CHS graduating
seniors are encouraged to apply for any, or all, of three Rotary
scholarships by Friday, April 10. Information and applications are available
in the CHS Career Center. The deadline to return a completed application to
the Career Center is Friday, April 10.
The scholarships
honor the service and memory of three very service oriented and
educationally focused Rotary leaders. Students can apply for one or all
three of the scholarships listed below:
Warren H. Canright
Vocational Scholarship--$1,500, for a student seeking a degree in vocational
studies Ð including Nursing, Drafting and Industrial Arts.
George Kriviskey
Teaching Scholarship--$1,500, for a student pursing a degree in Education.
Alfred P. Nelson
Open Scholarship--$1,500, for a student seeking a degree in any field.
Warren H. Canright
was a founding member of the Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club in 1960, and
served as a dedicated member, attending and participating in meetings each
week until his passing in October of 2014. Warren began working at the
Chesterton Tribune part-time as a teenager in the letterpress days of
linotypes and hot lead, and went on to have a 65 year career as reporter,
printer, editor and publisher. Warren graduated from Chesterton High School
in 1944. For his athletic accomplishments and in recognition of the
Tribune’s decades-long support of CHS boys and girls sports, he was among
the first group to be inducted into the Chesterton High School Athletic Hall
of Fame. After high school he served in the U.S. Army in World War II as a
combat infantryman in the 290th Regiment, 75th Division. Warren participated
in the crossing of the Rhine and the encirclement of the Ruhr Pocket,
earning a Bronze Star. After his military service, Warren attended Indiana
University, Bloomington, and earned a degree in journalism and political
science in 1949. He was a lifelong supporter of public schools and an
advocate of the Duneland community, helping to publicize numerous service
organizations, youth sports leagues and church groups. This scholarship was
named for him in honor of his many years of dedicated service to the
Duneland community, both as a professional and volunteer leader.
Alfred Nelson was
an educator and administrator at Chesterton High School who also made his
mark in the Duneland community through his volunteer work before his passing
in 2005. He was active in a variety of local religious, service, and youth
organizations throughout his time in Chesterton. Al joined the
Chesterton-Porter Rotary Club in 1966 and served in every office of the
club, as well as club delegate to several Rotary International conventions.
He was a member of the Indiana Association of Secondary School Principals
and charter member and past president of the Indiana Dunes Chapter of Phi
Delta Kappa Education Fraternity. Al was also a member of Calumet Lodge No.
379 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Valley of South Bend and was director of the
Purdue North Central Alumni Association. He was involved with the Boys Club
of America, Boy Scouts, 4-H, Little League and as a board member and was an
officer and very active in the Chesterton United Methodist Church.
George Kriviskey
was former principal of Chesterton High School from 1959 to 1966 and served
the Duneland school system in various positions until 1972. George was open
and accessible to students as principal and his volunteerism and service
orientation were models for many. He was also instrumental as a leader in
forming the Duneland Athletic Conference. As a member of the
Chesterton-Porter Rotary, George achieved 35 years of perfect attendance at
club meetings. He was a past President of Rotary and a recipient of the Paul
Harris Fellowship Award and the Ed Pearson Award. He was a member of
Michiana Chapter 105 of the Civilian Conservation Corps, an organization
that greatly influenced his life and perspectives to teach and help others.
He served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, was an ROTC instructor
and a member of the National American Legion. Alfred Nelson who worked
closely with George was quoted as saying, “In the 33 years of our
friendship, I never heard George utter an unkind word about anyone.” George
was an active member of the community until his death in 1993 at age of 84.
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