New Haven High School senior Elaina Cronin is this year's recipient of New Haven High School’s oldest privately endowed scholarship: The Scheer Family Memorial Scholarship.
Elaina, the daughter of Christina Cronin Diener and Stephen Cronin, received the scholarship worth $5,000 at the school's 118th annual commencement exercise May 16th. The Scholarship is payable during a four year period. This is the 34th year for the scholarship honoring the memory of the late Clara and Milford F. Scheer and is funded by the Milford F. Scheer Charitable Trust.
The family owned and operated Scheer Transfer Company, a New Haven based trucking firm until the company ceased operation in 1984. The firm was in business for nearly 55 years during which time they were active in many civic projects. Clara Scheer died on Dec. 20, 1976, and Milford Scheer died on Dec. 31, 1989.
Representatives of the trust, along with a committee of faculty and school board members, selected Elaina for the award based on academic performance and potential, interest in continuation of her education, character, and leadership.
Elaina was secretary FBLA, a member of the National Honor Society, FCCLA, marching band, student council, and manager for the girls’ basketball team. She helped at vacation bible school and Upwards Basketball. She also works part time at Pratt’s Pharmacy and McDonalds.
Elaina will attend the University of Missouri – Kansas City to pursue a degree in Nursing.