05/21/2026
2026 Sparta Education Foundation Scholarship Winners Announced
On May 5, 2026, Sparta High School celebrated the accomplishments of the class of 2026, at their annual Awards Night. The Sparta Education Foundation (SEF) partners with families to provide annual scholarships to local seniors.
SEF / L. Edmond Eary Jr. MD and Athena S. Eary Scholarship Award: Scholarships for students graduating with the highest GPA ($2,000) and second highest GPA ($1,000). These are to be used for college tuition only, as students pursue their post-secondary education and were awarded to Carson Wood (Valedictorian) and Girum Merriman and Alanna VanStrien (Salutatorians).
SEF / Debbie Tramper Memorial Scholarship Award: This is a $1,500 scholarship for students interested in pursuing a degree in the "helping fields", such as teaching, nursing, social work, etc. and was awarded to Alivia Roberts and an additional $500 scholarship for students interested in pursuing a trade was awarded to Jaiden Baldini.
SEF / Catherine Richmond Health Sciences Scholarship: This is a $1,000 scholarship for students entering a health-related field and was awarded to Savannah Hatchew.
SEF / Glenn Burgett Memorial Scholarship: This $1,000 scholarship was established to honor an SHS student who is not only involved in athletics, but has also demonstrated outstanding citizenship and was awarded to Kaydence Hanna.
SEF / Maggie Brown Memorial Scholarship: This is a $500 scholarship for students interested in pursuing a degree in the field of education and was awarded to Alyssa Drent.
The Sparta Education Foundation (SEF) was founded in 1991, based on the belief that Sparta students should not be limited to minimum standards due to a lack of state funding for education. Since that time, many Sparta Area Schools students have benefited from SEF-funded grants that provide the "extras for education", but still the need continues.
The SEF's mission is to help provide creative, progressive and innovative educational opportunities for our students and staff which are beyond the normal operating budget of the school district.
If you'd like to support the SEF and become a donor, please go to:
https://sparta-education-foundation.givecloud.co/give
Thank you! Together, we're “Providing Extras for Education” and fulfilling our vision of Inspiring Learning and Empowering Success.
