Jim “Smitty” Smith Athletic Fund

1,980 Summer Enrichment
Scholarships Awarded

Jim “Smitty” Smith, a 1988 graduate of Roscommon High School and die-hard Lions fan, was very involved in high school sports, playing and helping coach. By establishing a fund with the Community Foundation, his wife, Kris Walker-Smith, says “We want to honor Jim by giving Roscommon students a chance to be involved in sports, and make memories that last a lifetime.”

The Jim “Smitty” Smith Athletic Fund will provide scholarships to 8th-11th grade Roscommon High School students to attend athletic summer camps.

Jim “Smitty” Smith Athletic Fund  Award Winners

2025 – Jewels Lain

2025 – Caylee Claussen

Past Recipients:
2024 – Jewels Lain
2023 – Owen Barnes
2022 – Owen Barnes
2021 – Allison Chmielewski
2020 – Avery Smitz

To apply for this Scholarships please visit our Summer Enrichment Scholarships.

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