Fairmont Senior High School Foundation, Inc.
One Loop Park, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554

Fairmont Senior named on March 22, 2002 to the
National Register of Historic Places!

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Fairmont Senior High postcard from the 1940s	2004-'05 Foundation Officers: Pam Stalnaker (Treasurer), Carol Amos (Executive Secretary), Virginia Davidson (President), Edward Cheslock (Vice President)

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For over a century, Fairmont Senior High School has been the foundation for thousands of students... ...creating a learning environment where they are challenged to prepare themselves for productive roles in society...promoting lifelong learning among the graduates over the years...fostering achievement and honoring accomplishment.    The Fairmont Senior High School Foundation, Inc. now builds upon these traditions and ensures continued success of this institution. It is the vision of the FSHS Foundation to support that mission of continued excellence and provide financial and other assistance to the school, its faculty and students.   Learn how you can become part of this! Over $250,000 invested in auditorium restoration to date!

The FSHS Foundation was incorporated in 1992 as a not for profit, tax exempt Foundation which depends solely on the contributions from alumni and friends.   Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $150,000 in scholarships and financial awards to outstanding graduating seniors in financial support of academic endeavors.  The Foundation takes pride in its accomplishments and looks toward future growth and continued successes for the benefit of outstanding FSHS students.

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Scholarships:  
   
....each year, the FSHS Foundation presents scholarships!

Contributions and other fund raising activities are used to provide student scholarships and teacher grants.    Contributions can be earmarked by the donor to be used by any of these particular funds. Several businesses and civic groups contribute money to the Foundation to be awarded as well. As a general rule, these scholarships are awarded to deserving students who do not otherwise receive grants or scholarships from colleges or universities yet have maintained high academic achievement and service to their school. This program is a way to recognize their contributions.

Here are the scholarships a listing of students who received them since inception:

Tyndara Meffe Scholarship:    in 1993, friends of Tyndara Meffe, a member of the FSH Class of 1970, established an annual scholarship in her memory. This was the first named scholarship of the Foundation and it is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding creativity in several fields.   Past winners include Kate Gewehr ('93), Darren Mauro ('94), Sushsmitha Kurapati ('95), Joanna Hewitt ('96), Tamara Woods ('97), Mandy Frederick ('98), Natalie Pratt ('00), and Stephanie Mack ('01).

Ross and Dolores Maruka Memorial Scholarship:   in 1995, the Dolores Maruka scholarship was established to honor the memory of Mrs. Maruka by her family. The scholarship now additionally honors the memory of her husband Ross Maruka, a founding member of the Fairmont Senior High School Foundation. Winners include Sara Jacquez ('95), Erica Peters ('96), Megan Dennison ('97)), Rebecca Wright ('98), Greg "Tuck" Riley ('99), Jonross Neptune ('00), and Carrie Arcure ('01).

FSHS Foundation Scholarships: in 1993, the first four $500 scholarships were presented to seniors through the FSHS Foundation. They were Jay Holman, Jamie Rankin, Wendy Cole and Ashley Curry. Since then, annual winners include: 1994--Brian Moore, Brenda Pflugh, Stacy Scott and Gina Trotta. 1995--Julie Scotchie, Diane Booth, Malissa Shreve, Rebecca Richendollar and Lindsay James. 1996--Valerie Gouzd, Toni Grandstaff, Andrew Jefferis and Kris Moody. 1997--Jessica Holt, Mandolin Marks, Natalie Reed, Jane Gewehr, Michael Ross and Adam Stuck. 1998--David Schwartz, Andrea Brown, Kelli Carpenter, Robert Downs, Holly Hudkins, Crystal Mehaulic and Jennifer Ross. 1999--Tony Riley, Andrea O'Dell, Tracey Weaver, Aaron Stout, Phil Satterfield, Kasey Quackenbush, Ashley Frazier, Steve Herron, Jessica Holbert, Aaron Jose and Leslie Donaldson..   2000-Ricky Egress, Travis Martin, Tabatha Tomer, David Hearst and Bobby Feltz. Jessica Schneider received the Ethan Solomon Memorial Scholarship.  2001--Natasha Le'Cole Brown, Allison Carnes, Casey Cunningham, Kimberly Gibson, Joseph Lake-Middlemas, Beth Morris, Amanda Roderick, Amber Vincent and Julie Walker.

Seth Burton Memorial Scholarship:   presented annually to a student who exemplifies the qualities of spirit and leadership demonstrated by Seth Burton, a dynamic senior who was killed in the fall of 1998. This scholarship is funded by the Foundation and created to honor the memory of Seth. Stephanie Wilfong received the first scholarship in 2000. Amanda Stark received the scholarship in 2001.

Anthony Pizatella Memorial Scholarship:   presented annually to a student planning to continue their education in a field of counseling, guidance or social work. This scholarship is funded by friends of Anthony Pizatella, a member of the class of 1973.  The first scholarship was presented to Amanda Anderson in 2000. Patricia Cosco received the scholarship in 2001.

Rex Stalnaker Memorial Scholarship:   presented annually to a student planning to continue their education in a technology related field. This scholarship is funded by family and friends of Rex Stalnaker, a member of the class of 1998.  The first scholarship was presented to Ryan Satterfield in 2003.

The Foundation welcomes the opportunity to create named scholarships for friends, alumni or others with an interest in the high school.   Contact the Foundation regarding your interest in establishing a scholarship.   

FSHS Seniors--Click below to print off the FSHS Foundation Scholarship Application form!

Application

Membership:

You can print a copy of the membership form from the link "Membership and Donor Form"        back to top Membership is open to any interested individual, whether or not you are a graduate of Fairmont Senior or have had a child or grandchild attend the school. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the future success of the school can become a member by electing one of the following categories listed on the form. Join now and lend your support!    Lifetime members are recognized on a plaque in the main hallway of FSH.      Original Foundation Logo designed by Mario Roman, '96

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Do you have comments or suggestions? Email the Foundation at: cjamos@wfhstv.com

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