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Graduating Senior Scholarships

A Desire to Help Students

Generous donors create scholarships for a variety of reasons: to support students who aspire to careers similar to the donors, to “pay back” the community that has given generously to them, or to establish a living memorial to honor the legacies of loved ones. Regardless of the reason for starting their scholarship funds, thoughtful donors have shown their commitment to creating better futures for Raytown Quality Schools students by financially assisting students pursuing a postsecondary education.

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Aspire Scholarship

  • Established in 2014 by Chris and Stacey Payne, local business developers and philanthropists.    
  • Eligible applicants must be first generation college students. 

Barb Foley Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2024 by the Foley family in her memory and to honor Barb’s love of music.
  • Eligible applicants are students enrolled in music courses at Raytown High School or Raytown South High School: vocal, band, or orchestra.

John Fortney Band Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2023 by John’s family in his memory and to honor John’s love for music.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown South High students who intend to major in music or for whom music is an integral part of their lives.

 William Hart Frederick "From the Heart" Scholarship

  • Established by Bill's family and friends to honor his memory and service to students in Raytown Quality Schools.
  • Eligible applicants must be a Raytown High or South High student for 4 years.

  William Michael Hawkins Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2006 by the Hawkins family in memory of William Michael Hawkins and the two generations of Raytown High School graduates.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown High School students pursuing a field of study in vocational education.

Clayton James Hugill Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2016 by the family in memory of Clayton James Hugill, a 2012 graduate of Raytown High School and a proud member of the Blue Jay baseball team.
  • Eligible applicants must be Blue Jay Baseball team members who support the team and demonstrate hard work on and off the field.  

 Jones Family Scholarship

  • Established in 2015 by R.C. and Charlene Jones in memory of RC's sister, Joella R. Sutton. Both RC and Charlene are retired Raytown Quality Schools educators. 
  • Eligible applicants are students who demonstrate strong academic goals and participation in extracurricular activities or community service.  

 Shirley Keisker Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2022 by her family and friends in her memory and to honor her dedication and passion for teaching.
  • Eligible applicants are students who intend to become educators and who demonstrate a passion for teaching. 

 Landers Family Scholarship

  • Established in 2022 by Susan and Terry Landers to honor their family’s involvement in and commitment to education in Raytown Quality Schools. 
  • Eligible applicants are students who demonstrate good citizenship and attendance during high school.

 Coach Bud and Gay Lathrop Scholarship

  • Established in 2015 by Raytown South High School’s Boys Basketball Alumni to honor Coach Lathrop and his legacy at Raytown South High School.  
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown South High School Boys Basketball Team members a minimum of two years, demonstrate good character and positive contributions to the team and Raytown South High School.  

Virginia Coleman Latta Scholarship

  • Established in 2012 by Mrs. Virginia Coleman Latta to give back to her alma mater, to encourage students to continue their education, and to assist students who may be the first generation in their family to attend college.  
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown South High School students.  

Esther Grover McCall Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2013 by Richard McCall in memory of his wife, Esther Grover McCall, Raytown Quality Schools home economics teacher and curriculum coordinator. 
  • Eligible applicants must be students who demonstrate an interest in Family and Consumer Science, Child Development or Culinary Arts.  

Lisa Munsterman (Basham) Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2020 by Lisa’s family in her memory and  to honor her years as a science teacher. 
  • Eligible applicants must be students who intend to go into a STEM related area or a career in public service such as in the government, military or public education.

 Original Cardinals Scholarship

  • Established in 2014 to commemorate the 50th anniversaries for the first three classes to graduate from Raytown South High School – the Classes of 1964, 1965, and 1966, the “Original Cardinals.”  
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown South High School students and demonstrate positive contributions to the school through participation in extracurricular activities and/or service.  

 Susanne Orrell Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 1999 by Don and Geri Orrell in memory of their daughter, Susanne, a graduate of Raytown South High School. 
  • Eligible applicants must be female Raytown South High School students and demonstrate outstanding study in science or math.  

Sam Phillips Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2012 by the family in memory of Sam Phillips, a 2007 Raytown High School graduate.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown High School students who attended the school for four years.  

 Raytown Artists Association Scholarship

  • Established by the Raytown Artists Association to assist high school students interested in pursuing a career in art.
  • Eligible applicants are Raytown High and South High students who have been enrolled in Visual Arts courses.

 Raytown Community Pride Scholarship

  • Established in 2001 by the Raytown Educational Foundation’s Executive Director, Bob Kessel, and cooperatively funded by Raytown Retired School Personnel Association.
  • Eligible applicants must have attended Raytown Quality Schools for four years and demonstrate leadership in their schools and/or the Raytown community.  

  Raytown High School Class of 1961 Scholarship

  • Established in 2011 by Raytown High School Class of 1961 alumni to support Raytown High School students’ college aspirations.  
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate good character, enthusiasm, promise, and potential.  

 Raytown High School Class of 1963 Scholarship

  • Established by the Raytown High School Class of 1963 to recognize the quality of education they received while attending Raytown High School, their Blue Jay Pride, and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their graduation.  
  • Eligible applicants must be a Raytown High School student for four years and demonstrate positive citizenship, leadership and participation in extracurricular activities or community service.  

  Raytown High School Class of 1969 Scholarship

  • Established by the Raytown High School Class of 1969 alumni during their 50th class reunion to help RHS graduates access either a college or post-secondary vocational education. 
  • Recipients must be RHS students who demonstrate good character and citizenship, and participate in extracurricular activities and/or community service. 

Raytown High School Class of 1970 Scholarship

  • Established in 2025 by the Raytown High School Class of 1970 alumni to commemorate the 55th anniversary of their graduation.
  • Eligible applicants are Raytown High School students who are pursuing a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational school.

Raytown High School Class of 1986 Traditions Scholarship

  • Established in 2016 by the Raytown High School Class of 1986 alumni to commemorate their 30th class reunion, and to instill a tradition of pride in school and community.  
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate participation in extracurricular activities and/or community service.

Raytown Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship Tatum

 

 

Raytown Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Scholarship

  • Established in 1997 by the Raytown Rotary Club to honor one of Rotary's official mottos, “Service Above Self.”
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate school and community leadership and service, academic achievement, and financial need.

 Raytown South High School Class of 1971 Legacy Scholarship

  • Established in 2016 to commemorate the 45th and 50th graduation anniversaries of the class, to show appreciation for the solid foundation and quality education the students received, and to begin a legacy from their years at Raytown South High School for future generations.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown South High School graduates who demonstrate good grades and attendance as well as participation in school activities and community service.

"Grow Your Own" Raytown Quality Schools Teaching Scholarship

  • Established in 2004 by the Robinson family in memory of two of their family members:  James Luther Robinson and James Luther Robinson Junior, both members of the Raytown Quality Schools Board of Education and active business and community leaders.  
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and plan to major in business.  

J.L. Robinson Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2004 by the Robinson family in memory of two of their family members:  James Luther Robinson and James Luther Robinson Junior, both members of the Raytown Quality Schools Board of Education and active business and community leaders.  
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and plan to major in business.  

James R. Schneider Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2001 by family and friends in memory of James R. Schneider, former Raytown Fire Protection District Assistant Chief and Raytown High School graduate.
  • Eligible applicants must be or have been enrolled in special services.

Nolan Summers Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2022 by his family in memory of Nolan and to honor his brief life full of love for others.
  • Eligible applicants are South High students who demonstrate positivity to their school through extracurricular or and/or community activities.

Turley Twins Scholarship

  • Established by Kole and Karlee Turley, Raytown South High School graduates, to encourage and assist students interested in an engineering career. 
  • Eligible applicants are RSHS students who must demonstrate an interest in engineering through enrollment in high school engineering courses and intend to pursue a major in engineering in college.

Harold H. Vance Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 1998 by the Raytown Sertoma Club in memory of Mr. Vance, a cherished club member, and to honor Sertoma International’s purpose to meet the needs of communities through service.
  • Eligible applicants must demonstrate strong school and community service as well as leadership skills.  

Verlinden Family Scholarship

  • Established by members of the Verlinden family to assist Raytown Quality Schools students to access a college education.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown High or Raytown South High students.

Virtuoso Scholarship

  • Established in 2001 by the Raytown South High School Orchestra Boosters to assist orchestra students attend college.  
  • Eligible applicants must have been orchestra members both in middle school and high school and demonstrate strong academic performance in orchestra and other classes.  

Wilma Wink Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2016 by Wilma’s daughters in memory of their mother and her years as a business educator and instructional coordinator in Raytown Quality Schools.  
  • Eligible applicants must be female students planning a career in business.  

Heather Woodson Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2016 by Heather’s family, friends, and colleagues, “Woodson Warriors,” in memory of Heather, a beloved social studies teacher and coach, who positively touched many lives.
  • Eligible applicants must be Raytown High School students involved in extracurricular activities and/or sports.  

Ronald H. Woody Track Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2015 by Mr. Woody and his daughter, Linda Gerding, a Raytown Educational Foundation trustee, to honor Mr. Woody’s athletic accomplishments while attending Raytown High School.  
  • Eligible applicants must be male and a member of the Raytown High School Track Team for three years.  

Gary P. Ziegenhorn Memorial Scholarship

  • Established in 2015 by Gary’s cousins and family members in his memory and to honor Gary's love for music.  
  • Eligible applicants must be musicians for whom music is an integral part of their lives.