Youngstown State University alumnus and former Windham teacher, Robert. E. Kimes, has generously created a $491,000 scholarship endowment to benefit the Windham School District. The 1973 YSU graduate has established a scholarship in memory of his wife, Anneliese Kimes, and her sister, Maria, and mother, Wilhelmina Berg. Kimes chose to give to YSU through the YSU foundation because of the influence of his past professors who helped him obtain his degree, even after suffering a heart attack as a student. 

YSU's President, Mr. Jim Tressel, spoke to the students and staff on Wednesday, May 4th to announce the scholarship details. Tressel spoke about the generosity of Mr. Kime's and the legacy he has left at Windham Schools. During his speech, he also discussed with students about setting goals, working hard, and continuing to have faith in their abilities and dreams. 

This scholarship is available to only Windham graduates who have a 2.0 or above and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will pay one year of full-time tuition, books, and fees for one or more recipients. Depending upon available funds, it is renewable for up to three or more years, as long as eligibility requirements are met. 

The Windham School District and Community thank Mr. Kime for his generous donation and for always being a part of the Windham Family!