$9,919.00 Scholarships Awarded
Richard Lynn Johoske was born in Ohio in 1933. He attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor of science degree in education. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, reaching the rank of first lieutenant. He also attended Central Michigan University to work on his master’s degree.
Richard started his teaching career in 1959 at Arcadia Schools in Ohio. After five years there, he moved to Roscommon where he taught physical education and physical science at Roscommon Middle School from 1964 to 1993. Here he was nicknamed “Coach”,“Pops” or “Mr. J” and coached football, basketball and baseball. “Pops’” life was directed by three “holy trinities:” football, basketball and baseball; fishing, hunting and camping; and the veterans A.H. table, the Moose and his family. His favorite words were “Go Bucks.”
The Mr. J’s Buckeye Nuts College Scholarship Fund is used to provide scholarship assistance to one or more graduates of Roscommon High School who is a sophomore, junior or senior attending an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school. Strong consideration given to students who will attend Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, Central Michigan University, the University of Cincinnati, Michigan State University or the University of Michigan.
Mr. J’s Buckeye Nuts College Scholarship Award Winners
2025 – Benjamin Mayes
Benjamin is currently attending Michigan Technological University, where he is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. His dedication to academic excellence and drive to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field reflect his commitment to building a bright future, for himself and the communities he hopes to serve.
2024- Alex Goodall
2023- Ashley Chmielewski
2022- Logan Roth
2021- James Herrick
2020- James Herrick
2019- Paige Patterson
2018- Dylan McCarthy
2017- Paige Patterson
2016- Katie Burmester
2015- Garrett Patterson
2014- Garrett Patterson
2013- Heather Jackson and Jenna Moreau
2012- Olivia Meadows and Heather Jackson
To apply for this Scholarship please visit our Scholarship Application.
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