Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame

Don and Sharon Boyer Fund

Founded by Middletown High School alumni for Frederick County Public Schools to support participation recognition materials for the Don Boyer Invitational and other track events.

Created in 2009 by the alumni of Middletown High School’s track and field and cross country programs to honor the Boyers, the fund awards grants to Frederick County Public Schools to support participation recognition materials for the Don Boyer Invitational and other track events. The Boyers have positively affected the confidence and self-esteem of many youth, and coached their teams to more than 40 state championships.

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Warner L. “Mike” Brittain/Seneca Football Association Scholarship Fund

Founded by Seneca Football Association for Frederick High School graduating seniors attending any college or university in Maryland, Shepherd University, or Gettysburg College.

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Richard R. Burgee Memorial Scholarship Fund for Trinity United Methodist Church

Founded by the Church in Mr. Burgee’s memory for Church members pursuing post-secondary or graduate education.

In 1957, Richard R. Burgee began his legal career in Frederick and practiced law until his death in October 2003. Among his many community service pursuits, Mr. Burgee was a lifelong and involved member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He played an instrumental role in moving the faith congregation to its current location on West Patrick Street in Frederick. He also served as a choir director and Sunday school teacher. Trinity United Methodist Church turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Richard R. Burgee Memorial Scholarship Fund for Trinity United Methodist Church in Mr. Burgee’s memory to provide scholarships to Church members who are pursuing a post-secondary or graduate education. Scholarships are based on a mix of academic performance and financial need. The fund bearing Mr. Burgee’s name continues to aid members of the faith community to which he was committed and is a lasting testament to his life and his desire to help others in their educational endeavors.

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Dr. Warren R. Evans/Frederick County Physical Education Teachers Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Frederick County Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance for Frederick County residents pursuing a college degree in these disciplines.

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Emory V. and Elizabeth Frye Scholarship Fund for Brunswick

Founded by Mrs. Frye for Brunswick High School graduates pursuing education careers.

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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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Harold D. and Elizabeth S. Kehne Scholarship Fund

Founded by David A. Kehne and Robert A. Funk for Frederick High School or Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduates pursuing a career in education. Preference is given to students attending Towson University or University of Maryland.

The Harold D. and Elizabeth S. Kehne Scholarship Fund honors the memory of two Frederick County teachers, Harold and Elizabeth Kehne. Mrs. Kehne taught at several Frederick County schools and spent most of her career as a teacher at Rock Creek Center. Mr. Kehne taught at Middletown High School and at New Market and West Frederick Middle Schools. “My parents had strong work ethics, believing greatly in service to others and in the power of public education to help young people develop into self-sufficient citizens,” said David Kehne. “They appreciated the many opportunities they had in their work with young people. This fund honors their work and the work of their colleagues, past and present, in Frederick County.”

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Charles E. Keller, III Accounting Scholarship Fund

Founded by the partners of the former Keller Bruner, now known as RSM, in honor of Mr. Keller’s accounting career for accounting majors in their junior or senior year of college.

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Lefty Kreh Legacy Fund

Established by Friends of Lefty Kreh, formally known as Fly Fishers International, Inc. to provide scholarships to students pursuing degrees in biology, wildlife management, fisheries, or ecology studies from post-secondary schools within Maryland.

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William O. Lee, Jr. and Family Endowment Fund

Founded by Mr. Lee with his 2003 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for preserving Frederick County African American history and scholarships for graduating high school seniors who reside in the City of Frederick.

William O. Lee was an outstanding pillar of the Frederick County community. His impact on the community effected children to the elderly. He worked as a teacher, school principal and city alderman. He was a mentor, volunteer, churchgoer, nonprofit advocate, champion of local African American history, and involved citizen. In 2003 he was recognized as one of the Community Foundation’s first Wertheimer Fellows for Excellence in Volunteerism, acknowledging his years of service to the community. In his honor and memory, the Community Foundation holds The William O. Lee, Jr. and Family Endowment Fund. The fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations that are researching, restoring, archiving, cataloging and educating the community about Frederick County’s African American history and provides scholarships for high school seniors who reside in the City of Frederick.

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Martz Youth Baseball Fund

Founded in memory of Franklin Martz by his family and friends for grants to youth baseball to honor Mr. Martz’ love of baseball and his lifelong dedication to coaching young players.

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John L. and Lucille H. Ponton Endowment Fund

Founded by Mrs. Ponton as an unrestricted fund.

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John L. and Lucille H. Ponton Charitable Fund

Founded through Mrs. Ponton’s estate to provide funds for families of children with cancer and to support Camp Jamie.

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Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Powell for Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating seniors, preferably scholar/athletes.

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Alvin Quinn Scholarship Fund for Youth

Founded by James Filby and Debbie Williams for tuition assistance for youth ages 5 to 22 to participate in Frederick YMCA programs.

Alvin Quinn, known as “Mr. YMCA,” worked from 1919 to 1960 at Frederick County’s first YMCA at the corner of Church and Court Streets in the City of Frederick. He served as the YMCA’s General Secretary or Executive Director. His contribution to Frederick through his leadership of the YMCA is critical—not only to local athletics but also to youth character development. In honor of Alvin Quinn’s dedication to the YMCA, a fund was started in his name to promote YMCA participation. The Alvin Quinn Scholarship Fund for Youth, founded by James Filby and Debbie Williams, awards scholarships to Frederick County youth aged 5-22 for tuition assistance, primarily for YMCA camp attendance.

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Albert Atlee and Elizabeth Lane Radcliffe Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by family members for graduates of Frederick High School.

Affectionately known as “Bud and Betty” throughout the community, the Frederick County natives had a passion for volunteering and were highly involved in many local organizations. Their three children, Helen Radcliffe Gregory, Albert Atlee “Lee” Radcliffe, III, and Andrew Lane “Andy” Radcliffe, established the fund to create a legacy for their parents that carries on their lifelong desire to help others. They were involved in many local organizations including All Saints Episcopal Church, Calvary United Methodist Church, The Garden Club of Frederick, The Historical Society of Frederick County and the Board of Associates at Hood College. The fund provides scholarships to graduates of Frederick High School, Bud and Betty’s alma mater.

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Donald B. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund at Saint John’s Catholic Prep

Founded by wife Mary Rice and her children for students to attend St. John’s Catholic Prep.

Donald B. Rice was an athlete, business leader and public servant in Frederick County. In the 1940s, Mr. Rice opened Rice Tires, which began as a small rethreading business and expanded to include retail, wholesale and international sales. In the 1950s, Mr. Rice served on the Board of Aldermen and as Mayor. Mr. Rice’s wife and children established the fund in his memory. The fund provides scholarships to students to specifically attend Saint John’s Catholic Prep. Mr. Rice’s three sons had attended the school and, he credited the value of their private education as a major factor in the professional success his children went on to achieve.

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Donald G. and Helen W. Schley Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Schley for Frederick County Public School graduates who are/were members of National Honor Society.

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Coach Bob Sheffler/Middletown High School Soccer Alumni Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Middletown High School soccer program alumni for Middletown High School graduating seniors who played varsity soccer during their senior year.

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George and Peggy Waxter Fund for Mission of Mercy

Founded with Dr. George Waxter’s 2008 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for Mission of Mercy.

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