SHS ALUMNI

SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC - SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS

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The R.N. Millett Scholarship Fund is our founding scholarship and was established when the  S.H.S.A.A was formed, in recognition of the thirty-four year principal of Springfield High School. This  scholarship fund has been supported by many family members and SHS graduates.

 

The David Bruce Scholarship Fund benefits students attending a trade or technical college. David  “Skip” Bruce was President of the Association for many years and this scholarship was formed on his  death in 1999.

The Maurice J. O' Leary Scholarship Fund was set up in the early 1960's in memory of Dr. O'Leary after  his untimely death at age 57. Dr. O'Leary was SHS principal from 1944 to 1957 and Superintendent of  Schools from 1957 to 1960. Awarded to students who put forth a real effort in their studies and have
been positive members of the school community and for whom it will make a significant difference in  enabling students to attend college. This fund, originally managed by Springfield Schools was turned over to SHSAA in November 2004.

The Robert H. Paul Scholarship Fund, originally founded as the Robert and Mary Paul Memorial  Scholarship Fund, has been rededicated, honoring Mr. Robert Paul's many years of dedication to  education at Springfield High School. Having managed and replenished the fund themselves for over
15 years the Paul family turned this fund over to the SHS Alumni Association in October of 2006. 

 

In 2012, the family of Karen L. Cross created a memorial scholarship in Karen’s memory. Scholarship recipients are enrolled in early childhood development education with second choice of veterinary medicine post-secondary program.

Bruce Murray Memorial Scholarship established in 2016 with only net earnings to provide scholarship  aid for college, vocational and other post educational training for students who would not qualify for  other aid based on academic merit & ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED

Jeremy Gomez Memorial Scholarship established by the Gomez family in 2018 this scholarship in  Jeremy's memory. Scholarship recipients are student(s) that strive to achieve his or her goals and  applies this attitude to their studies.

The Amanda S. Kelin Memorial Scholarship Fund, was established by the family of Amanda S. Kelin  who passed away a result of Reyes Syndrome during her senior year at Springfield High School in  1983. Amanda was an engaged and avid student and was enrolled in the business program at SHS with
hopes to attend Champlain College to pursue these interests. Therefore, the family has requested, that  if possible, Springfield High School student recipients of the scholarship be enrolled in a business  program and/or be a member of the Future Business Leaders of America.

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The Sherwin Davis Memorial Scholarship has been established by the extended family of Sherwin  Zane Davis.  Sherwin was born and raised in Springfield, Vermont. He worked for Jones & Lamson  for 47 years, was active in the United Methodist Church, and was an entrepreneur in his retirement
years as a “choose & cut” Christmas tree farmer at his beloved Rocky Acres Tree Farm. Sherwin believed that everyone has something special to give to the world. Sometimes we just need a little encouragement and support. With these values in mind, the family offers a scholarship in his name awarded to a graduate enrolling in a post-secondary educational program or certificate program.

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The Sylvia Bryant Memorial Scholarship was established by the extended family of Sylvia Davis Bryant.  Sylvia was born and raised in Springfield, Vermont. She worked for the Vermont National Bank in Springfield for many years, later retiring from People's United Bank. She was active at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and was active in our community. Sylvia is a spitfire! She believes in hard work, giving back, and being fiercely independent.  With these values in mind, the family offers a scholarship in her name awarded to a graduate enrolling in a post-secondary educational program or certificate program.

The Jack Lindgren Scholarship was established 2021. Jack graduated from SHS in 1961, where he played football and ran track while working on the family’s dairy farm. Jack went on to play football at Grove City College and earned a bachelor’s degree in business. He served in the US Army with the 82 nd
Airborne and 1 st infantry division, earning a silver star and four bronze star medals for his heroic actions in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he had a long and successful business career. While a wide range of factors will be considered for this award, special emphasis will be given to students who demonstrates a strong history of athletic participation, extracurricular activities, or work experience.

The Gilbert “Gil” Whittemore Memorial Scholarship. This fund has been established I 2022 by the generous donations from his classmates of 1968 and a matching donation from the Cosmos Fund. Gil grew up in Weathersfield and was one of (13) students in the class. Gil went on to go to Springfield
High School and was one of the three from the Weathersfield class that went on to graduate college. Gil was a mild mannered man but so brilliant. Gil was always there to help others to learn more and more about the world around. There isn’t enough words that can say how great he was. This scholarship will be presented to a Springfield High School senior who pursues a degree at a two or four year college. Preferably a Vermont college if possible. The degree would be in a STEM program. (Somewhere in the computer science, math, science, or technology hardware)

 

Note that if the recipient shows proof that he/she completed his studies in good standing and remains in school, he/she will be eligible to apply each year up to four years for additional $2,500 each year.

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THE ONE COMMON CRITERIA FOR SHSAA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS IS THAT THEY MUST BE A SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE AND MUST HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED IN A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM; ALL FUNDS MUST BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION.