IN LOVING MEMORY
Tyler Richards Memorial Scholarship Fund
Over $35K has been awarded to Walled Lake Northern High School seniors since 2005.
This scholarship was established in honor of Tyler Richards after his passing in 2003. It has been generously funded by hundreds of family members, friends, teammates, teachers, coaches, and benevolent strangers. In addition, one dollar per copy sold of A Far Cry…From Home by Sandy Richards is donated to this fund.
It is our hope that Tyler will be memorialized through the success of the recipients of this scholarship. FAQ | OUR SCHOLARS
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Congratulations to Our Scholars!
Katrina Impellizzeri
2024 Scholar
Levi Gray
2024 Scholar
Kaylee McMillen
2023 Scholar
Hunter Dreisbach
2023 Scholar
Norah Besmar
2022 Scholar
Norah Besmar is a 2022 graduate from Walled Lake Northern H.S. who will be attending Oakland University to major in Veterinary Medicine. Norah hopes to open her own practice in the future.
Matthew Peal
2022 Scholar
Matthew Peal is a 2022 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending the University of Michigan to major in Communications and Media.
Emma Callender
2021 Scholar
Emma Callender is a 2021 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Michigan State University to major in Biology. Emma hopes to work in the medical field.
Braeden Lunsford
2021 Scholar
Braeden Lunsford is a 2021 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Oakland University to major in Business Marketing. Braeden hopes to eventually own his own business.
Payten Mukavetz
2020 Scholor
Payten Mukavetz is a 2020 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending the University of Maryland. She will be studying Criminology with plans to join the secret service.
Gavin Mouton
2020 Scholar
Gavin Mouton is a 2020 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Western Michigan University in the fall. He will major in Psychology and minor in Criminal Justice.
Alyssa Link
2019 Scholar
Alyssa Link is a 2019 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who plans to begin her college career at Oakland Community College and hopes to become an Ultrasound Technician.
Aaron Rudman
2019 Scholar
Aaron Rudman is a 2019 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Michigan State University in the fall to pursue a degree in Film Studies.
Jordan Tokarz
2018 Scholar
Jordan Tokarz is a 2018 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Michigan State University in the fall where she hopes to pursue a degree in business.
Nicholas Fernandez
2018 Scholar
Nicholas Fernandez is a 2018 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Grand Valley State University and will be pursuing an electrical engineering major.
Nicole LaFrance
2017 Scholar
Nicole LaFrance is a 2017 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall to study Occupational Therapy.
Samuel Adams
2017 Scholar
Samuel Adams is a 2017 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending the University of Michigan to obtain a yet to be determined undergraduate degree.
Samantha Grudzien
2016 Scholar
Samantha Grudzien is a 2016 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending the University of Michigan to study cognitive science and neuroscience.
Ryan Arnoldi
2016 Scholar
Ryan Arnoldi is a 2016 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Western Michigan University where he will be majoring in Biomedical Sciences.
Rachel McCurdy
2015 Scholar
Rachel is attending Aquinas College where she will be majoring in Sustainable Business and double minoring in Environmental Studies and Spanish Language and Culture.
Tyler Nicewarner
2015 Scholar
Tyler Nicewarner is going to the University of Missouri to work towards a B.S. degree and then continue on to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Allison Albright
2014 Scholar
Allison Albright is a 2014 grad who going to Michigan State University to study neuroscience. Thereafter, she plans on becoming a child psychiatrist or pediatrician.
Phillip Carter
2014 Scholar
Phillip, who will be attending Oakland University said, “Being awarded this scholarship was so eye-opening to me. It made me realize how much this life we live means to all of us.”
Jenna Fracassi
2013 Scholar
Alex Glasson
2013 Scholar
Alex Glasson is a 2013 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School and will be attending the University of Michigan where he is undecided by leaning towards a communications degree.
Shelby Ward
2013 Scholar
Shelby will be attending Saginaw Valley State University and majoring in Occupational Therapy. She is a part of the Living Leadership Program for Freshmen and plans to participate in student council.
Evan Lee
2013 Scholar
Evan will be attending the University of Michigan to complete a degree in mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering and plans to continue on to pursue a master’s degree in engineering.
Michaila McCloskey
2012 Scholar
Michaila will be attending the University of Michigan to study biology. She is interested in the field of biomedical engineering and genetics and would like to become a geneticist or genetic counselor.
Kirk Thomas
2012 Scholar
Kirk Thomas is a 2012 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Kalamazoo College in the fall to study business finance or sports management.
Kristina Weltzin
2011 Scholar
Kristina Weltzin is a 2011 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who plans to attend Harvard, Notre Dame or Northwestern University to study biomedical engineering or medicine.
Adam Freeburg
2011 Scholar
Molly Bradley
2010 Scholar
Molly Bradley is a 2010 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who plans to attend Davenport University to study Sports Management and play volleyball.
Jason Tucker
2010 Scholar
Jason Tucker would like to attend either Michigan State University or Central Michigan University to pursue a pre-med degree with the goal of becoming a pediatrician or general practitioner in the future.
Madison Colegrove
2009 Scholar
Madison Colegrove is a 2009 graduate from Walled Lake Northern High School who will be attending Michigan State University to major in psychology with a goal to become a psychology teacher.
Nicholas Vejvoda
2009 Scholar
Heather Mengel
2008 Scholar
Bryce Piskorski
2008 Scholar
Jessica Larson
2007 Scholar
J.D. Tinkey
2007 Scholar
Austin Richards
2007 Scholar
Austin Richards will be attending Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH, to pursue an undergraduate degree in economics and finance. He will also be playing football for Oberlin as an outside linebacker.
Rachel Swartwout
2006 Scholar
Rachel will attend Grand Valley State University to study professional writing with a minor in political science or business. She would like to also pursue a Master’s degree and become a published writer.
Tim Riley
2006 Scholar
Tim is a 2006 graduate of Walled Lake Northern H.S. According to Tim, this scholarship will, “significantly help my finances as a full-time student at Grove City College where I will be studying entrepreneurship.”
Troy Morris
2005 Scholar
Bridget Murphy
2005 Scholar
Cameron Bryam
2005 Scholar
Cameron is a 2005 graduate of Walled Lake Northern High School who is currently enrolled at Western Michigan University. He has an undeclared major but, at this time, his heart is set on Communications.
Scholarship FAQ
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What are the scholarship eligibility requirements?
This scholarship is awarded annually to male and female graduating seniors at Walled Lake Northern High School. The recipients, chosen by a select scholarship committee, are those who best exemplify Tyler Richards’ kind, friendly nature, and love for life.
How much is awarded for each recipient?
The dollar amount of scholarship funds awarded varies based on each recipient’s application information, financial need, and other factors.
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How do I apply for the scholarship?
To apply for the Tyler Richards Memorial Scholarship Fund, please fill out the application provided on the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Scholarships webpage.
How do I donate to the scholarship fund?
Donations for this scholarship are securely collected and managed through Legacy Scholarship Funds. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
ONLINE:
- CLICK HERE
- Select “Tyler Richards Memorial” from the “Student Memorial Scholarships” dropdown
VIA MAIL:
- CLICK HERE
- Download, print, and mail the donation form.
What is A Far Cry...From Home about?
A Far Cry…From Home is a memoir written by Tyler’s mom, Sandy Richards. It chronicles her journey of healing after the unbearable loss of her son. One dollar per book sale from A Far Cry…From Home is donated to the Tyler Richards Memorial Scholarship Fund. LEARN MORE >