SHDHS CRUNews

Dan Shea Memorial Scholarship

Requirements: Must be a student-athlete at SHDHS
Grades: 9, 10, 11

The Dan Shea Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dan Shea and will be awarded annually to a current SHDHS student-athlete. Dan was a devoted family man with a big heart who felt the need to give to others. Dan had a passion for sports. He coached youth baseball, high school baseball, and golf at SHDHS. He loved watching his children play sports at SHDHS, with his sons competing in baseball and basketball while his daughters participated in volleyball, basketball, and track. Mr Shea was also well known amongst students as SHDHS’s favorite substitute teacher.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000

Nick Wilde Memorial Scholarship

Requirements: Essay, Resume
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11

This scholarship was established in memory of Nick Wilde, Class of ‘10. This award assists a student at SHDHS who has a real passion for something, whether it be a club, sport, service, academics, or other activity, is a focused competitor, and has a financial need to attend SHDHS. Recipients can be incoming freshmen through current juniors and will be selected with the assistance of the Wilde family and the SHDHS men’s soccer coaching staff.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000

Beth Wendling Memorial Scholarship

Requirements: Essay
Grade: 8

This scholarship was established in memory of Beth Wendling, Class of 2008, who died on January 12, 2005 during her freshman year from complications following surgery. This financial aid award is based on financial need and other criteria such as community service and faith leadership.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000

Bill Tobergte Memorial Scholarship

Requirements: Essay
Grades: 9, 10, 11

This scholarship was established in memory of Bill Tobergte by his children and is awarded bi-annually to a current SHDHS freshman, sophomore, or junior. The award is given based on a student’s written essay, Christian behavior, extracurricular participation, and grade point average.

The average amount awarded bi-annually is $1,000

The Brent Rouse Memorial Scholarship

Grades: 9, 10, 11

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Rouse to promote the value of Catholic education and honor the life-long friendships they made while in high school. Students are selected based on financial need and academic effort.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000 to five (5) recipients (total of $5,000)

Jim Paul Memorial Scholarship

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11

This scholarship was established in memory of Jim Paul ’75, by his wife, Patricia, and brother, Terry. Jim was killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City on the 9/11/01. It is awarded to a student from Elsmere, where Jim grew up. The award is given based on financial need.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000

June (Kohorst) Kroger Honorary Scholarship

Requirements: Essay
Grade: 11

This scholarship was established by family members of June Kohorst Kroger, a 1943 graduate of St. Henry, to honor Mrs. Kroger’s love of all things St. Henry. Current juniors are invited to apply for this scholarship and must submit an essay describing how they, like Mrs. Kroger, have worked to exemplify our five pillars of success during their years at SHDHS.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000

John and Joyce Berning Memorial Scholarship

Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11

This endowed scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. John and Joyce (Ruehl) ’51 Berning in 2006 to protect the future of Catholic education and assist the SHDHS families.

The average amount awarded annually is $1,000