SJPS Foundation Scholarships

$50,000

Ten – $5,000 scholarships offered to the SJHS Class of 2024

Paul W. and Rose Suchovsky Memorial Scholarship (6)

 Yeager Family Foundation Scholarship (1)

The Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship (1)

Spirit of Community Service Scholarship (1)

The SJPS Foundation Health and Education Scholarship (1)

“Each scholarship is composed of a Foundation board member chairperson and three community members, all of whom thoroughly review each application and determine applicants to interview. After the interviews, recipients are selected. A difficult task for certain, as each applicant has strengths and worthy attributes.” 

~Michele Borre, Scholarship Chair

Meet our Scholarship Benefactors

Ed Todd ’54
Chris Yeager
Thomas and Marie Yeager Family Foundation
Sam and Anna Abdelnour and Family
Jim Darnton and Family
2024 Scholarship Recipients

Paul W. and Rose Suchovsky Memorial Scholarship

 

Edward Todd wished to honor the memory of his mother and stepfather Paul and Rose Suchovsky, by establishing this scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to pursue a college degree in the field of business, engineering or law. Paul and Rose Suchovsky were business people and entrepreneurs who appreciated the important role business plays in building communities and providing opportunity for people. This scholarship is intended to recognize the excellence and leadership of St. Joseph High School students who wish to apply those traits to the study of business.

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Michigan State University

Anirudh Ale

Michigan State University

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Jade Alpert

University of Michigan

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Zachary Borre

Michigan State University

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Jakob Diamond

University of Wisconsin – Madison

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Kayla Valdes

Clemson University

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Hannah Webb

University of Michigan

Yeager Family Foundation Scholarship

 

The Yeager Family Foundation has established a scholarship to help assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to further their education by attending college.  As longtime members of the community, the Yeagers feel strongly about providing this opportunity for St. Joseph High School students.  The Yeagers would like to recognize students who have displayed a passion for learning, who have a desire to succeed, and who want to build on the foundation that they received through the St. Joseph Public Schools. 

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Clara Berry

Western Michigan University

Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship

 

Dr. Gyl Kasewurm wishes to honor her friend and mentor, William (Bill) Marohn, by establishing this scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to pursue a college degree. As a man of exceptional character and a highly regarded community leader, Bill has served as a mentor for many friends and colleagues over the course of his lifetime. The Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship will recognize student leaders who demonstrate impeccable character, kindness and leadership skills.

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Cecelia Ruchti

Grand Valley State University

Spirit of Community Service Scholarship

 

The Abdelnour Family has established a scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to further their education by attending college. Sam and Anna Abdelnour have a long history of service to others in the community. Their experience has personally enriched their lives, and they wish to recognize students who exhibit the spirit of volunteerism. The recipient of this scholarship will demonstrate a wide range of community involvement and display sincerity and passion for giving to others.

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Eva Martinez Larios

Michigan State University

SJPS Foundation Health and Education Scholarship

 

The SJPSF Health & Education Scholarship was established by Jim Darnton and his Family. Diane Darnton, a nurse, was an active school parent when her children Hannah and Luke were students in the St. Joseph Public Schools. She volunteered in the library at E.P. Clarke, and led the Junior Great Books Club with Becky Foster.

A tragic spring break accident left Diane a quadriplegic while the Darnton kids were in high school. Diane’s husband Jim will never forget the outpouring of care for his family from the SJPS Family after this life altering event. Diane recently passed away, but the family would like to continue her legacy by assisting a student pursuing a career in healthcare or education.

 

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Andrew Barlow

Grand Valley State University