ABOUT CHILLICOTHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Chillicothe Education Foundation is the parent organization of CHS Alumni Association and Cavalier Endowment Scholarship Fund.

Mission Statement for Chillicothe Education Foundation
The Chillicothe Education Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation. Our mission is to provide financial support for scholarships and enriched educational programs for the staff and students of Chillicothe City Schools.

Vision Statement for Chillicothe Education Foundation
Our vision is to prepare and challenge our students for the 21st Century by the year 2001. We will provide projects that include scholarships, chairs of excellence, classroom projects preschool-12, and capital improvements. We will accomplish our vision by establishing an endowment of $500,000 through various financial streams.

Officers & Board Members Effective 9/1/2010

·         Chairman: Mathew Schmidt, ‘92

·         Vice Chairman: Tamra Hitchens Lowe, ‘84

·         Treasurer: Ann Hixon Brenning '58 

·         Secretary: Janice Brown Steele '58

·         Board Members: Carolyn Ault '64, Joy Cox '59, Toni Harris '68, Laversa Motes '51, Julia Coleman-Park '93, Carol Sue Rinehart '54, Jane Salyers '93, Marvin Jones, ‘68, Missy Butt, ‘77 , and Linda Hill, ’69.

CAVALIER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In the year 2000 the Chillicothe Education Foundation established the Cavalier Endowment Scholarship Fund. This fund enables future CHS graduates to pursue postsecondary education and to support faculty of Chillicothe City Schools who want to continue their scholarly pursuits.

A question to be asked is "How strong is the current that runs between a child and a community?" As alumni, we were enlightened by our years at Chillicothe High School. Special teachers who took the time to ignite our love of learning inspired us. In gratitude, we can brighten the lamp of learning and help CHS graduates & Chillicothe City Schools faculty achieve their scholarly dreams.

For many CHS students and faculty, financial restrictions curtail these dreams. The Chillicothe community and alumni of Chillicothe High School can provide a greater source of illumination that will linger in a graduate long after the initial flame is ignited. We want to encourage students to look beyond their high school years and faculty to continue their pursuit of learning. The Cavalier Endowment will provide substantial scholarships to CHS graduates and faculty.

Gifts and bequests will be managed and invested by Board of Trustees and Cavalier Endowment Treasurer as specified by the CEF. When assets reach $500,000 interest monies will begin funding scholarships. Contributions to the Scholarship Fund may be made in single payment, yearly pledge, and through wills, trusts and insurance policies. Some individuals may qualify for tax advantages since CEF is a 501(c) (3) corporation to which gifts are tax deductible. The CEF will be happy to provide additional tax information. Donors should also discuss their plans with their personal legal and financial consultants.

Contact the Chillicothe Education Foundation for more information at 421 Yoctangee Pkwy., Chillicothe, OH 45601 or call (740) 702-2287 ext 1160.

·         If CHS students know they can receive substantial scholarships from their community, they are likely to be motivated to excel in academics.

·         Financial support by alumni will help Chillicothe City School faculty realize their hopes and dreams for continuing scholarly pursuits.

·         Support for academic achievement can radiate through the entire Chillicothe community, increasing respect for citizenry.

·         A well-educated community provides a strong economic base on which future generations will build.

·         When people hear the name Chillicothe High School, we want them to think of scholarship.

The Chillicothe Education Foundation awarded 13 scholarships worth $36,1000 to CHS graduating seniors at the annual Academic Achievement Awards Assembly Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Chillicothe High School.  The scholarships were funded by $20,000 from the Cavalier Scholarship Endowment Fund, $12,500 from a David Meade Massie Trust Grant, $3,000 from the Ohio University Endowment, and $600 from the CHS Class of 1954.  The scholarships were awarded by Matt Schmidt, Vice Chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees.

The scholarships and recipients are as follows:

Mary Ruth Keiser Education Scholarship (4 Year Scholarship)       $10,000

     ($2,500 per year for 4 years)

     Awarded to:  Kristen E. Smith

Virginia Garrison Scholarship                                                     $   500

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                $ 2,000

     Awarded to Jordyn Baker

Cronin/Yeager Scholarship                                                         $ 2,500

     Awarded to Brianna Cahill

Cronin/Yeager Scholarship                                                         $ 2,500

     Awarded to Brittani A. Tarter

Bryant Butt Scholarship                                                             $ 1,750

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                $    750

     Awarded to Tyler R. Semancik

Bryant Butt Scholarship                                                             $ 1,750

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                 $   750

     Awarded to Allison Metzger

Joyce Atwood Scholarship                                                           $   750

David Meade Massie  Scholarship                                                $ 1,750

     Awarded to Chelsey Everhart

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                 $ 2,500

     Awarded to Job Fields

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                  $ 2,500

     Awarded to Codey Hatfield

David Meade Massie Scholarship                                                  $ 2,250

CEF Scholarship                                                                          $   250

     Awarded to Caroline Holdren

OU Endowment Scholarship                                                         $ 1,500

     Awarded to Jessica Crow

OU-C Endowment Scholarship                                                      $ 1,500

     Awarded to Jordyn Schaeffer

Class of 1954 Scholarship                                                            $    600

     Awarded to Hannah Marie McCorkle