Scholarships

The Nancy Overcashier Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Nancy Overcashier Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Nancy Overcashier, who was a hard working and dedicated volunteer for the ORHS Music Program. Her main passion was to help provide funds for all the outstanding music students so that they would be able to participate in Honor programs.  The proceeds of the PRISM Concert benefit this fund.

If you would like to donate directly to the Nancy Overcashier Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact Mr. Varoff or Mrs. Fletterick.  You may also donate using the PayPal feature.

Kaylee Elaine West Memorial Scholarship

Kaylee Elaine West was born on December 6, 1986 and passed away on February 8, 2011, at the age of 24.  Kaylee passed away suddenly from a brain aneurism.
 
Kaylee was the consumate “band geek”- and proud of it!  While a student at Oak Ridge High School, Kaylee was a member of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  She also loved being in the marching band.  At the time of her passing, Kaylee was an organ donor, demonstrating her kindness and generous concern for others.
 

The Kaylee Elaine West Memorial Scholarship was established by Ken and Linda West (Kaylee’s parents), Mr. Paul W. Varoff (ORHS Band Director) and the ORHS Music Boosters.  Applicants must be a graduating senior from Oak Ridge High School and a 4 year band student, with the last two years being in band at Oak Ridge. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning to attend a 4 year university or college.  A music major/minor is preferred but not required and the student should be planning to enroll in a performance ensemble (band, orchestra, marching band) at the chosen college in the fall semester.  Proof of enrollment will be required to receive award.  A detailed application is available through Mr. Varoff.

Brian Trevisan Maxey Scholarship

Brian Christopher Trevisan Maxey was born June 1, 2003 and died by accidental drowning on April 24, 2020 at the age of 16.  Even as a baby and toddler, he was very outgoing and a friend to all; when he showed up to a park, he would run up to other children, whether he knew them or not, and say “Hello, what are we playing?”  Brian always enjoyed music and found a love for singing in high school when he joined the Baritone Chorus in his junior year.  There he excelled as both a musician and leader and became a section leader for the baritones.  He enjoyed volunteering for different causes, including the El Dorado County Peer Council.  Brian will be remembered as a friend and confidante to many people.  In his short time on earth, he made a deep impression on those around him.  The Oak Ridge Music Boosters, along with Brian’s parents Geoff Maxey and Rosanna Trevisan, are deeply honored to establish this scholarship in Brian’s memory.   This scholarship is offered to students who have been in choir the past two years, including senior year.  A performing arts major is preferred but not required and the applicant have an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or better.