About Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association (WAHSAA)
Formed in 1992 (as a successor to the Weatherly Citizens Committee in Weatherly who guided the restoration and placement of the
Mrs. C.M. Schwab painting in the new high school) the Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association (WAHSAA) is an organization made up of individuals who attended the Weatherly Area School District at any grade level. (Graduation is not a requirement) Associate Members are individuals who support the mission and purpose of the Association. The Association celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 8, 2017. The Wrecker logo is the official logo of Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association, is licensed and registered trademark of the Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association and may not be used without written consent of the board of directors of the Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association. Assets total $612,579.07 as of October 26, 2020.
Dues:
Annual dues are $10.00 per member (or associate member)
Lifetime Membership (ages 18 to 59) $250
Lifetime Membership (ages 60 and above) $100
Weatherly Area High School Alumni Association (WAHSAA) is a 501 (c) (3) registered non-profit.
Address:
PO Box 37, Weatherly, PA. 18255
Mission:
The purpose of the WAHSAA is to provide scholarships and awards to seniors in the Weatherly Area High School and to help support and finance worthwhile school activities.
Awards:
A $2,500 Harry & Loretta Allison Award is available to any senior who is planning to attend a two year college or technical school. This is paid in semester installments of $500 each. A $1,000 Hugo Paul Family Award is awarded to the 2nd runner up of the $15,000 scholarship winner. A $4,000 Wilbur (Tim) Frable ((Founding Father)) Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the 1st runner up of the $15,000 scholarship winner. These too, are paid in semester installments. $550 Anna Raynock Scholarship to any senior planning on a nursing career. Various other awards in the amounts of $500, $250, and $100 are given to qualifying students.
Newsletter:
A newsletter is mailed to all members 4 times a year, during the months of February, April, July, and November
Board of Directors | ||
Sue Ann Gerhard, Vice-President Jennifer O'Donnell, Treasurer Sarah Hamm, Recording Secretary Stephen M. Thompson, Corresponding Secretary Bette Rambaran, Membership Secretary
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Celine Gerhart Betty Henry Barbara Sipler Ron Bittner Brian O'Donnell, Ambassador
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Scholarship Committee | Memorial Day Dinner Committee | |
Betty Henry Carol Hill Barbara Sandt Barbara Sipler Theresa D'Andrea Chris Henritzy Brian O'Donnell Anthony DeSpirito, High School Principal Sarah Minnick, High School Guidance Counselor
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Celine Gerhart Sarah Hamm Barbara Sipler Jane Suitch Theresa D'Andrea Stephen Thompson
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Mailroom Committee | Finance Committee | |
Celine Gerhart
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Brian O'Donnell Jennifer O'Donnell Stephen Thompson Deborah A. Kohler, C.P.A. Association Accountant
Thomas W. Siegendall, AAMS; Investment Director Robert Allison, Primerica, Investment Director
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Webmaster Committee | Nominating Committee | |
Stephen Thompson, Chairperson Sarah Hamm
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Theresa D'Andrea, Chairperson Georgeann Herling Beverly Kunkel
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By-law Committee | ||
Sarah Hamm, Chairperson Brian O'Donnell Steve Thompson
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