Spring 2023 True Blue
John C. Carmichael “True Blue” Scholarship
John’s family and many friends have created the John C. Carmichael “True Blue” Endowment in his memory to support Columbus North student-athletes in high school athletic competition and in higher education. The scholarship is awarded to a North graduating senior who has participated in the CNHS Boys’ Basketball Program during his high school career and has displayed loyalty, integrity, perseverance & tenacity. This year 2 seniors were selected; both Cooper Horn(right) and Ty Ferguson(left) were awarded $500 by Sandy Carmichael(center). The Carmichael Golf Scholarship will be awarded at the end of the Boys Golf season.
John W. Hinds Tradition in Excellence Scholarship
Former gymnasts and other alumni collaborated with the Bull Dog Alumni Association to begin the John W. Hinds Tradition of Excellence Fund – which awards a scholarship to a deserving Bull Dog graduating athlete, with a preference for a gymnast and/or a student intending to major in Education. Mr. Hinds, former teacher and guidance counselor here, coached the Columbus/Columbus North High School Boys Gymnastics Teams to 13 state championships and 47 individual state champions in the 17 years of IHSAA competition! He also served as an assistant coach for the Girls Gymnastics Team for 3 years. Coach Hinds built this tremendous record of excellence while emphasizing sportsmanship, dedication, and humility. Lindsey Mullis, this year’s recipient of $500, continues Coach Hinds Tradition of Excellence.
Michael P. Garber Memorial Scholarship
To honor Mr. Garber’s memory, his family & our Alumni Association have established a scholarship fund in his name. Mike, an ’86 graduate, had a wide variety of interests from cooking to traveling to political science and education issues. This year we are awarding a $500 scholarship to a Columbus North senior who will continue his studies in culinary arts. Tyler Martin is our 2023 recipient.
Samuel P. Simmermaker Journalism & Communications Scholarship
This scholarship is named as a tribute to Mr. Simmermaker, who has been such an outstanding advocate for our young people and adults alike in our community for the past 63 years. This is the 14th year that this scholarship has been given by Alumni Association. The $1,000 scholarship is presented to a North graduating senior who plans to pursue a college degree in the field of journalism or communications. This year’s recipient is Ivy Davidson.
Webb Salmon Excellence in English Scholarship
The Webb Salmon Scholarship was created by a small group of CHS alumni from the late 1950’s and early 1960’s to honor their favorite teacher, Mr. Salmon, who taught English, Literature & Creative Writing from 1952-1966 & went on to teach at Florida State. He inspired future teachers, journalists and business people. He passed away in Dec, 2020. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding senior who has demonstrated excellence in overall academics, especially in English, Creative Writing and Literature. The recipient of the 2nd annual Webb Salmon Excellence in English Scholarship is Kayden Hofelich. (See the earlier article for Kayden’s story).