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Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship Fund


Scholarship Description:
  • Graduate from a high school in southern Ohio
  • Majoring in Architecture
  • Accepted in an accredited college or university's school of architecture
Hayes, Wittenmyer Architectural Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to a student from the Southern Ohio area accepted at an accredited college or university for study in an accredited school or architecture. 

Hayes, Donaldson, Wittenmyer & Partners was formed in 1972 with merger of Earl C. Hayes & Associates and Donaldson, Donaldson, Wittenmyer & Associates. With roots going back to the early 1900's the new firm provided architectural services for commercial buildings, hospital facilities, public institutions, jails, office buildings, and many school districts throughout Southern Ohio. 

The firm was instrumental in the development of the early campus buildings for Shawnee State University, Scioto Memorial Hospital, Olde Market Square and most of the schools constructed from the 1950s through the 1970s. 

The firm has been proud of its role in the community and has taken very seriously the responsibility of developing the major buildings in our region.

The firm under Hayes and Wittenmyer's guidance was registered to provide architectural services in Ohio and Kentucky and was a member of AIA.

Wittenmyer was born in 1920 in Adams County, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio State University in 1943 with a degree in Architecture. After serving in the Armed Forces during WWII, James relocated to Portsmouth in 1952 and then retired in 1984.

Hayes was born in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1925. He was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1943. After serving in the arm during WWII, Hayes attended Ohio State University where he graduated in 1951 with a degree in Architecture. in 1972, Hayes was the president of the Architects Society of Ohio. He later retired in 1992. 

Both men were active in the community organizations, including the Rotary Club, AAA, Jaycees, Lyons, Little Theatre and active members of Second Presbyterian Church. 

Former and future Architectural partners,  Mark Tanner, David Stone and Mark Holsinger created this scholarship in memory of Hayes and Wittenmyer.


 
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