The LEADER Fund financially supports academic and athletic endeavors within the Lapeer Community Schools in order to assist students and faculty in their pursuit of excellence.
Student LEADERS
2026
CONGRATULATIONS to LHS LEADERS from the Class of 2026! We are proud of all of you and wish you the best as you take on the world!
We are thrilled to be able to DOUBLE our scholarship awards this year!
LEADER Fund | $2,000
Alexandra Bierbusse
Addison Fidler
Madeline Franckowiak
Erin King
Ellery Muir
Emma Simpson
LEADER Fund
ChoiceOne Bank | $1,000
Addalyn Warren
LEADER Fund
Jim Riehl's Friendly Automotive Group | $1,000
Gavin Wandrie
LEADER Fund
McLaren Lapeer Region | $1,000
Kennedy Walter
LEADER Fund
Michele & Company Fine Jewelers | $1,000
Maecyn Kress
LEADER Fund
Mott Community College | $1,000
Madison White
LEADER Fund
Sovita Credit Union | $1,000
Kaylee Whitney
LEADER Fund
View News Group | $1,000
Samantha Gerrity
Scholarships
Over a dozen scholarships, awarded annually, have been established to honor graduating Lapeer High School seniors who have shown outstanding leadership qualities in school and in the community.
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be a graduating senior of Lapeer High School with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade school for the next academic year
• Demonstrate a high level of character, academic integrity, and school and community service leadership
• Applications are available at high school counseling office.
2026 Applications are closed.
LEADER Fund $1,000
LF-ChoiceOne Bank $500
LF-Jim Riehl's Automotive Group $500
LF-McLaren $500
LF-Michele & Co. Fine Jewelers $500
LF-Mott Community College $500
LF-Sovita Credit Union $500
LF-View News Group $500
Our Partners
Events
We are proud to host annual winter, summer and fall events that raise funds to support scholarships for graduating Lapeer High School seniors. Please check back often for upcoming event registration!
Annual Golf Outing
Each year, we hold the LEADER Fund's largest fundraiser, our annual golf outing at Metamora Golf and Country Club. We've enjoyed 10 consecutive years of success of this event and look forward to many more.
2026 Event Date - MAY 30, 2026
Click brochure below for entry + sponsor options or use the blue button to use our NEW online registration.
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Annual Fall Sports Souvenir Program
Each fall, the LEADER Fund coordinates the creation of a Sports Souvenir Program with LHS Fall Sports team pictures, articles and ads from local businesses. This fundraiser has been growing each year with more LHS teams, content and sponsors.
Check out this link to place your ad! Contact Joe Morey at (810) 241-7927 with questions.
Rick Fleming, Chairman
Dawn Fantin, Vice-Chairman
Cheryl Butterfield, Secretary
Calla Scott, Treasurer
Kyle Beane, Member
Sommer Schons, Member
Wes Smith, Member
Ben Warren, Member
ThankYou!
F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T
$500,000+
Raised
75+
Scholarships
Awarded
300+
Donors
