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Oct
Gene and Donna Mallak Memorial Scholarship
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Gene and Donna Mallak believed in the value of an education. Donna attended school to learn how to use the Comptometer, one of the first commercially successful mechanical calculators. With this education, she was able to find employment in the auditing/accounts payable department of Sears, Roebuck & Company for 38 years. Gene received a scholarship
14
Oct
Yellow Dog Studio Memorial Scholarship
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The Yellow Dog Studios Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mari Zimmerman-Thompson and Christopher Thompson. Mari and Chris became husband and wife in May of 2002. They lived their remaining years together as kindred spirits until July 2, 2015 when a tragic automobile accident took them from their family and friends. Mari was
30
Jul
John and Florence Goll Scholarship
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The John and Florence Goll Scholarship was established in 1955 as a perpetual fund to be administered by First Congregational Church. Frances Goll Mills established the scholarship to honor her parents, John and Florence Goll, members of First Congregational Church. Qualifications to be considered for the Goll Scholarship include the financial need of the student,
16
Jun
Carrie B. Hines Endowment Scholarship
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Carrie B. Hines was born March 2, 1937 in Selma, Ala. She is the mother of Booker, Virginia, Herman and Sonny Hines. Carrie was married to Henry Hines for 48 years. She was an entrepreneur who spent many years selling Watkins Products. Carrie was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church of Saginaw where
05
Jun
“The Birdman” Donald R. McGee
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Donald R. McGee Memorial Scholarship Don “The Birdman” McGee was Saginaw’s first pilot, making the first flight ever over the city on August 21, 1915. He took off from Merrill that morning and 20 minutes after take-off, landed in a field near Gratiot, before resuming his flight that then carried him over the city.
23
Apr
St. Charles Community Foundation Scholarship
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Established in 2015, the St. Charles Community Foundation Scholarship will provide an opportunity for St. Charles High School graduating seniors to advance their post-graduate training. The scholarship will offer tuition-only support for as many senior graduates from St. Charles High School as can be monetarily funded.
29
Oct
Thomas Burkhart Scholarships
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Thomas (Tom) D. Burkhart was born in Gladwin, Michigan, son of the late Gwen and Orval Burkhart. He attended Gladwin High School, Central Michigan University and University of Detroit Law School. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar as an attorney on July 10, 1979 and to the Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit on December
11
Aug
Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Athletic Scholarship
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Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was one of two chosen from over 100 applicants. This was just one
07
Aug
Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Ferris State University Scholarship
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Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was one of two chosen from over 100 applicants. This was just one