Mayfield HS Alumni Association

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who ispursuing a post-secondary education program at a two or four-year school or a trade/technical school. The student must have at least one Mayfield High School parent, stepparent, or grandparent who graduated from Mayfield. Criteria also includes financial need and involvement in extracurricular activities. (1981)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been active in Thespians and Mayfield Players. Mr. John Szuhay, former MHS teacher and theater director, established this scholarship. (1990)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. The criteria include at least one varsity letter. Family and friends of Ron Ritner, a 1955 MHS track and field graduate, established this scholarship. (1991)

This scholarship is a $500 scholarship to a student planning to continue education in the field of fine arts where creativity and use of the hands is paramount. Working with the hands can also mean construction trades, graphics/computer design or other manual labor as the committee sees fit to include. (1992)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. Criteria includes at least one varsity letter. Tim was a 1964 graduate of MHS and his family and friends founded this scholarship. (1995)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has lettered in a sport and has a 3.2 GPA or better. Michael was a 1996 MHS graduate, and his family founded this scholarship. (1998)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who is planning a career in education. Norm was a 1942 graduate of MHS and first worked as a custodian and then as a teacher after completing his degree in education. His family and friends founded the scholarship. (2001)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has attended Mayfield at least three years and whose activities and attitude made an impact on the school. Bill was a teacher, coach, principal, and business manager for close to 42 years. His family and friends founded the scholarship. (2002)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. The criteria include at least one varsity letter. Butch was a graduate of MHS and was part of the football dynasty of teams in the early 60’s along with being a pillar in the Highland Heights community for many years. His family founded this scholarship. (2004)

This scholarship is awarded to the Valedictorian of Mayfield High School in the amount of $5,000. (2005)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. Criteria include at least one varsity letter and an above average pursuit of volunteerism. Rich, whose wife and four children graduated from Mayfield, was a loyal supporter of the Association and his family and friends founded this scholarship. (2005)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been active in sports. Criteria include at least one varsity athletic letter. The applicant must be college bound with the intention of majoring in education or entering a field connected to the sciences. Albert Jenkins, Class of ’40, who was personally assisted by Harvey Scheetz to receive a college scholarship, founded this scholarship in his honor. (2007)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been active in sports Criteria include at least one varsity letter and an above average involvement with school clubs and activities. Paul diligently served the school system as a teacher, coach and ticket manager and enjoyed mentoring students in their endeavors. The scholarship fund was established by his children to continue their father’s legacy of making a positive impact on the students of Mayfield. (2008)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who is planning to pursue a career in business. Criteria includes an intent to major in business and a very strong work ethic. Nancy is a 1955 graduate of MHS and currently serves as a member of the Alumni Association Executive Board. Nancy founded this scholarship after a long and rewarding career in business. (2008)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has demonstrated exemplary spirit and involvement in school clubs and activities. Judy retired a Assistant Treasurer in the Mayfield Board of Education office and served as a member of the Alumni Association Executive Board for 28 years. (2009)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has lettered in at least one sport. It is open to a male or female athlete with consideration given to a participant in wrestling. This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Ed Ferris who was the founder of the MHS wrestling program. (2010)

This scholarship is awarded to a student athlete in the amount of $1,000 who has earned at least one varsity athletic letter and has plans to enter the field of business. (2010)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has chosen to continue his/her education in the field of nursing and has shown a commitment to participating in community service during high school. Kim was a nurse with an unmatched passion for her profession and a 1978 MHS graduate. (2012)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who demonstrates the qualities of leadership, service and commitment to teams, offices or clubs during the student’s high school career. While this student must be highly involved in student offerings, he/she must also maintain the ability to influence his peers in apositive manner. Wayne founded the Mayfield Alumni Association in 1980 and currently serves as President & Alumni Coordinator of the Alumni Association. (2013)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has achieved specific literary accomplishments or plans to pursue a literary career. It is designed to encourage and help support a student who seeks a writing career. (2013)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. Criteria includes at least one varsity letter. Tex was a 1962 graduate of MHS and this scholarship was founded by his family and friends. (2014)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been a two-sport athlete who is preferably pursuing a business degree in college (would prefer a fan of OSU, not that school up North!). This scholarship was founded by his family and friends. (2015)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has obtained an impressive record of community service throughout high school, with a strong emphasis on service hours completed for organizations outside of high school. This may include churches, hospitals, Red Cross, etc. Sandy was a parent, teacher, tutor, and aide in the Mayfield Schools for over 50 years. (2015)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has excelled at and will pursue a career in the field of science. The successful candidate will have applied to or been admitted to a university to major in physics or a related discipline, e.g., applied physics, theoretical physics, geophysics, as a next step to establishing a professional career in academia, industry, or government service. (2018/2021)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has made significant achievements in the Mayfield Cosmetology Program and has a strong desire to pursue a career in cosmetology. This scholarship was established through the Michael Christopher Salon in the memory of Lori, a master hairstylist, certified hair color educator, platform artist, and friend to everyone who knew her. (2019)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has been active in sports. This student must also be driven by education and leadership with a focus on Sports Management/Teaching. This scholarship was founded by his son Steve, Class of ’72. (2020)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who obtained a high level of achievement while playing in the band during high school. This scholarship reflects founder Cedric Gurski’s (Class of ’68) fond memories participating in theMayfield High School band. (2021)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has earned an A average grade in English throughout high school. Emphasis is placed on the student’s creativity, attention to detail and passion for the English language and its applications. The student will have applied or been admitted to a university to major in English or Journalism as a next step to establishing professional careers in academia or journalism. (2021)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has an A average in French or another globally significant language during their sophomore through senior years and, more importantly, received recognition for their proficiency, attention to detail, and passion for the given foreign language or languages. The successful candidate will have applied or been admitted to a university to major in French (first priority) or an alternative globally significant language (second priority), as the next step to establishing professional careers in academia, industry or government service. (2021)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who has excelledin the field of Political Science. The candidate should show involvement in relevant MHS clubs (i.e. World Affairs Club) and has volunteered in the community (ideally with work in an immigrant community). The student will demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in some branch of political science or international studies that promotes cultural understanding. (2022)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 who is interested in entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to a student who shows an enterprising spirit, whether through involvement in school and community organizations or real-world experience in starting a company. (2022)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has demonstrated community/church/school service involvement and has an entrepreneurial spirit. This scholarship is open to a student that may be heading to college or furthering their education in the Skilled Trades. This scholarship is in honor of Marge and Peter Sloe, parents of 12 children, 9 graduated from MHS. (2022)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who will be attending a state university within Ohio. This scholarship is unique in that it will be renewed for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and continues to attend a state university. Emily was a long-standing member of the Mayfield Board of Education and Arch attended Miami University and was a local small business owner. All three sons attended MHS: Michael. ’84, Andrew, ’88, and James, ’89. (2023)

This scholarship is awarded to a student-athlete in the amount of $1,000 who has demonstrated an aptitude in both a mathematics & science curriculum and in athletics. The student’s desire is to pursue a career in engineering or applied sciences. This scholarship is sponsored by the Marella Family graduates of MHS:Nancy Fiore Marella, ’67, Nico, ’21, Mai Ly, ’23, and Gianni, ’25. (2023)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been accepted and will attend Miami University of Ohio. Douglas Harber was a Social Studies teacher, tennis coach, and department chair who devoted 32 years of his lifeto the Mayfield City Schools. His love for Mayfield High School was second only to his love for Miami University, which he fondly referred to as “Mother Miami.”

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has experienced a significant loss or constraint within the family that requires financialassistance for the student to attend college or pursue a career.  It will be awarded to a student who has shown a commitment to Mayfield despite his/her obstacles.  (2025)

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been a member of the swim team for two full seasons or more, competed in at least one event in at least half of the swim meets for which the head coach determined theswimmer was eligible, and submits the required Application and Essay (provided by and returned to the head coach).

is awarded to a student in the amount of $1,000 who has been a member of the cross-country team for two full seasons or more, competed in at least one event in at least half of the cross-country meets for which the head coach determined the runner was eligible, and submits the required application and essay (providedby and returned to the head coach).

This is a scholarship is awarded to a student in the amount of $500 whoattended Mayfield Center Elementary School and also meets one of the following criteria: a. was a member of the marching band in both his/her junior and senior year;b. was a member of two different varsity sports; orc. will be pursuing a STEM related degree in college. (2026)