Franklin Township Education Foundation

Mae Dilliner Lowes Memorial Scholarship:

Mae Dilliner Lowes was a lifelong Franklin Township resident. She was born on March 4, 1905 and lived to be 103. Ms. Lowes was a teacher of Art and Music and a licensed beautician. It was Mae’s final wish to establish a scholarship for students graduating from Franklin Central High School. In honor of Ms. Lowes wishes, this scholarship awards academic achievement with financial assistance to help students afford a post-secondary education.

This year’s winners are:
Jenny Hnem
Jessica Iangpar
Pariang Khulia
Samantha Moore
Anastasia Stine
Ja Seng Lahtaw

Ron Fisher Memorial Scholarship:

In Loving memory of Ron Fisher, Franklin Township Education Foundation Past President & Board Member, and long-time Franklin Township resident. For nearly 44 years, Ron loyally dedicated his professional career to Schmidt Associates, where he was serving as the Chairman of the Board and Principal in Charge. He received numerous awards and accolades over the many years recognizing his contribution to the field of architecture. He repeatedly stated that education projects were his favorites because of the lasting impacts they left on young people. Ron’s commitment to the profession and the firm’s core value of servant leadership will live on through everyone he influenced. Candidates for this scholarship will have demonstrated their commitment to community service and leadership. Thank you to Schmidt Associates and the Sunrise Optimist Club for your donation, in Ron’s memory, in support of this scholarship.

This year’s winners are:
Sarah Land
Alexandria Lovejoy

Dr. Elmo B Carver Memorial Scholarship:

Dr. Elmo Carver was born and raised in Indiana. He began his career in 1959 as a history teacher and coach. Dr. Carver dedicated 27 years of his professional career to the Flashes. He was a former FCHS Principal and retired as the Franklin Township Community School Corporation Superintendent in 2006. Dr. Carver was an athlete playing baseball and basketball in high school and college. At the urging of his teachers and teammates, he decided to attend college. Dr. Carver firmly believed that education was a game changer for him. A strong family man, he worked to instill the value of education in his children, as well as all of the students that he supported in every aspect of his career. This Scholarship goes to an FC grad who also values education by planning to go into teaching. Thank you to the daughters of Dr. Carver, Lisa Lantrip, and Lori Carver Hershorin for starting an endowment in Dr. Carver’s memory to fund this scholarship in support of the educational goals of FCHS graduates.

This year’s winner is:
Melina Foronda

The Franklin Township Education Foundation would like to congratulate the winners of the Captain Flash Coloring Contest! Each winner will receive a FREE Fast Flash registration for themselves and an adult!

Winners:
Bunker Hill: Rhai Kit
Adams: Maggie Pardue
South Creek: Burke Hertzinger
Acton: Olivia Wick
New Bethel: Amelia Schneider
Thompson Crossing: Alessa Lashley
Arlington: Jayven Burnett

Interested in joining our winners? You can register for the Fast Flash 5K TODAY by clicking the link below! Prices increase on June 30th, so don't hesitate to sign up! It will be here in a FLASH!

Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/FastFlash

Reasoner Family Scholarship:

The Rich and Karen Reasoner family have a long history of affiliation with Franklin Township schools, and they would like to provide a graduating Flash scholarship assistance in getting their freshman year at a four-year university off to a great start. Rich is a 1953 Franklin Central graduate, while his wife, Karen, served on the FTCSC school board in the mid-1970’s, including during the groundbreaking for the current high school location. Sons Tim (1985) and Tom (1987) are also FC graduates and contributing to this legacy effort to support other Flashes in the pursuit of a college degree. The optimal candidate will be pursuing a degree in business, journalism, or education, and plans to attend Indiana University or University of Indianapolis. Thank you to the Reasoner family for your generous donation to support FCHS students in their future educational endeavors.

This year’s winner is:
Emma Gehres

Richard H Crosser Memorial Scholarship:

The winner of this scholarship must wish to pursue either a two or four year degree in structural engineering, architecture, building trades, drafting, business, finance, accounting, or some other field related to building trades at a college or university in the State of Indiana. First preference will be given to students who have a strong work ethic and display a strong commitment to their school and community.

This year’s winners are:
Alex Sorg
Malachi Hornbrook

Abby Sherwood Memorial Scholarship:

Abby Sherwood was a member of the Franklin Central High School Class of 2020 and was an inductee of the National Honor Society. On September 27, 2019, she was awarded the honor of being Franklin Central’s Homecoming Queen, which she accepted remotely via Facetime from her hospital bed. She passed away on October 25, 2019 from complications from a double lung transplant surgery. Abby fought for sixteen years against a rare disease known as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Knowing that her time on Earth would likely be shorter than most, she lived life to the fullest, enjoying her time and experiences with family and friends. Abby loved reading, learning, travelling, listening to music, and watching movies. This scholarship in her memory is to encourage a graduating Franklin Central student to further their education. Thank you to Mike and Jackie Sherwood for your donation in memory of their daughter Abby to support these students in their future educational goals.

This year’s winners are:
Jacob Lewis
Johan Paul

Kathy Stricker Memorial Scholarship:

For 45 years, Kathy Stricker dedicated herself to the students and student-athletes at Franklin Central High School. With passion and purpose, she worked tirelessly to ensure that every individual felt valued, supported, and empowered. Kathy's impact extended far beyond the field. She was known for her motivating presence as an educator and coach, but even more so for her generous heart, fun-loving spirit, and unwavering determination. A scholarship in Kathy's memory has been established to support the continuing education of her beloved Lady Flashes softball players. Thank you to Kathy’s family who graciously requested donations be made to this memorial scholarship fund and to the many donors who made donations to support these students in furthering their education.

This year’s winners are:
Kaydence Mongosa
Safiyah Shankle
Parker Taylor
Audrina Yorn

Join us for an annual Franklin Township tradition. Mark your calendars for the Fast Flash 5K on Saturday, July 25th!

Not a serious runner? No problem! Fast Flash is for runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, neighbors, and families who want to support Franklin Township schools. Come for the race, stay for the Back-2-School Bash, and celebrate the start of a new school year with us! It will be here in a FLASH!

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Indianapolis/FastFlash

Don't miss the amazing Indy Air Bears tonight for their annual Spring Spectacular performance. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door or by credit card in advance via the QR Code below or by going to https://ddock.co/UHWDLEWDMG

Proceeds benefit the Franklin Township Education Foundation.

This week we had the privilege of honoring a special member of the FTEF Board. Dr. Kent Pettet joined the board in 2017 and has served 3 three-year terms.

During his time, he has served in multiple leadership roles including President in 2020, where he helped the foundation navigate through a pandemic, to continue supporting the teachers, staff, and students of Franklin Township Community School Corporation.

Kent, being the community ambassador that he is, started the Back 2 School Bash that takes place after the annual Fast Flash 5K and continues today as a kick-off to the new school year.

FTEF has been lucky to have someone like Kent these last 9 years and is so appreciative of all his hard work and dedication. We look forward to his continued involvement with the foundation in an advisory role.

Thank you Kent Pettet for all you do!