Richard L. “Dick” and Helen S. Shell Scholarship

Dick Shell became the principal at Northmont High School in 1959 after serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and World War II. He graduated from Wittenberg University with a B.S. in education and later earned a master’s degree from The Ohio State University. He eventually became the assistant superintendent for the district and retired in 1979 after serving in education for 31 years. He valued service to others, service to his country and civic duty. He was an avid cyclist, participated in the Senior Olympics and accumulated more honors over the years than anyone will ever know. However, what he did like to talk about was his thousands of students, colleagues, family and friends he met and worked with throughout his life, especially his wife Helen, to whom he was married for 71 years. Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating senior from Northmont High School or a past Northmont High School graduate
  • Be accepted to a two-year or four-year, vocational school, college or university
  • Plan to major in teacher education with preference, but not limited to, those planning to teach language arts
  • Demonstrate community service, extracurricular activities and/or employment
  • Financial need will be considered if all else is equal

THIS APPLICATION IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM NORTHMONT HIGH SCHOOL. IF YOU ARE A CURRENT NORTHMONT HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, YOU NEED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL AND NOT THIS APPLICATION.

Donor
Richard L. "Dick" and Helen S. Shell Scholarship
Award
$1,250 renewable for three years
Scopes
Northmont High School Scholarships
Deadline
03/08/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. What year did you gradate from Northmont High School?
  2. Please submit an essay question describing how your life respects and honors the values of Mr. Shell.