Cheryl Lyn Welter was a popular member of her Knox High School Senior Class of 2001, when she was killed in an auto accident the night before Homecoming her Senior year.
Cheryl was popular because she was a "people person", always sharing her life with her friends and going out of her way to help others. She was active in many activities inside and outside of school. She participated in yearbook class and dance classes. She spent time as a member of the Knox High School Redskin Brigade. She was part of the basketball and tennis teams throughout high school. She served as volleyball manager her senior year and was planning on joining the swim team. Cheryl loved being active and supporting her friends in their activities as well. She was pre-enrolled in the School of Family Counseling at Purdue University before her death. She planned to make a career out of helping others.
In memory of Cheryl's love of helping others and her love of participating in school activities, the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation has been established to help needy students in grades K-12 have similar experiences and opportunities.
The Foundation has established an endowment to provide a source of support for students in public and private elementary and secondary schools in the State of Indiana.
Proceeds from the endowment are awarded via grants to those who are charged with helping underprivileged children.
Cheryl was popular because she was a "people person", always sharing her life with her friends and going out of her way to help others. She was active in many activities inside and outside of school. She participated in yearbook class and dance classes. She spent time as a member of the Knox High School Redskin Brigade. She was part of the basketball and tennis teams throughout high school. She served as volleyball manager her senior year and was planning on joining the swim team. Cheryl loved being active and supporting her friends in their activities as well. She was pre-enrolled in the School of Family Counseling at Purdue University before her death. She planned to make a career out of helping others.
In memory of Cheryl's love of helping others and her love of participating in school activities, the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation has been established to help needy students in grades K-12 have similar experiences and opportunities.
The Foundation has established an endowment to provide a source of support for students in public and private elementary and secondary schools in the State of Indiana.
Proceeds from the endowment are awarded via grants to those who are charged with helping underprivileged children.
Teacher Testimonials
“You have created opportunities for students that they otherwise may not have been given. The smiles and excitement of my students, upon the arrival of the crafting/art supplies was immeasurable” |
“Thank you so much for providing grant money to purchase the Step 2 Charming Cottage Playhouse for our Special Needs and Title 1 children at KCES. About 80 children will enjoy the benefits of increased social and physical fun each day!” |
"As a teacher I see countless students who cannot afford a field trip fee or who worry about having shoes for gym class or a calculator for math. No child should have to lose out on a learning experience because they have limited financial means. With the help of the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation, we teachers will be able to help more students achieve their own personal greatness!" |
“Thank you for awarding the grant to West Central Health Occupation/CNA Class. The grant will definitely reduce the financial stress to students wishing to take the CNA Class.” |
“Through the Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation, I was able to purchase a portion of the textbooks required for my English Dual Credit students. These textbooks will be part of a classroom set and will assist in providing my students with the necessary resources to be successful in the course. By being able to purchase a classroom set, my students will not be required to purchase a textbook of their own. (These textbooks are expensive and many students do not have the funds to purchase them). Having access to a classroom set also ensures that students in the future will have the textbooks available as well. Thank you to the Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation for providing support to my students. It is greatly appreciated and I look forward to using these textbooks soon."
- Tammy Dearth, Knox High School
Culver Elementary Teacher Amy Gearhart used a grant to purchase school supplies (pencils, book bags, notebooks, earbuds, etc.) for students in grades 3-5. She allowed needy students to chose their own in-style supplies and was amazed at the reaction she received from kids who had never been able to have more than generic things. |
Emily DuVall used grant money so that needy students could participate in FFA and obtain official dress to compete in FFA competitions, which some hadn't been able to do because of the cost. |
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"All things work together for good to those who love God!" - Romans 8:28 |
2025 All-Star Educators And Nurses
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and National School Nurse Day, the Foundation created a way for community members and parents to honor and celebrate those working hard in schools. All-Star Educators and Nurses honors teachers, teacher's aides, school nurses, school counselors, and principals that go above and beyond for their students. We want to honor and recognize these individuals for their hard work and dedication.
Nurses
- Jessica Avarone – Knox Elementary School
- Charlene Libey – Knox Elementary School
- Meda Sullivan – Knox Elementary School
- Tifany Binkley – Knox Elementary School
- Jamie Shireman – Knox Elementary School
- Brandi Kappes – Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
- Laura Barnes – Knox Elementary School