The San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation presented this year’s recipients of the Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Awards during a SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting in front of families, friends, school counselors and School District Superintendents. This year’s 12 recipients represent schools from every district in our County. They are a diverse mix of deserving high school seniors who possess strong leadership abilities and a desire to serve our County’s communities. The $2,500 scholarship will be used toward expenses for their first year of college.
San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation’s Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Awards Recipients with SLO County Board of Supervisors
Among this year’s recipients are National Merit and AP Scholars, a drum major, thespians, Mock Trial attorneys, community service volunteers, a national speech champion, an Eagle Scout, and the upcoming President of California’s Future Farmers of America.
“This award has become one of our County’s most prestigious scholarships,” said SLOCCF’s scholarship program associate, Angela Hollander. “Recipients are selected using a rigorous application and interview process. We receive so many amazing applications. These students are our leaders of tomorrow and our community should be very proud.”
The Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship Fund is held by SLOCCF. Mr. Weyhrich was a West Point graduate and served in the Korean War. After retiring from the military, he received his MBA from Pepperdine University and established a successful financial consulting business. Mr. Weyhrich passed away in 2002, and his legacy lives on through this countywide competitive scholarship.
This year’s recipients are: Kyle Berlin, Arroyo Grande; Kash Dierksheide, Del Rio Continuation; Sabrina Dunn, Templeton; Alex Hascall, Nipomo; Cameron Holt, Paso Robles; Bennett McManus, Coast Union; Ella Moberg, Mission College Prep; Riley Nilsen, Nipomo; Emma Phillips, San Luis Obispo; Ariana Shakibnia, San Luis Obispo; Morgan Tompkins, Atascadero; and Shelby Warren, Atascadero.
Since 1998, the SLOCCF has supported our county with grant awards totaling more than $21 million. The permanent endowment has grown to $30 million, and will support our communities in perpetuity. For more information about SLOCCF, or to donate to any fund, call 543-2323 or visit the website here.