Wildwood Wildcats Booster Club
Wildwood Middle High School Wildwood, Florida
HELPING WMHS STUDENTS TO SUCCEED
SCHOLARSHIP/CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS COMMITTEE
Mission and Activities 2025-2026
Led by: Allen Phelps Email: laphelps48@gmail.com Phone: 608-469-4794
Mission Statement:
To support the WMHS college and career readiness activities, which enable students to succeed after high school.
Committee Members:
Shug Brandall, Carolyn Conway, Colleen Del Terzo, Louise Fahey, Dave Munz, Doug Sackett, Allen Phelps, Chair, and Valerie Armstrong, Counselor
Plans for 2025-26:
1. Plan and conduct the annual WWBC Scholarship competition.
For 2025-26, the WWBC has set aside $10,000 to provide 7-15 students with merit-based scholarships. Applications will be due on March 15, 2026. To apply, students must: (1) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have received a Student Aid Report, and (2) document their acceptance by one or more universities or colleges.
The Committee will review each application and the student’s high school transcript using a common rating scale to assess: academic achievement, course selection, grades, attendance, as well as participation in sports, extra-curricular activities, clubs and organizations, and completion of community service.
Seniors in the Jump Start Scholarship Program are not eligible to apply for these scholarships. However, seniors applying for any of the Donor-Sponsored Scholarships are eligible to apply for the WWBC Scholarships.
Additional Information:
History - WWBC
Scholarship Recipients
Current Application
2. Develop scholarship opportunities in partnership with donors, local organizations, and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
As of November 1, at least five donors will be funding scholarships for the 2026 WMHS senior class. Additional scholarships and the detailed selection criteria for these scholarships can be found in the Application:
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Pam Shirley Memorial Scholarship in Teaching ($1,000)
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Stacey Phelps-Giesen Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) 1-2 awards
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Rainbow Family & Friends Community Leadership ($500)
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June Rocker Legacy Scholarship ($1,000)
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Electrical, Mechanical, or Construction Trades ($1,500)
Additional Information:
History - Donor
Sponsored Scholarships
Current Application
Scholarship Planning and
Commitment Form - For Donors
Project Stars Scholarship
Flyer - For Donors
3. Support the Sumter Schools Enhancement Foundation and the WMHS faculty in conducting the 2025-26 Jump Start Scholarship Program
Additional Information:
2025 Jump Start Summary
2026 Flyer - Seeking
Coaches and Donations
4. Represent the WWBC and support WMHS instructors in career and college readiness activities (such as: judging student competitions; reviewing student projects, resumes, college application essays; chaperoning field trips, etc.)
Current Resources for Jump Start Scholarship Program
My 3-Year Plan form
Coach Profiles
FAFSA Overview
XELLO Tutorial
Requirements and
Confirmation
Log Form
Community Service and Paid Employment