Welcome to the 2024 Madeira Schools Foundation Scholarship Application.

In Honor of Chris Flanagan, the type of educator the world aspires to have more of. He was passionate, creative, and willing to go above and beyond for his students and school (of which there are many examples). Chris believed in building relationships by knowing each student’s name and believing that no job was above him if it helped his students and colleagues.

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior recognized for a love of life and learning through being a friend to all, fun-loving, full of high energy, focused on relationships and committed to the spirit of our small-town Madeira community.

Consideration will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

-grade point average of B or above

-a student who has shown improvement over their 4-year high school career

This award was created in memory of Bob Westermeyer, a longtime friend, supporter and photographer for Madeira High School Athletics. His love of photography and athletics was appreciated by so many parents and students over the years. Bob’s family established this scholarship to recognize the passion he had for the Madeira Schools and all that he gave back to the athletic community. This award will be presented to a student that shows a passion for learning, sports and/or extra curricular activities and has given back to their school and community throughout their 4 year high school career.

This award is made possible by Mark Russell, class of 1967 in memory of his parents Earl and Elizabeth Emery-Russell. This award will recognize a student for improvement and extra curricular activities during their high school career.

This scholarship was started by former Superintendent Steve Kramer and is now funded continually by the Madeira Schools Foundation in his honor to award a deserving student each year who has improved his/her academic standing during their high school career.

A Promise To Care Award by Firestone Kenwood: This scholarship was started by Derek Lester on behalf of Firestone in Kenwood to award a deserving student each year who has shown exemplary service to others and improved his/her academic standing during their high school career.

This scholarship was created in memory of Nina Bechtel Knox, a 1976 graduate of Madeira High School. Nina’s family, classmates and friends established this scholarship to continue her legacy of happiness and hard work. It is presented to a female student preferably intending to study business or journalism and possessing determination, leadership and academic achievement. “Happiness is a science and a choice, a journey everyone can possess and enjoy.”

The “Entrepreneur of the Year” is an award made possible by Madeira High School 2008 alumnus Phil Santoro.  Phil was inspired by his experience here in Madeira and specifically his love for Mrs. Jordan’s Entrepreneur Class.  As a way to give back, he created this scholarship to recognize excellence within this program.

In honor of former Superintendent of Schools John D. Rahe. Dr. Rahe was a Madeira graduate that went on to be the middle school and high school principal before becoming Superintendent. John was relentless in his pursuit of excellence and a tireless educator who truly helped Madeira to become known across Ohio and our nation for our excellence in education.  The John D. Rahe Scholarship recognizes five students for their outstanding character and scholastic achievement.

The Adrick Family Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 is made possible through a generous donation by Jay & Mary Ann Adrick.  Long time residents of Madeira, Mary Ann taught at Madeira Elementary School and Jay spent many years in the broadcast business and is a regular volunteer in our high school digital media program helping to produce “What’s up Madeira.” Both their daughters, Suzy Adrick Tucker and Melissa Adrick Unger graduated from Madeira and currently work in the district.  The Adrick Family Scholarship is to be awarded to a Madeira High School graduating senior who will be attending a college or university to study and major in a Science ,Technology Engineering, Math or an Electronic Media related program.  The scholarship committee consisting of Madeira High School teachers from the STEM and Electronic Media programs will select a deserving student based on criteria including academic achievement, demonstration of a strong desire to pursue a career in one of these fields.

This scholarship was created in memory of William Koehler, a 1968 graduate of Madeira High School. William’s family established this scholarship to honor his legacy of leadership, great listening and multi-sport extra curricular involvement. It will be presented to a student entering higher education through either the military or college/university. This student will possess determination, leadership and academic achievement. They will also have a love of family and community and complete an essay explaining the importance of both to their future education.