New Haven High School senior Grace Faris is this year's recipient of New
Haven High School’s oldest privately endowed scholarship: The Scheer
Memorial Scholarship.
Grace, the Daughter of Mike and Carrie Faris, received the scholarship worth
$5,000 at the school's 115th annual commencement exercise May 20th. The
Scholarship is payable during a four year period. This is the 31st 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 Grace for the award based on academic performance
and potential, interest in continuation of his education, character, and
leadership.
Grace was a member of the National Honor Society, FBLA, student council,
and FCCLA. She played basketball, ran track and was a member of the
marching band auxiliary. She earned many athletic awards and academic
awards throughout high school. Grace also participated in many community
service activities throughout high school.
Grace will attend the University of Missouri - Columbia next fall to pursue a
degree Physical Therapy.
Hannah Borcherding, has been honored as New Haven High School’s
seventeenth recipient of the William N. Kelley Family Scholarship from the
Class of 2021. Hannah is the daughter of Dale and Jennifer Borcherding of
New Haven.
The “William N. Kelley Family Scholarship for Science & Engineering
Scholarship” was established by the William N. Kelley family, Mary, Bill,
Bill, Jr., and Tim, to show their appreciation for the educational opportunities
offered by the New Haven School District and to encourage the future of
science and engineering in America. The scholarship is a $5,500 scholarship
payable over 4 years. Only students planning on majors in engineering,
science, or teaching science or math, are eligible to apply.
Hannah was active in: FCA, FBLA, FCCLA, and National Honor Society.
She was a member of the cross country team and the track team during high
school. She was a member of the New Haven 4-H Club and the UCC Youth
Fellowship outside of school. Hannah participated in many community
service projects with her school and church organizations. She also works
part time at Seitter’s Market.
Hannah will continue her education at the University of Missouri in Columbia
where she will pursue a degree in Agriculture Science.
New Haven High School senior John Liggett is the recipient of the Graden D. Lovelace Memorial
Scholarship for STEM. John is the son of Bruce and Sue Liggett of New Haven.
The Graden D. Lovelace Scholarship for STEM was created to give students interested in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math careers an opportunity to further their education in those careers.
The scholarship is worth $4,000 payable over 4 years. Only those students pursuing careers in STEM are
eligible to apply.
John was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and FBLA. He was a
member of the basketball team and track team all 4 years in high school. He ran cross country his
freshman and sophomore year. He was awarded many honors in basketball and earned the Academic
Activity Award all 4 years. John also participated in many community service projects through school
and his church affiliation.
John will continue his education at the University of Missouri where he will pursue a degree in Statistics
and Sports Management.
John Liggett was the recipient of the 14th annual Howard Langenberg Family
Scholarship at the 2021 commencement exercises at New Haven High School.
John is the son of Bruce and Sue Liggett of New Haven.
The Langenberg family set up the scholarship fund to give the students at New Haven
High school the opportunity to continue their education at a community college, college
or university that leads to an academic degree. The scholarship is worth $5000 and is
payable over a four year period.
John was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and
FBLA. He was a member of the basketball team and track team all 4 years in high
school. He ran cross country his freshman and sophomore year. He was awarded many
honors in basketball and earned the Academic Activity Award all 4 years. John also
participated in many community service projects through school and his church
affiliation.
John is planning to continue his education at University of Missouri in Columbia where
he plans to pursue a degree in Statistics and Sports Management.