Marvin and Janice Brandle Scholarship

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Emma Jean Frierson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Emma Jean Frierson was born August 17, 1935 in Blytheville, Ark. Emma was one of eight children born to Robert and Elizabeth Woods. She attended Saginaw Public Schools and graduated from Saginaw High School. Emma was married to the love of her life Harry Frierson, Jr. Together they raised three children – Ron Frierson, Bruce

Beverly E. Hendricks Nursing Scholarship

Beverly Elaine (McKellar) Hendricks was born on March 2, 1937 in Saginaw, Mich. and graduated from Saginaw High School in 1955. She went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan University, and a Nursing degree from Delta College. In 1961, Beverly married Herman J. Hendricks at Sheridan Avenue Methodist Church in Saginaw.

Buena Vista Township Lions Club Scholarship

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David and Connie Smith Scholarship

David and Connie Smith were married for more than 30 years and had resided in Bridgeport, Mich. since the late 1980s. Together they had eight children (six boys and two girls). David, who loved to sing and read, served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. David worked at Delphi Automotive

Paul L. Dawkins Sports Memorial Scholarship

Paul Dawkins was the first Saginaw native to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), blazing a trail for all future Saginaw NBA players. He began as a basketball standout at Central Junior High. As a prep at Saginaw High School, he was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player while receiving All-Saginaw Valley Conference

Daniel Jon Thurlow Memorial Scholarship

Daniel Jon Thurlow was the eighth and last child of Bill and Shirley Thurlow. Being the youngest of the siblings meant he got the most attention of course, and he reciprocated by happily playing the role of everybody’s “little buddy.” Danny’s best friend was his sister Sally, who was only one year older than he,

Emma Jean Frierson Memorial Nursing Scholarship

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Buena Vista School District Student Activity Scholarship Fund

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Patricia Rennert Memorial Scholarship

Patricia Rennert was an elementary teacher in Saginaw Township Community Schools for 33 years. She began teaching at Hemmeter Elementary School and finished her teaching career at Arrowwood Elementary School, retiring in 1991. Miss Rennert was an avid reader and shared that love with her students through read-alouds and book recommendations. She was a great