The Rudy & Millie Sharkey Memorial Athletic Scholarship

by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021

The Rudy & Millie Sharkey Memorial Athletic Scholarship

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.

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Mike and Bea Tehi Memorial Scholarship Fund

by Kate Deangelis | Jun 21, 2021

Mike and Bea Tehi Memorial Scholarship Fund

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.

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