Patricia McVeigh was a counselor at Reynoldsburg High School from 1970 until her untimely passing in 1987. She was also the advisor of the In the Know team at the school for many years. Her husband Emil McVeigh established the scholarship in her name through his will when he passed away in 2010. Mrs. McVeigh had broad and varied interests, but the pursuit of knowledge and sharing that knowledge with students was the keystone of her life. She had a passion for the arts, particularly music, dance, literature, and theater. She enjoyed history and always had a deep understanding of current events. Politics was a topic of great interest and she was eager to engage in a conversation on the political climate in the nation at any moment. She was a voracious reader and ever curious to learn all sides of an issue. She and her husband Emil together enjoyed thoroughbred horseracing, which took them to America’s most iconic racetracks. But most of all, she enjoyed interacting with and learning from people from all walks of life.

The scholarship honors Jimmy West, a long-time employee of the Columbus Country Club.

The scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in the Central Ohio Elite Soccer Club.

This scholarship was established to provide financial support to graduating seniors of Green High School in Franklin Furnace, Ohio; Piketon High School in Piketon, Ohio; Waverly High School in Waverly, Ohio; or Southeastern High School in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Matthew Curtis Roach was a student at West Liberty-Salem High School who unexpectedly passed away his senior year in 2022. As a way of remembering Matt, his family wanted to carry his legacy of always willing to be a blessing to someone who needs assistance.