Ella Rolfsen recently won the KY Secretary of State Essay Contest for seniors in high school for the prompt, “What can Kentucky do to recruit more poll workers?” Ella won $1000 and was awarded the check at the KHSAA basketball tournament this week.
Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11
Paul and Mary Hemmer knew the importance of education, especially Catholic education. They both attended Saint Benedict Grade School in Covington where they met in the 1st grade. Both received scholarships to Catholic high schools, Paul to Saint Xavier High School and Mary to Villa Madonna Academy. Their Catholic education provided them with a strong foundation that helped them to become successful and upstanding members of their community and church.
After earning a degree in civil engineering from UC, Paul worked for his father’s construction company, helping it to expand to a real estate development company. He then went on to help found Paul Hemmer Companies. In addition to running a thriving business, Paul was involved in civic, religious, and educational causes. He had leadership positions in many local organizations, including Thomas More University, University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Chamber of Commerce, and United Way. Mary went on to nursing school and became a nurse at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. She was a Eucharistic minister, school volunteer, and a member of various prayer groups and religious organizations such as Legatus.
Paul and Mary passed on their love of education to their eight children, providing them with a Catholic grade school and high school education. All of their children are college graduates, many with advanced degrees. Wanting to share their belief in the value of education, Paul and Mary have extended their generosity to the community, contributing money and setting up scholarships to many local Catholic schools, including Saint Henry District School.
The average amount awarded annually is $1,000
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
