The Olathe Public Schools Foundation and the American Legion Riders Post 153 announce the establishment of the Spencer Duncan Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is created in memory of former Olathe South High School student, Spencer Duncan. Spencer’s United States Army Reserve unit was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in March 2011. He served his country with honor and paid the ultimate price for our freedom when his unit’s Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan on August 5, 2011. Duncan was a member of Bravo Company, 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment based at New Century AirCenter in Gardner. He served as a door gunner on the CH-47.

The scholarship is available to Olathe South High School seniors who have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and one parent who is a military veteran or currently serving the armed forces. The selected student will receive a $500 scholarship to be used for post-secondary education.

Application forms can be found on the scholarships page under the Students & Parents tab.  Once completed, applications are due in the Olathe South High School counselor’s office by noon on Friday, March 2, 2012.

Donations may be made to this fund by contacting the American Legion Riders - Post 153, 410 E Dennis, Olathe KS, Attn: Bob Williams.