Fall Teacher Grants Awarded for 2024-2025 School Year

Congratulations to the following faculty and staff who have received Clinton Prairie School Foundation Teacher Grants for academic year 2024-2025.   These awards totaled over $4,000! 

• Jennifer Haines - Elementary School

• Sarah Sabens - Jr/Sr High School

• Tara Smith - Jr/Sr High School

• Marta Stuard - Elementary School

• Nichole Disinger - Elementary School

• Michelle Storms - Elementary School

• Kayla Scott - Elementary School

• Mandy Dudley - Elementary School

• Kelsey Smith - Elementary School

#BeGopherGreatTeachers

2024-2025 CPSF Scholarship Winners Announced! 

Congratulations to all the CP 2024-2025 graduates and the recipients for the Clinton Prairie School Foundation scholarships!

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award over $29,000 in scholarships to our 24 Senior Scholarship Recipients!

• Kyra Raney - Joe & Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship

• Ivy Hill - CP School Foundation/Jackson Township Alumni Scholarship

• Lily Boles - CP School Foundation/Everett Davis Trust Scholarship

• Natalee King - Colfax EMS Scholarship

• Layla Shifflett - Everett Davis Trust Scholarship

• Cayden Carter - Everett Davis Trust Scholarship

• Delaney Lee - CP School Foundation/Carol Cannon-Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship

• Isabelle Schilling - Russell ‘Pete’ & Jane Clark Scholarship

• Sidney Julian - CP School Foundation/Kyle Horlacher Memorial Scholarship

• Liam Hughes - Lillian Kaspar Memorial Scholarship

• Nathan Brettnacher - Vernon J. Kaspar Scholarship

• Blake Thomas - William & Barbara Kelley Scholarship

• Kaedyn Suite - CP School Foundation/Kelly Ward Memorial Scholarship

• Isabella White - CP School Foundation/David R. Larsh Scholarship

• Peyton Webster - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship

• Jacob Swinford - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship

• Hannah Schultz - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship

• Addison Miller - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship

• Adalen Reeder - Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship

• Tyler Schilling - Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship

• Colton Oswolt - Thomas & Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship

• Allison Hromas - Bel-Lyn Farm/Trade School Scholarship

• Kyle Harshbarger - CP School Foundation/Vesta Lodge Scholarship

• Danae Krum - Vergil & Marie Waggoner Scholarship

Congratulations to all the CP 2023-2024 graduates and the recipients for the Clinton Prairie School Foundation scholarships!

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award over $27,000 in scholarships to our 22 Senior Scholarship Recipients!

• Yesenia Escareno - Joe & Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship (Indiana University)

• Owen Holsclaw - CP School Foundation/Jackson Township Alumni Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Chloe Wright - CP School Foundation/Everett Davis Trust Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Emma Nash - Colfax EMS Scholarship (St. Elizabeth School of Nursing)

• Maxwell Ware - Lois Dowden Trust Scholarship (Indiana University)

• Layla Shifflett - Everett Davis Trust Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Ethan Fleischauer - Everett Davis Trust Scholarship (Wabash College)

• Ava Brewer - CP School Foundation/Carol Cannon-Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Katheryn Marcinko-Chapman - Russell ‘Pete’ & Jane Clark Scholarship (University of Arkansas)

• Jack Hoyer - CP School Foundation/Kyle Horlacher Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Kadence Bales - Lillian Kaspar Memorial Scholarship (University of West Florida)

• Emerald Wallace - Vernon J. Kaspar Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Isaac Jarrett - William & Barbara Kelley Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Lila Philpott - CP School Foundation/Kelly Ward Memorial Scholarship (Butler University)

• Lydia Jones - CP School Foundation/David R. Larsh Scholarship (Indiana University)

• Alyzza Bever - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (Indiana University)

• Adalyn Booth - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Zachary Rapp - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (Purdue University)

• Ava Walker - Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship (Ball State University)

• Mahkenzie Walker - Thomas & Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship (Indiana University)

• McKenna Brothers - CP School Foundation/Vesta Lodge Scholarship (University of Montana)

• Evey Brooks - Vergil & Marie Waggoner Scholarship (Purdue University)

May 2023 - 2023 CPSF Scholarship Winners Announced! 

Congratulations to all the CP 2023 graduates and the recipients for the Clinton Prairie School Foundation scholarships!

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award $28,500 in scholarships to our 18 Senior Scholarship Recipients!

(From left to right):

Julia ‘Grace’ Good - Joe & Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship (Purdue University)

Julia Stillwell - CP School Foundation/Jackson Township Alumni Scholarship (Purdue University)

Claire Ecenbarger - CP School Foundation/Everett Davis Trust Scholarship (Franklin College)

Juliana Carr - Colfax EMS Scholarship (Purdue University)

Kaylee Wall - Carol Cannon-Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

Ty Kirkpatrick - CP School Foundation/Russell ‘Pete’ & Jane Clark Scholarship (Purdue University)

Logan Jarrett - Kyle Horlacher Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

Jerry Haan (Clinton Prairie School Foundation)

Landon Hughes - Lillian Kaspar Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

Avery Brooks - Vernon J. Kaspar Scholarship (Purdue University)

Molly Ward - William & Barbara Kelley Scholarship & Kelly Ward Memorial Scholarship (University of Southern Indiana)

Sofia Harshbarger - CP School Foundation/David R. Larsh Scholarship (Indiana University)

Lily Koning-Thompson - CP School Foundation/Legacy Scholarship (Ball State University)

Braxton Ruiz - Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (Purdue University)

Abby Slayton - Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship (Purdue University)

Sarah Taylor - Thomas & Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship (Indiana University)

Austin Albitz - CP School Foundation/Vesta Lodge Scholarship (Purdue University)

Ella Jacobs - CP School Foundation/Kelly Ward Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

(Not pictured) Rayne Harris - Vergil & Marie Waggoner Scholarship (Ball State University)

September 2022 - Pizza for Prairie September 21, 2022

Support the Clinton Prairie School Foundation by supporting your local Pizza Kings!

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 4:30 PM to closing, your local Colfax, Frankfort, and Mulberry Pizza Kings will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to the CP School Foundation to help support teacher grants and scholarships.   Give your name to a CP Foundation representative at the event to be eligible to win a CP All-Sports Pass.  (Thanks to the CP Athletic Department!)

To date the Clinton Prairie School Foundation has awarded over $263,000 in student scholarships and over $46,000 in teacher grants.  Help us help our students and teachers - and enjoy some great pizza! 

• Colfax Pizza King - 101 N. Oakland Street, Colfax

• Frankfort Pizza King - 1628 SR 28, Frankfort

• Mulberry Pizza King - 137 S. Glick Street, Mulberry

May 2022 - Teacher Grants Awarded for 2021-2022 School Year

Congratulations to the following faculty and staff who have received Clinton Prairie School Foundation Teacher Grants for academic year 2021-2022.   These awards totaled $4,562.37, making the grand total awarded over $46,000.   

• Elizabeth Casebeer

• Kristen Clark

• Nicole Detrick

• Sherri Johnston

• Abigail Mennen

• Megan Scott

• Traci Stine

• Lauren Vaughan

#BeGopherGreatTeachers

May 2022 - 2022 Scholarship Winners Announced!

Congratulations to all the CP 2022 graduates and the recipients for the Clinton Prairie School Foundation scholarships!

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award $22,000 in scholarships to our 18 Senior Scholarship Recipients!

(From left to right):

Kaden Mullendore-EMS Scholarship (Illinois Wesleyan)

Tynlie Neal-Lois Dowden Trust Scholarship (Butler University)

Tatum Nash-CP School Foundation/David R. Larsh Scholarship (Butler University)

Caydence Rios-Joe & Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship (Purdue University)

Aiden Eavey-Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (Vincennes University)

Maya Olson-Donald J. Lipp & Doris E. Lipp Scholarship (IUPUI)

Alejandro Ostler-Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship (IU Kokomo)

Austin Beck-Thomas & Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship (US Naval Academy)

Brevon Posey-Vergil & Marie Waggoner Scholarship (Bridgewater State University)

Braden Mullendore-Laurayne G. & John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship (Manchester University)

Larissa Butler-CP School Foundation/Vesta Lodge Scholarship (Ivy Tech)

Leah McDaniel-CP School Foundation/Legacy Scholarship (Ball State University)

Maya Rominger-William & Barbara Kelley Scholarship (Purdue University)

Abigail Price-CP School Foundation/Jackson Township Alumni Scholarship (Purdue University)

NIssa Freestone-Carol Cannon-Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship (Ball State University)

Alexander Brettnacher-Kyle Horlacher Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

Jack Huelskamp-Vernon J. Kaspar Scholarship (Purdue University)

Breckon Riley-Lillian Kaspar Memorial Scholarship (Purdue University)

Congratulations to all - #BeGopherGreat

May 2021 - Thomas and Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship Announced

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation is pleased to announce the Thomas and Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship.  This scholarship, awarded for the first time in 2021, is a sustaining scholarship that will be offered each year.  Thomas and Rose-Marie Vernier are longtime and generous supporters of the Clinton Prairie School Foundation and the entire CP community thanks them for their continuing support of Clinton Prairie and our students. 

May 2021 - 2021 Scholarship Winners Announced!

Congratulations to all the CP 2021 graduates and the recipients for the Clinton Prairie School Foundation scholarships!

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award $22,000 in scholarships to our 15 Senior Scholarship Recipients!

(Front Row)

• Laurayne G. and John B. Templeton Trust Scholarship - Hadley Wilson - Ball State University

• Donald J. Lipp and Doris E. Lipp Scholarship - Rachel Cook - Ivy Tech

• Vernon J. Kaspar Scholarship - Luke Longenecker - Purdue University

• Vergil and Marie Waggoner Scholarship - Kate Mattingly - Purdue University

• Clinton Prairie Foundation Legacy Scholarship - Tess Ecenbarger - University of Southern Indiana

• Clinton Prairie School Foundation – Lillian Kaspar Memorial Scholarship - Ashley Slayton - Purdue University

• Colfax EMS Scholarship Hannah Wilson - Ball State University

(Back Row)

• Joe and Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship - Jared Ray - Northern Kentucky University

• William and Barbara Kelley Scholarship - Kaitlyn Jarrett – Purdue University

• Thomas and Rose-Marie Venier Scholarship - Kylee Maish – Purdue University

• Clinton Prairie School Foundation – David R. Larsh Scholarship - Haley Padgett - Purdue University

• Clinton Prairie School Foundation – Jackson Township Alumni Scholarship - Lucas Baker - Purdue University

• Carol Cannon Memorial Scholarship - Elijah Vote - Purdue University

• Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship - Jazmine Chasteen - Indiana University Kokomo

• (Jerry Haan - Clinton Prairie School Foundation)

• Clinton Prairie School Foundation - Vesta Lodge Scholarship - Wesley Whitlock - Purdue University

Congratulations to all - #BeGopherGreat

January 2021 - "Vergil and Marie Waggoner Scholarship" Enhanced

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation is pleased to announce that the Vergil and Marie Waggoner Scholarship is now fully funded, ensuring that it will be available to graduating seniors from Clinton Prairie on a permanent basis. 

The primary sponsor of this scholarship, Rose-Marie (Waggoner) Venier stated, “My parents always encouraged my academic endeavors. When I was attending Clinton Prairie High School, they supported my musical activities. My dad, a farmer and former Colfax school bus driver, shared his love of travel with me. My mother, a former librarian at the Colfax Public Library, fostered my love of reading. They planned that I would go to Purdue, become a teacher, and be able to support myself economically. I am grateful for the sacrifices they made for me. With love and appreciation, I have established the Vergil and Marie Waggoner Scholarship in their memory. It is my hope that many more young people will have an opportunity to further their education.”

We are extremely grateful to the Venier and Waggoner families, along with others who have contributed in the creation of this scholarship, for their generous support of the Clinton Prairie community.

August 2020 - "Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship" Announced

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation, in cooperation with the family & friends of Brenda Weflen and the Clinton Prairie Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), are pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship’.

Mrs. Weflen was a Clinton Prairie graduate and taught sixth grade at Clinton Prairie Elementary for 34 years before retiring in 2016.  She was known for her passion for teaching, determination, positive attitude, and infectious smile.   Mrs. Weflen made a positive impact on hundreds of Clinton Prairie students during her career.  

After her passing in June of 2020, it was decided to establish this new scholarship to honor her legacy and provide assistance to Clinton Prairie High School graduates achieve their ‘brighter future’.   This scholarship will be offered for the first time in 2021.

We are extremely grateful to the family and friends of Brenda Weflen – and the entire Clinton Prairie community – for their support of this scholarship.

If you would like to donate to this scholarship fund so that we may continue to offer it for many years to come, please send your donation to:

Clinton Prairie School Foundation

c/o Brenda Weflen Brighter Future Memorial Scholarship

2390 S. County Road 450 W.

Frankfort, IN 46041 

May 2019 - 2019 CPSF Scholarship winners! 

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award a record $24,000 in scholarships to our 17 Senior Scholarship Recipients! 

Olivia Allen, Shelby Butler, Breawna Caldwell, Morgan Conner, Tiffany Giles, Brant Joseph, Emily Kirkpatrick, Grace Mattingly, Josie Mattingly, Tatum Neal, Emma Olson, Katelyn Ramsey, Kylie Rapp, Mallory Robertson, Layne Snyder, Sarah Schoonveld, and Molly Thomas. 

Congratulations and Best Wishes as you further your education! #BeGopherGreat!

September 2018 - Joe and Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship Announced

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation is pleased to announce that starting in 2019 we will be offering the “Joe and Jeanette Lahrman Family Scholarship”. Longtime supporters of Clinton Prairie, Joe and Jeanette have three children and five grandchildren who are CP graduates, one great-grandchild who is a current CP student, and two family members on the CP faculty.  Joe Lahrman, who established this permanent scholarship, was a member of the CPHS and CPES Building Corporations, and a former CP School Foundation board member. We are extremely grateful for their past involvement in the CP community and for their future investment in our students!

August 2018 - William and Barbara Kelley Scholarship Announced

August 2018 - Pizza for Prairie! 

Support the Clinton Prairie School Foundation by supporting your local Pizza Kings! 

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 4:00 PM to closing, your local Colfax and Mulberry Pizza Kings will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to the CP School Foundation to help support teacher grants and scholarships.   Give your name to a CP Foundation representative at the event to be eligible to win a CP All-Sports Pass.  (Thanks to the CP Athletic Department!)

To date the Clinton Prairie School Foundation has awarded over $150,000 in student scholarships and over $32,000 in teacher grants.  Help us help our students and teachers - and enjoy some great pizza!  

• Colfax Pizza King - 101 N. Oakland Street, Colfax

• Mulberry Pizza King - 137 S. Glick Street, Mulberry

June 2018 - New Clinton Prairie School Foundation Logo! 

You may have noticed our new logo!   Earlier this year the Clinton Prairie School Foundation announced a contest for Clinton Prairie students to submit a logo design for use by the CPSF.   We received 20 submissions from CP students for our new logo.  The logo design winner was Gavin Smith and his original design is shown below.    We took Gavin's design to a local graphic artist, Stephen Weintraut II, who modified the design for use on CPSF letterhead, our website, and other social and traditional media.    The final design is also shown below.

We thank Gavin for inspiring us with our new logo, we are excited to officially share it!

May 2018 - 2018 CPSF Scholarship winners! 

The Clinton Prairie School Foundation was honored to award $18,500 in scholarships to our Senior Scholarship Recipients! 

Brooke Brumbarger, Katelyn Boller, Jaycie Pletch, Mitch Coapstick, Kelsey Shields, Logan Martin, Peyton Ray, Lauren Kollar, Anna Albaugh, Collin Stroup, Holly Loveless, Alejandra Rico. Not pictured: Kevin Chairez

Congratulations and Best Wishes as you further your education!