A scholarship may be designated to honor a loved one or employees or graduates of Whitmore Lake Public Schools:
Bonnie Henry Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Jessica LaForest
Dr. Jessica LaForest Achievement in Science Scholarship
Jessica LaForest, MD graduated from Whitmore Lake High School in 1998. She attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honor’s Degrees in both Biology and General Studies in 2002. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University Hospital, an affiliate of The University of Cincinnati Medical School, in 2010. After graduation, she returned to Michigan and took a position at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. She is currently the Chairperson for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has recently joined a private practice group in Owosso. As a past recipient of the community scholarship, she is wishing to aid other students on their scholastic journey into the exciting field of science!
Jessica LaForest, MD graduated from Whitmore Lake High School in 1998. She attended Eastern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Honor’s Degrees in both Biology and General Studies in 2002. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University Hospital, an affiliate of The University of Cincinnati Medical School, in 2010. After graduation, she returned to Michigan and took a position at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. She is currently the Chairperson for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has recently joined a private practice group in Owosso. As a past recipient of the community scholarship, she is wishing to aid other students on their scholastic journey into the exciting field of science!
Larry Steeb
Larry Steeb Memorial Scholarship
Larry Steeb is remembered by many Whitmore Lake alumni, staff and members of the community as one of the truly great teachers to have walked the halls of WLPS. A teacher and coach for 35 years, he retired from Whitmore Lake Public Schools in 2006, shortly before his passing in February 2007. Those who took his classes remember a fiercely dedicated teacher who told the stories of history, economics and government that had lessons for today, and his mischievous grin followed by startling consequences for anyone who fell asleep in his class. Mr. Steeb was also a legendary track and cross country coach, with generations of successful Whitmore Lake athletes telling stories of it being "a great day to be young and alive." He cared deeply about his students, athletes and colleagues, and gave the attention, hard work, discipline and respect that he asked from students, his teams and colleagues.
Larry Steeb is remembered by many Whitmore Lake alumni, staff and members of the community as one of the truly great teachers to have walked the halls of WLPS. A teacher and coach for 35 years, he retired from Whitmore Lake Public Schools in 2006, shortly before his passing in February 2007. Those who took his classes remember a fiercely dedicated teacher who told the stories of history, economics and government that had lessons for today, and his mischievous grin followed by startling consequences for anyone who fell asleep in his class. Mr. Steeb was also a legendary track and cross country coach, with generations of successful Whitmore Lake athletes telling stories of it being "a great day to be young and alive." He cared deeply about his students, athletes and colleagues, and gave the attention, hard work, discipline and respect that he asked from students, his teams and colleagues.
James B. Monroe Memorial Scholarship
James B. Monroe moved to Whitmore Lake in March of 1988. He was in fifth grade at the time. He was a wonderful young man who developed into a friendly, helpful, goofy guy. He had a little sister 11 years his junior that he adored. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and was helpful in mentoring new students when they came to Whitmore Lake. He loved video games, Detroit Piston basketball, Chicago White Sox baseball and much to his mother’s chagrin, Michigan State.
His death, from an auto accident, just before starting his Junior year in High School left a tremendous void in his mother’s heart. However, the class of 1996 were gracious enough to allow her to participate in float building, chaperoning dances, and assisting with the Senior all night party. The class of 1996 even dedicated the senior slideshow at their commencement to him! Jimmy’s mom, Carol, attempts to pay back a small part of the love and support the community showed her with these two scholarships in his memory.
James B. Monroe moved to Whitmore Lake in March of 1988. He was in fifth grade at the time. He was a wonderful young man who developed into a friendly, helpful, goofy guy. He had a little sister 11 years his junior that he adored. Jimmy had a great sense of humor and was helpful in mentoring new students when they came to Whitmore Lake. He loved video games, Detroit Piston basketball, Chicago White Sox baseball and much to his mother’s chagrin, Michigan State.
His death, from an auto accident, just before starting his Junior year in High School left a tremendous void in his mother’s heart. However, the class of 1996 were gracious enough to allow her to participate in float building, chaperoning dances, and assisting with the Senior all night party. The class of 1996 even dedicated the senior slideshow at their commencement to him! Jimmy’s mom, Carol, attempts to pay back a small part of the love and support the community showed her with these two scholarships in his memory.
Sue Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Sue Johnson was a devoted and valued member of the Whitmore Lake High School community. After spending many years volunteering in the elementary, middle, and high school, Sue became the high school library secretary and media technician. She also served many years on the Whitmore Lake Community Scholarship Fund Board. Sue's keen sense of technology, understated humor, and quiet way of supporting the needs of WLHS students and staff was greatly appreciated by all.
Sue Johnson was a devoted and valued member of the Whitmore Lake High School community. After spending many years volunteering in the elementary, middle, and high school, Sue became the high school library secretary and media technician. She also served many years on the Whitmore Lake Community Scholarship Fund Board. Sue's keen sense of technology, understated humor, and quiet way of supporting the needs of WLHS students and staff was greatly appreciated by all.
Anna Belle Hunt Comins
Anna Belle Hunt Comins Memorial Scholarship
Anna Belle was an amazing person who married young, had children, put herself through school and became a teacher. She worked at Whitmore Lake High School for 34 years as a teacher and then a guidance counselor. She loved working with her "kids" at Whitmore Lake, even when those kids became the parents of the kids she was currently working with. The Whitmore Lake family was an extension of her own family. She loved her time there and the people that she worked with. Anna Belle left a legacy of love that will not be forgotten by anyone whose life she touched.
Anna Belle was an amazing person who married young, had children, put herself through school and became a teacher. She worked at Whitmore Lake High School for 34 years as a teacher and then a guidance counselor. She loved working with her "kids" at Whitmore Lake, even when those kids became the parents of the kids she was currently working with. The Whitmore Lake family was an extension of her own family. She loved her time there and the people that she worked with. Anna Belle left a legacy of love that will not be forgotten by anyone whose life she touched.
- Several Community Scholarships