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John “Jack” Griffin Scholarship Fund

Founded by Earl Main for Frederick High School graduates, with a preference for students pursuing a degree in physical education at a postsecondary or graduate level.

John “Jack” Griffin is remembered as a great coach, mentor, and friend by countless alum of Frederick High School. His 30-year career with Frederick County Public Schools included time at Elm Street Junior High, West Frederick Junior High, and Frederick High School.

Jack was also a Frederick High School alumni, graduating in 1944. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Maryland Institute of Art in Baltimore in 1948, he was awarded a full scholarship from the University of New York for basketball, baseball, and track, and graduated in 1953.

During his tenure with Frederick County Public Schools, Jack served as president of the Frederick County Physical Education Teachers Association (he was an active member for 45 years) and the State Physical Education Association. He also received the William R. Burdick Award from the State of Maryland for Outstanding Contributions to state and county programs.

Coach Griffin is also known for his international coaching and for founding the Frederick Track Club. Two athletes from the Club earned national and international recognition as world record holders: Debbie Thompson for the 60 year indoor dash, and Tammy Davis for indoor hurdles. He also mentored Ellyn Cornish who ran on the USA World XC Team, and Cheryl Poirier, who was a hurdler on the USA/USSR Team. The Club can boast six American records, along with many other successes.

Jack will never be forgotten, not only for his success as a coach, but also as a mentor to youth, and to many coaches who were better coaches because of his influence.

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John and Annabelle Eyler Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Founded through Mrs. Eyler’s estate provisions to provide grants to organizations serving individuals with disabilities.

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John and Ginny Greene Music Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Greenes for Frederick County Public Schools graduates studying music or a related field.

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John and Kathryn Kugler Fund

Founded through the Pauline Draper Fisher Revocable Trust to provide scholarships to Frederick County residents attending Towson University.

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John C. and Elaine H. Munson Memorial Fund

Founded through Dr. Munson’s bequest as an unrestricted fund.

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John C. Summers Fund

Founded through Mr. Summers’ trust as a field of interest fund to benefit the citizens of Myersville.

John C. Summers used foresight and vision to create a planned gift that will help many people in the years to come. The John C. Summers Fund will assist people residing in Myersville, Maryland who have financial need regarding their utility bills or property taxes. Grants will be provided to nonprofits with programs for screening and qualifying applicants.

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John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by parents Francis E. and Edwina L. Harrison for Frederick County residents pursuing a post-secondary education or career education training. Preference will be given to graduates of Linganore High School and surrounding areas, or students with learning disabilities.

A graduate of Linganore High School, John Franklin Harrison had a love for mechanics and aeronautics. Flying was a passion of his. He had a high IQ, but struggled in school because of a learning disability caused by a brain tumor. He had a wonderful personality and his life touched many. His tragic death in a flight accident motivated his family to establish The John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund. This Fund honors his memory by awarding scholarships to individuals pursuing a post-secondary education or career education training with preference given to graduates of Linganore High School and surrounding areas, or students with learning disabilities.

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John H. and Donna R. Tisdale Fund

Founded by the Tisdales to provide scholarships to graduates for Frederick County secondary schools studying law.

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