Scholarships

The purpose of this scholarship is to acknowledge and memorialize Angela BecVar’s short and significant life of twelve years. She overcame many medical hurdles and developed an engaging personality with a strong spirit. Her determination to overcome adversity was evident in her efforts in the classroom, participation in athletics, and love of life. This scholarship is intended to honor her memory and serve as motivation for young women to strive, even when faced with adversity.

Student must be a part of Assumption’s Learning Differences Program.

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This scholarship was established by Annette Sievert Manias, Class of 1978, and her husband, Richard Manias, to express Annette’s gratitude to Assumption and aims to inspire and mentor emerging young women in their development as future leaders.  

This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Ava Meagher, who was a member of the faculty, ACTS coordinator, retreat director, AHS sports enthusiast, parent, and loving friend to the Assumption community for 23 years. It will be awarded to a current junior who has participated in the ACTS program, continues performing volunteer service throughout her senior year, embodies the spirit of community service and a true love of life, and is involved in any AHS extracurricular activity.

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This scholarship was established by Dr. John and Kathie Buchino who recognize the impact of a Catholic education in their own life as well as the lives of their children and grandchildren. They have created this scholarship to provide one or more deserving students with the opportunity to attend Assumption and benefit from this life-changing experience.

Cary G. Wise was the best of us. She was not only strong in the face of adversity, but she kept her light shining bright no matter the circumstances. Her positivity, grace, and vigor radiated to all those around her. May we all live like Cary and carry on her legacy of integrity and perseverance. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor her memory and her love for AHS.

Charles “Chuck” and Marty Horrell were firm believers in Catholic education. They sent their six children to Catholic grade schools and high schools, including two daughters to Assumption. The Horrells created this scholarship to help others experience the value of a Catholic education by helping to offset the cost of tuition.

This scholarship was established for the purpose of enabling one or more deserving student(s) the opportunity to attend Assumption High School.  Members of the Class of 1992 contributed various amounts to establish this scholarship to leave their legacy at Assumption High School.

The class of 2020 was an extraordinary class and was the first class to experience a disruption to their senior year due to a pandemic (COVID-19). They wanted to be the first class to establish a scholarship at AHS that would support a rising senior to ensure her senior year wasn’t affected due to financial hardship.

This scholarship was established by Connie Moore Fowler, Class of 1961 and her husband, Alan Fowler, in recognition of Connie’s love for her alma mater and as a testament to the impact that their Catholic education had in their own lives. 

This scholarship was established in honor of Willam E. Jr. and Ruth Bowling Deatrick.  The Deatrick Family Endowment recognizes the strong sense of values and the opportunity to attend outstanding Catholic schools that they provided to their family. Created by Bill and Tricia Deatrick, the fund is to benefit young women receiving need-based tuition assistance at Assumption High School and is open to students of any race, religion or nationality. 

Phil Eschels generously established this scholarship to further the mission of Assumption High School in educating and empowering future generations of young women to be the leaders of tomorrow.   This Fund is specifically dedicated to promoting greater diversity at Assumption High School and is open to those students who represent a racial minority.

Patti James Ryan ’72 established this memorial scholarship in honor of her mother, Evelyn Ruley James, who valued education as a foundation to quality, meaningful, and prosperous life. This commitment was inspired by her widowed mother of four small children, Eunice Ruley Lynch, whom during the Great Depression (1930s) managed to get a Catholic high school education. Her efforts led to a thriving future for generations. 

As a way of honoring the life of their classmate, Gina Clark, the Assumption Class of 1986 established a scholarship fund in her name. Gina touched many lives with her outgoing personality and love for life. She excelled both academically and athletically during her two years at Assumption. She taught her classmates to “always have a dream” and live life to the fullest.

This scholarship was established by Patty Murphy Makatsaria ’90 and her husband, Vladimir. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote leadership ability as well as greater global and international awareness and understanding by recognizing an Assumption student(s) who demonstrates interest in global and international affairs.

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This scholarship is designated to provide a tuition grant for students who adhere to Christian values, have a strong desire to obtain a Catholic secondary education and demonstrate need.

This merit and leadership-based scholarship was created to honor Assumption alumnae Jennifer Hambrick (Gonzalez) ’86, Beth Hambrick (Bush) '87, Erin Hambrick (Hudson) '91, Katherine Hudson '22 and Clare Hudson '24, in order to help provide a faith-based Catholic education. An Assumption education is important to their family and they want to ensure continued access to the strong academic opportunities as well as mentorships and relationships that an Assumption education affords.  

This scholarship was established by Erica Kalbhin Holmes ’05 and her husband, J.B. Erica was involved with SALT (Service Action Leadership Team), Beta Club, and the Peer Leader Program. She believes that attending AHS gave her the confidence to take chances and risks in life and learning. AHS allowed her to experience the power of a community.

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Sunderhauf. Mr. Sunderhauf was a close family friend of James and Teresa McGruder and created this scholarship to honor their memory and support a student who excels at or has a specific interest in aviation, science, or biology.

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Jill Tabor is a lifelong educator who spent much of her career as a teacher before serving as Principal of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Grade School. A devoted advocate for Catholic education, she was educated in Catholic schools and chose the same path for her two daughters. This scholarship reflects Jill’s enduring commitment to Catholic education and her desire to extend that legacy for future students. 

This scholarship fund was established by friends of John and Jenny Sass to express their love for them. It will serve as a lasting legacy of all that John and Jenny meant to friends, family, and the larger community. The scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who succeeds academically by having a cumulative B average or above.

This is a memorial scholarship to Teresa Gale Crawford (Holy Rosary 1984) by John Crawford (St. Xavier 1980) and children, Johnny (St. Xavier 2013), Mary Ann (Assumption 2015), Carly (Assumption 2019), and Elizabeth (Assumption 2019). John and Teresa witnessed first-hand the financial sacrifice necessary, both as students and parents, to choose a Catholic education. It is through this sacrifice that John and Teresa have seen the benefits and rewards that this education has brought to their family's life. This scholarship has been created to lessen the financial sacrifice for others so that their children may experience the same rewards.

This scholarship was established by Kathie Hoffmann Barr, a proud graduate of the Class of 1959, and her husband, Jim Barr, who generously created this endowment specifically to further the mission of Assumption High School in educating and empowering future generations of young women to be the leaders of tomorrow. This endowment is dedicated to providing greater opportunities for young women, who due to financial hardships, may not be able to afford a life-changing Assumption education. This fund will, every four years, provide a four- year scholarship to two rising freshman attending Assumption High School.

Will be awarded prior to the 2029-2030 school year.

This renewable scholarship was established by members of the Kraus family for the purpose of honoring Earl and Frieda Kraus for their commitment to Catholic education. Earl and Frieda lived by example. Their children and grandchildren want to pass along the blessing of generosity to others. It is the hope of the family to have a lasting memory of Earl and Frieda and to inspire others to give back. 

This four-year scholarship will be awarded to a rising freshman attending Assumption High School who meets the criteria and fulfills the requirements below. Rising freshmen applying for this scholarship must demonstrate financial need based on the School's formal financial aid process and may be asked to submit additional information in order to adequately assess their application for the scholarship including grades, attendance records, disciplinary records, or letters of recommendation along with the completed application.  

This scholarship was established by the Laemmle Family to ensure long-term financial stability and the belief in the importance of a Catholic education. This scholarship serves to preserve the family’s vigilance and create a legacy in honor of Julie Laemmle Watts ’07

This scholarship was established by Mary and Vincent Lang for the purpose of providing an Assumption education to a deserving student. Both Mary and Vincent benefitted from Catholic education and believe in its transformative power. With increasing cost of tuition, they recognize that scholarships are a means to provide a life changing Catholic education for future generations. 

This scholarship was established by the friends and family of Laura Schwager ’70 to celebrate her fierce commitment, profound compassion, and unwavering support of her students. Laura came to AHS in 1966 as a student and graduated as a proud member of the Class of 1970. She was a revered teacher and beloved coach who made a significant impact in the lives of many people.

This scholarship was established for the purpose of providing a scholarship that will reflect, encourage, and support the school’s goals and objectives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

This renewable scholarship was established by Arthur P. and Ronda Hipwell in memory of Art’s sister, Mary Jane Hipwell, and in honor of the leadership of the first Assumption president, Mary Lee McCoy. Mr. Hipwell was a former member of Assumption High School’s Board of Directors and a longtime supporter of Catholic education before his death. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman.

Completed FACTS form. 

Two letters of recommendation: one personal and one academic. 

This scholarship was established by Rose Devasia Anderson ’90 to honor her parents, Maria and Thomas Devasia, who worked hard to provide a Catholic education for their children. Its purpose is to recognize an Assumption student(s) who demonstrates empathy by showing exemplary Christian leadership, perseverance through academics and service in her school and community, and racial and ethnic diversity at Assumption High School.

One letter of recommendation.

This scholarship was established to honor Marilyn J. Musacchio. Following in the footsteps of Catherine McCauley, Marilyn chose to live a life of service through education of others. Her educational aspirations were fulfilled when she received her Doctorate of Nursing from Case Western Reserve University. Her military career culminated in the rank of Brigadier General. Marilyn was honored to serve her Country along with other men and women of the Armed Forces.  

There is no application process for this scholarship. 

Marilyn Allen ’64 generously named Assumption High School as a beneficiary of her IRA and this donation is being used to establish this scholarship specifically to further the mission of AHS in educating and empowering future generations of young women.

The family and friends of Martha Nord, a math teacher at Assumption High School for eight years, established this memorial scholarship for a student(s) who has a strong desire to obtain a Catholic education, adheres to Christian values, and has an interest in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) curriculum.

Mary Alice Lawler, a proud member of the Class of 1960, touched many lives as a Catholic school educator for over 40 years. Because of her commitment to Catholic education and planning, she was able to leave behind an amazing legacy when she passed away in August 2020. A woman guided by faith, she humbly and generously left an estate gift to Assumption that will continue to have a lasting impact on the education of young women for years to come. This scholarship was created to memorialize Mary Alice and is specifically dedicated to providing greater opportunities for young women, who due to financial hardships, may not be able to afford a life changing Assumption education. 

The scholarship will award one or more non-renewable scholarship(s) to a rising freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior attending Assumption High School and who demonstrates need based upon the School’s formal financial aid process. There is no application process for this scholarship. 

This scholarship was established in honor of the McGregor Girls, Gabbie ’20 and Presley ’25, by their parents, Julie and Josh McGregor. The McGregor family is grateful for the Assumption community that helped form their girls’ faith, leadership, and compassion, and instilled in them a commitment to service, advocacy, and the dignity and worth of every person. They wanted to give back to one or more deserving students to allow the opportunity to have the same experience.  

The purpose of the endowed scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a student who demonstrates financial need and to remember the Queen’s Daughter’s in perpetuity as a Catholic ministry of women under the guidance of our patroness, The Blessed Mother. 

Will be awarded prior to the 2027-2028 school year.

This scholarship was established by Kevin and Carla Raque in honor of their three daughters, Lauren Raque Griffith ’08, Krissy Raque ’10, and Erin Raque ’15 to give back to the community that helped shape their values in faith, leadership, and service. The fund will award one or more outstanding students to attend Assumption High School and benefit from this life-changing experience. 

This scholarship, established by Dr. Philip Butera, in loving memory of his wife Roberta, in recognition of her love for her alma mater and as a testament to the impact that their Catholic education had in their own lives. This scholarship is dedicated to providing deserving students the transformative power of an Assumption education.

Will be awarded prior to the 2029-2030 school year.

Sarah Nopper Schurfranz ’63 established this scholarship in loving memory of Thelma Steier Nopper and Norbert Nopper, who deeply valued Catholic education. Through sacrifices they made to ensure their children received a Catholic education, their legacy continues to live on in the lives and achievements of these AHS alumnae – Sarah Nopper Schurfranz ’63, Judy Nopper Reinhart ’65, Patsy Steier Sorg ’65, Linda Willinger Bender ’65, Nancy Willinger Kinder ’67, Linda Steier O’Connell ’67, Cheri Steier Klausing ’70, Cindy Schurfranz Mason ’91, Jennifer O’Connell ’94, Kristen Reinhart Davis-Falkirk ’95, Terri O’Connell ’98, Katie Klausing Taliaferro ’99, Christy O’Connell ’02, Taylor Steier ’06, Chloe Mason ’22, Lily Mason ’25, and Katie Nopper ’29.  

This scholarship was established by Dr. Carole Pfeffer ’70, the niece of Sister Mary Prisca Pfeffer H’15, RSM, who was the first principal of Assumption. Its purpose is to honor Sister Prisca’s life, legacy, and unwavering commitment to Mercy education and Assumption High School. It will be awarded to a student(s) who demonstrates compassion and care for those around her, expresses a positive outlook on life and encourages others, and is involved in extracurricular activities either in or outside of school.

This award was created by Judy Ribar H’14, a former retreat director and senior class moderator, to assist a rising senior at Assumption who is actively engaged in the retreat program and exhibits school spirit. This award will help offset expenses associated with senior year.

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Donald and Elizabeth Pulford endowed a gift to Assumption High School in loving memory of their daughter, Stephanie Pulford, a 1993 graduate. This scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who works to her fullest potential academically and plans to pursue a college career.

This scholarship was established by graduate Jennifer Crum Balmos ’98 in honor of her parents. It will benefit student(s) of Assumption High School with a history of serving others or with a demonstrated desire to do so in her career.

This scholarship assists an AHS student in continuing her education in a strong Catholic environment. This scholarship is made possible by the Flaget Alumni Association for a qualifying student attending a Catholic high school in Louisville. The student must demonstrate financial need and show participation in extracurricular activities and charitable and/or community service.

This scholarship was established by, Jeanne Tarullo Hays ’71 in honor and memory of her grandmother and namesake, Gina Giandonato. Gina immigrated to the United States from Italy as a teenager. She was an independent, intelligent, courageous, yet soft-spoken woman who modeled the characteristics that Assumption nurtured in Jeanne.

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The Grit and Grace Scholarship was established by alumnae Jennifer Hancock ’93 to honor students at Assumption who have shown extraordinary determination in the face of challenges. This scholarship celebrates young women whose courage, perseverance, and faith have carried them through learning differences or personal hardships, reminding us that true success is born from resilience.

The Harriet Hamilton Thompson Memorial Scholarship was established by her family. Harriet was the mother of Anne-Hamilton Thompson ’03. Her passions were her family, her Catholic faith, and the medical profession. Harriet was a pediatric nurse with a tremendous love for children. The scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who works to her fullest potential academically, demonstrates care and concern for others, and is involved in school-related activities.

This scholarship was created by Tay Wilkins, a former teacher at Assumption, and her husband, Jim Moyer, in loving memory of their daughter, Kate Moyer. Though Kate was never a student at AHS, she inspired Tay’s teaching in many ways. Kate left her mark on everyone who knew her through her friendly and creative personality, her care and concern for others, and her determination to face her challenges. This scholarship is intended to afford Assumption students the chance to benefit from Kate’s own life and love of others.

This scholarship was established by Sharon Kleinert in memory of her mother, Martha J. McGavic Stamper, to honor her life and legacy, especially her commitment to and belief in the importance of education and empowering women to create a better society. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable a student living in Southern Indiana the opportunity to attend Assumption High School.

The Lintners created this scholarship in honor of Judy Plaford Jones '64, Charlotte Manning Klapheke '70, Susan Manning Johnson '73, Rita Manning Nichter '75, and Lori Willoughby Manning '84, to help others experience the value of a Catholic education by helping to offset the cost of tuition. 

This scholarship was established by Dr. Paulette Freeman Adams ’60, a former member of the Board of Directors at Assumption High School, and her husband, Jerry Adams, to provide a tuition grant to a current freshman or sophomore student who qualifies for financial aid. Paulette and Jerry’s careers were dedicated to education. They endowed this scholarship to ensure that more young students have access to the academic and faith-filled education offered at Assumption.

This scholarship was established by Phil and Suzanne McHugh to honor their daughters, Colleen ’08 and Erin ’13. It will recognize an Assumption student who embodies the mission of Catherine McAuley by showing exemplary Christian leadership through service in her school and community.

This scholarship was established by Keith and Jennifer Starr to support and empower young women at Assumption High School in their pursuit of academic excellence, personal growth, and future leadership. This endowment provided support for Assumption’s need-based tuition assistance program and offers the opportunity for a student to benefit from an Assumption education. 

This scholarship was created in memory of Charles “Terry” LaFollette, husband of Mary Ann Steltenpohl LaFollette ’69, to honor his life and legacy. His life reflected his faith and his love for his family. This scholarship will allow his legacy to live on by helping a student experience a Catholic education.

The “Because Someone Gave” Scholarship was established by Andrew and Kelsey Albrektson Gerughty ’08 in honor of Kari Amon, Class of 2008, and the life-changing generosity that made her education at AHS possible. The gift of a Catholic education had a profound impact, and in turn, on her best friend, Kelsey who was inspired to create this scholarship. It recognizes the transformative power of generosity in making educational opportunities accessible to deserving students.

This scholarship was established by Ruth Thomas Billings ’58 in honor of her parents, James and Teresa Dries Thomas, and her five sisters who also attended AHS, Mary Thomas Stuber ’60, Norma Thomas Coon ’63, Nancy Thomas Langan ’67, Linda Thomas Coke ’72, and Susan Thomas Glass ’79. Ruth’s passion for the piano has been a lifelong journey, deeply rooted in her formative years. As a senior at AHS, she was honored with a piano scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. That pivotal moment inspired Ruth to give back in a meaningful way to students who share a love for the instrument and help them pursue their dreams.  

To honor and remember Tina Wulf Winter ’70, her family has established this scholarship fund in her name. Tina excelled academically, held several leadership roles, and was very involved in clubs and other activities. She had a successful 35-year nursing career, and an integral part of Tina’s caring and supportive life experience also included her love of animals, active involvement and support for the performing arts, and passion for the diversity and energy of the ocean. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who shares Tina’s love of life, is committed to enhancing her education, and plans to pursue a college education in medicine or another STEAM curriculum.

This scholarship was established to honor and recognize Tom and Adele Barry who valued their Catholic education as well as the Catholic education that their children and grandchildren received. It was created as a lasting testament to their legacy and a way to provide deserving students the opportunity to experience the transformative power of an Assumption High School education.

As a way of honoring Victoria Burruss Jarboe, her daughters, Paula Weyler Beck ’99 and Holly Weyler McKnight ’05, have established a scholarship fund in her name. Vicky struggled with mental illness throughout her life, which ended when she died by suicide on November 5, 2016. Despite everything Vicky endured and the sacrifices she had to make, her mission in life was to be able to provide her daughters with a Catholic education.

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