The Idzerda Family Scholarship

Geraldine Idzerda established this scholarship in honor of the Idzerda family and her parents, BW graduates Geraldine Waters '45 and Stanley Idzerda '47. The Idzerda family grew up in a middle income household with seven children. Due to their income level, they were not eligible for need-based grants and scholarships. On paper, they weren't considered high need, but scholarships would have helped the family significantly. The goal for this scholarship is to assist with out-of-pocket tuition costs for middle-income BW students who are not receiving substantial scholarships or federal grants.

Please direct you thank you letters/s to:

Ms. Geraldine Idzerda [Dear Ms. Idzerda,]

Geraldine Waters '45 Idzerda and Stanley '47 Idzerda Scholarship Fund

Geraldine Idzerda establishes this scholarship in honor of her parents Geraldine Waters '45 Idzerda and Stanley Idzerda '47 to assure students are able to receive maximum opportunity to complete their BW education and limiting their financial worry. Geraldine and Stanley met on a blind date during their time at BW and went on to get married and have seven children. Geraldine was a foods and nutrition major and Stanley was a veteran of the Navy and studied engineering. This scholarship is intended to help students lessen their financial burden while pursuing their educational and professional goals in the fields that Geraldine and Stanley enjoyed.

Please direct you thank you letters/s to:

Ms. Geraldine Idzerda [Dear Ms. Idzerda,]

The Charles G. Irwin Theatre and Speech Scholarship

Reason Established: Dr. Charles G. Irwin graduated from BW in 1942 and served as a professor of Speech from 1948 until 1973. The Charles Irwin Theatre and Speech Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding speech or communication major.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Kathie Heller [Dear Ms. Heller,]

Mr. Jordan Irwin [Dear Mr. Irwin,]

Jacobsen-Reid Social Sciences Scholarship

Reason Established: Andrew Reid graduated from Baldwin Wallace with a degree in mathematics in 1969. During his career, he served as Director of the Pike County Outreach Council, was co-founder and Executive Director of the Southern Ohio Housing Organization, worked as the first Executive Director of the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium and retired as an Assistant Dean in the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Colorado Denver. He and his wife Elizabeth Jacobsen are establishing this scholarship to attract and support students from Appalachian Ohio with an interest in BW's School of Social Sciences.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Andrew Reid and Mrs. Betsy Jacobsen [Dear Mr. Reid and Mrs. Jacobsen,]

The Jerry Jarrett Scholarship

Reason Established: Jerry V. Jarrett took on a leadership role on the Board, during the Campaign for Baldwin-Wallace College from 1983 through 1986. In 1986 he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees. As chairman and chief executive officer of AmeriTrust, he provided important corporate leadership in the business community and was active in many important business and civic activities throughout greater Cleveland. This scholarship is designed to aid worthy students as they seek a Baldwin Wallace education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Charles Jarrett [Dear Mr. Jarrett,]

The Helen M. & Raymond R. Javorcky Trombone Scholarship

Reason Established: Alan Javorcky, BW alumnus, and his family established this scholarship for a BW Conservatory of Music student to honor his parents. Raymond Javorcky was a trombone player and Helen M. was a church organist.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Cynthia Javorcky [Dear Ms. Javorcky,]

The Kyle Jean-Baptiste '15 Music Theatre Scholarship

Reason Established: After completing a degree in music theatre at Baldwin Wallace, Kyle Jean-Baptiste became the first African-American actor to play the role of Jean Valjean in the Broadway production of Les Miserables. He lost his life in a tragic accident at his mother's home in Brooklyn on August 29, 2015. The Broadway community, BW alumni and Kyle's friends and family established this scholarship to support African-American music theatre students who will follow in Kyle's footsteps.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Cameron Mackintosh, The Mackintosh Foundation [Dear Mr. Mackintosh,]
Ms. Susan Van Vorst, Dean, Conservatory of Performing Arts [Dear Ms. Van Vorst,]

The Virginia Jennings '54 Scholarship

Reason Established: Virginia Jennings graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Her primary instrument was clarinet. Ginny taught elementary and junior high students in the Mentor and Parma school systems. Throughout her career, she was an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts and an avid hiker. This led her to move to the Pacific Northwest after retirement where she continued her volunteer work and hiking. She was grateful to BW for the strong foundation she received in many musical instruments, which allowed her to be an effective teacher. Through this scholarship, she hopes to help future students who wish to pursue music education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Susan Van Vorst, Dean, Conservatory of Performing Arts [Dear Ms. Van Vorst,]

The Jochum-Moll Endowment Fund

Reason Established: The Jochum-Moll Support Foundation was established by Mr. Emil Jochum and Mr. Theo Moll to support various charitable organizations which were of importance to them during their lifetimes. Following their deaths, the Support Foundation operated for years and made annual distributions based on a formula of giving which was in essence provided by Mr. Jochum and Mr. Moll. In 2012, the trustees of this foundation decided to dissolve the Support Foundation and distribute the corpus to the charities supported, using the same formula used for the annual distributions of income. Thus, this amount of funding is coming to Baldwin Wallace University from that dissolution to create an endowment which will bear the names Jochum and Moll in memory of Emil Jochum and Theo Moll.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Fred E. and Ruth Lapp '39 Johnson Scholarship

Reason Established: The Ruth Lapp Johnson Scholarship was given in her loving memory by her husband of 56 years, Fred, as a permanent help to the students of Baldwin-Wallace. Ruth was an alumna of the 1939 class and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. The scholarship also honors two of Ruth's mentors: her father, C. Raymond Lapp who encouraged his daughter to achieve a higher education at a time when many daughters were not so encouraged; and Professor of Home Economics, Ruth Baur '30 whose educational leadership and friendship empowered Ruth Lapp Johnson. This scholarship affirms the values of initiative, perseverance and dedication.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Dennis Brown [Dear Mr. Brown,]
Ms. Mary Anne Schutt [Dear Ms. Schutt,]
Ms. Rae Batig [Dear Ms. Batig,]

The Ward and Miriam Jones Scholarship

Reason Established: Ward Jones graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 1955 with a BA in Physics as part of the 3-2 engineering program. He completed his engineering degree at Carnegie Mellon University. After graduation, he went through the General Electric training program, where he worked for many years. He later worked for Square D in Baltimore and eventually started his own company. Ward's wife, Miriam, graduated from BW in 1956 with a BW degree in home economics and dedicated her life to their family. The couple has two children and four grandchildren. They are thankful for their Baldwin Wallace educations and have endowed this scholarship to help future BW students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Arline Kadel Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Arline Kadel, '36, dedicated her professional life to music education and excellence in music performance. Through her leadership in College CluB-West, Mu Phi Epsilon, BW and the Cleveland Chapter of the International Music Fraternity, and other organizations, her commitment to the growth of students continued in her retirement. This endowment is created to provide scholarship assistance to B-W students of music.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Susan Van Vorst, Dean of the Conservatory of Performing Arts [Dear Ms. Van Vorst,]

The Dr. Jacob O. Kamm Scholarship

Reason Established: The Dr. Jacob O. Kamm Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Kamm to encourage quality academic achievement by students majoring in the business and/or economics departments. The Fund serves as a lasting tribute to a loyal alumnus, distinguished faculty member, 25-year trustee, and noted investment advisor whose contributions to his alma mater are a permanent record in the annals of Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Judith Kamm [Dear Mrs. Kamm,]
Mrs. Phyllis Swartz Wilson [Dear Mrs. Swartz Wilson,]

The James M. & Ruth M. Keir Scholarship

Reason Established: James M. and Ruth M. Keir, through a revocable living trust, established this scholarship fund to provide tuition scholarships for students. Mr. James M. Keir (1886-1974) earned his A.B. in chemistry, from BW in 1916. He designed and built the Marting Hall Sundial and laid the cornerstone for Kulas Musical Arts building.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Marcielle C. Kern Scholarship

Reason Established: Marcielle (Marcie) Kern '74 served Baldwin-Wallace College as purchasing agent for fifteen years. Her husband, Dale, wishes to commemorate her service and dedication to the college by providing scholarship support to students seeking a quality liberal arts education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Harry & Louise Kiefer Chemistry Scholarship

Reason Established: Both Harry J. Kiefer '43 and Louise Weishaar Kiefer '42 graduated from Baldwin Wallace. Harry earned a doctorate in chemistry and Louise earned an M.A. in German and did doctoral work in German. Louise served as professor of German at Baldwin Wallace College. Since 1977, Louise has served as a leader of a summer study program in Salzburg. She serves BW as historian.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. and Ms. Barry Kricheff [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kricheff,]

The Peter & Eleanore Kleist Scholarship

Reason Established: The Peter and Eleanore Kleist Scholarships honor academically talented incoming students who have demonstrated leadership in their secondary school activities.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Kathryn Derheimer [Dear Mrs. Derheimer,]

The Ernest Knautz Scholarship

Reason Established: During the 125th anniversary Year, the Dr. Ernest Knautz Scholarship fund was established by his many friends and former students to honor him for 42 years of service to Christian education as Navy V-12 Chaplain, Head of BW's Department of Religion from 1941-1958 and as minister of Avon United Methodist Church. In 1969, he received the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Knautz was instrumental in creating the Chapel Square Rose Garden as a memorial to those who served in World War II and the Korean War.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Ruby Cunningham [Dear Ms. Cunningham,]

The Eddie Knight Memorial Scholarship

Reason Established: The Eddie Knight Memorial Scholarship was established by Linda and Bob Helmer in memory of Eddie Knight, Linda's father, who passed away in 2021. Eddie was a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a Chicago Bears fan, a musician, a bandleader, and a teacher whose career spanned over 60 years. Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, he served our country during the Korean War as a drummer in the U.S. Army Band. Returning to South Bend, he shared his love of percussion with his students and his band, The Eddie Knight Orchestra. He was always ready to share his talent and passion for good music with the community with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. His legacy lives on through his family, his students, and all those whose lives he touched with his music. The Eddie Knight Memorial Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to talented percussion students at Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Robert and Mrs. Linda Helmer [Dear Dr. and Mrs. Helmer]

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation Scholarship

Reason Established: Mr. Austin E. Knowlton, also known as "Dutch," was the owner and Chairman of the Knowlton Construction Company, an organization started in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in 1937, and whose predecessors dated back to 1906. Mr. Knowlton, through his company, was responsible for over 600 major and significant construction projects throughout Ohio and the Midwest, including school buildings, hospitals, libraries and post offices. The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation was established by Austin E. Knowlton in 1981. The Foundation's primary mission is to promote and advance higher education in the United States and to provide direct grants and contributions to qualified colleges and universities. A grant award from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation will support an annual endowed scholarship for a STEM major from Ohio or a neighboring state.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Sherri Calk, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin E. Knowlton Foundation [Dear Ms. Calk,]

The Joyce & Frederick Koch Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Joyce Koch was a consummate musician with a spiritual background that enabled her to give more to her students than just music. She was an outstanding teacher who inspired and encouraged her students, even those with limited abilities. Dr. Frederick Koch, an outstanding composer/pianist has performed in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, as a soloist with the National Gallery Orchestra in Washington, D.C. as well as at numerous colleges. He has also been a member of the faculties at Baldwin-Wallace College, the Koch School of Music and Third Street School in New York City. Together Joyce and Frederick founded the Koch School of Music (now the Riverside Academy of Music) and the West Shore Concerts which gave performance opportunities to many young musicians.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Paul Benoit [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Benoit,]
Dr. & Mrs. Robert W. Brown [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Brown,]

The Joseph J. Kortan '72 Scholarship

Gertrude Kortan established this scholarship in honor and memory of her son, Joseph J. Kortan '72. Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1972 from Baldwin Wallace University. Joseph became a math teacher at Parma High School where he taught for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. Students majoring in Economics or Mathematics or minoring in Economics are eligible to receive the award.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Camillo Musumeci [Dear Mr. Musumeci]
Ms. Grace Musumeci [Dear Ms. Musumeci]

The Mary & Richard Kramer Scholarship

Reason Established: This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Krejsa Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Celeste and Gene Krejsa (pronounced KRAY-suh) recognize the value of strong academic preparation for the challenges in today's job market. They believe that an education in the STEM fields will be needed in the future economy and they want to help students with financial need who plan to major in STEM fields of study.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Eugene and Mrs. Celeste Krejsa [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Krejsa,]

The LGBT Scholarship

Reason Established: The LGBT Scholarship was established to support Baldwin Wallace University students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and to recognize the service of Gerrie Paino, coordinator of student and LGBT services and Advisor of Allies. An alumnus of Baldwin Wallace, Attorney John Kropf, and his wife, Judy, of Orrville, Ohio, created the fund with a leadership gift to provide both financial support and moral encouragement to LGBT students who demonstrate personal authenticity, everyday courage and campus leadership.

As committed members of the United Church of Christ, a denomination with a long history of welcoming and affirming LGBT persons, the Kropfs, through this scholarship fund, hope more BWU students will be made aware that many Christians can and do support LGBT inclusion and equality, because of their faith, not in spite of it.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. John and Mrs. Judy Kropf [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kropf,]

Ms. Gerrie Paino [Dear Ms. Paino,]

The JoAnne V. & W. Grayson Lappert English Scholarship

Reason Established: Grayson Lappert and his wife JoAnne joined the BW family and he joined the faculty as assistant professor of English in 1950, rising to associate in 1956, professor in 1962 and head of the department in 1968. He became professor emeritus in 1986. Grayson was recognized for his excellence in teaching with the prestigious Strosacker Award in 1978.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. William G. Lappert [Dear Mr. Lappert,]
Mr. Stephen Lappert [Dear Mr. Lappert,]

The Frank & Hazel Larimer Scholarship in Teacher Education/Teacher Certification

Reason Established: Mr. Frank Larimer graduated from BW in 1940. He started his own company in 1971, Glasstech, Inc., after spending forty years in the glass industry. After graduation from B-W he worked for Philco-Electronics and worked on WWII defense equipment. One of his projects was the IDF (Identify Friend or Foe) Radar system. This scholarship will provide assistance to Education majors or students who are completing course work toward teacher certification. This scholarship recognizes candidates with high academic achievement and aptitude.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Susan J. Larimer [Dear Ms. Larimer,]

The Weber Lauh '72 Conservatory Scholarship

Reason Established: Weber S. Lauh graduated from BW with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1972. Weber was involved in the Hillel Club, the Academic and Cultural Events Series, BW’s Conservatory of Music and its performances; and he has a close friend who is his former BW roommate. Weber had an enriching career after graduation serving in the Air Force as an Accounting and Finance Specialist. After separating, he worked two years for the U. S. Geological Survey analyzing water samples. He continued to build his resume and add to his intellectual assets by working as a mathematician/programmer for the Air Force and for the Naval Intelligence Command. Eventually, he joined the National Science Foundation in 1984 as a computer programmer and data analyst and worked there for more than 35 years until his retirement in December 2021. Weber continues to visit the BW campus often to enjoy the Bach Festival, the Beatles Concerts and other Conservatory performances. Weber is proud to support his alma mater, and he wants to ensure students have access to the same, wonderful educational experience he benefitted from and that those students will contribute to society in big, meaningful ways.

The donor’s preference is to award scholarships to students majoring in program of the Conservatory of Music.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Weber S. Lauh  [Dear Mr. Lauh,]

The Dr. Anthony & Patricia Lauria Scholarship in Computer Science and Information Systems

Reason Established: Anthony T. Lauria, Ph. D. was professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at B-W from 1984 until his retirement in 2002. Patricia Kirby Lauria completed her studies as a continuing education student and received her BW degree in 1991. Tony brought to the classroom his years of experience as a manager and research scientist at Union Carbide Corporation. His work with B-W students earned him the Bechberger Award. In 1999 he was named a Fulbright Scholar. Pat's dedication to education was exemplified by her 25 years with the Berea City School District as the coordinator of the Student Service Learning Program.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lauria,]

Dr. Anthony T. & Patricia Lauria Scholarship – String Instrument

Reason Established: Anthony T. Lauria, Ph.D., was professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Baldwin Wallace from 1984 until his retirement in 2002. Patricia Kirby Lauria completed her studies as a continuing education student and received her BW degree in 1991. Tony brought to the classroom his years of experience as a manager and research scientist at Union Carbide Corporation. His work with BW students earned the Bechberger Award. In 1999 he was named a Fulbright Scholar. Pat's dedication to education was exemplified by her 25 years with the Berea City School District as the coordinator of the Student Service Learning Program. At her retirement, she was the recipient of the Red Cross Blood Service Lifetime Achievement Award. Patricia was inducted into the Berea City School District Hall of Fame in 2010. Both Anthony and Patricia have a love for the musical arts, including the BW Conservatory and The Cleveland Orchestra, and highly value education. They intend this scholarship fund to assist worthy students who have shown an advanced level of achievement and aptitude in string instruments.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lauria,]

The Dr. Anthony T. & Patricia Lauria Scholarship in Vocal Music

Reason Established: Anthony T. Lauria, Ph. D. was professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at B-W from 1984 until his retirement in 2002. Patricia Kirby Lauria completed her studies as a continuing education student and received her B-W degree in 1991. Tony brought to the classroom his years of experience as a manager and research scientist at Union Carbide Corporation. His work with B-W students earned the Bechberger Award. In 1999 he was named a Fulbright Scholar. Pat's dedication to education was exemplified by her 25 years with the Berea City School District as the coordinator of the Student Service Learning Program. At her retirement she was the recipient of the Red Cross Blood Service Lifetime Achievement Award. Both Anthony and Patricia highly value education and intend this scholarship fund to assist worthy students who have shown an advanced level of achievement and aptitude in vocal music performance.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lauria,]

The Lauria Concerto Competition Fund

Reason Established: Anthony T. Lauria, Ph.D. was professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at BW from 1984 until his retirement in 2002. Patricia Kirby Lauria completed her studies as a continuing education student and received her BW degree in 1991. Tony brought to the classroom his years of experience as a manager and research scientist at Union Carbide Corporation. His work with BW students earned the Bechberger Award. In 1999 he was named a Fulbright Scholar. Pat’s dedication to education was exemplified by her 25 years with the Berea City School District as the coordinator of the Student Service Learning Program. At her retirement, she was recipient of the Red Cross Blood Service Lifetime Achievement Award; she was inducted into the Berea City School District Hall of Fame in 2010. Both Anthony and Patricia highly value education and the inspirational power of music. The Lauria Concerto Competition encourages outstanding student performance in the BW Conservatory of Music through public performance with the BW Symphony Orchestra or BW Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The Lauria Concerto Competition Award supports students who have achieved an advanced level of accomplishment as musical artists and show significant promise as performers.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lauria,]

The Lauria STEM Research Competition

Reason Established: Anthony T. Lauria, Ph.D. was professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at BW from 1984 until his retirement in 2002. Patricia Kirby Lauria completed her studies as a continuing education student and received her BW degree in 1991. Tony brought to the classroom his years of experience as a manager and research scientist at Union Carbide Corporation. His work with BW students earned the Bechberger Award. In 1999 he was named a Fulbright Scholar. Pat’s dedication to education was exemplified by her 25 years with the Berea City School District as the coordinator of the Student Service Learning Program. At her retirement, she was recipient of the Red Cross Blood Service Lifetime Achievement Award; she was inducted into the Berea City School District Hall of Fame in 2010. Both Anthony and Patricia highly value education and the inspirational power of music. The Lauria STEM Research Competition encourages outstanding students in STEM and STEM-related majors to compete with the opportunity to participate in faculty-mentored research during a summer semester as a Lauria STEM Research Scholar. The Lauria Competition awards students who have achieved an advanced level of accomplishment and show significant promise in STEM.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. & Mrs. Lauria,]

The Thomas E Lauria Endowment
The Thomas N. Lauria & Thomas (Jake) Beyer '83 Awards

Reason Established: Thomas E Lauria, J.D., internationally known as one of the most innovative lawyers in the United States, established this scholarship to honor the memory of Thomas N. Lauria, his grandfather, and Thomas (Jake) Beyer '83, lifelong friend. Thomas N. Lauria, born in Italy, immigrated to the U.S. at age 16 and established a successful shoemaking and repair business in Forest Hills, NY. He shared his love of opera with his family, but more importantly for Thomas E, he shared the values of kindness, love of family, love of country, and a passion for life. Jake Beyer was also a wonderful example for Thomas. Even while living with serious illness, Jake maintained his sense of humor and kept the spirit of camaraderie alive. The two attended Berea schools from elementary through high school, stood up at each other's weddings and remained good friends until the effects of lifelong cystic fibrosis took Jake's life at age 49.

Please direct your thank you letters to:

Thomas N. Lauria Opera Award - Thomas E Lauria [Dear Mr. Lauria];
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lauria,]
Thomas "Jake" Beyer Communications Award - Thomas E Lauria [Dear Mr. Lauria];
Mrs. Helen Beyer [Dear Mrs. Beyer,]
Mrs. Elizabeth Shillings [Dear Mrs. Shillings,]
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Lauria [Dear Dr. and Mrs. Lauria,]

The Dr. Robert H. Lechner Memorial Service Award

Reason Established: For 37 years, Dr. Lechner '30, served as Baldwin-Wallace's team physician as well as for area high schools. He served on the Berea Board of Education for five years.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Gretchen Mahoney [Dear Mrs. Mahoney,]

The Jack Lee Music Theatre Scholarship

Reason Established: Jack Lee, class of 1952, earned his bachelor of music degree at Baldwin Wallace. His career as musical director on Broadway is an inspiration as is his superior leadership style that brings out the best in those he directs. The Jack Lee Musical Theater Scholarship recognizes excellence in performance of Baldwin Wallace University students in preparation for a musical theater career and in contributions to musical theater productions at Baldwin Wallace and the community at large.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Jeff Zadroga [Dear Mr. Zadroga,]

Jimmie Lee Foundation Scholarship

Reason Established: Jimmie Lee was the Athletic Director of the Cleveland Athletic Club for more than 50 years. In various capacities with the track team and the boxing team, he attended the Summer Olympics from 1924 to 1968. Jimmie had a close relationship with Harrison "Bones" Dillard (Class of 1949), one of the greatest track athletes in the history of Baldwin Wallace. Harrison won gold medals in both the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. The Jimmie Lee Foundation was formed in 1965 to honor the man who had done so much for the youth of greater Cleveland. One of its proudest achievements was the award of an annual scholarship to a track athlete from one of the high schools in the greater Cleveland area. The first female winner of this scholarship in 1973 was Mary Haffner of Berea High, now a member of the Baldwin Wallace Athletic Hall of Fame.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

Jeffrey Lewis '66 Scholarship

Reason Established: Jeff Lewis graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 1965 with a BA degree in Health and Physical Education. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He is part of a BW legacy family. His parents, Jack & Elizabeth Fleming Lewis, graduated in 1937 and 1938 respectively. Jeff's sister Judith Dykstra graduated in 1971. Jeff spent his career in insurance, founding his own business. He had two children, a son and a daughter. Jeff has established this scholarship to honor his professor Larry Van Dusen.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Kim Lewis [Dear Ms. Lewis,]