Lucas Scholarships
Supporting Lucas High School graduates has been at the heart of the Shelby Cooper Memorial Fund since its beginning. What started in 2005 as a way to honor Shelby's memory by helping local students pursue higher education has grown into a lasting commitment to our community.
Since 2005, we've proudly awarded 60 scholarships to Lucas High School graduates, helping students take the next step toward their educational and career goals. While our mission has expanded over the years to support additional community initiatives, providing scholarships remains one of the most meaningful ways we carry on Shelby's legacy.
Our Scholarship Recipients
We're proud to recognize the students who have received Shelby Cooper Memorial Scholarships over the years. Each recipient represents a part of Shelby's lasting legacy and our continued investment in the future of our community.
2005 - Jackie Trumpower, Natalie McLaughlin, Travis Clark
2006 - Annie Eilenfeld, Tara Boggs, Jessie Kirkendall, Meghann Sauder, Kaitlyn Stevens
2007 - Rhen Vail, Zach Stallard
2008 - Sarah Flockenzier, Kalee Basquin, Tyler Clark, Jilyssa Foss
2009 - Tarah Cook, Jay VanMeter
2010 - Mackenzie Sauder, Christian Vail
2011 - Thomas Boggs, Amanda Collins, Leah Scwechheimer
2012 - Meghan Niswander, Kate Redding
2013 - Paige Deal, Aaron Bays, Carissa Finley
2014 - Emily Barrett, Morghann Sauder
2015 - Brianna Cooper, Paige Sauder
2016 - Connor Pollard, Jordan Westfield
2017 - Taylor Stamper, Chase Stevens
2018 - Elizabeth Yirga, Jackson Hauger
2019 - Emily Niswander, Jeb Grover, Tori Fanello, Brooke Niswander
2020 - Morgan Spitler, Paige Arnold, Jessie Grover
2021 - Katherin Hecker, Jessica Reznik, Jamie Grover, Gabby Smith
2022 - Ryan Culler, Grant Barret, Colin Arnold
2023 - Shelby Grover, Jadon Walter, Sydnee Blackledge
2024 - Aiden Culler, Kalem Warner, Logan Toms
2025 - Raya Walter, Rebekah Case
2026 - Olyvia Culler, Myah Midkiff