About the fund
Through the inspiration of a visionary alumnus, the West Union Schools Alumni & Friends Educational Fund was established through an initial, generous donation to foster growth and development in the schools, forming a foundation for the future of West Union students.
The fund provides a unique opportunity for alumni, friends and supporters of academic excellence for West Union Schools to join in partnership, making a significant difference in educational funding while shaping the lives of young people. Contributions to the fund supplement traditional funding sources, enriching and enhancing the educational experience of students in the West Union School District, affording greater opportunities for learning that is linked to future success.
The challenges of quality education are real in Appalachian Ohio. Statistics reveal that students from this region face greater challenges in achieving satisfactory test scores, financing higher education and college completion. Yet, where educational enhancements are made, improvement increases significantly. Research also reveals that students who successfully complete advanced educational opportunities earn higher salaries, receive greater employment benefits and are less likely to fall victim to poverty.
Though educational and community funding may be limited, the fund is designed to provide permanent resources, supporting increased cultural and educational opportunities for West Union School students and their teachers that would otherwise be unavailable. Special programs and activities, field trips, educator training and scholarships represent just a few examples of the benefits this fund represents for the children of our community.
Your contribution is a permanent investment
No contribution is too small or too large. Gifts are tax-deductible and will be placed in a permanent endowment with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s West Union Schools Alumni & Friends Educational Fund. Only the fund’s earnings will be spent on programs and educational needs.
As the fund grows with your gifts, so do the resources that become available while always retaining the principal for a lasting investment in the future of children in West Union Schools.
Thank you to the following partners for donations and pledges
- Gladys (Reynolds) Stultz ‘45
- H. Dulaney ‘51
- Norma Ruth (Riffle) Groh ‘51
- Florence Mason ‘52
- Martha (Kincaid) Clinger ‘53
- Nancy (Hattan) Miller ‘53
- William Riffle ‘53
- Bob Blake ’54
- Henry and Eleanor (Grooms) Dudgeon ’56
- Marion Riffle ’56
- Rebecca (Hattan) Andrews ’58
- Glenna (Roush) Grooms ’58
- Linda (Nickoson) Haines ’58
- John B. West ’58
- Janet (Perrin) Campbell ‘62
- Dean Cole ’64
- Vicki (Vogler) West ’65
- Thomas & Debbie (Sininger) Hazelbaker ‘68
- Dennis Sizemore ‘75
- Michael Pell ‘81
- Roy Gabbert, Jr. ‘83
Donations and pledges from businesses and other special friends:
- Barry’s Chevrolet Buick, Inc.
- Commac Foods Inc (Frisch’s Big Boy)
- First State Bank
- Dudgeon Heating and Air Conditioning
- Huntley Auto Supply
- Kirker Insurance
- Patricia Kennedy
- Monarch Construction
- Motorist Insurance Group
- National Bank of Adams County
- Richmond Insurance Agency
- State Farm Insurance Agency
- Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, LLC
- Western & Southern Financial Fund
Donations and pledges made in loving memory:
- John Asher
- Lynn Arnold
- Eilenne Blake
- Robert Brewer
- Jo Ann Bublitz
- Ron Clark
- Paul Cowan
- Debbie (McGowan) Davis
- Thomas Dunkin DDS
- Pauline Fenwick
- Raymond L. Folz
- Wayne Gardner
- Betty Gill
- Darla (Fenwick) Greif
- Patricia Ledward
- Marjorie MacDonald
- James McFarland
- Ronald Poole
- Georgia Riffle
- Gail Ryan
- Vic Shaffer
- Robert Sheehan
- Arthur Thomas
- Hillard Weinberg
- Paul Wylie
Donations and pledges made in honor and recognition:
- William Riffle
Support the West Union Schools Alumni & Friends Educational Fund
Gifts to the West Union Schools Alumni & Friends Educational Fund are tax-deductible and can be made in many ways, including cash, bequests, stock, real estate, royalties, insurance beneficiaries and qualified charitable distributions from IRAs.
To mail your donation, please designate the fund and mail to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH 45764.
Donations can be made online by designating the West Union Schools Alumni & Friends Educational Fund when donating.