Named Scholarships

Since 1966, more than 65 Named Scholarships have been created to support deserving Radnor High School seniors pursuing a post-high school education.

By funding a Named Scholarship you will make a difference in the life of a young person here at home .

Interested in establishing a named scholarship in memory of or in honor of someone? Are you a business or corporation looking to give back to the community? Please contact the Radnor High School Scholarship Fund at info@radnorscholarshipfund.com to learn how.

THE LEBOUTILLIER SCHOLARSHIP

New Named Scholarship for the Class of 2023

Zelinda LeBoutillier, CEO of Waterloo Gardens, was the only daughter of James and Anna Paolini of Devon, who founded Waterloo Gardens in 1942. Zelinda married Roberts (“Bo”) LeBoutillier, former president and CEO of Waterloo Gardens, in 1951. They had shared 49 years of marriage at the time of his passing in October 2001.

Although Zelinda served on many boards and contributed to the community in so many ways, what she was really known for was her generous heart. Affectionately called “Mama Linda,” she was truly a mother to all. At Waterloo Gardens, she founded The Cooking School which operated from 1980-1985. She also wrote a cookbook, Cooking with Fresh Herbs.

In her management role, Zelinda’s responsibilities included purchasing, hiring, and marketing. She was the first woman chosen to serve on the panel of Retailer Magazine. Mrs. LeBoutillier traveled the country speaking to nursery and garden center associations on marketing in the industry. She also served on the board of the Pennsylvania Nursery Association and was a very active member of the Marketing Committee.

Zelinda was quoted on the first page of The Wall Street Journalwith regard to industry market trends. She is listed in the 1990 edition of Who’s Who in American Executives.

An active philanthropist, Zelinda received the Harold Martin Leadership Award from the Exton Chamber of Commerce (2007) and the 2005 Citizen of the Year Award from the Berwyn-Devon Business and Professional Association. She served on numerous boards including ALS Hope Foundation, Cabrini College, Bishop Shanahan High School, and what is now Williamson College of the Trades.(formerly the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades). Zelinda served as State Chairperson for the American Family Institute: Gift of Time and as West Whiteland Chairperson for the American Heart Association.

Community was very important to Zelinda. She was a Girl Scout leader for ten years and served on the board of Freedom Valley Girl Scouts. She was also treasurer of Daylesford Abbey Woman’s Guild and president of SS. Philip and James Mothers’ Club. Actively involved in the Calvary Fellowship Church, she was a member of the Ventures Group and supported many mission trips and local Community events to help children.

Named Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2022

BUCK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Buck Family Scholarship was established in 2015 by the Buck children to honor Bruce and Susan Buck, parents of nine Radnor High School graduates, all of whom attended Radnor schools, K-12. Bruce and Susan encouraged their children to work hard and actively participate in their school community, both in and out of the classroom.

CLASS OF 1969 SCHOLARSHIP

Since 2000, the RHS Class of 1969 has funded a scholarship to a graduating Radnor High School senior with financial need. In creating the scholarship following their 30th year reunion, the organizers stated the following in a letter to their classmates: As you know, the 1969 class was a terrific class. We were a special mix of personalities and attitudes during a difficult time in American history. We set up this scholarship to give back to the school WE all loved.

JOHN C. CROSBY SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2021, this scholarship honors Dr. John C. Crosby who served as Radnor’s Superintendent of Schools from 1976 to 1987. A strong believer in the value of mentorship in unlocking potential and individual growth, Dr. Crosby is the founding director of the Uncommon Individual Foundation, a nonprofit mentoring foundation. He is the author of Built to Help Each Other: Mentoring in the Life of Richard Caruso: An Uncommon Man.

JOHN L. DALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN AND MILDRED DAVISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN DEFLAMINIS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

ohn DeFlaminis served as Superintendent of the Radnor Township School District from 1986 to 2003. He went on to the University of Pennsylvania where he was the executive director of the Center for Educational Leadership. Initial funding for the scholarship came from contributions from the Radnor community on the occasion of his retirement. In the years after those funds were awarded, Dr. DeFlaminis has continued to sponsor the scholarship. His focus on the importance of leadership and the development of strong leaders is reflected in the JohnDeFlaminis Leadership Scholarship.

GARRETT HILL/WES ADAMS/ELLIS DWYER SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded since its inception in 2019, the Garrett Hill/Wes Adams/Ellis Dwyer Scholarship honors two gentlemen—one active in the community and the other a teacher and coach—who touched the lives of many growing up in the Garrett Hill community. This scholarship is sponsored by Tony Adams, Class of 1958.

Wes and Dottie Adams spent 20 years living in Garrett Hill raising their sons, Wes, Jr. and Tony. Wes founded the Garrett Hill Boys’ Club at Rosemont School where weekly, local young men would spend their evenings working out and learning. Dottie Adams started the Rosemont Rollicks, a variety show of 30 to 40 Garrett Hill residents which entertained Radnor audiences for over ten years.

Ellis C. Dwyer was a long-time teacher of mathematics at Radnor High School, but his influence extended beyond the classroom. He was a mentor to generations of young people through his summer work as supervisor of the Rosemont School playground and the development of skilled basketball players. He created the Radnor Summer Basketball League and organized it for three decades. He was the coach of the Radnor boys’ varsity basketball team from 1942 until his retirement in 1973. In 2012, the Radnor High School gymnasium was named in his honor. Dwyer’s basketball teams were legendary winning 12 league championships and seven district titles. His teams reached Pennsylvania’s Eastern Finals five times and the State Final in 1960.

Mr. Dwyer is a member of the Washington College Hall of Fame, Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, and the Radnor High School Hall of Fame.

THE MURIEL HOPP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was founded in 1998 by the Ithan PTO to honor the memory of Dr. Muriel Hopp, Ithan Elementary School principal. Muriel absolutely adored the children in her school and knew them all personally. She valued education and felt that higher education was something that should be in reach of all. The award was funded by the PTO until 2009 when the last of her Ithan students graduated from Radnor High School. From that time on, her daughter, Jennifer Hopp, and family have continued funding the scholarship to a deserving Radnor senior who attended Ithan School.

ITHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

Established in 2009, the Ithan Elementary School PTO continues a long tradition of supporting the Scholarship Fund. Each year a scholarship in its name is granted to a deserving former IES student.

MARY E. LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mary E. Lee was a lifelong resident of Radnor Township, attended Radnor Schools from kindergarten to twelfth grade, and was a member of the Class of 1969. After graduating from Penn State, she went on to become a beloved teacher at Ithan School for close to thirty years before she passed away in 2006 after a courageous battle with melanoma. She was the head coach of the Radnor girls’ varsity basketball team for nine years. She was active in the community as well serving on the Rosemont-Garrett Hill 4th of July Parade Committee and on the board of the Radnor Educational Foundation. This award was established by her family in Mary’s memory to help students with financial need pursue a post-high school education.

ART LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP

JAMES F. MERRIMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The James F. Merriman Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Merriman’s family in memory of a man who devoted himself to the Radnor community. A Campbell Soup Company executive and writer, he served three terms as Radnor Township Treasurer. He was responsible for organizing the July Fourth fireworks in Radnor in the 1960s—first at Villanova Stadium to benefit the Wayne Teen Center, and then at Radnor High School to benefit the Radnor High School Scholarship Fund. The annual fireworks display continued until 2018. Jim Merriman was a long-time member of the Board of Governors of the RHSSF. A favorite quote from former President Calvin Coolidge exemplifies his life: No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

RADNOR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, Radnor Community Scholarships are awarded to one or more students. These scholarships are funded directly from donations made by members of the Radnor community to our general fund. Whether from the annual Community Campaign in the fall or other fund-raising efforts that vary from year to year, each contribution makes a difference in the life of a deserving Radnor High School senior here at home.

RADNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO SCHOLARSHIP

The Radnor Elementary School PTO generously funds a scholarship to a deserving student that attended RES during their elementary school years in Radnor.

ROTARY CLUB OF WAYNE SCHOLARSHIP

The relationship between the RHSSF and the Rotary Club of Wayne is a long one. The Rotary has awarded a scholarship through the Scholarship Fund every year since 1990. The Rotary Club’s emphasis on service others is reflected in this scholarship.

SEATON FAMILY AND SARAH SNEDDON SCHOLARSHIP

All five Seaton children attended Wayne Elementary School and went on to graduate from Radnor High School. This scholarship was established by the Seaton family to honor the memory of Mrs. Sarah Sneddon, a vivacious and beloved kindergarten teacher at Wayne Elementary School, who passed away shortly after her retirement from teaching. The scholarship was awarded in 2022 to a deserving Radnor Senior who attended WES.