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Scholarships: There are multiple scholarships available to Kennedy students. Below is a brief description of the scholarships as well as links to the application forms.
God Is Good Scholarship: This service scholarship is named in honor of Chuck Chiodini, a popular religion teacher and Campus Minister at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School for over 30 years. “Chio” lives a spiritual life in service to others through his mantra “God is good all the time, all the time God is good!” The God is Good Scholarship awards $500.00 per academic year to a rising Junior expressing a spiritual relationship to God and demonstrating service to others. The student does not need to be Catholic, but should actively be involved in a spiritual discipline. Click here for the God is Good Scholarship application.
Joe Beile Scholarship: For four years, Joe Beile’s laughter and good humor flooded the halls of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School. In February, 1999, Joe passed away while doing one of his favorite things—spending time with a good friend. In memory of Joe, this scholarship offers assistance to other Kennedy students who exemplify passion and devotion to school, family, friends, and personal development. It is our hope that, through this fund, Joe’s good humor and passion for life may continue to influence Kennedy far into the future. The Joe Beile Scholarship awards $500.00 per academic year to a rising sophomore, junior or senior. Click here for the Joe Beile '87 Scholarship application.
Robert A. Brooks Jr. Scholarship: This scholarship is named in memory of Bob Brooks ’73, who passed away a year after graduation. Bob was a transfer student, entering Kennedy his sophomore year. Bob valued the Catholic education he received, working to help offset tuition costs for his family and took advantage of extra-curricular opportunities. The Robert A. Brooks Jr. Scholarship awards $1000.00 per academic year to a rising sophomore with a 3.0 GPA freshman year, with confirmed extra-curricular participation in clubs, sports or theatre productions, and financial need. Click here for the Robert A. Brooks Jr. Scholarship application.
Pam McCormick Scholarship: This art scholarship was established in memory of a Kennedy Catholic Art teacher and funded by her former students, shortly after her death in 2001. Ms. McCormick was a sincere person and giving teacher at Kennedy for 14 years, who inspired many students to pursue a career in the art field. The Pam McCormick Scholarship awards $500.00 per academic year to a rising senior, who has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in junior year and who plans to pursue higher education in the field of visual arts (i.e. Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Illustration, Photography, Computer Animation or Art Education). Click here for the Pam McCormick Scholarship application.
Sean Oliver Scholarship: This scholarship is named in memory of “Mr. JFK”, who died of leukemia just weeks after his 2002 graduation. Sean was a person who loved Kennedy and lived to make it a better place. Sean was filled with the Kennedy spirit and his enthusiasm did not stop at the doors of Kennedy. He loved being of service to others, such as his tutoring with Casey’s Angels. Sean looked forward to the day when he would help find a cure for leukemia. His education at Kennedy was a priority for him, so he would be prepared to enter the medical field. His education did not come easy, however; Sean overcame many challenging learning problems to succeed at Kennedy. Obstacles were not a block to Sean but something to overcome to make himself an even better person. The Sean Oliver Scholarship awards $1,000.00 per academic year to a rising senior with a true Kennedy spirit, academic achievement and financial need. Click here for the Sean Oliver Scholarship application.
Tom Rapp Scholarship: Tom Rapp has been a Religion teacher and soccer coach at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School for nearly 30 years. His deep faith is evident through his daily interaction with the students. The Tom Rapp Scholarship awards $500.00 per year to a currently enrolled Kennedy Catholic student based on academic performance and financial need. Click here for the Tom Rapp Scholarship application.
Pat Schmittgens & Margaret Ann Zoellner Scholarship: This scholarship is named in memory of two special friends of John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, honoring their love for our school, with the friendly, co-ed Catholic environment. Widowed in 1972, Mrs. Schmittgens was an active volunteer and sent her five youngest children to Kennedy Catholic. She passed away in 1998. Margaret Zoellner's parents specifically chose a Kennedy co-ed education for their three daughters and Margaret thrived at Kennedy. She was tragically struck by lightning at the end of her freshman year. The Pat Schmittgens & Margaret Ann Zoellner Scholarship awards $1,000.00 per academic year to a rising junior or senior from a single parent family, with financial need. Click here for the Pat Schmittgens & Margaret Ann Zoellner Scholarship application.
Tom Smith Scholarship: Tom Smith was a beloved History teacher at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School for 27 years, play director for many years plus a moderator for STUCO and National Honor Society. The theatre at Kennedy Catholic is named in his honor. The Tom Smith Scholarship awards $500.00 per year to an incoming freshman or currently enrolled Kennedy Student based on academic performance and financial need. Click here for the Tom Smith Scholarship application.
Dr. Karen Tichy Scholarship: Dr. Karen Tichy has devoted her life to Catholic education. She served in several capacities at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School and is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for the Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Education Office. The Dr. Karen Tichy Scholarship awards $500.00 per year to an incoming freshman or currently enrolled Kennedy Student with a diagnosed special need who demonstrates commendable effort in and motivation for learning. Click here for the Dr. Karen Tichy Scholarship application.
James B. Troll Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in memory of James B. Troll, father of Ryan, a 2002 Kennedy graduate, as well as the husband of Kathy, Kennedy Catholic Finance Manager. Jim was a hardworking chemist, talented musician, sports fanatic, and a supportive husband and father of three. Above all, he was a dedicated Catholic who devoted much of his time to his parish community and to serving God. With God at his center, he battled cancer for nine years never losing his faith. May his passion for serving others through Christ and dedication to his community live on through the students of Kennedy Catholic High School! The James B. Troll Scholarship awards $500.00 per year to a rising senior who values community service and demonstrates our faith in everyday life. Click here for the James B. Troll Scholarship application.
Randy Weber Memorial Scholarship: Randy Weber was a devoted Kennedy Catholic supporter. As the father of two sons, Andy ’07 and Matt ‘08, Randy spent many hours touring high schools trying to find the right place for the boys to spend their high school years. He found all he was looking for in Kennedy Catholic High School. Randy believed that a positive attitude could carry a person through any obstacle. He exemplified that philosophy as he battled cancer while his boys attended Kennedy. Randy believed in giving 110% to everything he did. He knew that Kennedy Catholic was the right place for his sons to continue learning about the value of hard work, the joy of giving, and the importance of celebrating life. Randy lost his battle with cancer in 2005, but his lessons remain. The Randy Weber Memorial Scholarship awards $500.00 per year to an incoming freshman or currently enrolled Kennedy Student who believes that a positive attitude could carry a person through any obstacle. Click here for the Randy Weber Memorial Scholarship application.
The Dunn Family Scholarship: this scholarship is established by Mark Dunn and Amy (Fischer) Dunn of the class of 1981. It is dedicated to their parents, Harry and Ann Dunn and George and Mary Ann Fischer, who believed in the mission and spirit of Kennedy Catholic High School, practiced their Catholic faith by action, and lived their faith daily. This scholarship is based on the appreciation of the entire Dunn and Fischer families for the faith and devotion of the faculty and staff of Kennedy. This scholarship is also supported by other donors as an expression of the gratitude for the commitment and faith of the faculty and staff of Kennedy. Click here for the Dunn Family Scholarship application.
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