We’re proud to share the 2019 Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients. These scholarships are possible each year thanks to the generosity of donors who have established funds to benefit talented young people in our community. Congratulations Class of 2019 graduates!
AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) Local 612 Scholarship
Jacob Powell, Graduate of Lutheran School Association, Attending Richland Community College
Lynn Augustine Memorial Scholarship
Faith Bibby, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Anderson University
Jarius Ingram, Graduate of Warrensburg Latham High School, Attending Millikin University
Kylie Nichols, Graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Attending University of Missouri
Yi Sun, Graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Attending University of Illinois
Rylee Vought, Graduate of Sangamon Valley High School, Attending Millikin University
SuEllen Brauer Scholarship
Jose Medina, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Northwestern University
Carl & Kathryn Brink Scholarship
Brandon Emery, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Millikin University
Lois M. Chervinko Memorial Scholarship
Bryce Shumaker, Graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Attending Millikin University
Decatur Foundry Scholarship
Makayla Moran, Graduate of Sangamon Valley High School, Attending Illinois State University
Decatur High School Class of 1927 Memorial Scholarship
Arianna Fonville, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Bradley University
Joel Cothern, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending Richland Community College
Hannah Stoneburg, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending Millikin University
Golden K Kiwanis Club of Decatur Scholarship
Jacob Beavers, Graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Attending University of Missouri
Reese Bobbitt, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Attending University of Iowa
Reilly Fitzpatrick, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Attending Purdue University
Lauryn Pugh, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending University of Notre Dame
Kathryn Reeser, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Attending Purdue University
Roberta K. Gorden Scholarship
Alyssa Spencer, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Attending Southeast Missouri State University
Walter and Inabell Kirby Memorial Scholarship
Brusha Ibrahim, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending Millikin University
Elias Klaman, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Millikin University
Leading the Way Scholarship
Noelle Dejaynes, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending DePaul University
Markesha Jackson, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Knox College
Kyyawna Johnson, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Currently Undecided
MacArthur High School Class of 2010
Sydney Griggs, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending Millikin University
MacArthur Lady Generals Award
Mariah Shores, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending University of Illinois
Zannie Rawls, Jr. Football Scholarship
Derrick Taylor, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending Robert Morris University
Ray Rients Memorial Scholarship
Madigan Carroll, Graduate of Macarthur High School, Attending University of Illinois
Mariah Shores, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending University of Illinois
Michael E. Shampine Memorial Scholarship
Riley Drake, Graduate of Mt. Zion High School, Attending Lincoln Christian College
Markesha Jackson, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Knox College
Taylor Page, Graduate of Sangamon Valley High School, Attending Millikin University
Sara Williams, Graduate of Argenta Oreana High School, Attending Southern Illinois University
The Susan and Lloyd Swanson Memorial Scholarship
Jillian Hubbard, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Currently Undecided
Claire Peters, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending Southern Illinois University
James W. Thomas Education Scholarship
Hannah Reeves, Graduate of MacArthur High School, Attending Illinois State University
The Charles William Turner Award
Charles Blackburn, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending University of Illinois
Robert G. Turner Memorial Scholarship
Rylie Danner, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Currently Undecided
Robin Vogel Memorial Scholarship
Reese Bobbitt, Graduate of Maroa Forsyth High School, Attending University of Iowa
Robert and Joy Witt Scholarship
Layne Davis, Graduate of Eisenhower High School, Attending Illinois State University
David Petrowsky Soccer Scholarship (YMCA)
Lauryn Pugh, Graduate of St. Teresa High School, Attending University of Notre Dame