CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarships for 2010

The CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee awarded its 2010 scholarship to Clearwater High School graduate, Nicholas R. Chattaway.  Nick will be attending the Uninversity of South Florida St. Petersburg campus this fall to study sports administration and business.  Nick's essay on the challenges he faced as a child, as well as his outstanding academic performance in spite of the obstacles he faced, made him an easy choice for the committee. 

Also, last year's recipient, Susie Knowles, daughter of classmate Beth Jamieson Knowles, applied for and had her scholarship renewed for 2010.  Congratulations to Susie for successfully completing her freshman year at Florida Southern.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarship for 2009

Susie Knowles, daughter of classmate Beth Jamieson Knowles, graduated from Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High School in June 2009.  Later that summer she was able to travel with a group from PCCA to the International High School Theater Festival at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.  This group was among a very few from the United States that were invited to attend.  Susie was part of the crew and served as the sound board operator.  In August, she entered Florida Southern College in Lakeland to study technical theater.  She has been a member of the running crew for 2 of their main stage plays as a freshman.  Susie has a special interest in stage make-up and hopes to develop her skills so she can eventually work in the theater.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarship for 2008

The CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee  has selected Scott B. Guinand as the 2008 recipient of the Clearwater High School Class of 1968 Scholarship.  Scott is the son of our classmate, Sandy Hair Guinand and her husband Tom Guinand.  Scott graduated this year from Palm Harbor University High School where he was in the Wellness and Medical Program.  Scott plans to pursue pre-med at either the University of Florida or the University of Central Florida.  Good luck to the future Dr. Guinand!!

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarships for 2007

The CHS Class of 1968 has elected to present two scholarships this year.  One scholarship was presented to Mark Faimalie, son of our classmate, Lynne Edelman Faimalie.  Mark will attend Florida State University.  A second scholarship was awarded to Grant Drain, son of classmate Jim Drain.  Grant is attending St. Petersburg College.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarships for 2006

The CHS Class of 1968 presented its 2006 scholarship to Jonathan Walters, who will attend USF.  Jonathan is the son of classmates Paula McCann Walters and Ken Walters.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarships for 2005

Cerea McKenzie, a Clearwater High graduate, is the recipient of the CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship.  Cerea will attend SPC.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarships for 2004

The CHS Class of 1968 has elected to present three scholarships this year, all to children of our classmates. 

• Jillian Graham, daughter of classmate, Debbie Batstone Graham, will attend the University of Central Florida.

• Katherine Knowles, daughter of our classmate Beth Jamieson Knowles, will attend Florida Southern.

• Marc Bentz, son of classmate, Bob Bentz will attend the University of North Florida.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarship for 2003

The CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee has selected Luke H. Argeaux as the 2003 scholarship recipient.  Luke, son of Class of '68 alum Danny (Andre') Argeaux, graduated from Seminole High School and plans to major in television/communications and Pre-Med at the University of South Florida starting in the fall.  Luke belonged to the Thespian Club and Amnesty International, and is employed by Bay Mariner Beach Shops.  In his essay, Luke addressed the overall challenge of finding a job after college graduation.  Best of luck to Luke as he begins his college career.

CHS Class of 1968 Awards Scholarship for 2002

The CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that it has selected Maria del Socorro Ooms as its 2002 scholarship recipient. Maria is the niece of our fellow classmate, Anna Marie Ooms.  Maria wants to study engineering at the University of South Florida.  At CHS, she was active in the Drama Club, the National Honor Society, and the Multicultural Club.  Her essay on the challenges she expects to face in the engineering field as a woman and a minority weighed heavily in the committee's selection.  We all wish Maria the best of luck in her endeavors.

This year the CHS Class of 1968 awarded scholarships to both Amanda O'Sullivan and Danielle Oppman, both graduates of Clearwater High.    Amanda plans to attend USF and Danielle will attend St. Petersburg College. In addition to these two new scholarships, the committee also voted to renew Alicia Weatherilt's scholarship. 

Heidi Scheuerman was selected as the second annual recipient for the CHS Class of 1968 Scholarship. After high school, she attended St. Petersburg College (formerly SPJC) and plans to transfer to USF in the Fall 2001. She is a theater major and has been in several productions at SPC including All in the Timing, Graceland, Asleep on the Wind, and Typecast. Heidi is currently awaiting word on her acceptance as an intern at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Heidi lives with her family in Clearwater and has maintained a 3.94 average in college. Heidi reports that our $500 scholarship helped pay for her college textbooks.