“Tomorrow’s diesel mechanics, doctors, radiologists, journalists, architects, office managers, fruit marketers, computer technicians are in West Valley’s classrooms today. They have the potential and motivation. All they need to reach their goals is your support. They need financial assistance, and they need to know that you believe in them.” Sheryl Pace-Opfer, 1984 WV grad

West Valley Dollars for Scholars Structure

The national Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America, provides the organizational methods and materials for our use. This organization was founded in 1958 with its mission to expand access to educational opportunities by involving and assisting the private sector in the support of students and in the encouragement of educational achievement. Dollars for Scholars has created partnerships with over 500 colleges and universities. These Collegiate Partners agree not to reduce their grant aid for students with Dollars for Scholars scholarships, and some of the colleges may match a qualifying DFS award.

WVDFS Foundation is a chapter operated by volunteers from the West Valley community. These volunteers meet monthly to organize and promote fund-raising and awarding of scholarships. Regular meetings are scheduled the second Wednesday of each month in the principal’s conference room at WVHS at 4:00 p.m. An annual meeting is held in June to plan the upcoming year. New board members and committee members are always welcome and needed for our success.

WVDFS Officers and Board Members

President: Linda Miller

Secretary: Anna Novobielski

Treasurer: Lori Emard

Awards Chairman: Marla Borton

Contacts Chairman: Lou Arend

Legacy Bricks: Tom and Vickie Schaub

Golf: Bonnie Carter

High School Advisor: Bill Opplinger

Student Contact/Applications: Jan Chase

Board Members: Rita Fisher, Mary Wenker, Amy Olander, Julie Edwards, Joe Coscarart, Norm Reid, Kelly Morrow, Rob Vickers, Eileen Connell, Robyn Biglow, Jackie Panattoni, Kim Cline, Kasandra Bailey, Pam McDonald