Archive for Scholarship Fund

In 2018, Shawn and Jerry Smith established a legacy fund at The Guilford Foundation to ensure the permanence of the Kyle E. Smith Scholarship Fund.

Jake Penman (1993-2008) was a sophomore at Guilford High School in 2008 when he unexpectedly passed away. He enjoyed life to the fullest, especially woodworking, computers, music, fishing, and canoeing, and was an enthusiastic spectator of all sports.

Honoring Ralph Schipani Jr.’s love of baseball, the family established a scholarship fund for two GHS graduates equally as passionate about the sport.

This is a field of interest fund focused on providing scholarships to GHS graduates interested in government, public policy and other public service opportunities.

A dynamic high school student, Lizzie Schwanfelder was an inspiration to all. After she passed from cancer, the GHS class of ’93 established a scholarship fund in her memory.

Al and Gene Bishop built a legacy for community service as long-time residents, famers, business owners and leaders. A scholarship fund was established in their names for students interested in vocational and industrials arts.

This scholarship fund supports youth looking for work-study mentoring and those looking interested in business, vocational, or technical trades.

This scholarship honors Stephen Looney’s love of soccer by awarding a scholarship to a player from the GHS boy’s and girl’s soccer teams.