Findlay, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2003 — Eleven endowed scholarships were awarded for the first time for the 2002-03 academic year at The University of Findlay.

The new scholarships include the David L. Allen Award for Teaching Excellence, the Doyne Frommer Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Dr. John “Jack” Harrington Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Dr. James D. ’53 and Mira M. Frost ’78 Houdeshell Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Jeffire Wrestling Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Leon Charles Lantz Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Byron E. “By” Morgan Jr. Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Jean Keneagy Rivera Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Dr. Patrick W. Rooney Scholarship Endowment Fund and the Josephine A. Wilson ’29 Scholarship Endowment Fund.

A minimum investment of $10,000 is required in order to endow a scholarship at The University of Findlay. There are currently 189 fully-endowed scholarships at UF, providing more than $355,000 worth of financial assistance to students each year.

The David L. Allen Award for Teaching Excellence was established by David Allen, professor of sociology and director of sociology at UF. A member of the faculty for 31 years, Allen created this award to recognize a faculty member each year for teaching excellence that goes beyond the classroom.

The Doyne Frommer Scholarship Endowment Fund is awarded to a student in the College of Education majoring in special or general education. The recipient must be a full-time student with a 3.0 grade point average.

Established by the undergraduate language and culture program at UF, the Gift of Hope Hispanic Scholarship Endowment Fund is designed to assist students in furthering their education at UF. The scholarship is awarded to an Hispanic or Latino student with a major or minor in a foreign language, with an endorsement in TESOL or bilingual/multicultural students.

The UF Board of Trustees established the Dr. John “Jack” Harrington Scholarship Endowment Fund in honor of his service to the University as chairman of the board from 1983-94. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in business with a 3.0 grade point average.

Through the generosity of family and friends, the Dr. James D. ’53 and Mira M. Frost ’78 Houdeshell Scholarship Endowment Fund has been established in honor of the couple’s years of commitment to educating young men and women. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time student with a 3.0 grade point average who majors in education and participates in varsity football or basketball.

The family and friends of Thomas and Josie Jeffire established the Jeffire Wrestling Scholarship Endowment Fund. The recipient must be a UF varsity wrestler and meet all the standards for athletic and academic eligibility.

Through his bequest, Professor Leon Lantz established the Leon Charles Lantz Scholarship Endowment Fund. He was a political science teacher at then Findlay College from 1965-72.

The Byron E. “By” Morgan Jr. Scholarship Endowment Fund was established by his family and friends in recognition of his achievements as head football coach and his dedication to then Findlay College. Recipients must be full-time students who participate in UF’s football program.

Through her bequest, Jean (Weaver) Keneagy Rivera ’51 established the Jean Keneagy Rivera Scholarship Endowment Fund. Recipients for this scholarship must be full-time students with at least a 3.0 grade point average.

The Dr. Patrick W. Rooney Scholarship Endowment Fund was established by the UF Board of Trustees to honor his service as chairman of the board from 1994-01. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in business with a 3.0 grade point average.

Josephine Wilson ’29, a long-time supporter of UF who placed importance on education, established the Josephine A. Wilson ’29 Scholarship Endowment Fund through a charitable remainder trust.