The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF) has announced the 2025 scholarship recipients from Wood County, recognizing more than 50 high school students for their academic achievements, community service, and future goals.
In total, over $660,000 in scholarships—comprising 320 individual awards—have been distributed thanks to generous contributions from local donors, families, businesses, and organizations.
“These scholarships are deeply personal,” said Jennifer Randolph, scholarship officer for the foundation. “Each award carries the legacy and intention of a donor—many created in memory of a loved one. We are honored to help fulfill those wishes and support students on their educational journey.”
Parkersburg High School
Several students from Parkersburg High School were honored:
- Jacklin Ella Grace Haddox: Bill Six Memorial, Bob Zide Memorial, and Wanda B. Mitchell Scholarships
- Josh Knicely: Bryce/Lietzke/Martin Scholarship
- Elizabeth Hines: C.R. Thomas Scholarship
- Blake Riggs: Cindy Curry Memorial Scholarship
- Quinton Wright: Don Fosselman Scholarship and Wade Hampton McLean Football Award
- Nathan Rodriguez: Doug McLain Memorial Scholarship
- Kadence Anderson: Douglas E. Cochran, George H. Clinton, Glenn Wilson Broadcast Journalism Scholarships, and others
- Grace Miller: Dr. Marie D. Boette Music Scholarship
- Audriana Medina: Dwight O. Conner/Ellen Conner Lepp/Danhart and Ella Beren Hersch Scholarships
- Brittany Ward: Ella Adair Roberts, Nancy Netser Mackley, and Tom & Pat Meintel Charitable Scholarships
- Caleb Lindenmuth: Ella Beren Hersch Scholarship
- Megan Midcap: F. O’Donnell “Don” Northrup Memorial Award
- Jaeda Stoneking: Harry C. Hartleben III/Gordon Page Corbitt Scholarship
- Lola Rosenbohm: Jack Stephens Volleyball Scholarship
- Christian Rutherford: Jackson and Blubaugh Athletic Scholarship
- Cali Way: Jackson and Blubaugh and Janice Todd Woods Memorial Scholarships
- Cooper Cancade: James F. Winans Jr. Big Red Football Award
- Emma Kiger: Jeffrey R. Swanson Memorial Scholarship
- Alexis Flanagan: Jennifer D. Coulter Memorial and Batten Educational Scholarships
- McKenna Greer: Joe Barbarow Memorial Scholarship
- Emily Winter: John Long & Mary Elizabeth Watkins Thomas, Jose & Rosemary Alonzo, Lawrence E. & Jean L. Davis Scholarships
- Liam Guns: Kiwanis, Pam Reeves, Tom Longmire, and William R. Pfalzgraf Scholarships
- Jadyn Colgrove: Louise Mason Memorial Scholarship
- Jackson Wharton: Marissa Miller Student Athlete, Mary Lou Hague, and Vasan Family Scholarships
- Mollie Anderson: Martin K. Alsup and Frank Schroeder Music Scholarship
- Hunter Hall, Chase Waybright, Isabella King: Mary Lou Hague Memorial Scholarships
- Gabriella Fox Eaves: Nancy Netser Mackley and Wood County Technical/Caperton Center Scholarships
- Berkeley Radabaugh: PHS Class of 1943 and Russ Grant Memorial for Tennis
- Conner Petty: Ross and Bob McHenry Award
- Nathaniel Rodriguez: Sam Mandich Scholarship
- Riley Hopkins: Thomas N. Taylor-Sarah Scott Memorial Scholarship
- Walker Jones: Tom and Pat Meintel Charitable Scholarship
- Naomi Potts: Wood County Association of School Administrators & Friends of Education Trust
Parkersburg South High School
Students from Parkersburg South High School were also recognized:
- Julia Acklin: Schulte Baker Family Legacy Scholarship
- Presley Rose Amos: Scott McCormick Memorial Scholarship
- Brycen Arthur: William E. “Bill” Gallagher Memorial Scholarship
- Emma Cain: Carl M. Rose Memorial Scholarship
- Vincent Cao: David Taylor, Langfitt-Ambrose Trust, Megan Nicole Longwell, and R.N. Gaggar Family Scholarships
- Wyatt Curfman: Patriot Foundation Scholarship in Memory of Terry Bragg
- Abigail Ferrell: Wood County Education Trust Scholarship
- Bryar Greene: Received six scholarships, including Cardinal Memorial, Townsend, and Lubeck Elementary Teacher Memorial Fund
- Navier Hewitt: Holly Jackson-Wuller Memorial Scholarship
- Kennedy Mays: R.N. Gaggar Family, Ruth Harris Memorial, and Shane Gilbert Scholarships
- Kallie McCutcheon: Parkersburg Engineering Society and Boston/Knopp Scholarships
- Emilee Moyers: Kiwanis Club of North Parkersburg Foundation Scholarship
- Ava VanDyke: Douglas E. Cochran Scholarship
- Parker Vannoy: Bryce/Lietzke/Martin and Dave Elmo Memorial Scholarships
- Blake Walcutt: Douglas E. Cochran Scholarship
- Addison White: Robert C. Foster Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Jetta Wright: Received three awards including the Altrusa of Parkersburg Katherine Fry Memorial
Williamstown High School
Williamstown High School students awarded include:
- Brody Bowyer: Tyler Milam Westbrook Memorial and Wood County Education Trust Scholarships
- Carson Brundige: A.V. and L. Gay Criss Fund
- Ivan Griffin: Freda Burge Scholarship
- Carson Hill: Bryce/Lietzke/Martin Scholarship
- William Isaly: June Keeper Scholarship
- Hannah Mayo: Dudley Mullins/Cabot Corporation Scholarship
- Jaden Morgan: Williamstown High School Scholarship
- Parker Schramm: Bob Zide Memorial and Elizabeth Simmons Scholarships
- Shelby Smith: Ryan C. Jobes Memorial Scholarship
Wood County Christian School
Two students from Wood County Christian School were honored:
- Leilani Navarro: A. Bertram and Irene J. Conaway Scholarship
- Camryn Yoho: Vienna Baptist Church Scholarship
Community Impact
The PACF now manages more than 500 endowed funds with assets nearing $95 million. Each scholarship is a meaningful investment in local youth, made possible by donors committed to education and community growth.
By supporting these students, the foundation not only honors the legacies of its donors but also fosters the next generation of leaders, scholars, and changemakers in Wood County.
