Jerry Redeemer Memorial Scholarship

Jerry Redeemer was a graduate of Saginaw High School Class of 1966. He was employed at Saginaw Steering Gear until he followed his desire to work with children. His exact words were, “I’ve been around kids all my life, I can’t see myself putting in 25 years of service on an assembly line. I’m looking for something to

Jerrold E. Potts Scholarship

Jerrold E. Potts was born and raised in Saginaw, living here until his death in 1997. An electrician by trade, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Jerry was a longtime member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #557. He was also a member of the Saginaw Lodge #77, F&AM, where

Jennifer L. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Jennifer L. (Hanson) Jackson was a wonderful young woman on a mission to absorb as much knowledge as humanly possible. Graduating second in her class at Arthur Hill High School in 1995, she excelled in academics while also cultivating a deep interest in history and the arts. She was truly a “Star Wars” fan and

James Gaertner and Anne Marks-Gaertner Fine Arts Scholarship

When Jim and Anne married in 2007, they created The Gaertner Fine Arts Scholarship and encouraged guests to contribute to the scholarship fund for students at Nouvel Catholic Central High School, where Jim taught theatre and hosted annual New York City theatre trips.   Jim began his life-long love of live theater at age 12

Iles Family Conservation Scholarship

The Iles Family Conservation Scholarship was established by Doug and Sandy Iles in memory of Clarence “Buck” Iles. A lifelong passion for conservation balanced with practical application is what Buck Iles stood for. A very avid sportsman, he was actively involved with leadership in the Michigan United Conservation Club and Saginaw Field and Stream, among

Holland Scholarship

The Holland Scholarship is a result of one person’s love for music and students. Merle Holland Leis Frenzel was a 1954 graduate of Arthur Hill High School. She graduated with a degree in music education from Capital University and returned to Saginaw to teach choral music at North Junior High and then Arthur Hill High

Heritage Academic Scholarship

The Heritage Academic Boosters is a committee of the Heritage High Parent Organization (HHPO) in Saginaw Township. The boosters promote and reward Heritage students that maintain high academic standards (3.0 GPA or higher). Their goal is to help students find the opportunity to do their best in any academic endeavor and make certain each student

Hebert Memorial Scholarship

Jacquelyn and Donald Hebert were married on Feb. 13, 1954. After returning from Korea in service for our country, Don worked for Michigan Bell for 38 years. Jacki worked for Michigan Bell for 35 years, retiring in 1986 as an accounting department supervisor. Both Jacki and Don were members of the Telecom Pioneers, the largest

Heather Mayes Memorial Scholarship

Heather came into this world and blessed our lives on June 13, 1986. Her life, like that of her sister’s, was taken by a drunk driver on October 15, 2000, following her first high school homecoming dance.   Heather was extremely excited to be at Heritage High School for her freshman year. She had plans

Harold & Bernadine Reiss Scholarship

Harold and Bernadine Reiss grew up in large rural families and lived through the Great Depression. Harold quit school after the eighth grade to get a job and Bernadine was forced to give up her dream of being a teacher. But these experiences taught them to be resourceful and compassionate towards those in similar circumstances.