Fredericktown Alumni Association

Freddies Helping Freddies

Freddies Helping Freddies

FHS Alumni Scholarship Fund

FHS Alumni Scholarship Fund was created with the goal of assisting FHS graduates reach their dreams by attending a post-secondary institution. Our Motto "Freddies helping Freddies" describes this effort. Our goal is "More and larger Scholarships – every year!" All Scholarships are awarded or renewed each year. Students apply through the FHS Guidance Office. The Fund is professionally managed by the Knox County Foundation; donations are tax deductible.

"Freddies helping Freddies"

Management

The Fund is professionally managed by the Knox County Foundation; donations are tax deductible.

Our Goal

"More and larger Scholarships – every year!"

  • All Scholarships are awarded or renewed each year
  • Students apply through the FHS Guidance Office
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Fund Impact & Growth

FUND BALANCE

$1,200,654

as of December 31, 2024

Starting with a balance of just under $10,000 in 2015
the Fund has grown to $1,200,654

Thank you Donors!

2024 Highlights

$86,000

Donor Contributions

190

Number of Donors

$157,000

Market Returns

15.1%

37

Scholarship Awards

Total of $46,000

New Scholarships in 2025

  • Chris Fearn Well
  • Ed & Sandy Erick & Family
  • Class of 1974

Scholarship Awards since 1994

123 Students
$249,700

Total Impact Over 30 Years

"It can be done in a small town."

FHS Alumni Fundraising Committee

How We Serve Our Community

Scholarships

We provide scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education.

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Alumni Network

Connect with fellow alumni and stay updated on events and reunions.

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Community Support

We fund various programs that benefit Fredericktown students and the community.

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Recent Updates & Highlights

Stay connected with the latest news, achievements, and milestones from the Fredericktown Alumni community.

June 2025

2025 Scholarship Recipients Send Heartfelt Thank You Messages

This year's scholarship recipients have shared touching thank you notes expressing their gratitude for the support from the Fredericktown Alumni community.

Read Messages
May 2025

FHS Alumni 10th Annual Scholarship Report Released

Our comprehensive 10th Annual Report showcases a decade of "Freddies Helping Freddies" - highlighting scholarship recipients, donor impact, and fund growth.

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Updates are added periodically to keep our community informed

Explore Our Yearbooks

Take a nostalgic journey through our digital collection of Fredericktown yearbooks, spanning decades of memories, achievements, and school history.

Browse Yearbooks
2005 Fredericktown Yearbook
1961 Fredericktown Yearbook

Support Our Mission

Your contribution helps ensure that we can continue supporting Fredericktown students and preserving our shared history for generations to come.

Donate Now

Alternatively, make your check payable to FHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

Mail to: Knox County Foundation, P.O. Box 309, Mount Vernon, OH 43050-0309.