Roane County Scholarship Foundation INC.

HOW IT STARTED....

The late Clarence H. Fields, a graduate of Spencer High School and a retired executive of the American Farm Bureau Federation  wished to leave the bulk of his estate to provide scholarships to Roane County students. He provided the initiative and his considerable knowledge of organizing non-profit corporations, and Anita Ashley donated her legal services for the incorporation process; and the Foundation was incorporated in August, 1994.

...AND HOW IT GREW

A generous gift in the will of Thelma Belle Shrimplin provides two scholarships annually, and the family of Tim Boothe provides a memorial scholarship. A $2,000 scholarship is provided to honor the memory of Michael David Combs by his family, and the late William B. Young is also honored by his family with an annual scholarship. Dr. Richard and Lois Brown have established a scholarship for students who wish to pursue studies in medicine or the ministry. The local Arts and Humanities Council has established a fund to honor the late Gerald E. Snyder, and the family of Maxine Abbott Hunt provides a scholarship in memory of this former teacher.

The Spencer Rotary Club has established a perpetual scholarship fund, Charles B. Lewis has endowed a scholarship to honor the memory of his wife, Margaret Ruth Lewellen Lewis, Aaron Cottle has established a scholarship fund for nursing students in memory of his mother, Mardel DePue Cottle, and also funds the Aaron D. Cottle Scholarship of Excellence. The wife of Gaynol D. Starcher, a 1932 SHS graduate, endowed a scholarship in his memory. A local business, Contractor Services, Inc., established a $2,000 engineering scholarship, and the late Thelma Stemple Bell provided generously for a scholarship fund in her will. The parents of Phil Scott, former valedictorian at Spencer High School, provided a memorial gift to endow a $500 award to all future valedictorians, and they provided several $1,000 scholarships in 2009.   An anonymous donor endowed the George and Gertrude Moffatt Memorial Scholarship Fund.

In 2004, the family of Roma T. Arnott, long time science teacher at SHS, established a scholarship in his memory. In 2005 the family of Christopher Raines established a scholarship in his memory, and Elsie Daugherty established scholarships in the business and education fields to honor her late husband Virgil.  The Spencer High School Alumni Association has established a scholarship award.  Eva Chapman Baber (SHS 1947) established the Eva Chapman Baber and Evelyn Chapman Whitney Scholarship.  The Ladies Livestock Auxiliary provides a $1,000 scholarship to a 4H/FFA member.  Mr. Fields' estate will provide many scholarships in the future thanks to his generous provisions in his will. Beginning in 2009 estate of Sidney Boggs provided generously for scholarships for Roane County students.  The family of former Board member, the late Don McNutt, received memorial donations of over $2,500 and are awarding a four-year scholarship in that amount in 2010

In December 2009, an anonymous donor gave $1,000,000 to the Foundation, which is the largest charitable gift in the history of Roane County.  This more than doubled the amount available for scholarships.  Five $2,000 scholarships renewable for $1,000 for 3 years, five $2,000 renewable for $1,000 for one year, and four $2,000 one-year scholarships were awarded in 2010 from this fund.

Several Roane County school employees give through payroll deductions and several donors make annual contributions. Their gifts and other undesignated donations go into the General Foundation Fund, which provides a $2,000 annual scholarship, renewable for 3 more years for $1,000.

Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has awarded 421 scholarships and awards worth over $428,000.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION...

The foundation is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors representing a broad range of local groups. The by-laws spell out all operating details of the Foundation, including investment of funds, election of directors, awarding of scholarships, audits, annual reports, etc. The by-laws provide for the creation of special funds to meet the requests of donors who contribute at least $5,000.

It is the aim of the Foundation to award most scholarships from annual dividends on investments in order to create a perpetual scholarship program, although some scholarships will be awarded from current funds in the early years of the Foundation.

Elected officers of the Foundation in 2010-11 are Paul Hughes, President; Anita Ashley, Vice President and Secretary; and Kay Cottrell, Treasurer.

An independent Investment Advisory Committee meets periodically to review investment policies and performance. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney currently manages the bulk of the portfolio, which totaled  over $1.7 million in December 2010.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2010-11...

Anita Ashley

Service Organization (Rotary Club)

Tonya Martin

Parent

Joe Messineo

Roane County Farm Bureau

Kay Cottrell

Banking

Paul Hughes

Retired School Employees

Natalie Freshwater

Roane County Schools

HOW SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN...

Applications are solicited from graduating seniors at RCHS, and a Scholarship Selection Committee consisting of members of all major departments of the High School makes the recommendations to the board based on scholastic achievement, leadership and economic need. A point system is utilized to make the system as objective as possible. The four criteria for selection are: high school GPA, ACT or SAT score, School and community activities, and financial need. Highest ranking students receive the most desirable scholarships, with consideration of the specific criteria established by the some of the scholarship sponsors.  The recommendations  of the Selection Committee are reviewed by the Board of Directors, which will make the final selections.

HOW YOU CAN HELP...

People who want to help Roane County students have several ways available through the Foundation:

* You may make a one-time donation.

* You may make regular contributions on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis.

* You may make contributions in Honor of an individual, organization, or event.

* You may make contributions in Memory of an individual. Families are invited to establish a permanent fund for this purpose. (In Memory cards are available to present to the family of the deceased.)

* You may designate the Foundation as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

* You may name the Foundation as a beneficiary in your will.

* You may give “appreciated assets” to the Foundation.

In each case, your gift is an authorized IRS tax deduction. West Virginia residents and businesses may also qualify for credits on state taxes for 50% of donations over $500

2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Nicholas Jarvis

General Foundation Schol

$2,000 + 3yrs@ 1,000

Breanna Mathewson

C. H. Fields Scholarship

$2,000 +3yrs@ 2,000

Ryan Carper

Sidney Boggs Mem.     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Michelle Randolph Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Allison Holliday Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Courtney Dawson Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Chad Price Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Colter Taylor Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +3yrs@ 1,000
Scott Harper

Roma T. Arnott Mem.

$1,000 +3yrs@ 1,000

Laura Moore Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +1yrs@ 1,000
Courtney Carr Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +1yrs@ 1,000
Maggie Cavendar Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +1yrs@ 1,000
Daniel Ricks Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +1yrs@ 1,000
John Stutler Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000 +1yrs@ 1,000
Madison Harper Don McNutt Memorial     $500 + 3 yrs @500+
Amber Teel Michael David Combs Mem     $2,000
Rhett Atkinson CSi Engineering Schol     $2,000
Megan Davis Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000
David Gibson Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000
Madison Sergent Phil Scott Memorial Schol     $2,000

Samantha Hays

Thelma S. Bell Schol.

$500 +3yrs@ 500

Meggan Chapman Pauline C. Heaton Mem.               $1,000
Josh Jones Pauline C. Heaton Mem.                 $1,000

Cassandra White

Thelma Shrimplin Mem.

$1,000

Justin Holbert

Christopher P. Raines Mem.

$1,000

Shelby Hall EC Whitney & Eva C Baber                 $1,000
Nikki Bush EC Whitney & Eva C Baber                 $1,000
Evan Greathouse EC Whitney & Eva C Baber                 $1,000

Garry Harper

Tim Boothe Memorial

$500

Ethan Tyree

Mardel. D. Cottle Medical

 $500

Chelsea Propps

Mardel D. Cottle Medical

 $500

Veronica Greathouse

Mardel D. Cottle Medical

 $500

Ciara Brown Mardel D. Cottle Medical                            $500

Ethan Epling

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

$500

Brittney Hanshaw

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

$500

Kristin Morris

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

$500

Sarah Tupper Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.                          $500

Jacob Minney

Spencer Rotary Club Schol.

$500

Mitchell Miller

Geo. & G. Moffatt Memorial

$500

Jared Reed

SHSAlumni-Parks Family

$500

Arin Higginbotham SHSAlumni-Fred.Craig.Mem.       $500

Brittany Armstead

V. & E. Daugherty-Business

$500

Jamie Rolfes

Hard Rock Exploration

$500

Nicholas Jarvis Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory         $500
Colter Taylor Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory          $500
Michelle Randolph Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory            $500    

Daniel Eisenberg

Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory

$500

EXTENSIONS OF PRIOR YEAR AWARDS...

Christina Smith

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Emily Shimp

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Katie Cox

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Leah Nazzaro

Thelma Stemple Bell

1,000

Katie Shimp

Thelma Stemple Bell

1,000

Morgan Cottrell

Michael D. Combs Mem.

1,000

Andrew Branard Midwest. Home Bldrs                      750

Total Awards = 54

$97,750

 

2009 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Emily Shimp

   General Foundation  Schloarship

$2,000

Morgan Cottrell

   Michael David Combs Memorial Schol.

 2,000

Eleanor Porter

   C.H. Fields Mem. Scholarship

1,500

Chris James

  Chris Raines Memorial Scholarship

1,000

Erika Bragg   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship  1,000

Erika Bragg

  Aaron D. Cottle Scholarship of Excellence

   500

Erika Bragg

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

   500

Brandon Abbott

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

 1,000

Laken Hottle

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

 1,000

Laken Hottle

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

   500

Kevin Walker

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

 1,000

Stephanie Mitchell

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

 1,000

Zach Carper

  Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

1,000

Cody Carper     Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship  1,000

Trevor Cummings

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

1,000

Trevor Cummings     Williiam B.Young Memorial Scholarship      500

Vasiliy Lisitsyn

   Phil Scott Memorial Scholarship

 1,000

Tiffany Carper

   Evelyn C. Whitney & Eva C. Baber Scholarship

 1,000

Rebekah Boyles    Evelyn C. Whitney & Eva C. Baber Scholarship   1,000

Jason Shamblin

   Evelyn C. Whitney & Eva C. Baber Scholarship

 1,000

Caleb Greathouse

   Evelyn C. Whitney & Eva C. Baber Scholarship

 1,000

Cassie Short

   Evelyn C. Whitney & Eva C. Baber Scholarship

1,000

Staci Moore   Sidney Boggs Memorial Scholarship  1,000
Ashli Knotts   Sidney Boggs Memorial Scholarship  1,000
Ashli Knotts   Phil Scot Memorial Valedictory Award     500
Kayla Richardson   Tim Boothe Memorial Scholarship     500
Melanie Hussain   Mardel D. Cottle, R.N. Nursing/Medical     500
Samantha Bullis   Mardel D. Cottle, R.N. Nursing/Medical     500
Sheree Raines    Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence     500

Annie Hodge

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

   500

Daniel Matics

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol  of Excellence

    500

Matthew Brohard

   Spencer Rotary Club Scholarship

   500

Kati Hildreth

  Spencer High Alumni Association Scholarship

   500

Rachel Long

   Spencer High Alumni/Fred Craig Mem. Schol.

    500

Levi Morton    Spencer High Alumni/Parks Family Scholarship    500
Eliza Hodge    Gerald E. Snyder Memorial Music Scholarship    500

James McGinnes

   Midwestern Home Builders Assn. Scholarship

 500

Cheyenne Hall

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Rose Quinn Morgan

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Extension of Prior Year Awards--2009

Katie Cox

General Foundation Scholarship 2008

1,000

Christina Smith

General Foundation Scholarship 2007

1,000

Eva Clinton

General Foundation Scholarship 2006

1,000

Brandyn Whiting Michael David Combs Memorial 2006  1,000

Andrew Branard 

Roma T Arnott Memorial 2006

 1,000

Leah Nazzaro Thelma S. Bell Scholarship 2008  1,000
Katie Shimp Thelma S. Bell Scholarship 2007  1,000

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2009   =   48  (41 RECIEPIENTS)                                                                                                                  $41,500

 

2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Katherine Cox

   General Foundation

$2,000

Tim Daniels

   CSi Engineering

2,000

Rebecca McCutcheon

   Michael David Combs Memorial

2,000

Justin King

   C. H. Fields Scholarship

1,500

Ben Ward    Dr. Richard & Lois Brown  1,000

Katie Nutter

   Pauline C. Heaton Memorial

1,000

Leigha Bing

   Pauline C. Heaton Memorial

1,000

Leah Nazzaro

   Thelma S. Bell Scholarship

1,000

Tonya Raines

   Thelma Shrimplin Memorial

1,000

Michele Carpenter

   Thelma Shrimplin Memorial

1,000

Zach Reed

   Christopher P. Raines Memorial

1,000

Zethan Stump

   E C Whitney & Eva Chapman Baber

  1,000

Brooke Miller

   E C Whitney & Eva Chapman Baber

1,000

Brittany Tatterson     E C Whitney & Eva C. Baber   1,000

Ethan Messineo

   Ladies Livestock Auxilliary 4H/FFA

1,000

Natalie Snodgrass     E C Whitney & Eva C Baber     500

Natalie Snodgrass

   Tim Boothe Memorial

 500

Stephanie Cutlip

   William Brent Young Memorial

 500

Matthew Abbott     Maxine Abbott Hunt Memorial    500

Christopher Craft

    Mardel. D. Cottle, RN, Nursing

 500

Tiffany Clay

   Mardel. D. Cottle, RN, Nursing

 500

Emmaleigh Carper

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Tommy Hoskins

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Grayson Hall

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol  of Excellence

 500

Brittany Dowdy

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Morgan Blair

   Spencer Rotary Club Scholarship

 500

Elizabeth Gibson

   George & Gertrude Moffatt Memor.

 500

Samantha  McGlothlin    Gaynol D. Starcher Memorial    500
Chad Stricklen    Virgil & Elsie Daugherty Business    500

David Miller

   Philip Reynolds Memorial

 500

Josh Drake

   Spencer High School Alumni Assn.

 500

Jessica Roberts

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Extension of Prior Year Awards--2008

Eva Clinton

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Christina Smith

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Eric Starcher

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Brandyn Whiting Michael David Combs Mem.  1,000

Andrew Branard 

Roma T Arnott Memorial

 1,000

Total Awards

$31,500

 

 

2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Christina Smith

   General Foundation

$2,000

Natanel Eisenberg

   CSi Engineering

1,000

Justin Van Hove

   Michael David Combs Memorial

2,000

Emily Stover

   C. H. Fields Scholarship

1,500

Leanna Nichols    Dr. Richard & Lois Brown    1,000

Cassie Greathouse

   Pauline C. Heaton Memorial

1,000

Benjamin Bailey

   Pauline C. Heaton Memorial

1,000

Katie Shimp

   Thelma S. Bell Scholarship

1,000

Beth Bing

   Thelma Shrimplin Memorial

1,000

Grace Boyles

   Thelma Shrimplin Memorial

1,000

Amanda Jo Clark

   Christopher P. Raines Memorial

1,000

Ryan Kornarske

   E C Whitney & Eva Chapman Baber

  500

Jessica Reynolds

   E C Whitney & Eva Chapman Baber

 500

Brittany Terrell     E C Whitney & EvaCBaber     500
Caroline Williams     E C Whitney & Eva C Baber     500

Rachel Holliday

   Tim Boothe Memorial

 500

Brittney Berkhouse

   William Brent Young Memorial

 500

Eliza Hodge     Maxine Abbott Hunt Memorial    500

Alisha Abbott

    Mardel. D. Cottle, RN, Nursing

 500

Jamie Rhodes

   Mardel. D. Cottle, RN, Nursing

 500

Daryn Tracy

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Marie Hedges

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Cassandra Mounts

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol  of Excellence

 500

Sarah Funk

   Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol. of Excellence

 500

Heather McDonald

   Spencer Rotary Club Scholarship

 500

Amanda Dolan

   George & Gertrude Moffatt Memorial

 500

Craig Jankowski    Gaynol D. Starcher Memorial    500
Jacob Seen    Virgil & Elsie Daugherty Business    500

Seth Kelley

   Virgil & Elsie Daugherty Business

 500

Tyler Kelly

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Sherri Sloan

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Chris Snyder

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Caroline Williams    Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award    500

Daryn Tracy

   Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory Award

 500

Extension of Prior Year Awards--2007

Eva Clinton

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Melissa Rogers

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Eric Starcher

General Foundation Scholarship

1,000

Brandyn Whiting Michael David Combs Memorial   1,000

Andrew Branard 

Roma T Arnott Memorial

 1,000

Total Awards

$31,500

 

2006 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Amy Pabst

Phil Scott Memorial Valedict

500

Eric Starcher

General Foundation

$2,000

Trey Armstead

CSi Engineering

1,000

Brandyn Whiting

M.ichael D. Combs Mem.

2,000

Robie Abbott

C. H. Fields Scholarship

1,500

Andrew Branard

Roma T. Arnott Mem.

1,000

Danielle Brown

Pauline C. Heaton Mem.

1,000

Rachael Tanner

Pauline C. Heaton Mem.

1,000

Derek Knotts

Thelma S. Bell Scholarship

1,000

Kevin McMillan

Thelma Shrimplin Mem.

1,000

Benjamin Shamblin

Thelma Shrimplin Mem.

1,000

Robert Ashley

Christopher P. Raines Mem.

1,000

Jeremy Holbert

E C Whitney & Eva C Baber

1,000

Erin Ash

Dr. R. & L. Brown Schol.

500

Jessica Carper

Tim Boothe Memorial

500

Eddie Williams

William B. Young Memorial

500

Sandra Price

Mardel. D. Cottle Nursing

500

Amy Jett

Mardel. D. Cottle Nursing

500

Whitney Casto

Mardel D. Cottle Nursing

500

Rachel Messineo

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Marvella Boggs

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol 

500

Brittany Mace

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Russell Schoolcraft

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Katie Jones

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Emily Bradley

Spencer Rotary Club Schol.

500

Emily White

Geo. & G. Moffatt Memorial

500

Katelyn Morrison

V. & E. Daugherty Business

500

Marie Bing

Phil Scott Memorial Valedict

500

Marvella Boggs

Phil Scott Memorial Valedict

500

Aliy Bossert

Phil Scott Memorial Valedict

500

Extension of Prior Year Awards--2006

Eva Clinton

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Melissa Rogers

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Kim Cottrell

General Foundation Schol.

1,000

Justin Bossert

Dr. R. & L. Brown Schol.

   500

Total Awards

Note: One $500 award unclaimed.

$28,500.00

 

2005 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Eva Clinton

General Found

$2,000

Scott Huffman

M.ichael D. Combs Mem.

2000

Hanna Stump

C. H. Fields Scholarship

1500

Nicholas Stagg

Roma T. Arnott Mem.

1000

Brianne Jankowski

Pauline C. Heaton Mem.

1000

Erica Harold

Thelma S. Bell Scholarship

1000

Heather Ramsey

Thelma Shrimplin Mem.

1000

John Moore

Christopher P. Raines Mem.

1000

Desarae Moore

Dr. R. & L. Brown Schol.

500

Desarae Moore

Phil Scott ValedictoryAward

500

Cassandra Fox

Tim Boothe Memorial

500

April Myles

William B. Young Memorial

500

Shane Lucas

Mardel. D. Cottle Medical

500

Heather Downey

Mardel D. Cottle Medical

500

Lauren Nichols

Mardel D. Cottle Medical

500

John Workman

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Meaghan Greathouse

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Andrew J. Cooper

Dr. Aaron D. Cottle Schol.

500

Lindsey Holliday

Spencer Rotary Club Schol.

500

Jessica Laxton

Geo. & G. Moffatt Memorial

500

Lindsay Burns

Gerald E. Snyder Memorial

500

Chris Atkins

Spencer High Alumni Schol.

500

Natalie Roberts

V. & E. Daugherty Education

500

Brittany Boggs

V. & E. Daugherty Business

500

Owen Hardman

Phil Scott Memorial Valedictory

500

EXTENSIONS OF PRIOR YEAR AWARDS...

Melissa Rogers

General Foundation Schol.

1000

Kim Cottrell

General Foundation Schol.

1000

Stephanie Bostic

General Foundation Schol.

1000

John Dudding

CSi Engineering Scholarship

1000

Chad Perkins

Csi Engineering Scholarship

1000

Justin Bossert

Dr. R. & L. Brown Schol.

500

Total Awards

$24,500.00


For more information, contact Paul Hughes, President,

804 Summit Street, Spencer, WV 25276,

Phone 304-927-2319, or e-mail at paul.hughes936@gmail.com