Scholarships – Hundred Club of Dayton

Since 1991, the Hundred Club has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 463 students. In 2024, there were 20 applicants, and nine students were awarded scholarships totaling $89,000. The annual scholarships were awarded as follows.

· One Gary Haines Scholarship, which honors the memory of Sheriff Gary Haines for a student entering the field of law enforcement at $3,500 per year for four years

· One Richard J. Jacob scholarship, which honors the memory of the club’s cofounder with a scholarship for the top all-around student at $3,000 per year for four years

· Six Hundred Club of Dayton Scholarships at $2,500 per year for four years

· Two community college scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year college or technical school at $1,500 per year for two years. (If students decide to continue their education and transfer to a college or university, the scholarship can be awarded two more years.)

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2025 Hundred Club Scholarship Recipients

Gary Haines Scholarship

Nathaniel Patterson is the son of the City of Dayton police officer Gregory Patterson. Nathaniel graduated from Oakwood High School where he played baseball and soccer while also working and taking AP classes. He plans to go to the University of Cincinnati and major in criminal justice.

Richard J. Jacob Scholarship

Emily Cline is the daughter of firefighter Shawn Cline with the Miami Valley Fire District. Emily graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School where she played lacrosse and soccer while maintaining a 4.4 GPA and being in the National Honor Society. She plans to attend the University of Dayton and become a physician’s assistant.

Heidi Kennard

Heidi Kennard is the daughter of Mathew Kennard who is an officer with the City of Dayton police department. Heidi graduated from Wayne High School where she was the student council class president, a member of the National Honor Society and completed two summer internships at Wright-Patterson Airforce Base. She plans to attend the Purdue University and major in engineering.

Gracelyn Turpin is the daughter of Todd Turpin, who is an officer with the Springboro Police Department. Gracelyn graduated from Miamisburg
High School, where she was a part of the Media Arts Tech Prep Program and worked on the school’s media team. She plans to attend the University
of Cincinnati and major in nursing.

Kristen Barnett is the daughter of Chris Barnett, who is the fire chief for the City of West Carrollton. Kristen graduated from West Carrollton High School, where she was a member of the tennis team, National Honor Society and participated in the high school musicals. She plans to attend Western Kentucky University and major in psychology.

Corinne Stamm is the daughter of Jason Stamm, who is an officer with the Centerville Police Department. Corinne graduated from Bellbrook High School, where she played volleyball and was in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. She plans to attend Heidelberg University to continue playing volleyball and major in business.

Garrett Chadwell is the son of Gregory Chadwell with the Kettering Fire
Department. He graduated from Northeastern High School where he was on the football, wrestling and track teams while working as a fabricator and farmhand. He plans to major in homeland security and emergency management at Ashland University and continue his football career.

Melissa Schlub is the daughter of Glenn Schlub with the Kettering Fire Department. Melissa graduated from Miamisburg High School and was a member of the band and the color guard, along with the National Honor Society. She plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in graphic design.

2024 Hundred Club Scholarship Recipients

Hundred Club Gary Haines Scholarship

(four-year, renewable, $3,500 scholarship)

Zachary Marsden

Hundred Club Richard J. Jacob Scholarship

(four-year, renewable, $3,000 scholarship)

Alayna Meyer is the daughter of City of Dayton firefighter Jarod Meyer. Alayna graduated from Bellbrook High School where she played golf and basketball while maintaining a 4.2 GPA. She plans to attend Otterbein University and major in economics. She also plans to be on the golf team.

Hundred Club of Dayton Scholarship

(four-year, renewable $2,500 scholarship)

Anna Sommers is the daughter of Tracy Sommers who is an officer with the City of Centerville police department. Anna graduated from Alter High School where she was a member of the golf team. She is also an active Girl Scout. She plans to attend the Belmont University and major in finance.

Keaton DePierre is the stepson of Chris Gilson who is a firefighter for the Beavercreek Township Fire Department. Keaton graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School where he was a member of the Esports team and worked on the tech crew for plays and musicals. He plans to attend Purdue University and major in civil engineering.

Sydney Wilson is the daughter of Chief Erik Wilson with the Trotwood Police Department. Sydney graduated from Northmont High School where she was the class president and the head editor of the yearbook. She plans to attend Spelman College and major in biochemistry.

David Risner is the son of Neil Risner who is a firefighter/paramedic with the Miami Valley Fire District. David graduated from Miamisburg High School where he played soccer and baseball while working at Dick’s Sporting Goods. He plans to attend the University of Cincinnati and major in industrial systems engineering.

Sophia Updyke is the daughter of Dayton police officer Brian Updyke. She graduated from Butler High School where she was on the rowing and basketball teams while participating in marching band. She plans to attend the Robert Morris University and major in mechanical engineering.

Jenna Christian is the daughter of Vandalia police officer Timothy Christian. Jenna graduated from Butler High School and was a member of MUSE machine and worked as a physical therapy assistant. She plans to attend the Ohio University and major in early childhood education.

Alex Harlow is the son the City of Huber Heights police officer Aaron Harlow. Alex graduated from Northmont High School/Miami Valley Career Technology Center in the automotive program. He plans to attend WyoTech and major in collision, refinishing and upholstery technology.