JERRY CHALUPA LEGACY OF MUSIC ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
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In 1956 Jerry Chalupa began a 20-year musical career at Ralston High School (RHS). His choir and band programs were small in the beginning, but it soon became one of the largest and most well-respected programs in the state. His programs earned numerous superior ratings at Nebraska State Music Contests. One of Mr. Chalupa’s proudest moments was being selected by the senior class of 1959 in the RAM for his undying spirit and loyal service to Ralston Public Schools. “He broadened our horizons, raised our goals, and was an ever-enthusiastic worker in the expansion of our young school.” Mr. Chalupa will always be remembered for his sense of humor, compassion, his sunny disposition, and his positive outlook on life. He wanted to help all students by providing them the encouragement and motivation to succeed in life whether it was music, or other career endeavors.
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Under his guidance, the RHS music program sought to develop individual musical artistry, ensemble excellence, and promote a lifelong enjoyment of music in each young person.
Joyce Johnson Hamilton, class of 1956 is an incredibly accomplished musician of many instruments, vocal music and had a career as an orchestra conductor. Mr. Chalupa established an annual Joyce Johnson Award for the RHS Outstanding Musician. For Karen Yager Harris, class of 1961 Mr. Chalupa was her best teacher ever, a wonderful counselor, and an unforgettable friend. In honor of the many very accomplished Ralston musicians like Joyce and Karen, the Chalupa Family, Vikki Husmann Deuel, Scott Houston, and John H. Gamble endowed Mr. Chalupa’s Legacy of Music Scholarship.
Joyce Johnson Hamilton, class of 1956 is an incredibly accomplished musician of many instruments, vocal music and had a career as an orchestra conductor. Mr. Chalupa established an annual Joyce Johnson Award for the RHS Outstanding Musician. For Karen Yager Harris, class of 1961 Mr. Chalupa was her best teacher ever, a wonderful counselor, and an unforgettable friend. In honor of the many very accomplished Ralston musicians like Joyce and Karen, the Chalupa Family, Vikki Husmann Deuel, Scott Houston, and John H. Gamble endowed Mr. Chalupa’s Legacy of Music Scholarship.
Description of Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who participated in co-curricular musical programs. This is defined as participation in a music ensemble, such as band, choir, or orchestra. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for this scholarship. Selection preference will be given to students who are pursuing a college or university program of study in music as a major or minor in music education, performance, or composition. In applying for this scholarship, students must upload a one-minute audio file showing proficiency in voice or instrument in addition to completing an essay questionnaire. First-generation students and those who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. Two graduating seniors will be selected in 2025. Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,000. Upon notification of acceptance and enrollment, the money they receive will be paid to the college or university of choice in the year awarded.
Please consider a charitable donation to our alma mater through the Jerry Chalupa Legacy of Music Scholarship in honor or memory of your Ralston family members, friends, classmates, or teachers.
Please consider a charitable donation to our alma mater through the Jerry Chalupa Legacy of Music Scholarship in honor or memory of your Ralston family members, friends, classmates, or teachers.