Juanita Muller was widowed in 1949. She reared two sons, Joe, then 14 and Charles, 10, working six days a week in a dress factory. Charles, the provider of this scholarship, was the first in his family to receive a college education, thanks to the Woodward Trustees Foundation in Cincinnati. It provided financial aid in high school and a scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. May the recipients of the scholarship fully appreciate the effort of their single parent and have an impact on the lives of those they touch.

To provide scholarship awards to graduating seniors of the Columbus City Schools who will be majoring in any area of study with the exception of visual arts, have a stong interest in public service, and are participating in The John Glenn Institute Living Learning Program at The Ohio State University.

The Helen Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund is presented in the memory of Helen Martin by Paul, Nancy, Jeffrey and Bradley Martin. Helen Martin was an educator with twenty-five years of teaching experience in Ohio public schools. Promoting and assisting students obtain an education was of great importance to her and is the reason for this Scholarship Fund. Nancy Martin was the Head Varsity Swimming Coach at Lexington High School for twelve years, starting with its inception in 1990. Sons and Grandchildren Jeffrey and Bradley were members of the Lexington High School varsity swimming team.

This fund honors the life of Olivia "Liv" Midnight. She was an independent, friendly, artistic young woman with an infectious laugh. Olivia was a student at Thomas Worthington High School. Established with the support of many friends and family members, this fund will carry forward Liv's passions and her love of life. She passed away in 2018 at the age of 17.

Continental Building Co. (CBC) is a full-service construction management firm headquartered in Columbus, OH, with an office in Pittsburgh, PA. During our 35 year history, CBC has grown and evolved dramatically, investing in our people and the most effective technologies for communication and construction – while spanning geographically from coast to coast. We work with national developers and private clients to build facilities that affect lives daily … places where people live, work, stay and shop.

Barri established this scholarship in honor of her parents, Donald and Patsy Jones, who supported education as a way to improve and enrich lives.

The scholarship was established to honor the memory and values of the Long and Twyford families. Bob and Geraldine were incredible role models from their early beginnings in West Virginia to their final days in Columbus, Ohio. Geri’s passion for learning continued as a graduate of Denison University to a successful teaching career with Bexley schools. A WWII Navy veteran, Bob passed away in 2011 and Geri in 2016 after celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and former students from her fifth grade classes.

The scholarship is given in memory of Greg Farnham, a Westerville North High School graduate. It supports Westerville North High School senior athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics and sportsmanship, and who plan to attend an Ohio college or university.

The scholarship was established in memory of the donor’s brother, William F. McGuire; mother, Ruth H. Holcomb; and stepfather Kenneth P. Holcomb. The scholarship provides tuition and books for the education of students who have a physical disability.

A brief history of the Ohio Nutrition Council begins in the 1940s, when the United States Department for Defense became involved in World War II and nutritional status of our soldiers and the Allies became a global issue. As men were recruited to join the war, this resulted in fewer farmers and their families in the United States to produce more agricultural commodities. Items such as wheat and corn were exported to help nourish soldiers and financially stabilize both economies. At home, Americans were asked to ration food to deter food shortages. Recognizing the need for families to learn more about food preservation and nutrition, government agencies discussed these issues early in 1941, the National Conference for Defense. One of the outcomes of the conference was for the USDA to establish the nationwide organization of state and county nutrition committees. Under the direction of the USDA, the Land Grant College in every state (a college appointed in each state to provide agricultural and mechanical programs) was designated to form a State Nutrition committee. With the approval of President Bevis at The Ohio State University, the new committee was formed. There were several purposes of the committee. The first was to coordinate nutrition activities of various agencies across the state. The next was to meet wartime needs and the final purpose was to work toward the development of a broad, long-range program of nutrition education. Eventually, county nutrition committees were formed, leading to the creation of state conferences for further nutrition opportunities. Many food, nutrition, and public health professionals dedicated many hours to educate and train teachers, students, and Ohio citizens about healthy eating. This scholarship is a tribute to those dedicated professionals.