The Rudy & Millie Sharkey Memorial Athletic Scholarship

The Rudy & Millie Sharkey Memorial Athletic Scholarship

Ray E. Leach

Rudy was a Barberton football coach, science teacher, and Athletic Director. Until this 2023 season, Sharkey was Barberton’s all-time leader in football coaching wins with 71 victories in 11 seasons. He is recognized in the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame, Summit County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame.

The Sharkey family honors Rudy and Millie’s legacy of a true teacher and coach’s passion for sportsmanship and life-long learning. The scholarship makes its first award this year to two Barberton High School seniors who display leadership, determination, and teamwork through BHS athletics.

 

Mike and Bea Tehi Memorial Scholarship Fund

Mike and Bea Tehi Memorial Scholarship Fund

Magical Theatre Co

Both Mike and Bea devoted their careers to educating Barberton students, particularly at BHS. Although Mike passed in 2018, his impact on his family and the community continues to be felt. Mike lived his whole life with integrity and character. Together, Mike and Bea touched and helped to form so many lives over their teaching careers. The family hopes that this scholarship can continue to inspire young teachers and educators for many years to come.

 

White Rabbit Galleries Scholarship Fund

White Rabbit Galleries Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

The White Rabbit Galleries Scholarship Fund was established by Laura Smith and Molly Brown. This scholarship is dedicated to supporting the local Arts and Artists in Barberton by assisting Barberton students pursuing an arts degree. Scholarships are given in memory of Suzanne Jones Richardson and Carol Marsh.

White Rabbit Galleries, women-owned and established in January 2021, is located at 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave. It is operated by Laura Smith and her daughter, Molly Brown. In addition to a large public gallery, they rent space to seven artists and curate a regular schedule of shows.

Read more about how Laura and Molly established their scholarship.

 

Craig Wilson Journalism Scholarship Fund

Craig Wilson Journalism Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

Named in honor of Craig Wilson, this scholarship assists Barberton High School graduates majoring in journalism.

“Craig Wilson dedicated his adult working life to giving the people an accurate report of what happened. An admirable goal for the news media.”

  • Elizabeth Wilson
 

Justin Winebrenner Memorial Scholarship

Justin Winebrenner Memorial Scholarship

Ray E. Leach

Robert (Bob) Winebrenner established this scholarship to honor the life of his son, Justin R. Winebrenner. Justin graduated from Barberton High School, Class of 2001, where he played soccer and basketball. He followed his father’s footsteps in pursuing a career in law enforcement, studying at The University of Akron, then working at the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center where he enjoyed working with youth in crisis.

This scholarship is for a BHS senior or resident of Barberton, who is pursuing a career in law enforcement, criminology, criminal justice, or criminal intelligence analysis.