Wanda June Humphrey was a registered nurse who provided care to the community of Shelby for over 26 years. Always the visionary, she recognized the need for nurses to continually embrace life-long learning. The Wanda June Humphrey Nursing Scholarship of The Shelby Foundation was established to financially assist a registered nurse who is attending [...]
This past December, the Shelby community lost a well-known and well-respected journalist, sports editor, and huge Whippet fan when Charles Richard “Chuck” Ridenour, II, passed away on December 23, 2022. Chuck loved his hometown of Shelby and everything it had to offer. He and his wife, Pamela, were exceptionally proud to have graduated from [...]
On May 13th, Shelby Seniors received more than $300,000 in scholarships and almost of half of it came from The Shelby Foundation. Through the generosity of donors and through 27 different scholarship funds housed at the Foundation, over $135,000 in scholarships were awarded to district graduates. Carrie Kemerer, Foundation director, stated, “No other school district [...]
The family of Jeanne T. Gosser has established a scholarship in her memory at The Shelby Foundation to help graduating Shelby seniors. Jeanne’s eldest son, Ryan, is spearheading the effort. “Mom was a personality. She never met a stranger. Mom has been gone for over a year and her impact has been felt far and [...]
The family of Alexa Robinson has turned to The Shelby Foundation to establish a scholarship fund in her memory. Inspired by the motto, “You only live once,” Alexa lived her life to the fullest. The beautiful and vibrant 22-year-old was known for her fun, passionate, and kind personality. She loved with all her heart. This [...]
In September, the Shelby community lost a beloved teacher, coach, and role model. Understanding the depth of his impact, the Zuercher Family made the decision to keep Terry’s legacy alive by establishing a scholarship in his memory. Terry spent his entire teaching career at Shelby City Schools. He was invested in the youth, not just [...]