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Michael Beavin Scholarship
One student is awarded this renewable scholarship. To be eligible, student must maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
Lawrence Lyman Butterfield Scholarship
One male and one female minority student are awarded this renewable scholarship. To be eligible, student must maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
This scholarship was established to honor Lawrence Lyman Butterfield. He only attended school through the third grade, however education was always his top priority, particularly Catholic education. He sent his two sons to Catholic school despite no regular transportation and the school was over forty miles from their home.
Father Duerr Scholarship
One freshman student is awarded this renewable four-year scholarship. To be eligible, student must maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
Father Thomas E. Duerr served the Catholic education community in the Archdiocese of Louisville for 40 years as a teacher and principal at Trinity High School and as the head of the Archdiocesan Catholic school office. In the later years of his life, he served on the board of Holy Cross. Because of his longtime relationship with the archbishop of that generation, he was a strong advocate and an instrumental voice in persuading the archbishop to keep Holy Cross open when the school was very much in danger of closing during the mid-1990's. This scholarship was created to honor Father Thomas E. Duerr for his lifelong commitment to Catholic education in Louisville. The scholarship is funded by a family that enjoyed a special relationship with Father Duerr and has a 50+ year connection with Angela Merici, Bishop David and Holy Cross high schools.
Flaget Scholarship
This non-renewable scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
This scholarship was established and funded by Flaget High School Endowment Fund. Although Flaget High School is no longer in operation, it is important to the Flaget alumni that their legacy continues and helps provide Catholic education to others. This scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the “burning desire” to excel reminiscent of those who attended Flaget High School.
Roy W. & Gladys Gividen Scholarship
This renewable scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing and who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
Roy Gividen placed a premium on the value of honesty. He often told his children that there were three things he never wanted them to be - a liar, a cheat, and a thief.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Scholarship
This renewable scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing and who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS. This scholarship will be awarded to a Catholic Latino student who has an immigrant parent, where preferably Spanish is the first language spoken at home.
This scholarship was established to welcome diverse students who may not otherwise be able to attend Holy Cross High School.
Robert E. Haire, BD ’71 Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one freshman who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
Robert Haire graduated from Bishop David in 1971. He was a long-time history educator. This scholarship is awarded to a Holy Cross student who has an interest in history.
Frances and Lou Ising Scholarship
One male and one female student are awarded this four-year renewable scholarship. To be eligible, student must be involved in service to the community, be involved in one or more extracurricular activities and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
John L. “Lou” Ising was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Lou dedicated his life to his family and the Catholic faith. Lou was a hard worker, a journeyman, and a scholar. Lou proudly served in World War II but rarely spoke of his service out of respect for those our country lost. He preached integrity, dedication, and discipline, but required compassion and generosity.
Lou believed that a Catholic education not only helped the student, but also the community. All his and Frances’s (his loving wife) children attended what is now Holy Cross, whether as students of Bishop David or Angela Merici. As a daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, great-granddaughter, or great-grandson, all acknowledge that Lou greatly appreciated a Catholic education. In his honor, the Ising family pledges to assist in the continuation of the Catholic education of a worthy recipient who chooses to attend Holy Cross High School. Any worthy applicant selected will be expected to carry on the Catholic mission in honor of Lou Ising.
Andy Kehl Memorial Scholarship
One freshman student is awarded this renewable four-year scholarship. To be eligible, students must maintain a “C” average or above, be involved in 1 or more extracurricular activities and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
The Andy Kehl scholarship was established because Andy believed a Catholic education provides the foundation for a successful life and that the Holy Cross community is like no other! Andy attended Bishop David and graduated in 1984. Throughout high school, he was president of his class and played many sports. His family experienced tough financial times due to the economy while he was in high school, and his parents took all 3 kids out of Catholic schools due to this hardship. However, after 3 days of attending a public school, Andy came back to Bishop David. He worked a job to help pay for school and worked in the lunchroom to help ensure he could stay at BD. He was able to remain at Bishop David all four years and was very proud of that. At his graduation, he was named Man of the Year by the faculty. Andy was a great father, husband, brother and friend and he credited his Catholic education with being vital to who he was. He passed away in 2015 from a five-year battle with colon cancer. He would be pleased that his legacy will help someone attend Holy Cross.
King Family Memorial Scholarship
Two freshman students are awarded this non-renewable scholarship. To be eligible, students must maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
Members of the King family are lifelong supporters of Catholic education, having five boys who attended Bishop David High School and three girls who attended Angela Merici High School. Ed King Sr. was the first President of the Bishop David Falconeers Booster Club and Ed King Jr. was the first President of the Bishop David Alumni Association. The King family has continued to assist in the growth of Holy Cross High School and in offering this scholarship want to make a Holy Cross education more affordable for those who wish to attend.
Mark’s Love of History Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
Mark Lega spent most of his teaching career at Holy Cross High School. He loved history and shared this love with his students. This scholarship was established by his family and friends to honor Mark Lega.
Ben Mercer Memorial Scholarship in honor of Ann Howard
This scholarship will be awarded to a rising junior or senior who qualifies for financial assistance and is showing a keen interest in art of any form - visual, dance or other.
The family of Ben Mercer, a 1995 Holy Cross graduate, established this scholarship to honor Ann Howard, his favorite teacher. She was the art teacher who inspired a lifelong love of art in Ben. Catholic School education meant the world to Ben and his family would like to help another student who may have difficulty affording a Catholic high school education.
Helen Baechler Mudd Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a freshman who has three or more children in their immediate family and who qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
Helen Margaret Baechler was born on March 5, 1926, into a world quite different than the one we live in today. She witnessed so many changes in her nearly 95 years on this earth. Helen went to be with Jesus on February 17, 2021. Her life reflected four main attributes and beliefs:
Be Bold
She taught us to live a bold, unashamed, unafraid life. She taught us to stand proud, to speak up, and speak out about the things we are passionate. She taught us to never be afraid of what others may think.
Be Willing to do the Little Things and Sacrifice
She taught us that love is action, not words. It is sacrifice. She taught us that the little things matter and that these sacrificial acts are truly what love is.
Be a Champion for Others
She was our greatest cheerleader and advocate. She taught us we could do anything we set our minds to do. She taught us that being a champion for others takes great selflessness and that is truly what she lived.
Be a Peacemaker and Forgive
She never liked arguments or drama. She always took the high-road and no matter what we did she forgave.
Nick Rodman Legacy Scholarship
This is a renewable four-year scholarship. To be eligible, students must maintain a “C” average, be involved in extracurricular activities at Holy Cross and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
Nick Rodman was born and raised in Louisville, KY. He graduated from Holy Cross High School with a 4.0 GPA in 2005. At HCHS, he was an All-District and All-Regional football player and an all-star soccer player. After graduation, he went onto Georgetown College where he was the Vice President of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2009.
Nick’s love for Louisville brought him back home after graduation. He married the love of his life, Ashley, in September 2013. Nick joined the Louisville Metro Police Department in December 2013 and was placed in the first division after graduating from the police academy. He loved his job and took pride in protecting the city he loved so much. As much as he loved his job, his pride and joy were being the best father to his two children, Mason, and Ellie. Nick worked hard to provide for his family and loved them with his whole heart.
On March 29th, 2017- Louisville Metro Police Officer Nick Rodman was killed in the line of duty at just 30 years old. He is loved and missed by his family, friends and everyone who was lucky enough to meet him. Nick had such a gentle soul and a heart of gold. His laugh was contagious, and his smile could light up a room. Nick truly lived every day of his life to the fullest.
This scholarship is funded by the Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation- a nonprofit organization that was created by his family and friends to honor Nick’s life and carry out his legacy, while supporting others in the Louisville community. Nick made it known his love for Holy Cross High School and the lifelong friends he made while he was there. It is only fitting that the Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation brings to life the love Nick had for Holy Cross High School through this scholarship.
Sample/Ray Legacy Scholarship
One student will be awarded this scholarship who is a student in good standing, active in the Catholic community and participates in Holy Cross’ work study program and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Ken and Debbie Sample and their daughter Dr. April Matiasek to honor the Ray and Sample Family and their commitment to Catholic education.
Chuck Schuler Memorial Scholarship
One male and one female student is awarded this non-renewable scholarship. To be eligible, students must be involved in one or more extracurricular activities and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
The Chuck Schuler Memorial Scholarship was established by Chuck’s family after his unexpected death. Chuck believed in Holy Cross’ mission and was a huge supporter. He was always in the stands at sporting events supporting his children (Liz and TJ) and all the other student athletes.
Schum Family Scholarship
One student will be awarded this non-renewable scholarship. To be eligible, student must maintain a “C” average and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS.
The Schum Scholarship was established by the Schum family to honor their belief that the three most important things in life are: God, family, and education. Vaughn and Margaret Schum had eleven children; all of which attended Catholic grade school and high school. They believed that children needed certain things in life to be successful, and that Catholic Schools help provide opportunity and the knowledge that someone cares. Helping make this education attainable for those who sought it was paramount in their beliefs.
January Taylor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a freshman who has maintained a “C” average or better and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
This scholarship is provided by January Taylor, HC ’95.
Ursuline Sisters Scholarship
This renewable scholarship is awarded to a student in good standing who demonstrates service to the church or community, takes the placement test at Holy Cross, maintains a “C” average or better and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS.
The Ursuline Sisters of Louisville, Kentucky, an apostolic religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church, rooted in the spirit and tradition of St. Angela Merici, are committed to a life of prayer and community and participation in the teaching mission of the Church. Rooted deeply within the origins of Holy Cross High School, the Ursuline Sisters were the founders of Angela Merici High School and operated the school until its merger with Bishop David in 1984. The Ursuline Sisters believe in the power of education and service to our community and therefore established this scholarship.
Walsh Brothers Scholarship
One male and one female student are awarded this scholarship. To be eligible, students must have a “C” average or better, be involved in one extracurricular activity and qualify for financial assistance through FACTS. Preference is given to incoming students who are members of St. Lawrence Parish.
This scholarship was established by Bob Walsh, BD’64, Kevin Walsh, BD’65, Kevin Walsh, BD ’65 and Ed Walsh, BD ’72.
Weigel Family Endowed Scholarship
One rising junior or senior who is a student in good standing and qualifies for financial assistance through FACTS will be the recipient of this scholarship.
This endowment was established by Dr. Patty Weigel.