The Touchet Educational Foundation has many scholarships from which eligible Touchet High School students and graduates may be awarded. All eligible students who fill out and mail in an application by the specified deadline will be considered.
Undergraduate 2009 -2010 Application Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010
Scholarship Application available Spring 2010
Continuing Education Scholarship 2010-2011 Application Deadline: May 7, 2010
In memory of two brothers who died trgically, this scholarship was established during the 1970-71 school year by Wilbur Garbe's widow, Elaine.Wilbur Garbe, Jr. was killed in an airplane crash in September 1970. He was a member of the school board and left behind three children and a legacy of service to the community and school. Paul Garbe was a gifted athlete and leader at Touchet, and was killed in a car accident while attending college. Each year a student is selected by the Garbe family that demonstrates outstanding citizenship, leadership, scholarship, and a commitment to following through with their educational plans.
The sponsir of theis scholarship is Larry Kempf. Larry has been an active member of the Touchet community and supporter of Touchet kids through his work videotaping games and events for amny years. He started this scholarship in memory of his wife Maxine, and personally chooses the recipient. Maxine was a May Queen and graduate of the class of 1957. She was a US Marine Corps veteran and mother of three, and served this community and students through her work as a secretary at Touchet School for 25 years, retiring in 1990.
The Athletic Scholarship is given by Pheasant Creek Golf Course. The Scherger family moved to Touchet in 2000 when they built and opened Pheasant Creek Golf Course. They immediately saw how close and involved the community is with Touchet School, especially sports programs. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is a leader both on and off the field and has participated in at least one Touchet School High School sport.
This scholarship was started by his wife, Marguerite, after Mr. Kregger's death. Roy and his family moved to Touchet, where they have been an integral part of our farming community. Roy was a member of the Alfalfa Seed Growers, the Walla Walla Grain Growers, and was an active supporterof Touchet Schools and the FFA program. Each year, the Kregger family chooses an FFA member that exhibits outstanding involvement and leadership in the Touchet FFA.
This Scholarship was established in 2008, by Frank Gwinn and the Walla Walla 59ers, in memory of Leon Mayberry. Mr. Mayberry was a life member of the 59ers, going all around the Northwest to drive the 59ers stagecoach at parades and fairs. He was a member of the 82nd Army Paratroopers and later was a rural mail carrier. This scholarship is awarded to an active participant in the Touchet FFA Chapter.
This scholarship was instituted in memory of Ronald Dunning Dunning Jr. after his tragic death in August 1986, the year he graduated from Touchet High School. He was an active member of the FFA, raising beef especially enjoying livestock judging. Ronnie's enthusiasm and humor were contagious. He was a leader on the football field, as well as in FFA. His untimely death touched the hearts of family, friends, and the community. His father, together with the Touchet FFA, sponsors this award, which recognizes an FFA member who exhibits outstanding participation and leadership.
Brian's wife, Cheryl, created this scholarship in the summer of 2006. Brian Weber was born and raised in Touchet and raised in Touchet and attended Touchet School from kindergarten to 12th grade, graduating in 1983. Brian started 4-H in the 3rd grade and received many blue ribbons. Upon entering high school, Brian turned to FFA where he participated in showing sheep. In 1982, Brian had the FFA Grand Champion Sheep in the Milton-Freewater Junior Show.
After graduation, Brian joined the Touchet Volunteer Fire Department and served diligently for 15 years. He also worked in the Maintenance Department for the Touchet School District. Brian his longtime girlfriend, Cheryl, and in September 1996, they welcomed their son, TImothy. Brian was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed camping with Timothy and his friends. Brian also volunteered and coached Little League Baseball. Sadly, Brian passed away in May 2006, after a yearlong battle with cancer. This scholarship is in honor of Brian's success and his joys in life. It is awarded to an active FFA member, who has a strong commitment to community and is involved with children.
The Tri-Community Homemakers is a local women's service organization that began in the 1960s, affiliated with Walla Walla County Extension, as a way for rural women to be better educated on topics of nutrition, food preservatio, child development, money management, and homemaking. Although the organization is no longer affiliated with County Extension, and the role of women has changed dramatically since then, members still meet monthly to discuss a relevant topic and share ideas. The women of the Homemakers Club cater meals to earn money for this scholarship. Because education has been important to the organization since it was started, the Tri-Community Homemakers Club has given this scholarship to a graduating Touchet senior every year since 1978. This scholarship is awarded to a student with a GPA of 3.3 or higher, with an emphasis on academics, community service and excellent communication skills.
These scholarships are awarded to students to recognize their outstanding scholarship applications and contributions while at Touchet Schools.
FPL Energy is the sponsor for this Science scholarship. FPL is the largest provider of wind power in the world, and the Stateline Wind Energy project, located outside Touchet, is one of the largest wind farms in the U.S. Wind power has an important part to play in both our local and national economy. This scholarship is for students who have demonstrated their abilities in the area of science.
