Scholarships
Awarded at the Kiwanis Academic Awards Ceremony in May
Bay Alumni Foundation and the Class of ’66 Scholarships
The Bay Alumni Foundation presents two scholarships annually to seniors who exemplify a dedication to community work and volunteerism – in the form of commitment to classmates, younger students in Bay Schools, and the citizens of Bay Village. Two scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of $1,000.
The Bay High School Class of ‘66 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has shown exceptional success in academics, gives back through community service, and exemplifies school spirit. The student must have plans to attend any accredited 4-year college, university, or a career technical school to further their education. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
The Bay Alumni Foundation presented 3 scholarships at the 60th Annual Kiwanis Academic Achievement Program on May 23, 2022. Through the generous donations and support from our alumni, we have been able to recognize outstanding graduating seniors for many years. The committee received many wonderful applicants for our scholarships this year and it was difficult to choose. But the committee all agreed on the following students who were each awarded $1000 scholarships:
BAF scholarship recipient: Jennifer Koomar
Jennifer was not only involved in numerous activities while at BHS– includingVolleyball, Golf,Track, Thespians, Student Council,Acapella Choir,Key Club, PAL, and Kindness Club– she was also a member of National Honor Society, Academic Excellence Award Winnerand a ClassRepresentative.
But….her dedication didn’t stop there. In the spirit of volunteerism I mentioned– she dedicated her time to The Village Project supporting families dealing with Cancer, gave of hertime helping those with special needs through Bay Presbyterian Church, and participated in TheAppalachian Service Project–and she did these for all four years of high school. Did I alsomention a mission trip to Kenya?
It doesn’t stop there– she also held a paid job all four years, was in the first class of girls whoparticipated in Boy Scouts– earning her Eagle Scout in three years vs. the normal four, and was a member of Sea Scouts. Jennifer plans to attend Ohio University and study to become a Speech Pathologist.
BAF scholarship recipient: Jay Rinehart
Jay was a three year varsity letter winner in baseball and broke the Era record at Bay High. He earned the Great Lakes Conference Pitcher of the Year Award. He was also a Bay Rocket football player for three years.
He served on the Student Athlete Athletic Board, was an elementary aid at Normandy School and also was involved in the reading program at Normandy. He had perfect attendance three years at Bay High, was a member of National Honor Society and received the Academic Excellence Award. He participated in the Appalachian Service Project and was a Bay Youth Baseball Coach. Jay will attend John Carroll in the fall.
He was a volunteer youth travel baseball coach and also worked as part of the Appalachian Service Project helping those in impoverished areas. Jay will attend John Carroll University where he plans to study education and also continue his baseball career.
Class of 66 recipient: Rachel Leighliter
Rachel was an officer in Students with Diversity, President of Thespians, an active member of PAL and also National Honors Society. She played on the girls golf team, was a member of Choraleers, Drama Club, Honors Choir and Solo / Ensemble Contest. With all that and as President of Thespians – I think you may be getting the picture – Rachel is a performer and certainly isn’t shy. She was also a member of the Tri-C Children’s Choir and was featured in a performance with Jason Mraz.
Congratulations to all of these impressive young people!
Voiers Scholarship
To a graduating Bay High senior who has been active in Bay High School’s Men’s or Women’s Basketball program.