott Memorial Fund
First Congregational Church/ The McKay Fund
First Congregational Church Fund/Robert B. Miller Fund
First Congregational Church/
James H. and Betty J. Siemers Endowment Fund
First Presbyterian Church/Robert L. Coriell Memorial Fund
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan/McPherson Fund
Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan’s Heartland/
Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps Fund
HandsOn Battle Creek/Doris B. Laimbeer Fund
Heritage Battle Creek/Pioneer Homestead Endowment Fund
Heritage Battle Creek/Robert B. Miller Fund
Humane Society of South Central Michigan/
Olivia Caroline Rayl Fund
Robert L. Coriell Memorial Fund
Robert B. Miller Fund
International Youth Foundation/Arnold G. Langbo Fund
Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan/Thomas F. and
Gloria J. Olin and Peter and Susan Ordway Fund
Kellogg Community College/Leonard W. Dott and Dorotha
C. Dott Memorial Fund
Kellogg Community College/McPherson Fund
Leila Arboretum Society/Donald and Evelyn Pope Fund
LifeCare Ambulance Service/Anderson Fund
The Music Center/Mildred R. DeBoer Memorial Fund
The Music Center/Lois Hill and Anna Redden Fund
The Music Center/Gretchen B. and Paul A. Humiston, Jr. Fund
The Music Center/Orville E. Strang Fund for the
Community Chorus
Rotary Club of Battle Creek/McPherson Fund
Salvation Army/Melvin H., Doris A., and Fovette E. Dush Fund
Shriner’s Children Hospital/Melvin H., Doris A., and Fovette
E. Dush Fund
Spiritual Care Consultants of West Michigan/Bill Knapp
Memorial Fund
St. Philip Catholic Church/The Constance, Mary Anna and
Clement Lewandowski Music Endowment Fund
St. Thomas Episcopal Church/George and Doris Laimbeer Fund
Willard Library/Campbell Fund
Willard Library/Denman Fund
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funds held
affiliate funds
Affiliates of the Battle Creek Community
Foundation function as separate foundations
serving a specific geographic area within
Calhoun County. They provide all the
benefits of a local community foundation.
Administrative requirements and stewardship
functions are completed through the
Battle Creek Community Foundation.
ATHENS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Athens Area Arts and Culture Endowment Fund
Athens Area Community Foundation Operating Fund
Athens Area Community Foundation Unrestricted Fund
Athens Area Community Foundation Youth Fund
Athens Area Economic Development Endowment Fund
Athens Area Historical Society Fund
Athens Area Nontraditional Scholarship Fund
Athens Area Schools Alumni Fund for
Student Excellence Endowment Fund
Athens Area Schools Student Awards Endowment Fund
Athens Area Youth Baseball Community Project Fund***
Athens Community Association Fund
Athens Community Helping Hands Project Fund
Athens Easter Egg Hunt Endowment Fund***
Athens Easter Egg Hunt Community Project Fund
Athens Excellence in Education Scholarship Fund
Athens Farmers’ Market Community Project Fund
Athens Follies Curtain Community Project Fund
Athens Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council, Inc. Fund
Athens Historical Arch Restoration Community Project Fund
Athens Rotary Club Scholarship Fund
Athens/Tekonsha/Union City College Access Network
Athens/Union City Lions Club Scholarship Fund
Athens Unrestricted Scholarship Community Project Fund
Jacquelyn Barrone Art Achievement Award Scholarship Fund
Bill Bornor Athens Athletic Assistance Endowment Fund
Carolyn L. Burnett Athens Scholarship Fund
Robert and Louise Chapman Fund
Kenneth L. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mary Ley Cripps Scholarship Fund
James A. Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Thomas G. Hardy ATFD Auxiliary Scholarship Fund***
Thomas R. Kelley Memorial Scholarship Fund
Edith Leonard Scholarship Fund
Shirley Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Joseph Norrod Scholarship Fund
Dennis Oberlin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Nicholas and Rose Offenbacher Scholarship Fund
Domenick and Grazia Pontoni Scholarship Fund
Harold Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund
Robert L. Spieldenner Scholarship Fund
Les Swartz Memorial Fund
Don Trumblee Scholarship Fund
BATTLE CREEK HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
Battle Creek Health System Foundation Fund
Battle Creek Health System/Patrick R. (Pat) Garrett Fund
Battle Creek Health System/
Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps Fund
HOMER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Raymond R. Amsler Scholarship Fund
Barton Farm Co. Endowment Fund
Barton Farm Co. Scholarship Fund
Cortright Family Educational Enrichment Fund
Crandall Family Scholarship Fund
Warren and Myrt Dexter Fund for Children
Phil Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bessie Edwards Education Fund
Folk Family Fund
Robert and Doris Folk Scholarship Fund
Friends of the Homer Downtown Development
Authority Fund***
Homer Academic Booster Club Scholarship Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation Capital Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation Operating Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation
Operating Endowment Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation Sinking Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation Unrestricted Fund
Homer Area Community Foundation Youth Fund
Homer Arts Community Project Fund
Homer Arts Endowment Fund
Homer Community Based Preschool Endowment Fund
Homer FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund
Homer Firefighter’s Association Community Project Fund
Homer Historical Society Endowment Fund
Homer Public Library Endowment Fund
Homer Recycling Facilities Community Project Fund
Homer Special Event Fund
Homer Village Council Community Project Fund
Grace Falconer Kleis Endowment Fund
Harry and Linda Lucyshyn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Miller Family Fund
Petredean Family Fund
George and Betty Petredean Scholarship Fund
PS Food Mart Charities Fund
Rockwell Fund
Save the Homer Lake Endowment Fund
Save the Homer Lake Community Project Fund
Paul and Maurine Sinclair Scholarship and Youth
Endowment Fund
SLF/Blair Scholarship Fund
Bessie L. Smith Scholarship Fund
Swope Family Fund
Kay Earline Vanderford Nursing Scholarship Fund***
POST FOUNDATION OF BATTLE CREEK
Post Foundation of Battle Creek Fund
SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Springfield Community Foundation Capital Fund
Springfield Community Foundation Fund
Springfield Community Foundation
Unrestricted Assistance Fund
Springfield Community Foundation
Unrestricted Scholarship Fund
Dora Zanotti Wideman Scholarship Fund
STARR COMMONWEALTH CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION
Starr Commonwealth Endowment for Children Fund
UNITED WAY OF GREATER BATTLE CREEK
FOUNDATION
Legacy Endowment for the United Way
of Greater Battle Creek Foundation Fund
Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps Fund for the
United Way of Greater Battle Creek
75th Anniversary Community Fund
75th Anniversary Scholarship Fund
United Way of Greater Battle Creek Administration Fund
The Forever Fund
honorary trustee 2011:
Chris T. Christ
In 2011, the board and staff of
the Battle Creek Community
Foundation undertook the
creation of an endowment fund
for operating expenses for the
Community Foundation. Each
year this endowment fund
will have an honorary named
trustee, as a way to honor
our volunteer trustees who
have selflessly given to the
Community Foundation. Our
first honoree is Chris T. Christ,
who has served as a trusted
representative and connected countless individuals to grow our
Community Foundation.
For more than 30 years, Chris has been promoting, guiding and
connecting businesses, foundations, families and individuals to
the work and options available for their engagement and giving
to the Community Foundation. He “officially” served as Trustee
from 1982 – 1996, and served as the Chair of the Board and on
many committees. His leadership and assistance in addressing
the health needs of our community serves as a national model.
“My years with the Community Foundation have been meaningful
and memorable,” says Chris. “It has been a great privilege and
honor to work with so many dedicated people to help make our
community a place to live, work, and raise a family.”
It is our honor to recognize Chris T. Christ as the first Honorary
Named Trustee of the endowment fund that is being created
to support the operations of the Battle Creek Community
Foundation. His name will appear in perpetuity along with
future honorees.
Interested in learning more about The Forever Fund?
Give us a call at 269.962.2181.
Students working on project kits developed by the
Elementary Enrichment Community Project Fund.
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ambassador profile
Bobby Holley
Bobby Holley is a true Battle Creek original. Born
where his students call him “Uncle Bobby.”
and raised here, he grew up in a musical family. His
It is through his interaction with students that
father, whom Bobby describes as a humble man
his current passion for education beyond
who put God at the “head of everything,” showed
graduation has grown.
him the importance of helping those in need. His
mother instilled in him the value of education as
“Kids have dreams but not a lot of guidance or
the primary way to get ahead in life. These values
mentors,” says Bobby. “Education is the stepping
have carried him throughout his amazing life, and
stone to help students reach their potential in life.”
guide his actions to this day.
This is where his collaboration with the Battle
“Everyone has something they can do...”
In the early ‘70s, Bobby was a recording artist at
Creek Community Foundation is rooted. Recently,
Stax Records, home of greats such as Isaac Hayes.
Bobby undertook a mission to be a catalyst for
He recorded great songs like “Movin’ Dancer” and
the creation of five new scholarship funds at the
“Baby, I Love You” and toured extensively as an
Community Foundation. Through the creation of
opening act for Motown acts like Junior Walker
these new funds, he hopes that more young people
and the All-Stars and Al Green. After traveling and
in Battle Creek will have the opportunity to fulfill
performing, he came back to Battle Creek to focus
their dreams. “One person can’t do it all,” says
on community service, and participated in rallies
Bobby. “You’ve got to have other people involved
and campaigns against crime, drugs and violence.
and committed.” We agree, Bobby! We couldn’t do
He was drafted in 1966 and served with the U.S.
it without people like you.
Army Medical Corp. until 1968.
Want to learn more about our Ambassador
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After serving his country, Bobby took advantage
program? Give us a call at 269.962.2181 or visit
of college funding through the G.I. Bill to receive
our website at www.bccfoundation.org.
To view a personal message
degrees from Kellogg Community College and
from Mr. Bobby Holley, visit our YouTube channel
Western Michigan University. After retiring from
at www.youtube.com/bccfound or use your
his position as a supply cataloger at the Federal
smartphone to scan this QR code.
Center, he now works as a substitute teacher,
ambassador program
For years, the Battle Creek Community Foundation was known as the community’s “Best Kept
Secret.” The Ambassador Program was implemented to help spread the word about the special
opportunities available at the Community Foundation. An Ambassador is one who spreads the
word about the Battle Creek Community Foundation—in their own environment, at their own
pace, and at a level in which they are comfortable. Currently, there are more than 300 individuals
participating in the Ambassador Program.
Becoming an Ambassador is easy: attend two trainings and you receive your Official Ambassador
pin. A training consists of joining the Community Foundation for lunch or dinner at a host
organization in the community where attendees learn about the facility and the activities of that
organization. Once individuals receive their Official Ambassador status, they may start earning
their jewels to become a “Jeweled Ambassador.” The “Royal Ambassador” is the highest level
and has earned all five jewels.
Thanks to our Ambassadors, Battle Creek Community Foundation’s work is no longer a secret.
The support and dedication of the Ambassadors both to the Community Foundation and to
our community are priceless!
Official Ambassadors
Chuck Adams
Lynwood Alverson
Larry Anderson
Teri Barker
Shanette M. Bowser
A. Robert Briere
John R. Bromley
David H. Brown
Ursula P. Case
Carolyn Christ
Dr. Velma Laws Clay
H. James Cox*
Donald H. Dickerson
Dave Eddy
Kristina Farnham
Donna Gray
Jack W. Gray
Anne J. Hacker
Ruby Howard*
Frances Minges Isaac
Brenda Jackson
A.J. Jones
Jamie Kline
Kathleen Lake
Linda Linke
Denise Little
David P. Lucas
Joan McWhorter
David Nielsen
Carol M. Ott*
Marcia A. Owen
Deborah G. Owens
Art Pearce
Bill Pechota
Manfred Probol*
Jim Richmond
Homer Root
John J. Ropp
Ann Rosenbaum
Crystal A. Rucker
Dionisio Sanchez
Marcia L. Schaberg
Elizabeth J. Settles
Patti Sholler-Barber
Rebecca A. Squires
Kendra Thompson
Raymond Thompson
Ellie Toutant
Doug VanPatten
Janet VanPatten
Julie VanPatten
Vicki VanPatten
C. Glen Walter
Torlisa “T” Warrior
Dawn Worthington
Don Worthington
John Wright
1st Jewel (Aquamarine)
Peter J. Christ
Roberta H. Cribbs
Gregory B. Geise
Laura Otte
Cheryl Vander Veen
2nd Jewel (Ruby)
Amanda Andrews
Jake C. Andrews
James Baldwin
Susan Baldwin
Sonya Bernard-Hollins
Kurt D. Calder
Mary Anne Charron
Ginger Cutsinger
Susan S. Day
M. Sean Dugan
Mike Cooper
Sharon K. Gawlak
Brenda Hart
Jordan Key
Olivia LaJoie
Patricia Masello
Don Matrone*
Kathy D. Rizor
Habeeb Salimon
Omolara Salimon
Rosetta Sanders
Marty Schimmelpfenneg
Lynn Seidel
Estella Spates
James A. Stevens
Lindsay Swisher
Kim Tabor
Richard P. Taylor
Jo Van Boven
Sam Van Boven
Edite B. Walter, M.D.
Denise M. Washington
3rd Jewel (Sapphire)
Rick Baron
Connie L. Dawe
Tony Garland
Dorothy E. Height
Shari L. Ludwa
Sumako M. Nebel
4th Jewel (Emerald)
Amy Bauman
B. J. Etheridge
Andrew Freemire
Dwight Grandgenett
Rita Grandgenett
Lauren Grattan
Joellen Maurer
Marline Prather
Pat Root
Sue Smith
Nancy Hoffman Westcott
Sandy Whitehead
5th Jewel (Diamond)
Royal Ambassadors
Congratulations to our
Royal Ambassadors!
Judy Ackerman*
Cody Barnebee
Rose J. Bivens*
Ceatte McCaskill Boards
Betsy L. Briere
Carolyn Brown
Dwight M. Carattini
Ciera R. Crawford
Allyson Cubberly
Caitlyn Cubberly
Eleanor DeVries
Robert DeVries
Da’Lin Fisher
Brandon Fitzpatrick
Gabriel R. Fitzpatrick
Patricia A. Fosdick
James Garay
James R.C. Hazel, Jr.
Bobby Holley
Jean Krohn
Danielle LaJoie
Linda Patenaude
Gordon E. Peckham
Jonathan Penrod
Luke Penrod
Norma J. Reed
Margaret E. Smith
Chelsea Stevens
Jan Tolf
Howard J. Westrick
Kattie M. Williams*
* Deceased
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Burnham Brook Title Holding Corporation
Each day, hundreds of people enter the doors at Burnham Brook Community Center. Some are there to
take advantage of fitness classes, and others are there to utilize the services offered by the agencies
located inside. All of these visitors come to Burnham Brook to contribute to their overall wellness and
the betterment of their lives and community.
Burnham Brook Title Holding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Battle Creek Community
Foundation, is a home for services that improve the physical and mental health of residents, particularly
services related to our aging population. In addition, it is an open and inviting city center that brings
people of all ages together for community meetings, speaker series and town hall events. The Fitness
Loft, located inside Burnham Brook, offers an open gym and fitness classes for everyone, including very
popular Zumba and Pilates classes.
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is proud of the work that community members, volunteers and
staff have put into making Burnham Brook Community Center shine. It is now a viable and essential part
of our downtown and crucial to quality of life for so many residents. This collaboration and dedication
are an excellent example of people taking action that matters.
To learn more about services, fitness options and events at Burnham Brook Community Center,
visit our website at www.burnhambrook.org.
board of directors
(Photo above) Top row, left to right: Jim Ritsema, Tim Kool, Carey Whitfield, Jim Sholl.
Bottom row, left to right: Judith Cole Williamson, Linda Fields, Cheryl Beard, Pattricia Miller,
Donald Miller, Pat Horan.
staff
(Photo to the left) Left to right: Maya Williams, Terry Woodin, Nancy Weirick,
John Broughton, Ray Lapshire.
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educationfocus:
creating a college-going culture
TAKING ACTION THAT MATTERS
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones
you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from
the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
— Mark Twain
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what is a college-going culture?
It’s one where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill his or her potential. This culture welcomes
all — whether it’s for a high school student entering a traditional college experience, entering a
Legacy Scholars/BCCAN
Board of Directors
vocational or trade program, or an adult going back to start or finish a degree. Opportunity and
Karl Dehn, Chair
prosperity are created when our residents become a part of a college-going culture. The Battle Creek
Patricia Brasseur, Treasurer
Community Foundation’s focus on education works to create this culture, through scholarships and
Wayne Bush, Secretary
its partnership with the Battle Creek College Access Network, a supporting organization.
Carolyn Ballard
Battle Creek College Access Network
Dennis Bona
Battle Creek College Access Network (BCCAN) exists to make education after high school a reality
Nate Garrett
for all students. Creating a college-going culture in the Greater Battle Creek Area is primarily done
Kynadi Gray
by nurturing and guiding students of all ages through high school graduation, and then providing
Linda Hicks
the support and resources to make college, including technical school, accessible and achievable for
Brenda Hunt
those students. BCCAN provides the over-arching framework for college access in the Battle Creek
Huilan Krenn
community, and includes programs like Legacy Scholars and the Battle Creek Promise Zone. BCCAN
Nicole Lawrence
gathers all the available resources for students into one coordinated place, making it easier for
Dave Peterson
students, families and schools to locate resources and assistance.
Gavin Pollard
Cindy Ruble
Our major highlight for this year was the celebration of our first class of Legacy Scholars graduation
Nicho Sanchez
from high school. Over two hundred of these students will be using their Legacy scholarship at
Chris Sargent
Kellogg Community College in the fall.
Left to right: Selena Melvin,
To watch a video about Legacy Scholars, visit our YouTube channel at
Beth Luckock, Roy Tooke.
www.youtube.com/bccfound or use your smartphone to scan this QR code.
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scholarship recipient profile
Rebecca & Jade Bolden
Rebecca Bolden, a school interventionist at Coburn
Rebecca’s daughter, Jade Bolden, is a Legacy
Elementary School, is the proud parent of Jade
Scholar Scholarship recipient plus a recipient of
Bolden, a Legacy Scholar and recent graduate of
the Harry and Helen Davidson Scholarship and
Battle Creek Central High School. As a recipient of
the Gear Up Scholarship for the fall of 2012. Jade
the Clifton V. Bullock Minority Scholarship in 1997
will be attending Kellogg Community College and
and 1998, Rebecca knows how scholarships can
studying history and ultimately hopes to study law
help put dreams of higher education within reach.
after completing her studies at KCC.
“The scholarships I received helped me further my
“Receiving the Legacy Scholars Scholarship
educational goals and opened doors for me when
has given me a bit of breathing room and time,”
funds were scarce,” says Rebecca. “Receiving them
says Jade. “I am able to begin my college studies
encouraged me to do my best and also to give back
here and stay home a bit longer to prepare
to the community.”
for my future.”
“The scholarships I received helped me further my educational
goals and opened doors for me when funds were scarce…”
Throughout the years Rebecca has been able
Want to learn more about our scholarships?
to participate in the Legacy Scholars program
Give us a call at 269.962.2181, or visit our website
as a parent and as a teacher—helping spread
at www.bccfoundation.org. You can also visit our
the word about scholarship opportunities
YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/bccfound
available to students who graduate from
or use your smartphone to scan this QR code.
Battle Creek Public Schools.
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You are not here merely to make a living.
You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply,
with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.
You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.
— Woodrow Wilson
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Nicholas J. Adamson
Legacy Scholars Scholarships
Scholarship
Dawi P. Ahling
Legacy Scholars Scholarship
Project Gear Up Scholarship
Ryan C. Aldrich
Kevin B. Swafford Memorial
Scholarship
Silvia Ambrosio
Joseph J. and Marion L. Hempel
Nursing Scholarship
Jared Ambroso
Caleb E. Andrews
Carlos M. Gutierrez Scholarship
John Craig Allen Scholarship
Youth Alliance Committee –
Russell & Ruth Mawby Honorary
Scholarship
Peyton N. Andrews
Nursing Scholarship
Zachary N. Andrews
Denise R. Armstrong
Det. LaVern S. Brann Scholarship
Paul and Mavis Pitzer Public
Service Scholarship
LeSia T. Armstrong
Jayson M. Arnold
Zachary Atkinson
Sarah E. Auble
Doris Klaussen Scholarship
Nicholas J. Bacon
Bill Evans Memorial Athletic
Scholarship
Louis and Margaret Martin
Educational Support Endowment
Scholarship
Maxwell G. Root Scholarship
Bethany R. Bailey
Frances C. Baker
Lavern K. and Helen L. Mitchell
Scholarship
Lynsee A. Barker
Cody A. Barnebee
Aaron W. Howard Scholarship
Ann Platusic Memorial
Scholarship
Ilona A. Barnhart
Gill-Kline Scholarship
William G. & Marion E. Stuckle
Scholarship
Joshua W. Barnhart
Scholarship
Richard C. Barr
Shelby A. Barrus
Brandon M. Battjes
Tori E. Bauman
Andrew I. Baxter
James G. Beckwith
Amy Yeast Tennis Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Evelyn A. Ponitz
Scholarship
Aaron M. Begley
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Shaila K. Belden
Scholarship
Jordan S. Berning
Julie Karamchandani
Scholarship
Bradley H. Beuschel
Nursing Scholarship
Danielle N. Bevel
Kaitlyn E. Beyer
Roosevelt Scholarship
Chelsie Bivens
Amy Bliz
Lakeview Schools Class 1961
Scholarship
Jade M. Bolden
Harry and Helen Davidson Family
Scholarship
Dylan E. Bolton
Sydney N. Bonifer
Taffy Hernandez Memorial
Scholarship
Ashley M. Boyd
Scholarship
Breana S. Boyd
Jack. K. Mawdsley Scholarship
Ethan D. Boyd
Travis J. Bradford
Scholarship
Stacey E. Bradley
Det. LaVern S. Brann Scholarship
Scholarship
Andrew R. Brady
Paul Nicolich-Harper Creek
Memorial Scholarship
Kasey T. Brandt
Eric M. Brizendine
Brandon M. Brown
Levertis C. Brown
Mario S. Brown
Pessetti Family Scholarship
William E. Boards, Jr. Scholarship
Tye M. Brown
Gifford-Burgy Scholarship
Alexia Browser
Duane M. Brust
Brandon Buchholz
Dr. Roman Zaplitny Memorial
Scholarship
Glenn & June Williams-Chapel
Hill United Methodist Church
Scholarship
Kiwanis/Hebble Memorial
Scholarship
Brittany L. Bullens
Ratner Scholarship
Chad M. Bullock
Rev. Clifton V. Bullock Minority
Education Scholarship
Breanna K. Bundle
Alana J. Burdette
Brittany J. Burdick
Talen L. Burress
Justin T. Byrd
Allison N. Cable
Bhan Family Scholarship
Denso Manufacturing Michigan,
Inc. Scholarship
Robert and Margaret Randolph
Scholarship
Bridggett M. Caldwell
Shelby R. Calhoun
Scholarship
Emily J. Cameron
Scholarship
Raven S. Campbell
Jaelen Canales
Jazimien A. Cannon
Micheal D. Caraway
Julie Karamchandani
Scholarship
Antonio M. Carrillo
Scholarship
Scholarship
Esgar L. Carrillo
Cheyenne R. Carroll
Harper Creek Optimist Memorial
Scholarship
Cameron B. Carson
Alayna Casarez
Alissa E. Castellanos
Lal N. Cer
Helen Kirkland Scholarship
Nursing Scholarship
Lena G. Bonham Scholarship
Elizabeth M. Chadwell
Lionel and Muzzie Wood Family
Scholarship
Genevieve A. Chantrenne
Tesia M. Chatman
Rosalinda Chavez
Lynne Margaret and Merri Kay
Hulscher Scholarship
Kasmere A. Cheek
Chase J. Clifford
Donna (Dee Dee) Hookway
Katie J. Cole
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Alexis R. Coll
Taylor J. Conine
Loren L. Conlin
Robert L. Nendorf Memorial
Scholarship
Brittany M. Cooney
Scholarship
Natalie J. Cope
Nicole B. Corra
Marshell A. Cotton
Kaylah B. Coy
Emily L. Cracolici
American Association of
University Women - Battle Creek
Scholarship
Kelsey L. Craft
In God We Trust, Mitchelle T.
Savage Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship
Hailley A. Crawford
Angelica C. Crosby
Catherine G. Curtis
Julian Ptacin Scholarship
Stanley L. and Anne M. Lemanski
Scholarship
Roenea O. Daniel
Amanda L. Daniels
Nursing Scholarship
Zachary W. Dark
Kaylee M. Davis
Isrial C. Dean
Deon L. DeWalt
DaLaun M. Dillard
Scholarship
Urban League Scholarship
Catherine M. Dollaway
Scholarship
Koyl A. Dotson
RaShida Dotson
Sabrina F. Dotson
Zachary R. Downey
Minges Family Scholarship
Devontae D. Draper
CACC Clara Miner-Fuller
Scholarship
Walt & Jackie Redmond
Joshua M. Drawant
Gabriel J. DuBois
Scholarship
Bethany L. Eakins
Elaina M. Elizondo
Calhoun County Medical Society
Alliance Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship
Alyssa R. Elliott
Nicholas M. Etheridge
Eric A. Evans
Holly A. Evert
Scholarship
Whittney C. Fields
Scholarship
Da’Lin C. Fisher
Calhoun County Chapter of the
Michigan Association of Retired
School Personnel Scholarship
Heaven R. Fisher
Brandon M. Fitzpatrick
Brianna C. Fitzpatrick
Gabriel R. Fitzpatrick
Clifton J. Woods Memorial
Scholarship
Hugh F. McPherson Scholarship
Shane Fitzsimmons
Anita M. Clark Mathematics
Scholarship
Kenneth W. Fletcher
Scholarship
John R. Fonner
Anthony L. Francis
Derek S. Francis
Staci M. Freeman
Scholarship
Kristina N. Frew
Catherine M. Frye
Nursing Scholarship
Emily L. Furuichi
Al Leibert Scholarship
Katherine B. Galen
Thomas H. Elliott Scholarship
Patrick L. Galizio
Marjorie A. Pastor Scholarship
James M. Garay
Optimist Club of Battle Creek
Memorial Youth Scholarship
Youth Alliance Committee Russell & Ruth Mawby Honorary
Scholarship
Anna R. Garcia
Hayley A. Garland
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Nathaniel P. Garrett
Scholarship
Maranda C. Gary
Scholarship
Samantha K. Gay
Bettie and Jim Cox Scholarship
Alison L. Gayda
Nursing Scholarship
Madalyn C. Gildea
Battle Creek Central Hall of Fame
Scholarship
Amonta J. Glasper
Scholarship
Elisha Glass IV
Roberta H. Cribbs Scholarship
Alexa A. Glau
Correna L. Gondol
Scholarship
Mary E. Gonzales
Nursing Scholarship
Sid Maddox Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Brian C. Gordy
James A. Gordy
Kyrstin E. Graham
Lakendria K. Graham
Colin T. Grattan
Connor T. Grattan
Scholarship
Alexander W. Graves
Michael Graves
Scholarship
Cory Gray
Scholarship
Kalen M. Gray
Kynadi C. Gray
Ashlee M. Green
Nursing Scholarship
Alysa Greene
Tyler S. Grimes
Pennfield Schools Retirees
Santos E. GuaramatoCampos
Travis B. Guerrero
Ashley M. Guess
Rebekah M. Gysel
Stewart J. Haadsma
Scholarship
Cierra L. Hadley
Kylie S. Hadlich
Carl C. Gawart Memorial
Scholarship
Darius Q. Hall
Katrina N. Harden
B.C. Central High School Class of
1951 Scholarship
Jacob J. Harman
Scott E. Kinnisten Scholarship
Diop J. Harris
W. James McQuiston Scholarship
Ian T. Harryman
Karissa B. Hawley
Scholarship
Fnu Helen
Scholarship
Scholarship
Elizabeth Henderickson
Danaisa M. Henderson
Elaena S. Hensel
Crystal G. Hernandez
Roy R. Herpin
Battle Creek Lodge #12 Free and
Accepted Masons Scholarship
Roger & Kim Pitzer CACC
Scholarship
Jeremy M. Herriff
Kemari J. Hesiben
Alayzia A. Hickey
Skyler K. Hightower
Scholarship
Marian G. Shirk Scholarship
Mitchell S. Hill
Sterling D. Hines
Scholarship
Taylor M. Hisler
Scholarship
Tluang Hniang
Van D. Hniang
Scholarship
Peng C. Hnin
Eizabeth M. Hoban
Anne E. Schwarz Scholarship
Dr. Mathikere Rajachar Memorial
Scholarship
Nursing Scholarship
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Shekina T. Holliday
Michael J. Howrey
Scholarship
Kevin D. Hughes
Isamar Hurtado
Scholarship
Maria G. Hurtado
Helen M. Cavanaugh Memorial
Scholarship
Sarah K. Insley
Lynda G. Ives
Jordann A. Jackson
Battle Creek Central High School
Alumni Association Scholarship
Ronald Clark McDaniel Memorial
Scholarship
LaDajah R. Jackson
Tajahnae R. Jackson
Candice R. James
Helena E. Jankowski
Service Scholarship
Michael S. Janz
Scholarship
Antino A. Jarrell
Scholarship
Trayana L. Jefferson
Brianna L. Johnson
Brittany L. Johnson
Destiny A. Johnson
Jayla A. Johnson
Jordan E. Johnson
Nursing Scholarship
Maria E. Juarez
Nathan M. Jurss
Keegan Kalkowski
Adam Keefe
Nickolas W. Keiper
CACC Automotive Service
Technology Scholarship
Cassidy S. Kerr
Nursing Scholarship
Karalyn A. Kiessling
Dandamudi Family Scholarship
Jarrae R. King
Lexi D. King
Stephen T. King
Tre’von M. Kirk
Samantha L. Kirkbride
Garrett J. Kissinger
Thiang Kuk
Emma C. Kukuk
Danielle J. LaFrance
Scholarship
Spencer Lahr
Ashley K. Lamott
Kaitlin C. Langan
Crider/Bommersbach
Scholarship
Alisha B. Lanham
Corey J. LaRochelle
Scholarship
Megan L. Lassen
Nicole A. Lawrence
Henrietta Curtis, Barbara Curtis
and Jack Curtis Scholarship
Scholarship
Tosca T. Le
Elaine M. Ledbetter
Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship
Kadejah A. Lee
Michael A. Lee
Shanice D. Lee
Trent M. Lem
Gabriela Lemus
Scholarship
Austin M. Lesher
Keshone Y. Lesley
Jessica Lewis
Ratner Scholarship
Robert and Margaret Randolph
Scholarship
Lariah L. Livingston
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Cuyler Lofland
Rachel L. Lombardi
Bhan Family Scholarship
Dustin M. Looper
Grace N. Ludwa
Haley M. Luke
Emilie N. Lussier
1951 Scholarship
Carolyn Nordstrom Scholarship
Emily A. Luther
Mishawna A. Mabin
Rosa G. Macias
Bryce M. Mahoney
Ericka C. Mahoney
Mason Mahoney
Julian M. Malkawi
Rebecca K. Mann
Glenn & June Williams-Chapel
Hill United Methodist Church
Scholarship
University of Michigan
Scholarship
Sarah A. Marsh
Kamelia M. Martin
Kyle J. Mason
Miles A. MastersClayborne
Nicholas E. Maurer
Norene Keaton Scholarship
Ngun H. Mawi
Judi Dolezal Memorial
Scholarship
Annemarie McCarthy
Scholarship
Gregory A. McCoy
Taylor J. McCoy
Jake McCullough
Preston J. McDonald
India A. McGee
Scholarship
James E. McGee, Jr.
Scholarship
Zachary M. McGriff
Alexander McIntosh
Akil K. McKinney
Courtney A. McMillon
Brenda L. Hunt and Robert &
Eleanor DeVries Scholarship
Robin L. McNally
Kelly J. McNees
Jason R. McNeir
Scholarship
Sarah K. Messner
Morgan N. Milam
Rikki J. Mileski
Florence Leaffy Tucker Class of
1929 Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship
Avery F. Miller
Edric L. Miller
Kelsi Miller
Stephaine L. Mitschell
CACC Automotive Service
Technology Scholarship
Monica M. Monroy
Chelsie R. Montague
Amaad D. Moody
Jasmine S. Moore
Patrick W. Moore
Sarah L. Moran
Nursing Scholarship
Patricia T. Morel
Scholarship
Zachary S. Morris
Harper Creek Scholarship
Erica M. Munie
Emily L. Murch
Scholarship
Alexander S. Murray
Pieper Memorial Scholarship
Evan D. Murray
Ratner Scholarship
Courtney C. Nava
Jake & Howard Westrick
Scholarship
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Tara M. Newman
Rebecca Nicholls
Kali A. Noel
Zhana Nolan-Fisher
Alana J. Norton
Erika L. Novar
Christa Ferree Scholarship
Harper Creek Optimist Memorial
Scholarship
Ronald Clark McDaniel Memorial
Scholarship
Ashley N. Oliver
Zachery R. Page
Joy D. Parson
Allie C. Patterson
Keiana L. Patton
Phone Sin Pau Yu
Scholarship
Samantha R. Payne
Service Scholarship
Patricia A. Pebley
Gysel/Morton United Methodist
Scholarship
Sarah M. Peet
Jacob R. Pendleton
Haley R. Pengelly
Tanner J. Phaff
Aubrie R. Phenix
Breanne Blodgett Memorial
Scholarship
Amanda Philips
Brigetta J. PhillipsFreeman
BreAnna J. Phillips
Rev. Earl F. Young and Rev.
William Young, Jr. Memorial
Scholarship
Chelsea J. Phillips
Emily Ellen Pier
Scholarship
Cedric D. Pierce
Gregdrick D. Pierce
Justin E. Pierson
Nursing Scholarship
Cortney Phpher
Dakota C. Potter
Darion K. Prather
Shakyra A. Prather
avern K. and Helen L. Mitchell
Scholarship
Lenora M. Prude
Jenifer Pui
Carolyn L. Burnett Scholarship
Marcus R. Quinlan
Theodore N. Thomas Scholarship
Katherine A. Rainey
Leonel Rangel
Courtney A. Reed
Nursing Scholarship
Brysen M. Reigner
Jacob W. Renshaw
Rita Z. Reyes de la Cruz
Natalie J. Rial
Scholarship
Patrick D. Rice
Mackenzie K. Richardson
Frank and Marie Eldridge
Scholarship
Nyssa S. Richardson
Christopher Ridley
Riche’ A. Ridley
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Scholarship
Helen M. Cavanaugh Memorial
Scholarship
Kellogg Company-Tony McGee
Scholarship
Ronnie R. Ritchie
Lauren K. Ritsema
Elizabeth Mary List Scholarship
Taylor M. Rivera
Scholarship
Jenna A. Roberts
Tanesha L. Robinson
Kelli J. Rombaugh
Tyler D. Root
Lakeview Schools Class of 1990
Scholarship
Ratner Scholarship
Reverend George & Jean Seifert
Cody C. Roy
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Jessica L. Roy
Andrew L. Ruble
Jayanna M. Rushmore
Austin J. Sawyer
Dequincy D. Scott
Za Se
Zaire M. Seals
Tyler J. Searls
Joe Brutsche Memorial
Scholarship
Norma J. Reed Scholarship
Victoria M. Sell
Scholarship
Nathaniel L. Seng
Heather N. Seymour
Jared M. Sheldon
Caitlyn-Rose M. Shump
Kelsey M. Sly
Jasmine N. Small
Gleb E. Smirnov
Service Scholarship
Benjamin J. Smith
Jasmine A. Smith
Kayla M. Smith
Kennedy A. Smith
Mallory M. Smith
Molly V. Smith
Scholarship
Rayanne L. Smith
Tomeka M. Smith
Katie G. Smyth
Elyse L. Sopchak
1949 Scholarship
Russell Scott Hein Memorial
Scholarship
Anthony W. Spahr II
Kyan A. Sparks
Reginald Spence
Desiree E. Spencer
Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship
Katelyn M. Stanley
Dion D. Starling
Brooke A. Stevens
Chelsea L. Stevens
Mariah T. Stewart
Devin C. Storey
Savannah A. Stuart
Heather R. Suhonen
Jesse L. Sum
Samantha N. Swafford
Andrea C. Swain
Jordan Swims
Alysia M. Talamantez
Mayra Tapia
Edite Balks Walter, M.D.
Scholarship
Travon A. Tatum
Diante M. Taylor
Scholarship
Nathan J. Taylor
Dolly S. Thang
Doris Thang
Paul L. Thang
Christina V. Thluai
Scholarship
Kortnie L. Thomas
Mark S. Thu
Scholarship
Sara E. Thurston
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Kerri L. Timm
Allyn L. Miller Scholarship
Jacob R. Tindol
Jimmy Truong
Adam C. Tsuchiyama
Dalvin D. Tuggle
Joseph P. Turner
Zachary Tuttle
Caitlin M. Ughetti
Caitlin H. Van Oosten
Traven D. Vaughn
Eric D. Vest
Angelica E. Vroman
Robert L. Weiher Memorial
Scholarship
Nathan S. Wallace
Zachary Walling
Nursing Scholarship
Brittany A. Walter
C. Glen Walter Scholarship
Scholarship
Kyle P. Walters
Alec J. Waltman
Denso Manufacturing Michigan,
Inc. Scholarship
Chelsea N. Washington
Corey Washington-Sain
Hosanna E. Washington
Destiny J. Watson
Alyssa R. Weaver
Jessica L. Weaver
Edward L. and Joanne M. Drewno
Scholarship
Joshua Webb
Kathy Petrich Music Scholarship
Samantha M. Webb
CACC Clara Miner-Fuller
Scholarship
James E. Sherman Memorial
Scholarship
Segal Family Scholarship
Grace C. Wentworth
Nursing Scholarship
Taylor R. Westlake
Debra J. Westrick
Martin J. “Marty” Wendt
Scholarship
Zachery E. Whidby
Scholarship
Dominique C. White
Nicholas Whitman
Amanda L. Whitney
Marissa L. Wickham
Jade E. Williams
Lacei S. Williams
Scholarship
Pegan C. Williams
Will F. Williams III
Harry and Helen Davidson Family
Scholarship
Zakkary P. Williams
Gabrielle L. Willis
Corey J. Wilson
Jennifer L. Winnie
Ivy D. Wollberg
Lionel and Muzzie Wood Family
Scholarship
Sarah N. Wood
Nursing Scholarship
Jalen X. Woodard
Alexis C. Woodson
Vania R. Word
Martha Matrone Altenburg
Ashe’ N. Wright
Taylor M. Wyatt Knowlton
Crystal N. Yarber
Theda Yarnell-Edwards
Chelesa Yates
Devon Yeider
Andrew Yerby
Cierra R. Youmans
Sid Maddox Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
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scholarship fund descriptions
James Zauva
Scholarship
Ryan G. Ziegler
Ceresco Community Club
Scholarship
Service Scholarship
Renee M. Zuhl
Mr. Allen was a highly respected English teacher at Battle Creek
Central High School from 1926 to 1936. He later went on to accept
a position as director of personnel at General Foods. Mr. Allen
especially loved music and drama and often traveled to New York
and Europe to see top programs in the fine arts.
American Association of University
Women–Battle Creek Branch Scholarship
Since its first meeting in 1881, AAUW has been a catalyst for change.
The Battle Creek Branch of AAUW began in 1917, when 17 women
joined together to do war relief work. Since that small beginning, the
Battle Creek AAUW has grown to be a vital, talented group of women
who work together to promote education and encourage positive
societal changes.
American Business Women’s Association
Unity Chapter Education Fund
“The ancestor of
every action is a thought.
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
This fund awards scholarships to high school graduates or nontraditional students residing in Calhoun County who will be attending a
community college, university or technical school. Special consideration
will be given to ABWA Unity Chapter members or their daughters.
As Scene By… Richard & Shirley DeRuiter
Scholarship Fund for Future Visionaries
In recognition of the impact Richard and Shirley DeRuiter, founders
of Scene Magazine, have had on our community, their children
established this fund in 2009. Because of their firm belief in the
strength and attributes of our local community, the DeRuiter Fund
supports students who pursue their post-secondary education at a
local college/university.
ASMO Manufacturing, Inc. Scholarship
The ASMO Manufacturing, Inc. Scholarship was established to provide
scholarships to graduates or graduating seniors from the Battle
Creek area. Selection criteria is based on academic achievement,
career plans, and involvement in school and community activities.
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Battle Creek Area AMBUCS Scholarship
Battle Creek Rotary Club Educational Fund
The objective of the Battle Creek Area AMBUCS Scholarship Fund is
to enhance direct therapy services to functionally handicapped and
disabled citizens by providing financial assistance to men and women
for professional training in the various fields of clinical therapy.
This fund, established to provide a scholarship to one Battle Creek
area student who plans to attend an accredited college/university,
and one who plans to pursue vocational or technical training beyond
high school. To become eligible for the scholarship, each Battle Creek
area school is asked to submit the name of one candidate from their
graduating senior class for each category.
Battle Creek Area Emergency Medical Services Fund
This fund has been established for the purpose of providing
scholarships to Battle Creek area students who are or will be
pursuing a career within emergency medical services and plan
to work or volunteer in the emergency medical services field
within the greater Battle Creek area.
Adult Education Scholarship
This fund was established by the Battle Creek Community Foundation
Board of Trustees. The BCCF Adult Education Scholarship will provide
access to education for adults, specifically those not classified as
“graduating high school seniors.”
Battle Creek Kennel Club Scholarship
The Battle Creek Kennel Club is a member of the American
Kennel Club. It encourages and supports good sportsmanship
and responsible dog ownership. This scholarship is awarded to
a student currently attending the College of Veterinary Medicine
at Michigan State University.
Battle Creek Lodge #12
Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship
The Battle Creek Lodge #12 Free & Accepted Masons, established
January 14, 1847, belong to the oldest and largest fraternal
organization in the world. They are deeply involved in helping people
by creating scholarship programs, performing public service activities,
and supporting many community-based charitable projects.
The Mac & Betty Behnke Scholarship
The Mac & Betty Behnke Scholarship was established for the
purpose of providing scholarships to Battle Creek area students.
Eligible applicants are graduating seniors of Battle Creek area
schools who pursue a degree in engineering at the University of
Notre Dame. Other criteria will be based upon GPA/ACT scores
and student’s service to the community.
The Bhan Family Scholarship
Established in 2008, with a true and demonstrated conviction to
prevent what appears to be our nation’s slipping position in the
area of math and science, Mrs. Bhan stated “We need more bright
scientists for our future. We want to support students going into the
science field…and we hope this may add some encouragement and
ultimately contribute positive outcomes to our society.”
Breanne Blodgett Memorial Scholarship
Through the combined efforts of the Climax Rotary Club and
other local individuals, the memory of a little girl with a gentle
smile and kind heart, Breanne Blodgett, will live on each year
through this fund. Breanne, who was energetic, loving and full
of life, will be remembered as a little hero after her organs
touched eight individual’s lives.
William E. Boards, Jr. Scholarship
William E. Boards, Jr. was always willing to help people and
believed in touching the lives of young people by supporting
their educational goals. Throughout his career as an educator,
businessman, and community leader, he offered his time, talent
and support to help build a better community. This scholarship
was established as a tribute to William Board’s accomplishments.
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Detective LaVern S. Brann Scholarship
CACC Clara Miner-Fuller Scholarship
This scholarship was established in loving memory of Detective
Brann by his family for the purpose of providing scholarships to
individuals who are considered a minority by race or representation
in the police officer profession. Detective Brann was killed in the line
of duty on May 9, 2005. One of the many tributes stated, “his smile
was contagious, attitude always bright, and integrity steadfast.”
“The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from
this time forth, and even for evermore.” Psalm 121:8. This fund
was established by Clara Miner-Fuller as a memorial tribute to her
deceased husbands, Charles Miner and George Fuller. Clara passed
away on December 1, 1990.
Bronson Battle Creek Medical Staff Scholarship
Battle Creek
The Bronson Battle Creek Medical Staff Scholarship was established
to support students whose career goals are specifically in a patientoriented program such as nursing, medical technician, dental
hygienist, etc. Applicants must live in the greater Battle Creek area
and plan to attend an educational institution in southwest Michigan.
Rev. Clifton V. Bullock Minority Education Scholarship
The Reverend Clifton V. Bullock came to Battle Creek in 1976 as
pastor of Washington Heights United Methodist Church. Reverend
Bullock is remembered as an individual who promoted among youth
the value of taking responsibility for your own life, getting
an education, and helping your community.
CACC Automotive Service Technology Scholarship
This fund has been established for the increasing number of qualified
auto service technicians in the Calhoun Area Career Center’s service
area. Scholarship recipients are graduates of the Calhoun Area
Career Center Auto Service Technology Program, who are pursuing
a career in automotive technology.
CACC Connie Dillard Scholarship
Eligible recipients for the CACC Connie Dillard Scholarship are
graduating students from the Calhoun Area Career Center. Students
must be enrolled in a non-traditional occupation (any occupation in
which women or men comprise 25% or less of total employment)
and enrolled at a post-secondary training school.
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Calhoun County Chapter of the Michigan Association
of Retired School Personnel Scholarship
The Calhoun County Chapter of the Michigan Association of
Retired School Personnel (MARSP) was established in 1923, with
four objectives, two of which directly impact the education of our
youth, 1) to furnish a practical basis for united action among those
devoted to the cause of public education and 2) to promote voluntary
participation by its members in civic and educational affairs.
Calhoun County Medical Society Alliance
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships to students
who are residents of or employed in Calhoun County and enrolled
in a nursing program at an accredited Michigan college/university,
or the nursing program at Kellogg Community College. It is the
Alliance’s hope that the scholarship recipient will be employed in
Calhoun County for at least one year following graduation.
Anita M. Clark Mathematics Scholarship
The Anita M. Clark Mathematics Scholarship was established in
1993 with funds from the Milken Family Foundation National
Educator Award. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide
financial support for academically successful students graduating
from Marshall High School who are pursuing a career in
mathematics or a field related to mathematics.
Bettie & Jim Cox Scholarship
This fund has been established for the increasing number of individuals
entering the field of manufacturing technology in the Calhoun Area
Career Center’s service area, including but not limited to; welding,
computer assisted design, machine shop and drafting. Eligibility is
limited to CACC manufacturing technology program graduates.
Edward L. & Joanne M. Drewno Scholarship
As a retired Kellogg Company employee, civic leader, community
and political activist, Ms. Cribbs has devoted a great deal of her life
to enhancing the lives of others. Most precious to her are young
people. Recipients are African-American adults, college students, or
graduating seniors of Battle Creek area public and private schools who
have demonstrated service to their community, church and/or family.
Edward L. & Joanne M. Drewno established this scholarship to
recognize and honor their parents, Stanley and Josephine Drewno,
and Lloyd and Martha Mason, who by their example and guidance,
instilled in Edward and Joanne good moral values and respect for and
a desire to help other people. Edward retired from Post Cereals in
1984, and Joanne retired in 1985 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Crider/Bommersbach Scholarship
Melvin H., Doris A., and Fovette E. Dush Scholarship
This fund is being established to recognize all educational personnel
who are committed to the success of all students and those in the
community who celebrate the small and large successes of every
student. This also celebrates those students who have continued to
work through adversity to complete their high school educations
with clear plans for post-secondary goals.
Melvin H. & Doris A. Dush as well as their daughter, Fovette E. Dush
were deeply committed to philanthropy in their hometown of Battle
Creek, making grants to some 20 organizations annually, leaving a
lasting legacy in our community. Although they are no longer with
us, their positive impact on our youth & love for this community are
evident through the establishment of this and other funds.
A local physician’s positive volunteer experience led to the
establishment of the Dandamudi Family Scholarship Fund in 2010,
a fund comprised of two separate scholarship funds under this one
name. Awarded under the Dandamudi Family Scholarship name are
graduating seniors who attended the Battle Creek Area Math and
Science Center for four years.
Thomas H. Elliott was born in Pennsylvania and after completing
the 8th grade, began working in the coal mines of that region.
At age 23, he came to Battle Creek and worked for the Kellogg
Company for 41 years. He was a God-fearing man, whose word was
his bond. Although he only completed school through the 8th grade,
he always valued the pursuit of higher education.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Ken Ervin Athletic Scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization
whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through
established programs in local communities throughout the world,
including the Battle Creek Alumnae chapter, chartered in 1980. Locally,
the sorority began soon after it chartered to award scholarships to
community-minded, academically-gifted minority women.
This fund was established in honor of Ken Ervin for being
“the voice of high school sports” in Battle Creek for over 25 years.
Ken, a Highland Park, Michigan native, graduated high school,
joined the Navy then attended college in Virginia. Locally, he’s
been a balloon festival announcer and has broadcast local sports
for WBCK and baseballs minor leagues at Bailey Park.
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. Scholarship
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. has established a scholarship to
pay homage to qualities such as trustworthiness, modesty, integrity,
sincerity, cooperation, vision, innovation and creativity. This award
is designed to celebrate the whole student and selects its recipients
based on extra-curricular activities, work experience, personal
recommendations, interview and an essay.
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Oscar H. & Hazel Frey Flanders Scholarship
Gysel/Morton United Methodist Scholarship
Oscar Flanders was born in Sherwood, Michigan in 1878 and eight
years later, the family moved to Battle Creek. The Frey family was
also one of the state’s early settlers, coming to southern Michigan
in the late 1860s. Hazel met Oscar on the streetcar she took home
from work. Their daughter, Ann, established this fund in honor of her
parents, who “encouraged a love of reading, music and the arts.”
The Gysel/Morton United Methodist Scholarship was created to honor
the ministries of Rev. Dr. Jim Gysel and Rev. Dave Morton. Recipients
of this award are graduate students pursuing theological education
and from the Albion District of the United Methodist Church.
R. G. Frantz AFL-CIO Technical Trades Scholarship
When Marion Hempel established a scholarship in her name and
her late husband Joseph’s honor, her vision for that fund was clear
and purposeful. During Joseph’s time in nursing care, he and Marion
became aware of the profound need for skilled nursing and the great
dedication those professionals bring to their work. This scholarship is
awarded in that spirit.
The R. G. Frantz AFL-CIO Technical Trades Scholarship was
established for the purpose of providing educational scholarships to
local individuals associated with organized labor. Strong emphasis is
placed on merit, need, and academic achievement.
This scholarship was established by Robert and Nadine Gifford.
Robert was a former member of the Battle Creek Public Schools
Board, the Calhoun Intermediate School Board, and the Kellogg
Community College Board of Trustees. Nadine was active as a church
school teacher and an active fundraiser for causes in the community.
Eligible recipients are graduating seniors of any public or private
high school in the Battle Creek area (or) adults residing in the Battle
Creek area who are returning to college, and who will be pursuing a
degree in nursing, if not, another field of study may be considered.
Recipients must be able to exhibit strong community involvement
and maintain a specified level of academic performance.
Carlos M. Gutierrez was Chairman and CEO of the Kellogg Company
from 1999 until 2005, when he was named United States Secretary
of Commerce under the Bush Administration. Mr. Gutierrez had
a thirty-year career with the Kellogg Company, and through his
inspiring leadership, has left a strong legacy in this community.
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Joseph J. & Marion L. Hempel Nursing Scholarship
Sherry Hill Memorial through
Junior Achievement of S.W. Michigan Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Sherry’s memory. Sherry D. Hill spent
her professional life helping others, young and old. During Sherry’s
five years with Operation G.R.A.D., she served as program director
for Junior Achievement and became a voice for many of the students
and a sounding board for those students who needed a listening ear
and a shoulder to lean on.
The Aaron W. Howard Scholarship was established by the parents,
family and friends of Aaron Howard. Pfc. Howard died in February
1991 while serving in the U.S. Army in the Persian Gulf War. He was
a 1989 Lakeview High School graduate.
In God We Trust,
Mitchelle T. Savage Memorial Scholarship
The In God We Trust, Mitchelle T. Savage Memorial Scholarship
was established to provide educational opportunities beyond high
school for Battle Creek area graduates or graduating seniors. Eligible
recipients will be graduating seniors from Battle Creek area public
and private schools who will be attending a college that is a member
of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.
Richard & Elizabeth Jones Scholarship
Kiwanis/Hebble Memorial Scholarship
The Richard & Elizabeth Jones Scholarship was established for the
purpose of providing scholarships to individuals residing in Calhoun
County who will be obtaining an education in graduate school at the
University of Michigan. Eligible applicants must exhibit financial need
and the potential to succeed in a graduate school program at the
University of Michigan.
This scholarship was established by the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek
to honor the Andrew and Esther Hebble legacy. This scholarship
further demonstrates the Kiwanis Club’s commitment and long
tradition of caring for young people in the community. Applicants must
have demonstrated leadership skills, community service commitment,
and maintained a specified level of academic performance.
Julie Karamchandani Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a memorial by her parents, Dr.
Mahesh C. and Roshan Karamchandani, family, and friends. To her
parents, she was like a beautiful flower that bloomed in the garden
for a very short span of time, but during this short stay she charmed
the hearts of all the people she came across. Julie was a very warm,
friendly, and loving child with a great interest in music and painting.
Doris Klaussen was a special education pioneer, founder of Goodwill
Industries, and principal of Ann J. Kellogg for 25 years. Under
Klaussen’s principalship, Ann J. Kellogg was the first elementary
school in the United States to mainstream special education students.
Doris was honored by having the special education school named the
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center. She passed away in 1998.
Norene Keaton Scholarship
Satish Koneru Scholarship
The Norene Keaton Scholarship is for Battle Creek area high school
graduating seniors planning to attend Michigan State University.
Norene loved all aspects of Michigan State University, from
academics to sports. Norene always was highly motivated to pay
back in some way for the outstanding education experience and
social environment that she was provided at MSU.
Dr. Prasadarao and Lakshmi Koneru established this scholarship to
honor their son, Satish Koneru, who died in 1985 at age 23. Satish is
remembered as a considerate and compassionate young man, who
even during the most difficult moments of his illness, faced each day
with courage and accomplished many of his personal goals.
Kellogg Company – Tony McGee Scholarship
The Kellogg Company – Tony McGee Scholarship was specifically
established to support scholarships for minority students who seek
educational opportunities beyond high school. Priority consideration
will be given first to those who plan to attend a historically black
college or university (HBCU), second to four-year Michigan colleges,
and third to Kellogg Community College.
Scott E. Kinnisten Scholarship
The Scott E. Kinnisten Scholarship was established in 1992 by the
parents, family and friends for deserving students from the Battle
Creek area who distinguished themselves in the classroom. Scott
was a 1985 graduate of Lakeview High School who participated on
the varsity golf team and was selected to the All-State Golf Team. He
went on to Western Michigan University on a partial golf scholarship.
Ron LaParl Scholarship
Eligible students must have worked as an employee or caddie of the
Battle Creek Country Club within the preceding twelve months, must
exemplify the highest degree of loyalty to the Battle Creek Country
Club and its members, and must possess a specified level of academic
achievement from the most recent educational facility attended.
The Love Family Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established in memory of the late Roger Alan
Love, Sr. The fund pays tribute to his loves and passions throughout
his life of children, family, farming, and anything mechanical.
Roger believed children are our future and therefore he believed
in all children and their education.
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Sid Maddox Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Carolyn Nordstrom Scholarship
Mary Helen “Sid” Maddox was a registered nurse for over 30 years,
of which more than 25 years were spent at Battle Creek Health
System. She passed away February 14, 2000. Recognizing her as an
outstanding nurse, compassionate, dedicated and knowledgeable, as
well as being a special, gentle, and caring person, her family, friends
and associates established this scholarship in her honor.
The Carolyn Nordstrom Scholarship was established for graduating
seniors from Battle Creek public and private high schools who will
be pursuing a degree in public relations and communications at
Michigan State University. Candidates should demonstrate potential
to succeed in their college curriculum.
Ronald Clark McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by family and friends to carry on Ronald
Clark “Ron” McDaniel’s value of education. After graduating in the
top ten of his class at Pennfield High School, Ron served in the
United States Air Force, obtaining presidential awards and honors.
He managed to balance his commitment and love for his family and
sports while exhibiting an unequaled work ethic.
Tom & Ev McHale Scholarship
The Tom & Ev McHale Scholarship was established to provide
scholarships to Battle Creek area students who seek education
beyond high school. Eligible applicants are participants of the
Miss Battle Creek Pageant.
Leland, Dorothea, & Barbara McLain Scholarship
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The Optimist Club of Battle Creek is a voluntary organization
of civic-minded men and women that have joined together for
progressive thought and action in community service.
Shelton C. Penn Memorial Scholarship
Judge Shelton “Cosmo” Penn is described by those whose lives he
positively touched as fair in the courtroom, kind, compassionate,
understanding, and a good man who treated everyone with respect.
This fund, established in 2009 by his wife, Sadie Penn, is a testament
to their belief in education and awards to students attending the
University of Michigan Law School, his alma mater.
Pessetti Family Scholarship
The Leland, Dorothea, & Barbara McLain Scholarship was established
by Barbara in honor of her parents who provided a good home and
strong upbringing for her. Barbara, a 1945 graduate of Argubright
Business College in Battle Creek, has had a lengthy and successful
career at the Kellogg Company.
The Pessetti Family Scholarship was established to provide financial
assistance to graduates from Battle Creek area public or private
high schools. Candidates will be eligible and selected upon entering
their junior year of college. Students should demonstrate community
involvement, good work ethic while attending school, and/or
involvement in sports, clubs, etc.
Robert L. Nendorf Memorial Scholarship
Kathy Petrich Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established in loving memory of
Robert L. Nendorf by family and friends. A 1964 graduate of
Comstock High School, Rob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps
in 1966, served a tour of duty in Vietnam and earned a
Purple Heart for injuries sustained in battle.
Established in 2009 as a memorial tribute by friends and colleagues,
Kathy was director of choral activities for Marshall Public Schools.
Her high school groups consistently earned first division ratings in
Michigan, national and international competitions. Kathy was held
in the highest of esteem by her colleagues and students for her
compassion, dedication, selflessness, and commitment to excellence.
Pieper Memorial Scholarship
Annette Marie Probol Scholarship
The Pieper Memorial Scholarship was established for the purpose
of providing scholarships to Battle Creek area students who seek
educational opportunities beyond high school. Applicants must be
planning to enroll at a two or four-year college or university, trade
school, or similar learning institution until completion of the
specific program of study.
The late Josephine A. “Jo” Probol, and the late Manfred W.
“Fred” Probol established this fund in memory of their daughter,
Annette Marie Probol, who passed away August 7, 1954. This fund
is a way for the family to give back to those who, over the years,
have supported their educational goals and dreams.
Paul & Mavis Pitzer Public Service Scholarship
Richard S. (Clair) Poole Scholarship
Paul & Mavis Pitzer, lifelong public service employees, believed good
people could and should work in areas that promote the well-being
and betterment of society. Recipients must exhibit good character
and a propensity toward public service through volunteerism, service
to others, or service to the community.
This scholarship opportunity has been created in memory of the
late Richard S. Poole. Mr. Poole began his 44-year career with the
Kellogg Company in 1918. John L. Kellogg, son of the company
founder, W.K. Kellogg, hired Mr. Poole, a machinist, to keep the cereal
factory machines running smoothly. Richard Poole’s hard work and
dedication helped him achieve the status of Senior Vice President.
Roger & Kim Pitzer CACC Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of Kim Pitzer, who attended the
CACC in 1977. Roger & Kim obtained their education through hard
work and a commitment to their goals. They have established this
scholarship to help other individuals obtain and achieve their goals.
Roger and Kim believe that those of us who have benefited from
our community should give something back.
Honoring Julian’s memory led to the establishment of this fund by
the Ptacin family, students, friends and community members. While
Julian’s untimely death will linger, his accomplishments and potential
as an individual will be honored annually through the Julian Ptacin
Scholarship. Recipients must demonstrate actions that support
anti-drinking and other positive lifestyle behaviors.
Ann Platusic Memorial Scholarship
Radiology Consultants, P.C. Kellogg Community
College for Radiographer Training Scholarship
Believing in the power of higher education, friends and family
established this fund in 2007. Ann was born in Alberta, Canada and
was naturalized as an American citizen in 1949. Ann worked for
Michigan Carton Company for 10 years and Kellogg Company for 31
years until her retirement in 1970. In retirement, she enjoyed working
as a beautician in a salon above the former Speaker Pharmacy.
Dr. Paul V. & Evelyn A. Ponitz Scholarship
This fund was established to support graduates or graduating
seniors who will be pursuing a degree at a four-year accredited
university or a community college. Recipients must demonstrate the
same characteristics shared by Dr. Ponitz: goal-oriented, dedicated,
energized, and fully-committed to obtaining a degree.
This fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships
to Battle Creek area residents pursuing a career in radiography.
Preference will be given to those who will commit at least one year
of employment in the Battle Creek area following the completion of
their educational program. Applicants must attend this program at
Kellogg Community College.
Dr. Mathikere Rajachar Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by his family in memory of
Dr. Rajachar and is dedicated to his leadership and commitment
to education. He believed that by obtaining a good education,
you can achieve anything. He obtained his education through
hard work and ambition to reach his goal in life. He always
wanted to help others who were willing to learn.
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Robert & Margaret Randolph Scholarship
Betty M. Root Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Robert and Margaret Randolph in
their Last Will and Testament to assist or enable worthy Battle Creek
area public high school graduating seniors to pursue their education.
Betty M. (Kiblinger) Root graduated from Delton Kellogg
Agricultural High School in 1940. She was a member and Past
Matron and Life Member of the Prudence Nobles Chapter #366
of the Eastern Star. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors
from Delton Kellogg High School.
Leslie Rardin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Bill Rardin, along with the
Battle Creek Enquirer to honor Leslie’s memory for the purpose of
providing scholarships to graduating local high school seniors who
plan to study journalism, creative writing, or a related field.
Ratner Scholarship
The purpose of the Ratner Scholarship is to reward students from
Calhoun County who have achieved academic success, exhibited
good character and performed services for their communities.
Marv and Jane Ratner stated, “We hope that the scholarship
recipients will achieve continued academic success and continue
their record of service in their communities.”
Walt & Jackie Redmond Educational Fund
Walter and Jacqueline Redmond made a generous contribution to
the Battle Creek Community Foundation to be used for scholarships
for Battle Creek area students who are seeking education beyond
high school. Involvement in Junior Achievement programs will be
considered as a favorable factor in the selection process.
The Roosevelt Scholarship was established to support juniors and
seniors of Battle Creek area high schools, as well as the Calhoun
Area Career Center, and home-schooled or alternative school
students that reside in these districts. To be eligible, a team of three
students will prepare a project with emphasis on team work, goal
setting, and presentation in the area of personal savings and finance.
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Maurice Rose, Jr. Scholarship
This fund strives to help support, encourage, and educate African
American young men from single-parent homes who are without
the assistance or guidance of a biological father in their lives. The
recipient will be encouraged to continue throughout their college
years to live their life to its fullest by staying focused on education,
striving to do their best, and pledging to a drug-free lifestyle.
Georgia Rothberg Scholarship
Georgia Rothberg was a school nurse. She was very concerned about
cancer research and volunteered many hours with the American
Cancer Society. In establishing this scholarship fund, it was Georgia’s
hope that dedicated nursing careers would develop from this
assistance. Emphasis should be placed on academic performance,
financial need, character and citizenship, and motivation to succeed.
Anne E. Schwarz Scholarship
As a civic leader and ambassador for Battle Creek, Anne Schwarz is
remembered fondly by many people in the community. Mrs. Schwarz
was an inspired volunteer with S.A.F.E. Place, Leila Arboretum, the
Battle Creek City Parks and Recreation Department, and Junior
League. In 1988, she received the Battle Creek Enquirer’s George
Award for her civic activities.
Segal Family Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to honor the life work of Eli Segal,
devoted father and grandfather. Mr. Segal was a professor of
Media Communication and a media historian. He devoted his life to
teaching students the art of communication and the joy of drama,
radio and movies. This scholarship provides an avenue to continue
his tradition of helping students achieve success.
Thomas R. Shaw Scholarship
Taylor Scholarship
It is with great pride and a deep sense of humility that the Shaw
family presents this scholarship in honor of Thomas R. Shaw.
Thomas, born April 2, 1935, was a lifelong Battle Creek resident and
a third generation funeral director. He remained dedicated to his
community his entire life. He was an active civic and professional
leader, a devoted family man and supporter of education and youth.
The Taylor Scholarship was created by Richard and Geraldine
Taylor. The Taylor’s, longtime residents of Battle Creek, believe that
many people need extra help to enter or return to the workforce.
The Taylor scholar receives a monetary award and accepts the
challenge to achieve their training requirements in order to
complete their employment goals.
Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center
– Dr. Mehmet (Zihni) Yilmaz Memorial Fund
U of M Scholarship
This fund was established by Southwest Regional Rehabilitation
Center in 2011 in honor and tribute to Dr. Yilmaz, who served as the
centers medical director for over 15 years. Known to many in local
medical staff circles as the “Doctor’s Doctor.” Dr. Yilmaz was adored
by his patients and his peers, ultimately taking care of thousands
of members of our community.
Officer Mike St. John Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of Officer Mike St. John, longtime
Battle Creek Police Officer assigned to the downtown beat. Officer
St. John wanted this fund to “reach out a helping hand” to students
who may have experienced challenges in life. Eligible candidates will
be Battle Creek area graduating seniors pursuing their education at
one of the local Battle Creek colleges or universities.
J. K. Stanford Memorial Scholarship
Rose Miller and her family established this scholarship in memory of
their loved one, J. K. Stanford, who was a talented auto mechanic.
According to Rose, “My brother J. K. was as good as a mechanic; it
seemed like he could simply listen to a car run and tell you what was
wrong. He was such a compassionate, kind-hearted person, who had
a love of cars from an early age.”
William G. & Marion E. Stuckle Scholarship
The late William Stuckle and his wife, Marion, long recognized
the importance of encouraging individuals to select nursing as a
profession in our society, and the need for constant update in their
training. Marion Stuckle was a Red Cross volunteer and William
was a retired local businessman.
The U of M Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing
scholarships to students who will attend the University of Michigan
and that have graduated from high schools within the service area
of the University of Michigan Club of Calhoun County.
Urban League of Battle Creek Scholarship
The ULBC, founded in 1966, is an affiliate of the National Urban
League, a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic
empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically
underserved urban communities. The ULBC is proud to support
minority students from the Battle Creek area who are actively
involved in the community and pursuing their academic goals.
W.K. Kellogg High School
The W.K. Kellogg High School Alumni Association Scholarship
was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to
descendents of W.K. Kellogg High School graduates who seek
educational opportunities beyond high school. Eligible applicants
must have completed one year of college, or if attending a trade
school, the scholarship may be applied to the first year.
Edite Balks Walter, M.D. Scholarship
This fund was established to help women seeking degrees in biology,
chemistry, physics and human or animal medicine. Dr. Walter is
a graduate of the former Springfield High School. Through the
assistance of various scholarships, she graduated cum laude from
Kalamazoo College. Dr. Walter remains an inspiration and believes,
“Women Can Do Science and Should Do Science.”
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Art & Izora Ward Scholarship
Lionel & Muzzie Wood Family Scholarship
Arthur Mason Ward, Sr. and Izora Vereachia Ward met at Tennessee
State University where they both received Bachelor’s degrees.
They moved to Battle Creek in 1955 and became committed servant
leaders at their church, Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal
Church. Their mission was to effectively serve civic and religious
organizations to foster a higher quality of life for their community.
The Muzzie Wood Scholarship was established in loving memory of
Muzzie by her family after she passed away on March 16, 2001. In
2010, her husband’s name, Lionel, was added to the fund name and
its support of Battle Creek area students expanded. Muzzie loved the
outdoors, Lionel laughingly recalls a time she wore her sneakers in
the river, knee-deep, and caught a salmon bare handed.
Martin J. “Marty” Wendt Memorial Scholarship
Marty’s love of nature spanned his lifetime. Marty was always
collecting and learning something new and sharing this wisdom
with those around him – he was always a teacher. As a teacher, he
shared his passion for life and nature with his students at Harper
Creek, but outside the classroom, he helped young people wherever
he found them. Marty was also an accomplished artist.
This scholarship recognizes senior tennis team members from
Battle Creek area schools. Amy competed as a student at Lakeview
High School and Western Michigan University, being inducted into
the WMU Hall of Fame in 1997. Amy died unexpectedly on December
21, 1985. In that same year, she was ranked the #1 Singles Player in
the U.S. Tennis Association Women’s Amateur Conference.
Sgt. Gary F. Williams
Memorial Law Enforcement Program Fund
Rev. Earl F. Young & Rev. William Young, Jr.
In 1999, this fund was established in loving memory of
Sgt. Gary F. Williams to, in part, provide scholarships to individuals
obtaining a degree in law enforcement. Gary’s law enforcement
career spanned 25 years until his retirement from the Battle Creek
Police Department in 1993. He was a kind, compassionate person,
and was always giving of his time, without thinking twice.
This scholarship is in memory of the late Reverend Earl F. Young
and Reverend William Young, Jr. Reverend Earl F. Young was the
founder and pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church from
1959 to 1982. Reverend William Young, Jr. was pastor at Macedonia
from 1982 to 1997. Both dedicated their lives to the spiritual needs
and overall well being of all Battle Creek citizens.
Glenn & June Williams
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Scholarship
Youth Alliance Committee
– Russell G. & Ruth E. Mawby Honorary Scholarship
to students of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church who seek
educational opportunities beyond high school. Applicants must be
graduating seniors who are active members themselves, or family
of active members of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
The Youth Alliance Committee Scholarship was established by the
members of YAC in 1994. In 1995, the dedicated commitment of
Dr. Russell G. and Ruth E. Mawby to the youth of our community
was recognized by re-naming the scholarship in their honor.
Like the honorees, the members are dedicated to improving the
quality of life of their fellow youth in the Battle Creek community.
The following affiliates have a significant education focus and are affiliated with a specific school district or system:
Frank & Elizabeth Zanetti Scholarship
The Frank and Elizabeth Zanetti Scholarship was established
by Santo and Maria Zanetti to honor Santo’s parents who
moved from Italy to the United States in 1924. The Zanetti
Scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify academic and
leadership skills and plan to attend Kellogg Community College.
Dr. Roman Zaplitny Memorial Scholarship
A noted physician in the Battle Creek community, Dr. Zaplitny
was a committed member of the medical profession. Dr. Zaplitny
was born in Tarnopil, Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States
in 1950. In honor of his work in the Battle Creek community,
the Dr. Roman Zaplitny Memorial Scholarship was established
upon his death in 1994.
Aline F. Blanc Scholarship
The Aline F. Blanc Scholarship was established in 2005 by
longtime friend and travel companion, Carolyn Burnett. Carolyn,
as the administrator of her estate, felt it no greater honor than
to establish a scholarship in Aline’s name. Aline, a 1931 graduate
of Battle Creek Academy, was extremely talented, spoke French,
and loved china painting and antique collecting.
Additional Battle Creek Academy Foundation Funds include:
Battle Creek Academy Endowment Fund
Battle Creek Academy Fine Arts Education Support Fund
Battle Creek Academy Support Fund
Roland Bartram Scholarship
Evelyn Conkell Memorial Scholarship
Fogg-Steely Donor Advised Fund
Stephen F. Fox Memorial Scholarship
Merlin M. and Marian M. Hart Fund
Hazel Forney Herrick Scholarship
Dr. Peter and Laura Hong Memorial Scholarship
Sammy Howard Endowment Fund for the
Battle Creek Academy Foundation
Herbert and Elsa Ponting Foundation Scholarship
Zachary P. Steely Music Scholarship
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Stanley L. & Anne M. Lemanski Scholarship
Kathleen Carpenter Garland Memorial Scholarship
Kathleen Carpenter Garland was a wonderful mother and wife who
loved nursing. She received her nursing training at Leila Hospital in
Battle Creek. After working as a floor supervisor at Leila for many
years, Kathleen went on to work for a local doctor’s office, and then
Eaton Corporation, until her retirement in 1982.
Additional Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation, Inc.
Funds include:
Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation Fund
St. Joseph Catholic School Fund
St. Philip Catholic Central High School Class of 1975
St. Philip Catholic Central High School Class of 1975
Endowment Fund
St. Philip Catholic Central High School Fund
St. Philip Middle School Endowment Fund
The Lemanskis were a very warm and loving couple. The family has
long been a supporter of Catholic education and the values of setting
educational standards and achieving them. The Lemanski Scholarship
recognizes graduating seniors from St. Philip Catholic Central High
School. Selection will be based on academic performance, academic
merit, leadership abilities, and financial need.
Elizabeth Mary List Scholarship
This scholarship is given in loving memory of Elizabeth Mary List.
“Liz” was ranked in the top four in the graduating class of 1969
at Battle Creek Central High School. “Liz” loved music and played
the piano. The song, “Climb Every Mountain,” sums up her courage
through her long illness which she termed her impossible dream. For
20 years, Liz battled a disease that finally took her life in 1992.
Norma J. Reed Scholarship
The Norma J. Reed Scholarship was established by Norma to assist
exemplary graduating seniors of St. Philip Catholic Central High
School who have applied themselves to their academics and other
activities. “I never had a college education, but I’ve always wanted
a degree. I want to make it available for today’s youth. To every
recipient, I say, Give it your best shot!”
Jake & Howard Westrick Scholarship
These scholarship funds serve Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools students
through their affiliation with the Battle Creek Community Foundation
Joe Brutsche Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a memorial tribute to Earl “Joe” Brutsche IV who
lived the Boy Scout oath and law in his daily life and never hesitated
to help a friend regardless of the time of day. Joe was a 2006
graduate of St. Phillip Catholic Central High School. It is hoped that
individuals receiving this award will continue to display the same
character, dedication and willingness to give as Joe did.
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Jake was employed by Clark Equipment Company for over 27 years.
His son, Howard Westrick, a 1957 graduate of St. Philip Catholic
Central High School, worked in the plumbing and pipe fitting
industry for 33 years. A strong work ethic, personal responsibility,
dependability, and punctuality are traits exhibited and valued by both
Howard and Jake & acknowledged through this scholarship.
BATTLE CREEK
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Education Foundation
Angood/Arnold Scholarship
The Angood/Arnold Scholarship Fund was established in memory of
the parents of Judith Arnold Angood and Arthur Angood: Bernard
and Marguerite Angood and K. L. “Ping” and Marian Arnold. Arthur
and Judith decided to give the support that may be impossible for
young people to receive at home so that they may reach their goals
and possibly return to contribute to the community.
Robert H. & Olive E. Barney Scholarship
Robert H. Barney and Olive E. Zaback graduated from Battle Creek
Central High School in 1932 and 1934 respectively, married in
1937, and remained lifelong residents of Battle Creek. Mr. and Mrs.
Barney believed in hard work, respect, academic achievement and
community involvement. Their children have established this fund to
assist worthy graduating seniors from their parents alma mater.
Battle Creek Central Hall of Fame Scholarship
Battle Creek Central Hall of Fame Scholarship was established for
graduating seniors from Battle Creek Central High School. Eligible
candidates will be students of good moral character, involved in
some form of community service and any extracurricular activities.
The Battle Creek Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship
was established to provide scholarships to individuals who reside
within the Battle Creek Public School District, or graduates of Battle
Creek Central High School. Recipients must demonstrate extracurricular or community involvement, exemplify trustworthiness,
respect for others, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
Class of 1949 Scholarship
This fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to
students and graduates of the Battle Creek Public Schools and direct
descendants of members of the Battle Creek Central High School Class
of 1949 who seek educational opportunities beyond high school.
Class of 1951 Scholarship
The BCCHS Class of 1951 have enjoyed a camaraderie and spirit
over the years that has been a source of pride. It is their intention
to reward students who have achieved academically, demonstrated
positive citizenship and exemplify the following character traits:
trustworthiness, fairness, respect for others, caring, responsibility
and citizenship.
Lena G. Bonham established this fund through an estate gift to
the School District of the City of Battle Creek for the purpose of
providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Battle Creek
Public Schools who seek educational opportunities beyond high
school in the field of nursing, “who shall be deemed worthy and
in need of assistance in that pursuit.”
S. Emmett Brown Scholarship
The S. Emmett Brown Scholarship Fund was a vision of Reverend
Bobby Holley in 2011. This fund was established in honor and
recognition of S. Emmett Brown’s athletic accomplishments and
his giving back to young people in the Battle Creek community.
It is S. Emmett Brown’s hope that this scholarship will help a young
person’s dream of a college education come true.
Helen M. Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship
Helen Cavanaugh was a history teacher at Battle Creek Central
High School from 1929 – 1936. She received her Ph.D. from the
University of Chicago and continued teaching as a professor of
history at Illinois State University from 1946 – 1973.
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Tom Danna Memorial Scholarship
Kraft Foods Scholarship
This fund was established by Tom’s family as a loving memorial
tribute to his life and the positive impact he had on others. Known
as “Pops” to many, he was a native of Battle Creek and graduated
from Battle Creek Central High School. Tom attended Eastern
Michigan University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in History and
a Master’s Degree in Counseling.
The Kraft Foods Scholarship was established to support students
interested in skilled trades or manufacturing technology careers.
The support from this fund assists in improving career options for
minorities and women in the skilled trades.
Jack W. & Donna B. Gray Scholarship
To honor Al’s amazing career and love for sports, the Al Leibert
Family Scholarship was established in 2007. Al Leibert, a coach,
teacher, and former principal, has given this community a profound
legacy of personal action, perseverance, compassion and love. The
positive effect he still has on lives, will ripple outward and down
throughout the generations.
The Jack W. & Donna B. Gray Scholarship was established for
graduating seniors from Battle Creek Central High School. Eligible
candidates will be students of good moral character, involved in
some form of community service, extra-curricular activities and
have a specified level of academic performance. Financial need
may be considered but will not be the primary decision factor.
Georgia L. Howard Scholarship
This fund was established to honor Georgia L. Howard by her
children, who acknowledge her as the “mother of mothers,”
in recognition of her kind, loving and helping spirit for all children
in hopes that those who receive it will be blessed and be a blessing.
Recipients who are helped by this scholarship should have the
mindset to then help someone else.
Lynne Margaret & Merri Kay Hulscher
The Lynne Margaret & Merri Kay Hulscher Memorial Scholarship
was established by Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hulscher in memory of
their daughters, Merri Kay and Lynne Margaret. This scholarship
is awarded to Battle Creek Central High School graduating senior
women who have excelled in academics and athletics as Merri
and Lynne exhibited during their time at Central.
Helen Kirkland Scholarship
Helen Kirkland established this fund through a trust fund aimed
at supporting “worthy students enrolled in the nursing courses at
the Kellogg Community College and who are in need of financial
assistance.” Eligible candidates will be graduating seniors of Battle
Creek Public Schools who will be attending Kellogg Community College.
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Al Leibert Family Scholarship
Louis & Margaret Martin
Educational Support Endowment Scholarship
The Louis & Margaret Martin Educational Support Endowment
Scholarship was established to serve as a source of encouragement
and support to African American male graduating seniors from Battle
Creek Central High School. It celebrates Lou and Margaret Martin’s
many years of professional, personal and deep seated community
commitment to improving educational outcomes for young people.
Jack K. Mawdsley Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Mawdsley’s service
and commitment to educating youth. Dr. Jack K. Mawdsley provided
excellent leadership as superintendent for the Battle Creek Public
Schools from 1973 to 1986. His commitment to youth includes service
as a classroom teacher and high school counselor to secondary
school principal and superintendent.
Richard McKenzie Memorial Scholarship
Richard McKenzie was a gifted science instructor at Southwestern
Junior High School who made learning fun. Acknowledged by both
peers and students as a master teacher, Rich shared his warm humor
and love of life with all that knew him. Rich also had a deep appreciation
for nature and enjoyed bird watching, camping and canoeing.
W. James McQuiston Scholarship
W. James McQuiston is remembered for his commitment to
community. His service and leadership to community and non-profit
causes spanned a 50-year period in Battle Creek. He was known for
his wit, his clear, concise advice, and his attention to financial detail.
Today, many organizations continue to exist as a result of
Jim McQuiston’s vision.
Maxwell G. Root graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in
1937. He was a life member of the Benevolent Order of the Elks Lodge
Chapter #131 and active with his alma mater, serving on its Alumni
Committee and the Class of 1937 Reunion Committee. Eligible applicants
are graduating seniors from Battle Creek Central High School.
Rusty Melges Memorial Scholarship
The Rusty Melges Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 to
provide scholarships to male graduating seniors from Battle Creek
Central High School who are scholar/athletes, seeking educational
opportunities at a college, university or technical school.
The Memorial Scholarship, established in 1920 from a variety of gifts
to the School District of the City of Battle Creek, has evolved from a
student loan program to its current scholarship fund. Over the years,
those with a heart for Battle Creek Public Schools and its students
have made individual and memorial gifts to this fund.
Lavern K. & Helen L. Mitchell Scholarship
Helen L. Mitchell established this fund through an estate gift to the
School District of the City of Battle Creek for the purpose of providing
scholarships to graduating seniors from Battle Creek Public Schools
who seek educational opportunities beyond high school.
Floyd C. and Gwendolyn M. Oglesby Scholarship
Floyd and Gwen Oglesby always had an interest in helping students
to improve their lives through education. Both were active in the
schools and community throughout their many years in Battle Creek.
Floyd was involved as a teacher and coach at BCCHS, counselor at
KCC and mayor of Battle Creek. Gwen’s involvement included family,
the Community Chorus and dental hygienist.
Marian G. Shirk Scholarship
Marian G. Shirk established this fund through an estate gift to
the School District of the City of Battle Creek for the purpose of
providing scholarships to graduating seniors from Battle Creek
Public Schools. Candidates must have achieved a specified level
of academic achievement, be in the top 25% of their high school
graduating class and plan to attend Kellogg Community College.
Staff Sergeant Joshua Throckmorton
Memorial Scholarship Fund
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joshua A. Throckmorton made the ultimate
sacrifice for his country when he lost his life on July 5, 2011 in
Afghanistan. This fund serves as a reminder for us all to live as
Josh did—with integrity and respect for others—and to strive
to be a team player on and off the field.
Florence Leaffy Tucker Class of 1929
This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a Battle Creek
Central senior woman scholar-athlete who has also demonstrated
service to her school and community.
Chuck Turner Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Central High School and friends of Chuck
Turner in honor of his 29 years of dedicated service to the Battle
Creek Public Schools. His coaching accomplishments are legendary,
leading the Bearcats to 564 wins, 19 District, 7 Regional, 15 League,
and 5 MHSAA/Semi-final Championships. He was named City Coach
of the Year 14 times and Regional Coach of the Year 7 times.
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WKKF-Carson Scholars Scholarship Fund
The WKKF-Carson Scholars Scholarship Fund was established
in 2009 aims to recognize and reward Battle Creek Public
School students in grades 4 through 11. Emphasis is placed
on students’ performance and desire to maintain a strong
academic record, as well as strong humanitarian qualities that
have a positive impact on society.
Wolf Family Scholarship
to graduating seniors from Battle Creek Public Schools who seek
educational opportunities beyond high school at Kellogg Community
College. Eligible candidates must have attended elementary school
(Valley View Elementary) and/or middle school (Springfield Middle
School) in Springfield, Michigan.
Additional Battle Creek Public Schools Education Foundation
Funds include:
Battle Creek Central 100th Anniversary Fund
Battle Creek Central High School Hall of Fame
Battle Creek Public Schools Education Fund
Battle Creek Public Schools Memorial Brick Fund
BCPS/GJM Athletic Fund
Carson Scholars Support Fund
Outdoor Education Center/Clear Lake Camp Fund
These scholarship funds serve the Battle Creek Public Schools students through their
affiliation with the Battle Creek Community Foundation
Martha Matrone Altenburg Memorial Scholarship
The Martha Matrone Altenburg Memorial Scholarship was established
by her family and friends after her untimely death. This scholarship
is awarded annually to female seniors of Battle Creek Central High
School to provide advanced training/college study with an emphasis
in the area of business.
Ann J. Kellogg/Lincoln School Graduates
Life Enhancement Education Fund
Eligible candidates have attended at least 4 of their 6 elementary
years at either Ann J. Kellogg School or Lincoln Elementary School
or a combination of the two schools. It can be used to obtain their
GED or high school diploma or a degree/certificate at a college/
university, technical, trade or apprenticeship program.
Carolyn L. Burnett Scholarship
Carolyn Burnett established this fund for one simple truth, “I would not
have gone to college had it not been for the scholarship I received.”
Carolyn wanted to help others as she had been helped, knowing when
others support your educational dreams in some way, you should do
your best and persevere over whatever the obstacles are to succeed.
Clarence & Ruth Cole Memorial Scholarship
Judith Cole Williamson and LaVaughn Cole established this
scholarship in memory of their parents, Clarence and Ruth Cole, who
maintained a life-long interest in the education of young people in
the community. Their primary interest was helping young people
develop to their full potential. Clarence and Ruth Cole realized that
by giving to others, it would come back in abundance.
Harry & Helen Davidson Family Scholarship
Harry served as the superintendent of the Battle Creek Public
Schools for a number of years and later became the first executive
director of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Much of Harry
and Helen’s work in this community can be exemplified today through
the Foundation’s growth and a strong community value for the
education of our young people.
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Bill Evans Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Tad & Bonnie Randolph Scholarship
The Bill Evans Memorial Athletic Scholarship was established as
a memorial tribute to the life of Bill Evans. His 27-year education
career included time at Battle Creek Central High School, where he
was chairman of the business department, wrestling coach, coaching
three individual state champions, and athletic director. He was also a
City of Battle Creek sports promotion director.
Tad and Bonnie Randolph were classroom teachers in the Battle
Creek Public Schools for many years. Bonnie taught Spanish at
W. K. Kellogg, Southwestern and Battle Creek Central High School.
Tad was a social studies teacher at Southeastern, W. K. Kellogg,
and Battle Creek Central High School. Recipients must have
academic merit and strong moral character.
Desiree Fields Memorial Scholarship
James E. Sherman Memorial Scholarship
The Desiree Fields Memorial Scholarship was set up by a local doctor
for the purpose of awarding scholarships to female students raised
by their single father. Candidates must be Battle Creek Central High
School graduating seniors seeking college or technical training. This
fund is awarded as part of the Dandamudi Family Scholarship Fund.
Jim Sherman graduated from Battle Creek Central High School
in 1955 and attended Western Michigan University. Participation
in extra-curricular and school activities provided him first-hand
lessons in the importance of responsibility, discipline, fairness,
and respect. Jim was a superb craftsman in the printing field.
His family established this scholarship in Jim’s memory.
Project GEAR UP Scholarship
The GEAR UP Scholarship is the educational financial assistance
component of the Western Michigan University GEAR UP Learning
Centers project, funded in part by the United States Department
of Education. The objective is to provide renewable scholarships to
graduating seniors of the Battle Creek Public School system who
seek educational opportunities beyond high school.
Higdon Memorial Scholarship
The Higdon Memorial Scholarship was established by Sharon Gawlak
in honor of her parents, Maude and Harold Higdon. Sharon’s parents
were life-long residents of Battle Creek who exemplified a strong
work ethic. Sharon continued the family value by obtaining her
college degree and serving as a teacher at Northwestern Junior High
School for 30 years.
Hugh F. McPherson was a successful Battle Creek area businessman,
who chose to share his success with a number of organizations. The
McPherson Scholarship was established based on his desire to help
the students of his adopted alma mater, Battle Creek Central High
School, achieve their goals.
Clifton J. Woods Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Woods was a life member of the NAACP, the Urban League and
the Battle Creek Civic League. He was also a 60-year member of
Strothers Masonic Lodge No. 3 Free and Accepted Masons, Prince
Hall Affiliation. In 1988, at 92 years of age, Mr. Woods received
the Senior Citizens’ Award and District Award from the National
Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc.
Harper Creek COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Education Foundation Funds
Mark Evans Memorial Scholarship
The Mark Evans Memorial Scholarship was established for the
purpose of providing scholarships to Harper Creek students who
seek educational opportunities beyond high school. The scholarship
recipient will be a graduating senior of Harper Creek High School
who is the highest scoring National Merit Commended Student as
determined by his/her scores on the PSAT.
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Carl C. Gawart Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Carl C. Gawart, a
former superintendent of Harper Creek Community Schools. Mr.
Gawart exemplified the traits of honesty, integrity, and devotion to
duty. Mr. Gawart was a devoted administrator who strove to provide
the best educational opportunities to the students of the Harper
Creek Community Schools.
Additional Harper Creek Community Schools Education Foundation
Funds include:
Beatrice B. Forward Memorial Fund
Robert C. Frook Memorial Athletic Program Fund
Nancy Hyde Honorary Fund
Diane Stinson/Jan Amy Extended Day Activity Fund
Harper Creek Scholarship
Harper Creek Community Schools Education Foundation Fund was
established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Harper
Creek graduates and graduating seniors who seek educational
opportunities beyond high school, including college, other postsecondary education or training institutions.
Nicholas Rocca Memorial Scholarship
The Nick Rocca Memorial Scholarship was established for the
benefit of graduating seniors of Harper Creek High School who
are interested in furthering their study of music at the college
or university of their choice.
Dave Studer Athletic Wrestling Scholarship
In honor of Harper Creek’s wrestling coach, Dave Studer, the
Dave Studer Athletic Wrestling Scholarship was established for
the purpose of providing scholarships to Harper Creek students.
Applicants must have been a member of the Harper Creek wrestling
team for three years, exhibit character and leadership and plan to
attend a four-year college.
C. Glen Walter Scholarship
In honor of his many contributions to the students, school and
community, friends and supporters have formed the C. Glen Walter
Fund. Glen’s career in education began as a teacher at Harper
Creek Junior High in 1962 and progressed to principal in 1966 which
ultimately led to superintendent. After 33 years with Harper Creek
Community Schools, he retired in 1995.
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These scholarship funds serve Harper Creek Community Schools students through
their affiliation with the Battle Creek Community Foundation
Ceresco Community Club Scholarship
The Ceresco Community Club was established in 1922. The club
purchased what came to be known as the Ceresco Community Hall,
allowing Ceresco residents a place to enjoy community events. The
Hall was sold in 1994, and the proceeds established the Ceresco
Community Club Scholarship Fund.
Christa Ferree Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1992 by the family and friends of
Christa Ferree, who passed away in 1991. Enthusiastic, compassionate
and out-going are some of the words that fit Christa perfectly. She
played softball, was a cheerleader, and served as vice president of
her class. The family hopes that recipients of this scholarship will do
their best to achieve and attain their highest goals.
Harper Creek Optimist Memorial Scholarship
In May 1994, the president of the Harper Creek Optimist Club
authorized the establishment of a scholarship fund to be awarded
to graduating seniors from Harper Creek High School. Applicants or
this award must have a specified level of academic performance and
show evidence of community service.
Juliee T. Hazel Norman Scholarship
Herbert & Clara Swafford Citizenship Scholarship
“We carry on her caring for strangers and friends alike; for community
and woman-kind no matter what the plight.” The Juliee T. Hazel
-Norman Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Juliee
T. Hazel Norman. Throughout her life, Juliee served in positions of
leadership at school, church, dance, college, career, and community.
The Herbert and Clara Swafford Scholarship was established
for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduates or graduating
seniors from Lakeview High School and Harper Creek High School,
who seek educational opportunities beyond high school at a
four-year college or university. Recipients of this award should
demonstrate good citizenship.
Taffy Hernandez Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in loving memory of Taffy
Hernandez by her family. Students receiving this award must
be graduating seniors of Harper Creek High School and exhibit
leadership, community involvement, work experience, and provide
an essay on their educational goals.
Donna (Dee Dee) Hookway Memorial Scholarship
Donna (Dee Dee) Hookway was born in Massachusetts on August
18, 1944. She passed away on October 13, 2009. She loved being
with people, sharing experiences and experiencing new things. She
traveled across the U.S. and around the world with her husband,
Charlie. She was witty, charming and the kind of person who took
great pleasure in making others happy. She never met a stranger.
Allyn L. Miller Scholarship
The family and friends of Allyn Miller established this scholarship
fund in honor of his 37 years of dedication to Harper Creek
Community Schools, where he served as an outstanding teacher,
counselor, and administrator.
Paul Nicolich-Harper Creek
Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Several community members worked with the Nicolich family
to establish this fund in memory of Circuit Judge Paul Nicolich
who passed away suddenly in 1990. He was known as a friend to
young attorneys and those who knew him stated, “He was a friend
and a fine colleague and a good judge. He was patient, fair and he
served the people well.”
Kevin B. Swafford Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established in 2009 by family and friends in
memory of Kevin Swafford. No specific grade point is required.
However, the applicant should possess the characteristics
of someone who is working hard on their academics, taking hard
classes but not necessarily a straight “A” student.
Lakeview SCHOOLS
Education Foundation Funds
Andert Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of the late Norman J.
Andert, a music educator, and Irene E. Andert, a retired healthcare
-professional to provide a graduating Lakeview High School senior
support in pursuing careers in the fine and healing arts for the
betterment of human kind.
Henrietta Curtis, Barbara Curtis and Jack Curtis
This scholarship, originally established in 1989, honors Barbara
Curtis, wife of Jack C. Curtis and mother of Randy, Jane and Vicki;
and Henrietta Curtis, Jack’s mother. Jack Curtis’ name was added
to this memorial scholarship after his passing in 2009. Jack is a
1941 graduate of Lakeview High School, and his children are all
Lakeview graduates.
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Judi Dolezal Memorial Scholarship
Lakeview Schools Class of 1990 Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Judi Dolezal who directed
the Student Service Center at Lakeview High School from 1994 –
1998. Judi battled leukemia until her passing on June 23, 1999. In
her short time at Lakeview High School, her infectious laugh and
refreshing zest for life were often a brilliant shining light for many
students. Judi could see and bring out the good in everyone.
The scholarship will be awarded to Lakeview School District
graduating seniors who have academic potential and some
financial need. Community and school engagement and good
citizenship may be considered.
Marie & Frank Eldridge Memorial Scholarship
Al Leibert became an assistant principal at Lakeview High School in
1971. He then served as principal of Westlake Elementary from 1980
to 1986. After retirement, Al helped coach girls’ track and freshmen
football for ten years. This scholarship was initiated by Bobby Holley
to honor an outstanding educator and mentor to many.
The Marie and Frank Eldridge Memorial Scholarship was established
in 1989 by Pat Fosdick and Richard Eldridge to honor their parents.
The Eldridges were active in the Lakeview community, longtime
supporters of Lakeview High School and loyal fans of Lakeview
Spartan athletic teams. As Spartan sports boosters, the Eldridges
offered encouragement to many young student athletes.
Fin’s Journalism Scholarship
The Fin’s Journalism Scholarship was established to support
Lakeview High School graduating seniors. Special consideration is
given to candidates pursuing a career in journalism; participants of
journalism classes, school newspaper, magazine, or yearbook; and
those actively engaged in the work, going beyond the “requirements”
to pursue interests or get the job done.
Lloyd W. Heselschwerdt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for Lakeview High School graduates who have
completed the equivalent of at least 24 credit hours of college/
university classes. Preference may be given to the non-traditional
student who has taken time away from college and is now seeking
to continue his/her studies.
Lakeview Schools Class of 1961 Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1991 as a legacy to Lakeview
High School graduates. The primary objectives of this scholarship
are to assist adults who wish to finish high school, attend Kellogg
Community College or both. Scholarship recipients who demonstrate
outstanding achievement at KCC will be considered for partial
financial assistance at a four-year institution in Michigan.
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Al Leibert Scholarship
Frances Minges Delmerico Isaac implemented this scholarship in
recognition of the 150+ years the family has resided and been active
in the Lakeview area. Frank Minges, her father, was a member of the
first Lakeview Consolidated Schools Board. Laura Minges, her mother,
was active in the PTA, serving a term as its president. Their children
included Philip, Rachael and Frances.
Marjorie A. Pastor Scholarship
This fund was established in 1989 by family, friends, and Charles Pastor
in memory of his wife. Marjorie A. Pastor, was a graduate of and highly
respected and dedicated educator at Lakeview High School, serving
as chairperson of the English Department and high school counselor.
Throughout her career, she strived to foster integrity, responsibility,
honesty, self-direction and intellectual curiosity.
Pathways to Scholarship
Pathways to Scholarship was established to provide scholarships
to area individuals who reside within the Lakeview School District,
or those graduates of Lakeview High School who seek educational
opportunities beyond high school. Recipients are those individuals
who exhibit above average grades, community involvement,
attendance, communication skills, abilities, and cooperation.
Reverend George & Jean Seifert Memorial Scholarship
James H. Mahoney Memorial Sports Fund
This scholarship was established in memory of George and Jean
Seifert by their children. The recipient must be a Lakeview High
School graduate, a resident of the Lakeview School District, or have
a connection with the Lakeview School District.
Kay and Karl Randels Grant for the Arts Endowment Fund
The Special Achievement Scholarship
The Special Achievement Scholarship was established for the
purpose of providing scholarships to Lakeview High School
graduating seniors, international students attending Lakeview High
School or alumni with special learning, development or language
needs who seek educational opportunities beyond high school.
Theodore N. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Theodore N. Thomas was the principal of Lakeview High School from
1942 until his retirement in 1974. Affectionately known as “Mr. T,”
he was a beloved and respected principal who symbolized honesty,
responsibility, integrity and the importance of education in and out of
the classroom. This scholarship was established by his wife Ruth, who
also taught at the elementary level in Lakeview during her career.
Dr. Robert D. Spencer Education Grant Fund
Steve Straub Sports Camp Scholarship
Mary Ellen Vanderveer Scholarship Fund
These scholarship funds serve Lakeview School District students
Lakeview Class of 1968 Scholarship
The Lakeview Class of 1968 Scholarship was established in 2009
as a legacy to its graduates and as a promise to Lakeview High
School future graduates. Recipients are Lakeview High School
graduating seniors or graduates who have demonstrated academic
success and show strong character and compassion through
involvement in community service.
Ralph L. Deal Memorial Music Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in honor of Robert M. Ward after
he was named the Michigan High School Principal of the Year in 1990.
The scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors of Lakeview High
School. Criteria will be based on leadership, scholarship, citizenship,
service, industry and effort, and integrity and responsibility.
This scholarship was established in 2010 in memory of
Ralph L. Deal, general music teacher for the Lakeview School
District elementary schools, teaching vocal music for 25 years.
His love of music and continued after his retirement with an
additional 10 years of teaching the part time music program for
St. Joseph Catholic Schools. He also served as choir director
and/or organist for numerous area churches.
Additional Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation Funds include:
Mary D. Durham Scholarship
George Byelich Student Athletic Scholarship
Mary graduated from Plainwell High School in 1962 and received a
B.A. in Public Administration from Western Michigan University in
1989. She worked as a secretary at several schools in the Lakeview
School District including for the Superintendent. She was a member
of First Congregational Church and enjoyed spending time with her
grandchildren, working in the garden and taking photographs.
Robert M. Ward Scholarship
Teri E. Christ Memorial Endowment Fund
for the Support of Dyslexia Education
Rose Ferguson Scholarship Fund
Lakeview High School Baseball Boosters Community Project Fund
Lakeview High School Commemorative Brick Fund
Lakeview Schools Educational Foundation - Jefferson Fund
ANNUAL REPORT 2012
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Lakeview Schools Education Foundation funds continued.
Russell Scott Hein Memorial Scholarship
The Russell Scott Hein Memorial Scholarship was established by
his family in October 1988. Russ received his credentials from
Lakeview High School, Kellogg Community College and the Calhoun
Area Career Center. He received his journeyman’s tool and die card
October 5, 1987 and passed away October 31, 1987. This scholarship
is to help fulfill the dreams of young people.
Lakeview Area Council PTA Scholarship
The Lakeview Area Council PTA Scholarship is the oldest awarded
scholarship in Lakeview. Desire for additional learning opportunities,
volunteerism in the community, extracurricular activities, academic
achievement, and financial need are all taken into consideration for
selection of this scholarship.
Richard R. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
The Richard R. Montgomery Scholarship was established by his
family and friends with the hope that recipients will display the same
character and compassion to better their community as did Dick
Montgomery. Dick was a talented, enthusiastic person whose positive
attitude enriched all who had the good fortune of knowing him.
Dan Petersen Memorial Scholarship
This memorial fund was created from contributions by Dan’s friends
and several of the organizations to which he belonged. Dan Petersen
was a 1975 graduate of Lakeview High School. If he could, Dan would
remind us that high school and life, like athletics, can and should be
a great experience, but should be enjoyed while not neglecting the
other skills and traits that remain with us for life.
Herbert & Clara Swafford Citizenship Scholarship
The Herbert and Clara Swafford Scholarship was established
for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduates or graduating
seniors from Lakeview High School and Harper Creek High School,
who seek educational opportunities beyond high school at a
four-year college or university. Recipients of this award should
demonstrate good citizenship.
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Pennfield Academic Education Enhancement
Pennfield Legacy Wall Community Project Fund
Pennfield Schools Educational Foundation Fund
Pennfield Visual Arts Community Project Fund
Pennfield Visual Arts Endowment Fund
These scholarship funds serve Pennfield Schools students
Calder-Gilbert Math & Science Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Kurt Calder, a 1982 graduate
of Pennfield High School, and the late June Gilbert, a mathematics
teacher and former chair of the math department at Pennfield from
1961-1986. June and Kurt believed there are young women with
excellent math and science abilities without a chance to use them,
and encourage women to pursue studies in math and science.
Thomas Frey Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Louis and Beverly Frey in honor
of their son Tom, a 1978 graduate of Pennfield Schools. His high
math and mechanical interests led him to an engineering career. In
1983, he graduated from Michigan State University and moved to
Dallas, Texas. He was beginning his fifth year of working at Texas
Instruments at the time of his death in 1988.
Pennfield Schools Retirees Memorial Scholarship
The Pennfield Schools Retirees Memorial Scholarship was
established for the purpose of providing scholarships to children or
grandchildren of Pennfield School retirees, current Pennfield Schools
employees with at least five years of experience, or former Pennfield
Schools employees with at least five years of experience who are
Michigan Public School Retirees.
Robert L. Weiher Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Robert L. Weiher,
a 1967 graduate of Pennfield High School, on the 30th anniversary
of his death. In 1968, he joined the Army and was sent to Vietnam.
He died on March 28, 1969 from wounds suffered in combat. He was
posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement
in ground operations. He was also awarded the Purple Heart.
The following funds offer scholarships for experiences
other than post-secondary education:
21st Century Health Careers Scholarship
Connie Amos Memorial Scholarship
Brass Band of Battle Creek Scholarship
Community Leadership Academy Scholarship
Delia M. and Dora D. DeMaso
International Study Scholarship
Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II Memorial Fund
West Michigan Aviation
Foundation Funds
Dirty Funk Artistic Expression Get Money Scholarship
Endeavor Charter Academy 8th Grade Scholarship
Rose Guzman Scholarship
James F. Hettinger Scholarship
This fund was established in 2008 by the board of directors and
staff of Battle Creek Unlimited, Inc. to celebrate and honor the
visionary leadership of James F. Hettinger at the time of his
retirement, as he ended his BCU career as President and CEO.
This fund represents a heartfelt expression of gratitude for his
commitment to community, education, jobs and sustainable families.
Brenda L. Hunt & Robert and Eleanor DeVries
Scholarship
This fund was established to support Calhoun County graduating
seniors pursuing a career in aviation. The fund is named in honor of
the President and CEO of the Battle Creek Community Foundation,
Brenda L. Hunt, by the major benefactors, Ellie and Bob DeVries. The
scholarship focus seeks to provide assistance to scholars who secure
their education and employment right here in our community.
Michael Labadie Music Fund
Berenice Bryant Lowe Fellowship Fund
Jean McLean Arts & Educational Scholarship
Helen Montgomery Musician Fund
Charles H. Slauson Memorial Fund
Orville E. Strang Fund for the Community Chorus
of The Music Center of South Central Michigan
David Scott Turner Memorial Vocal Music Award Fund
75th Anniversary Scholarship
David Wallace Sportship Scholarship
Leonard L. White Educational Fund
Dora Zanotti Wideman Scholarship
Additional West Michigan Aviation Foundation Fund:
West Michigan Aviation Foundation
ANNUAL REPORT 2012
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It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief
that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal,
or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice,
he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million
different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that
can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.
— Robert F. Kennedy
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