CPHS alumni Association - $155,000.00 Scholarships Awarded

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     Over the past few years, CPHS has adopted a “Portrait of a Graduate”.  A Crown Point High School graduate has always been unique, but a group of teachers and students have outlined the core values that should be developed in all graduates. Crown Point High School identified these values and called them the 6 C’s. They are:

• College – Value, pursue, and obtain post-secondary education and training.
• Career – Experience, develop, and practice professional ethics, attitudes, and skills
• Citizenship – Advocate, initiate, and engage in self and community improvement
• Creativity – Imagine, construct, and communicate Ideas, emotions, and solutions
• Courage – Demonstrate character and leadership through words, decisions, and actions.
• Culture – Identify, appreciate, and respect the perspectives and expressions of diverse people, places, and times.

     Two Portrait of a Graduate scholarships are offered to the students that best exemplifies all 6 of the C’s; however, achieving all 6 may be difficult for most, applications will still be accepted as long as you can document meeting 4 of the 6 C’s.  For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact:  Jay Robert Mayden at 219-776-2879 or maydenjay@yahoo.com

     The Bulldog Underdog scholarship is being offered again this year. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating student at Crown Point High School who has experienced a negative or hard knock experience and has rebounded after this negative experience and has aspirations to continue his or her education.  For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact:  Jay Robert Mayden at 219-776-2879 or maydenjay@yahoo.com

     Theodore was very active in Art and Photography while attending CPHS as well as his time after. It was Theodore’s wish to become active in the newly formed CPHS Alumni Association but was unable to do so before his passing.  With that in mind, his family has decided to start the Theodore W. Smith Art Scholarship. 

     His wife and daughter will be a part of selecting the recipient of the art scholarship from applications received from CPHS students.  The awarded student selected by the Theodore W. Smith Art Scholarship committee and will require a digital artwork portfolio be submitted.  For any questions or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact: Karen Smith at 219-682-5541 or mirramgrass@gmail.com

     The Nolan R. Gold Scholarship was established in 2017 to honor the memory of Nolan R. Gold, a graduate of Crown Point High School in 2015.

     This scholarship will be awarded to a Crown Point High School graduating student that will be attending any four-year college or university pursuing any bachelor's degree.  For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact: Dr. Lisa Gold at snlgold@comcast.net

     This is the second year that the Crown Point Garden Club has offered their scholarship in conjunction with the Crown Point High School Alumni Association.  You must have an interest in horticulture/gardening.

For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact:

Joanna Drackert at 219-789-7194 or joannadrackert@yahoo.com 

Hoosier Referral Network Scholarship - $500 "new scholarship for 2025"

     Hoosier Referral Network “HRN” Scholarship is intended to help stimulate

a young entrepreneurs business acumen and the development of their ambitions.  Scholarship is open to CPHS Freshman, Sophomores', Juniors' and Seniors'.  For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact:  Rocky Macias Davis at 219-742-0597 or Rocky@cssifirst.com

 The Jerry Caravana "Cardinal" Scholarship - 2 $1,000 "new scholarships 2025"

     The Jerry Caravana Cardinal Scholarship was established in 2024 to honor the memory of Jerry Caravana, a longtime educator at Crown Point High School from 1967-2007. 

     Jerry attended Andrean High School and was a part of the school’s first graduating class in 1963. The road to teaching subsequently took him to Muncie, Indiana, and Ball State University, where he earned his teaching degree and became a lifelong Cardinal fan.

     Coming to Crown Point High School in the fall of 1967, Mr. Caravana became a business teacher (and later department head) until 1996, when he took new positions as Assistant Athletic Director and eventual Athletic Director. He was also very active in the Letterman’s Club. His trips to different Chicago sports venues were a great memory for many CP students, past and present. Upon retiring, Jerry continued to serve his school community with two terms on the Crown Point School Board. 

     The Jerry Caravana Cardinal Scholarship will be awarded annually to a Crown Point High School graduating senior(s) who chooses to attend Ball State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field of study. For additional details or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact:

Doug McCallister at 219-616-8486 or dougmccallister@gmail.com

The Lauren Mariola Marantette Scholarship - $1,000 "New scholarship 2025"

The Lauren Mariola Marantette Scholarship was established in 2025 to honor the memory of Lauren Mariola Marantette, a proud 1996 graduate of Crown Point High School and accomplished alumna. Lauren was cherished for her vibrant spirit — perfectly exemplified during her years as a cheerleader — and for her academic dedication, guided by her personal motto: "Bs are good too." After graduating, she attended Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, where she earned a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Advertising from Notre Dame. Lauren went on to build a successful career in media advertising, working with major companies like CBS and ABC. Most importantly though, Lauren was a beloved friend, mentor, and role model, leaving an indelible mark — her unforgettable "sparkle" — on everyone she met. The Lauren Mariola Marantette Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior from Crown Point High School who chooses to attend Saint Mary’s College or Notre Dame to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any field of study. Lauren’s family will be actively involved in selecting the scholarship recipient, looking for qualities that reflect the unique "sparkle" Lauren brought to the world. For any questions or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact Melissa Wurman at melissa.wurman@gmail.com.

THE EMERT H. GRAPER TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP - $1,750

"New scholarship 2025"

 Emert H. Graper dedicated over 34 years to the Crown Point Community School System, where he served as a teacher for 5 years and a principal for 28 years at MacArthur, Solon Robinson, Timothy Ball, Washington Elementary, and Eisenhower Schools. At times providing leadership for more than one school at a time.  Emert’s recognitions include the 1983 Administrator of the Year Award from the Indiana Association of Educational Secretaries, a 1975 International Reading Association Award for Outstanding Contributions and a Distinguished Service Award from the Crown Point Jaycees. He was an esteemed member of both the Crown Point Masonic Lodge #157 F.&AM. and Farm Bureau Co-Op, was a veteran of the US. Army, sang with the Chorus of the Dunes, and was an avid Abraham Lincoln historian. Emert was an alumnus of Ball State University and Valparaiso University. Emert’s years as an educator helped foster a love for learning, cultivated curiosity, and instilled values. He inspired students to reach their full potential, guiding them to be thoughtful, compassionate, and innovative individuals. Through his dedication and passion, Emert not only imparted knowledge but also made a lasting impact, creating a ripple effect that benefited entire communities and future generations. His influence extended beyond the classroom, touching hearts and minds, and igniting a lifelong journey of discovery and growth. Decades later the mere mention of his name makes those who remember him smile.  For any questions or to contribute to the scholarship, please contact Adam Graper at adamgraper@gmail.com