University High School Funds
Total funds: 11
U-High General Fund
The University High School (U-High) Fund provides support for the highest priority initiatives, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the School.
U-High Alumni Association Fund
The U-High Alumni Association Fund was established in March 1996 to support U-High through alumni events, activities, and community outreach efforts.
Aubertine Family Scholarship for University High School
The Aubertine Family Scholarship for University High School provides financial assistance for graduating seniors who will enroll in a college or university in the fall semester following graduating from University High School and plan to major in education, English, or literature. Matt Aubertine, a 1976 graduate of U-High and 1987 graduate of Illinois State established this scholarship to honor his parents, Horace and Barbara Lee.
David Gipson Memorial Fund
This endowment was created in 1950 in memory of David Gipson by family and friends. The award is made annually to a University High School senior boy based on personal character, leadership, scholarship, and service to the school. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was created in 1950 in memory of David Gipson by family and friends. The award is made annually to a University High School senior boy based on personal character, leadership, scholarship, and service to the school.
Peter Parmantie Educational Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1997 by a committee of University High School students in honor of Peter Parmantie, who was an English teacher at U-High from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. The scholarship is awarded to a University High School graduating senior seeking a career in education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 1997 by a committee of University High School students in honor of Peter Parmantie, who was an English teacher at U-High from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. The scholarship is awarded to a University High School graduating senior seeking a career in education.
Derek Nanni University High School Memorial Scholarship
The Derek Nanni University High School Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family to honor the life and legacy of Derek Nanni, a proud Pioneer of the U-High class of 2020, whose life ended way too soon. The scholarship supports a graduating senior of University High School enrolled in a college or university in the fall semester following graduation. Recipient must exhibit a positive school spirit, display selflessness and be an active participant in school sports and extracurricular activities.
Dr. and Mrs. Harry D. Lovelass U-High to ISU Scholarship
This scholarship was originally established at University High School in 1996 by Thomas and Meredith Lovelass, in memory of Harry and Mescall Lovelass. In 2009, the scholarship guidelines were expanded such that awards would be given to students who will attend Illinois State University. Harry was principal and later director of University High School. Mescal served as an English teacher for Unit 5 for over fifteen years. The scholarship is to be awarded annually at $1000 each to two students as long as funds are received to make this award possible. Each candidate must be a U-High senior who has been accepted and enrolled to attend ISU in the fall semester following graduation, and they must have a grade point of at least 3.2 and demonstrated evidence of leadership and service. Whenever possible, one of the scholarships is to be awarded to a student enrolling in the College of Education, and the other to a student enrolling in any college at ISU. This scholarship was originally established at University High School in 1996 by Thomas and Meredith Lovelass, in memory of Harry and Mescall Lovelass. In 2009, the scholarship guidelines were expanded such that awards would be given to students who will attend Illinois State University. Harry was principal and later director of University High School. Mescal served as an English teacher for Unit 5 for over fifteen years. The scholarship is to be awarded annually at $1000 each to two students as long as funds are received to make this award possible. Each candidate must be a U-High senior who has been accepted and enrolled to attend ISU in the fall semester following graduation, and they must have a grade point of at least 3.2 and demonstrated evidence of leadership and service. Whenever possible, one of the scholarships is to be awarded to a student enrolling in the College of Education, and the other to a student enrolling in any college at ISU.
Chiodo-Hubbard Endowed Fund
This scholarship was established by friends and family in honor of Frank Chiodo, who was a University High School coach for 30 years. The scholarship is awarded to students in need. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Chiodo-Hubbard Endowed Fund was established by friends and family in honor of Frank Chiodo, who was a University High School coach for 30 years. Frank originally established this endowment to provide funds for students who wanted to participate in sports but needed financial assistance. The Hubbard family has long been associated with U-High as students and then as educators and wanted to continue the legacy of helping young athletes. The purpose of the Chiodo-Hubbard Endowment Fund is to provide assistance to student-athletes who are unable to meet some of the financial expectations that involvement in University High School Athletics necessitates.
Steve Gleason Journalism Award
The Steve Gleason Journalism Award Fund was established by the Pantagraph and its employees in memory of Steve Gleason, a longtime Pantagraph editor who died after a traffic accident in 2000. Candidates must meet each of the following requirements: be a graduating senior from University High School, demonstrate high achievement in courses related to journalism, plan to attend college to pursue a major in journalism or a related communication field, and be committed to the ideal of serving others. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The Steve Gleason Journalism Award Fund was established by the Pantagraph and its employees in memory of Steve Gleason, a longtime Pantagraph editor who died after a traffic accident in 2000. Candidates must meet each of the following requirements: be a graduating senior from University High School, demonstrate high achievement in courses related to journalism, plan to attend college to pursue a major in journalism or a related communication field, and be committed to the ideal of serving others.
Bernerd I. Lowery Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2011 through a gift from the estate of Sandra Lowery. Sandra planned, prior to her death, to make sure that there would be a scholarship at U-High in memory of her husband, Bernerd. He was a 1947 graduate of University High School and often mentioned how much he valued the excellent education he received while a student there. He was accepted to Illinois State Normal University but found that he could not afford to attend at that time. He began a 27 year career in retail with Al Baskin/Mark Shale. He later developed his own business selling high-end clothing to large department stores and realized a very successful career. In his honor, The Bernerd I. Lowery Endowed Scholarship Fund will be awarded to U-High students who wish to continue their education at Illinois State University.
The Helping Hand Scholarship for University High School
The Helping Hand Scholarship for University High School was established by Bjarne Ullsvik in order to support 1st or 2nd generation students as they pursue their education at a community college, four-year college or university, or technical or vocational school.