Endowed Scholarships created at Ohio Wesleyan University

In honor of Doug Cherry and Ted Luckett, OWU Friends Fund has created endowed scholarships in their names at Ohio Wesleyan. Beginning with academic year 2003-2004, each scholarship will be awarded annually. The scholarship recipients are selected using criteria agreed upon by the Cherry and Luckett families. These students will best exemplify the character, passion and values of Doug and Ted. It is our hope, through our continuous fund-raising efforts that eventually each scholarship will cover a full year's tuition for the recipients. Our goal is to raise $1 million by 2015. Through you, and with the support of so many others, the spirit of these two remarkable men will live on. As we continue our fund-raising efforts, we will celebrate the lives of those we loved and lost and the friendships we continue to share.

Permanently Endowed funds as of January 2005: $100,000

Endowment: Established at OWU by OWU Friends Fund summer 2003. With a current balance of $100,00 the guaranteed interest of 5% generates $5,000 annually toward scholarships. The more we add to the endowment, the greater the value of the scholarships.

Scholarships: currently each is $2,500 per school year.

2003-2004 and 2004-2005 Scholarship recipients:

Douglas MacMillan Cherry Scholarship Fund

Bryan Asmus (Senior) Class of 2005
Hometown: Bowling Green, Ohio
Major: Economics Management
Fraternity: Delta Tau Delta
Other: Trustee Scholar, Rugby Team

Edward Hobbs Luckett Scholarship Fund

Cassie Screngi (Junior) Class of 2006
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Major: History and Political Science
Sorority: Delta Zeta
Other: Pre-Law Club, WCSA, Neuman Center

Douglas MacMillan Cherry
Scholarship Fund Endowed at
Ohio Wesleyan University

"Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man; but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can." -- Vince Lombardi

Douglas MacMillan Cherry graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1985 with a major in Economics Management. His interpersonal and leadership skills became obvious as he excelled into other campus activities such as chapter president of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, a member of the Interfraternity Council, and the Wesleyan Student Foundation. He had a passion for family, friends and fun including golf and touch football. His career led him into the insurance industry and ultimately to Vice President of Professional Services Group at Aon Corporation.

This award will go to a sophomore, junior or senior committed to a major in economics management in the context of a liberal arts education and someone who reflects the interpersonal and leadership abilities that Doug demonstrated during his Ohio Wesleyan years. The candidate should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and have demonstrated a financial need.

Edward Hobbs Luckett
Scholarship Fund Endowed at
Ohio Wesleyan University

"The man smiled. It felt good to be with himself just the way he was at that moment. He felt he had enough. He felt he knew enough. He felt he was enough. Now!" -- Spencer Johnson

Edward Hobbs Luckett graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1984 with a major in History. His calm demeanor and love of the outdoors served him well as he excelled into other campus activities such as Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Varsity Soccer, the Rugby Club, being elected Student Body President, and his passion of sailing and soccer. His career led him into equities trading and ultimately to the position of product manager at Cantor Fitzgerald.

This award will go to a sophomore, junior or senior committed to a major in History in the context of a liberal arts education and someone who demonstrates the warmth and humane personality that was Ted's hallmark during his time at Ohio Wesleyan. The candidate should come close to having a grade point average of 3.0 and have demonstrated a financial need.