The Dr. Emory C. Unnewehr Scholarship

Reason Established: The Dr. Emory C. Unnewehr Award Fund shall be an endowed fund at Baldwin-Wallace College in memory of the late physics professor, Emory C. Unnewehr. This fund shall provide a lasting memorial to a distinguished professor whose love of scholarship and dedication to teaching touched the lives of countless students at Baldwin-Wallace College.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Joseph DiLalla [Dear Mr. DiLalla,]
Dr. Peter Hoekje, Physics Department Chair [Dear Dr. Hoekje,]

The Richard E. & Arla M. Van Almen Scholarship

Reason Established: Richard E. Van Almen '37 served as Alumni Director of Baldwin Wallace from 1962 until 1970. In 1977 he was elected to the Alumni Lettermen Hall of Fame for athletic accomplishments as a B-W student-athlete. In addition to receiving several awards for her outstanding service to community and state, Arla was recognized in The World Who's Who of Women for distinguished achievement. Theirs is a multi-generational BW family.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Karen Rae Van Almen-Sackett [Dear Ms. Van Almen-Sackett,]
Mrs. Sandra Van Almen [Dear Mrs. Van Almen,]

The Beverly Geib Van Duzer Scholarship

Reason Established: Beverly Geib Van Duzer, BW class of 1969, envisions this scholarship as a way to encourage campus living and learning. She understands the value of a geographically diverse student body and a student body that includes travel, especially international travel as part of their BW educational experience.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. William Van Duzer [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Van Duzer,]

Vogel Psychology Scholarship

Reason Established: The Vogel Psychology Scholarship was established by long-time professor of Psychology, Dr. John Vogel. His wish was to help serious, dedicated psychology majors with their education expenses.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Brian Thomas, Psychology Department Chair [Dear Dr. Thomas,]
Mr. Will McGinley, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Mr. McGinley,]

The Philip and Edna Wallace Scholarship

Reason Established: Philip graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1930. He and Edna shared a life- long marriage and friendship. They value higher education and wish to provide assistance to worthy Baldwin Wallace University students.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. Richard Ritter [Dear Mr. Ritter,]
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Stanley D. Wallace [Dear Rev. and Mrs. Wallace,]

The Hattie & Zella Warner Scholarship

Reason Established: This scholarship is a tribute to the memories of Zella, class of 1916, and her sister Hattie who studied with BW Conservatory founder, Dr. Albert Riemenschneider. The Warner Family valued Christian higher education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

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

The Claude E. & Carol L. Weagraff Scholarship

Reason Established: Claude E.and Carol L. Weagraff, both B-W Alumni, Class of 1949, met while doing their student teaching at Baldwin-Wallace College. This scholarship is being established to honor their relationship and to give financial assistance to future generations of deserving students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Rebecca Lindahl [Dear Mrs. Lindahl,]
Mrs. Wendy Stuhldreher [Dear Mrs. Stuhldreher,]

The Norman Webb Scholarship

Reason Established: Norman Webb (B-W 1930) traveled the world in his role as travel agent. He was active in his profession throughout his life. In his words, his bequest is for "the BW Scholarship Fund to help some sons and daughters I never had."

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

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

The Sally J. Wein Scholarship

Reason Established: Through an estate bequest, Sally J. Wein established this fund to provide financial support for Native American students at Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

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

The Dr. Ernest L. Welborn Scholarship in Psychology

Reason Established: Awarded to outstanding psychology students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Brian Thomas, Psychology Department Chair [Dear Dr. Thomas,]
Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Norman Wells Chemistry Scholarship

Reason Established: Professor Norman J. Wells, Ph. D. served as chemistry professor at B-W from 1992 until his death in 2006. The learning and growth of his students was his top priority. He encouraged B-W students to do research and attend conferences of The American Chemical Society. He provided summer research fellowships for B-W students in memory of his mother. He also served as advisor for Alpha Phi sorority. This scholarship was created by his brother Don and wife Mary, and gifts from Norman's family, colleagues, friends, and students.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wells [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wells,]
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Chapman [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Chapman,]

The Al Werner Music Theatre Scholarship

Reason Established: Albert J. Werner graduated from BW in 1953 and established a career in public relations and marketing. The scholarship supports music theatre students.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. A.J. Werner [Dear Mr. Werner,]
Ms. Karen Werner Wazbinski [Dear Ms. Wazbinski,]
Ms. Gretchen McGrory [Dear Ms. McGrory,]

The Edward Cramer & Diane Fletcher White Family Endowment

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Diane White [Dear Mrs. White,]
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas White [Dear Mr. & Mrs. White,]
Dr. Fletcher White[Dear Dr. White,]
Mr. Jonathan White[Dear Mr. White,]
Mr. Frederic White [Dear Mr. White,]

The Edith A. White Speech Scholarship

Reason Established: Edith A. White received her undergraduate education at B-W, then went on to Columbia University for her M.A. in Speech. She coached 68 plays and also coached Rotary Club Speech Contests for 20 years. During her BW years, she started a life long membership in what is now Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and belonged to the Hiker's Club. This scholarship fund affirms her life-long commitment to excellence in speech by providing ongoing assistance to worthy BW students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Radcliffe [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Radcliffe,]
Mrs. Diane White [Dear Mrs. White,]

The Harold A. & Louise Cramer White Endowment for Excellence in Education

Reason Established: The Harold A. & Louise Cramer White Scholarship at Baldwin-Wallace College is in loving memory of the Baldwin-Wallace alumni who were dedicated to the mission and goals of quality education. This fund will serve as a lasting tribute to Harold & Louise White for their commitment, concern and long standing family ties with Baldwin-Wallace College.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Philip S. Radcliffe [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Radcliffe,]
Mrs. Diane White [Dear Mrs. White,]

The Dr. S. Lee Whiteman, III Psychology Scholarship

Reason Established: Beginning in 1960 and until 1993, Dr. Whiteman served as professor of psychology at B-W. While he taught many courses, his favorite course was Experimental Psychology, which became one of his strongest contributions to the careers of BW psychology majors . He was never happier than when he heard of the successes of his former students. Lee highly valued education and his infectious enthusiasm for his discipline inspired his students and his family who are proud to honor husband, father, professor and friend with this scholarship.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Stephen L. Whiteman IV [Dear Mr. Whiteman,]
Dr. Cathryn L. Booth-LaForce [Dear Dr. Booth-LaForce,]
Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Deborah Frederick [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frederick,]

The Lloyd C. & Eunice E. Wicke Family Scholarship

Reason Established: The Wicke Family Endowment provides annual scholarship assistance to enhance the Christian life of Baldwin Wallace University. The Wicke family has extensive personal ties to the Baldwin-Wallace College Community and this endowment will perpetuate those ties by helping students with scholarship support.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Elaine W. Cowen [Dear Mrs. Cowen,]

The Judge Harvey Clyde Wilcox Memorial Scholarship Fund

Reason Established: Judge Harvey Clyde Wilcox graduated from Baldwin-Wallace University in 1903 and received his Masters Degree in 1906 from the University. He served as a loyal member of the Board of Trustees for thirty-three years between 1924 and 1956. He was Judge of Probate Court in Lorain County for twenty-four years before retiring and was a sixty-year member of the First Methodist Church of Elyria. He died in 1971 at the age of ninety-nine. This fund serves as a memorial to his life of service.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey J. Wilcox [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox,]
Mr. Ronald Wilcox & Ms. Susan Sullivan [Dear Mr. Wilcox & Ms. Sullivan,]

The Fred E. '34 & Marguerite '35 Wilder Scholarship

Reason Established: For over 80 years, Fred and Marguerite Wilder have been part of the extended BW family. Following his enrollment at BW in the 1930's where he majored in science, Fred served as a Navy Seabee in WWII. He went on to receive a degree in forestry from the University of Michigan and later a master's in education from the University of Florida. A skilled woodworker, he built and operated two mobile home parks in Florida, passing away in 2012. Marguerite graduated from BW in 1935 with a degree in science and taught for several years. This scholarship honors their pursuit of science degrees while at BW and their longtime commitment to the BW community.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Fritz Wilder [Dear Mr. Wilder,]

The Wilker Family Scholarship

Reason Established: The Wilker Family Scholarship perpetually honors the lives of Thomas (’35) and Winifred (’36) and provides annual tuition scholarship support to worthy students at Baldwin-Wallace College. Mr. Wilker served as BW trustee from 1960 until 1983. He served Union Carbide as Plant Superintendent, Director of Distribution, and was an internationally recognized expert in the field of industrial waste water and pollution reduction.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carolyn Korsmeyer [Dear Ms. Korsmeyer,]

The Kent and Shirley Williams Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Reason Established: The driving force behind the establishment of this endowed scholarship is the desire of Kent and Shirley R. Williams to support students who are pursuing the pre-engineering program at Baldwin-Wallace College. Kent is the retired owner of an architectural specialty products distributorship known as the W.W. Williams Co., Inc. in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Kent is a registered Professional Engineer (Ohio and Florida), having passed through the pre-engineering program at B-W. Shirley attended Brevard College and retired from SunTrust Banks with more than 38 years of service.

The scholarship support outstanding students in the pre-engineering track at BW.

Please direct your thank you letters to:

Mr. Kent and Mrs. Shirley Williams [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Williams,]

The Thomas N. Wilson Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Thomas N. Wilson, Jr. graduated from Baldwin-Wallace in 1952. His career in the banking industry lead to his position as Chairman of the Board for PNC Leasing Corporation, Pittsburg, Pa. During his years at Baldwin-Wallace, Tom found time to become actively involved in extracurricular activities. He found these activities to provide scholarship assistance to worthy and involved B-W students.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. Thomas Wilson, III [Dear Mr. Wilson, III,]
Ms. Karen Besanceney [Dear Ms. Besanceney,]

The Wesley '54 and Mary Anne '55 Wittich Education Scholarship

Reason Established: Wesley ’54 and Mary Anne ’55 graduated from Baldwin Wallace with degrees in Education. Mary Anne transferred to BW her junior year and shortly thereafter met her husband to be, Wesley, and together they celebrated more than 50 years of marriage. Wesley and Mary Anne enjoyed long and successful careers as teachers in local school districts. Later in Wesely’s career, he held leadership positions in education administration as a principal and worked at Cuyahoga Community College. Wesley and Mary Anne loved their world travel excursions and while they didn’t have children of their own, they cared about and nurtured their students as their own. Education was important to both Wesley’s and Mary Anne’s families and Mary Anne is still a firm believer of that today. She established The Wesley ’54 and Mary Anne Wittich ’55 to help students pursuing degrees in education so they, too, could enjoy wonderful careers serving others.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mrs. Mary Anne Wittich [Dear Mrs. Wittich]

Ann K. Wolf Scholarship

Ann, a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace, majored in Sociology with her favorite class being Cultural Minorities. She taught at the elementary level for almost 30 years, including 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona. She also worked for the Florida Department of Public Welfare in Palatka, Florida during the time that the first Black social worker was hired in that area. This proved to be an eye-opening experience for her. Ann is establishing this scholarship on behalf of the Native American and Black American populations and to recognize the hardships and adversity they have faced.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

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

The Maria Zapis Wymer Art Scholarship

Reason Established: The James & Maria Wymer Art Scholarship is being established by James and Maria Wymer in appreciation for the education that their daughter, Margeaux, received at Baldwin Wallace University. Margeaux is a 2013 graduate who majored in psychology and minored in art. The Wymers would like to help future students who are not able to fully fund their BW education.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. and Mrs. James Wymer [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wymer,]
Ms. Margeaux Wymer [Dear Ms. Wymer,]

YJ 4th Year Gift Scholarship

Reason Established: BW's Student Giving Council, an organization devoted to cultivating student philanthropy, raises funds for the YJ 4th Year Gift Scholarship each year. The amount they have raised is then matched by the Grippin Fund, established by Gene '53 and Jean '53 Grippin. The YJ 4th Year Gift Scholarship is awarded to high need seniors who may not have the resources to register for their final semester at BW or graduate.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Student Giving Council [Dear Student Giving Council,]

The Vince and Laurene Young Scholarship

Reason Established: Vince and Laurene Young have been a part of the BW community for many years. The Youngs' son, Thomas V. Young, graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 1985, and Laurene taught clarinet at the Conservatory of Music for over twenty years. Vince and Laurene would like their scholarship to assist any student at BW with need. The Youngs believe BW has shown a lasting commitment to excellence and want to do their part to see that standard of excellence continued.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

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

The Viola Pearl Moore Zackman Scholarship

Reason Established: Born in 1893, Viola Pearl, known as Betty, grew up in a time and place in which, as her father told her, "Decent women did not work outside the home." As a young woman, she refused to let his disapproval prevent her from attending Western Reserve Library School. In later years, when she was widowed during the height of the Great Depression, her education enabled her to obtain a job as a librarian and support her two teenage daughters. She also became Director of Volunteers at Lakewood Hospital and, later, a tour guide for Greyhound Bus Company. In the end, her father would surely have approved.

Please direct your thank you letter to:

Mr. G. Michael and Mrs. Susan Clark [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Clark,]

The Robert C. and Carol Ladrach '57 Zajkowski Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Carol graduated from BW in 1957 with a degree in music performance-French Horn and went on to a Master's Degree in Music Literature at Eastman School of Music. Her husband, Robert, earned his Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Wilkes College, a Master's degree in Music Education from Eastman School of Music, and began working on a Doctorate degree in Musical Arts. He retired as full professor of Music at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY where he taught for more than 34 years. Robert helped grow and shape Monroe Community College's music program in its earliest years. This scholarship was established to provide encouragement for talented music majors with financial need.

Please director your thank you letter to:

Mrs. Carol Zajkowski [Dear Mrs. Zajkowski,]

The Susan Zanetti Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Susan Zanetti has established this scholarship in honor of her generous parents who made her Baldwin Wallace education possible and as a way to give back to her alma mater. The good mentoring and skills she learned at Baldwin Wallace have carried forward into Susan's personal and professional life. Susan graduated with a bachelor's and master's degrees in education. After working for Baldwin Wallace for several years, she entered the corporate world and now serves as a trustee of Baldwin Wallace.

Please director your thank you letter to:

Ms. Susan Zanetti [Dear Ms. Zanetti,]

The Lee & Ageleke Zapis Music Education Scholarship

Reason Established: The Lee and Ageleke Zapis Music Education Scholarship was established by Lee and Ageleke Zapis because of their interest in encouraging students to pursue careers in teaching music and their desire to assist students who need financial support to attend Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Leon X. Zapis [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zapis,]
Mrs. Mary A. Theodosion [Dear Mrs. Theodosion,]

The Professor Renee Zirkle '48 Scholarship

Reason Established: Anna Belle Bonds '65, majored in French at BW and credits her French professor Renee Zirkle '48 with inspiring her to study abroad, an experience that changed her life. Anna Belle has created this scholarship to support BW students who seek experiential learning opportunities abroad during their time at BW.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Anna Belle Bonds '65 [Dear Ms. Bonds,]

The V. Eugene Zito Memorial Scholarship

Reason Established: After graduating from Baldwin-Wallace in 1952, Gene Zito embarked upon a career insurance which spanned almost 40 years. He founded his own insurance agency in Painesville, Ohio and served on the Board of Directors of Cincinnati Insurance Company, Security Federal Savings & Loan Association, and State Bank & Trust Company of Lake County. He consistently exemplified the best in professional excellence and brought to each of his positions a wealth of experience in the financial arena.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Chris Zito & Mrs. Chari Borato-Zito [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zito,]
Mrs. Margaret Zito [Dear Mrs. Zito,]

The Gene Zito Scholarship Fund

Reason Established: This scholarship fund was established by Jim Zito in honor and memory of his brother, V. Eugene "Gene" Zito. Gene Zito graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1952 and entered the insurance business. He founded his own insurance agency in Painesville, Ohio, and served on the Board of Directors of Cincinnati Insurance Company, Security Federal Savings and Loan, and State Bank and Trust Company of Lake County. This endowed scholarship fund will provide a lasting tribute to the memory of Gene Zito and will benefit students for generations to come.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Chris Zito & Mrs. Chari Borato-Zito [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zito,]
Mrs. Margaret Zito [Dear Mrs. Zito,]

The James Zito Scholarship Fund

Reason Established: Jim Zito established this scholarship through a bequest in his will. He was a successful insurance executive in Painesville, Ohio. His brothers Robert '49 and V. Eugene '52 were BW graduates and business partners with him. He valued the education offered by BW and wished to assist students in their pursuit of their educational dreams.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Chris Zito & Mrs. Chari Borato-Zito [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zito,]

The Robert V. Zito '49 Scholarship

Reason Established: Bob Zito graduated from BW in 1949 with a degree in health and physical education. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he pursued a career in the insurance industry, partnering with brothers James and V. Eugene. He also served on the Fairview Park Board of Education and coached recreational league football. Bob, his brother V. Eugene '52, and sons, Chris '80 and Greg '83, were all proud members of the Yellow Jacket football team. This fund serves as a lasting tribute to Bob Zito, honoring his commitment to the BW community while providing financial support to BW students and BW's Football Program.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Chris Zito & Mrs. Chari Borato-Zito [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zito,]

The Lois & Margaret Zolliker Scholarship Fund

Reason Established: The Lois B. & Margaret Zolliker Scholarship Fund was established at the request of Lois Zolliker, loyal and dedicated alumna of Baldwin-Wallace College of the class of 1944. Lois Zolliker was the first woman to reach the executive level in the auto industry. Her color sense was the equivalent of perfect pitch in music. Lois served Chrysler Corporation, American Motors, and later became an independent color and fabric consultant. Lois and Margaret's parents were also graduates of Baldwin Wallace. This fund will provide scholarship assistance to deserving and qualified students at Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Patti Henry [Dear Ms. Henry,]

The Vera Dragisich Zugich Music Scholarship

Reason Established: The Vera Dragisich Zugich Music Scholarship is given in appreciation for the excellent music preparation she received at Baldwin-Wallace College. A member of the Class of 1937, the creation of this fund coincides with her 60th BW graduation reunion. Vera honors her husband and father in creating this scholarship endowment. The focus of this scholarship is on the String Music Department of the college.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

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