Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Fund
In 2025, the Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Fund was established by the Alumni Association. Click here for scholarship program details
Several significant alumni contributions were made to get this fund off the ground. Our goal is to reach $50,000 while still providing annual scholarships in the range of $1,500 each. We are so close - click!
All alumni, as well as family and friends of alumni, are encouraged to donate. Any donation amount is welcome. All donations to the AHS Student Scholarship Fund qualify as 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charitable contributions. When paid directly from an IRA account to the Scholarship Fund, these contributions are automatically non-taxable.
Imagine the power if every Grizzly Alumni gave a little. Whether it’s $5 or $500, what matters most is participation. When alumni come together to give regularly, it adds up to scholarships that change lives.
Founding Donors
As we approach this exciting milestone, we want to recognize the incredible alumni whose generosity has made it possible.
Those who helped us reach the initial $50,000 goal for the Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Fund will be honored as our Founding Donors — a distinguished group of alumni whose early vision and commitment made this lasting legacy possible. Their leadership will forever be remembered as the driving force that established the endowment and set the course for future Grizzlies to thrive.
Help put us over our Goal! Become an Alumni Founding Donor today!
Once a Grizz….Always a Grizz.
Thank You To Our Founding Donors
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GRIZZ CLUB $0 to $99
Class of 1956
Tom Rashe
Class of 1958
Tim McCartney
Class of 1961
Karen Fieguth Smith
Class of 1963
Claudia Everett
Class of 1965
Rhonda Brustol
Teresa Hudkins Krug
Dave Lohman
Tana Laird Manson
Danny Moore
Class of 1966
Bernard Hamm
Class of 1969
Fred Vancurler
Class of 1970
Mary Delsman McCauley
Lyn Benham Scroggins
Wendy Ellis Seems
Class of 1973
John Mayea
Priscilla Reynolds Saul
Paula Krebs Wiley
Class of 1978
Karen Murphy
GRIZZ BOOSTERS - $100 to $499
Class of 1964
Diane Williams Engelhardt
Class of 1969
Stephen Jones
Class of 1970
Lisa Fortmiller Beach
Sarah Fine
Mark Herndobler
Judy Hayes Hyland
Laurie O’Harra
Class of 1973
Vicki Kirsher
Charlie Lewis
Greg Williams
Class of 1975
Valri Bubb Williams
Teresa McClure Claggett
Daniel Fortmiller
Class of 1976
Mike Cook
Melanie Jensen
Class of 1979
Col Kevin Spencer
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GRIZZ SPIRIT: $500 - $999
Class of 1970
Deb Clover Cook
Class of 1971
Dee Christlieb
Class of 1973
Carol Christlieb Jensen
John Travis
GRIZZ CRIMSON & WHITE: $1000 - $2500
Class of 1965
Bill Wiley
Class of 1968
Jack Davis
Class of 1969
Loy Dale
Class of 1970
Leslie Grimm Damron
Sharon Morris Laskos
Bruce Lorber
Anonymous
Class of 1971
Kit Nidever
Class of 1972
Debra Tischhauser Boyle
Cindi Dale
Mary Davis Wilcox
Class of 1973
Casey Dale
Mark Wilson
GRIZZ POWER: $2501 - $4999
Class of 1973
Anonymous
GRIZZLY LEGACY: $5,000 +
Class of 1970
Neil Ampel
Alice Dale
Class of 1972
Dennis Leybold
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GRIZZLY FAMILY SPIRIT
Christlieb Family
Dee Christlieb - Class of 1971
Carol Christlieb Jensen – Class of 1973
Dale Family
Loy Dale - Class of 1969
Alice Dale - Class of 1970
Cindi Dale - Class of 1972
Casey Dale - Class of 1973
Fortmiller Family
Lisa Fortmiller Beach - Class of 1970
Daniel Fortmiller - Class of 1975
FOREVER GRIZZLY MEMORIAL
Charlie Lewis - Class of 1973. In memory of his brothers Eric Lewis - Class of 1969 and Greg Lewis - Class of 1968.
Dennis Leybold – Class of 1972. In memory of his father William R. Leybold – AHS Teacher
Col Kevin Spencer - Class of 1979. In memory of his wife Debbie Spencer
Bill Wiley – Class of 1965. In memory of his brother Chuck Wiley - Class of 1972
Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Fund Your Questions Answered
The Ashland High Alumni Association has been awarding scholarships to AHS graduating seniors for many years. The funding for these scholarships was provided by alumni attending the annual “Grizz Fest” and by individual class donations. Scholarships in previous years were $1,500 each.
Why was the Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Program created?
This was done in order to provide stable funding as well as to provide more and larger scholarships. In May 2025, we awarded three scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. The initial fundraising goal was set at $50,000. From June to October 2025, $44,511 has been raised. Our intent is to increase the scholarship amount by $500 per year until we reach $3,500* for each scholarship given to deserving AHS students. We will continue to fundraise each year in order to replenish funds for annual scholarships and to grow the endowment. Our intent is to build a broad base of alumni donors covering decades of classes. *Amount recommended by the Oregon Community Foundation
Are Scholarship donations Tax Deductible?
Scholarship donations made to the Alumni Association qualify as charitable donations that are tax deductible (EIN #81-1650848). These donations are used 100% for scholarships and scholarship-related expenses (e.g., 1% investment fees, scholarship brochures, accompanying postage costs, etc.). All scholarship advisory committee members serve as volunteers.
Who was hired as the investment firm?
Harfst and Associates Inc from Ashland was hired to invest these funds and to advise the Board on their fiduciary responsibilities regarding the endowment.
What are the scholarship criteria?
AHS graduating senior*
3.0 GPA minimum
Financial need (per FAFSA or ORSAA determination)
Other considerations: School and community activities, first-generation college students, demonstration of commendable personal qualities (e.g., resilience in overcoming significant obstacles).
*Recipients of a GED earned through AHS are eligible for scholarships if their test scores on the GED are determined to be equivalent to a 3.0 GPA minimum
Scholarships are available for use at public or private nonprofit post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges, trade and vocational schools) in Oregon or elsewhere.
Additional questions please email: info@ashlandhighalumni.com