Fund For Academic Excellence

The Teacher of the Year is selected annually by a vote of fellow WC teachers. This cash award is given to the faculty member who best demonstrates the ability to inspire all students to learn intellectually and spiritually.

This cash award is presented annually to two WC teachers who have “made a difference” by inspiring and encouraging students at WC. The award is based on 2 Timothy 4:2

This cash award recognizes an individual who exhibits exemplary academic service to WC and its students. The award recognizes unselfish service to students and fellow faculty and staff members.

This cash award recognizes a non-academic staff person who, by his or her actions, faithfully represents the Lord in their daily work. Often behind the scenes, their effort is essential to fulfilling the mission of WC.

The 1995 WC graduating class established this scholarship. The scholarship represents all WC alumni and is given to an Upper School student in ninth through eleventh grade who excels in both academics and extracurricular activity and who exhibits a Christ-like attitude in all they do.

The WC Music Boosters established the Bechtel Scholarship as a Music Scholarship. It was renamed to honor Bob Bechtel, who taught instrumental and choral music for thirteen years at WC before his death in 2004. The recipient is an Upper School ninth through eleventh-grade student who evidences maturity in Christ, continuous activity in music coursework and activity, and is successful academically.

This scholarship was created in 1993 by Worthington Christian School to honor Pastor Jim and Triciene Custer’s steadfast commitment to Christian education. The recipient is a ninth through eleventh-grade student who demonstrates the ideals of WC, exhibits wisdom, leadership, and maturity in personal relationships, and has a deep commitment to Jesus Christ. Preferably, the student is an active participant in the ministries of Grace Brethren Church.

The Lucille V. Davis Grandparents Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Dittenber family in memory of Debbie’s mother, Lucille V. Davis. Mrs. Davis was a faithful volunteer at WC who did “whatever was needed” but who most enjoyed reading to students. The recipient alternates annually between a Lower School student in first through sixth grade and an Upper School student in seventh through eleventh grade who is above average academically, works hard at their studies, and demonstrates a love of reading.

The James H. and Margaret A. Fette Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of Jim’s parents. The recipient is awarded to an eighth-grade WC student who will be a freshman the following year. The student should be successful academically, participate in one or more extracurricular activities, and exhibit a Christ-like attitude.

The Jerele Scholarship was established in 1991 by Dr. and Mrs. James Jerele in honor of Dr. Jerele’s parents, who strongly believed in the value of Christian education.  Criteria for the Jerele Scholarship include being a WC eleventh-grade student who exhibits a desire to remain a student at a WC and is a student with high moral character.

The Junior Academic Scholarship was established in 1989 by the Worthington Christian School Academic Boosters Club.  Criteria for the Junior Academic Scholarship include being a WC eleventh-grade student with the highest GPA from the beginning of their freshman year through the end of the second trimester of their junior year.  The student also should strive to achieve excellence in their academic endeavors, use the mental abilities the LORD has given them as evidenced by outstanding academic achievement, and participate in WC activities.

This memorial scholarship was established by the WC Class of 2007 to honor Jared Pyles, who went home to be with the LORD on May 31, 2006. The recipient will be an upper school student in the ninth through eleventh grade, be actively involved at their church, participate in music and/or athletics, demonstrate leadership qualities, and display a Christ-like attitude.

The Martha Ann Walker Memorial Scholarship was established in 1992 by Mrs. Edith Walker in memory of her daughter, Martha, a fourth-grade teacher at WC who put her whole heart into teaching. The scholarship recipient is to be a fourth-grade Lower School student at WC, who is a good student, exhibits a cheerful attitude, and has love and enthusiasm for the Bible.

The Wanko family established the Michael Thomas Wanko Memorial Scholarship in memory of their son Michael who went home to be with the LORD on February 20, 1995, at seventeen. The scholarship is based on Isaiah 40:31. The recipient will be a Lower School student in first through fifth grade who is a high academic achiever, gifted in athletics and music, and competitive and loving.