Donor Legacies
Gift of a Lifetime 
Douglas L. Booth
The Valley Local School Board named this fund the “Doug Booth Scholarship†in honor of Mr. Douglas L. Booth who spent his entire career of over 40 years as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent in the Valley Local Schools. Throughout his tenure Mr. Booth was a committed to providing quality education for students of the Valley Local School District. He, along with the Board, provided leadership for the district to obtain modern building and facilities that promote quality teaching and learning for the students of the district. This scholarship is a means to acknowledge the years of efforts and achievements of Douglas L. Booth and is an expression of gratitude to him for his contributions to current and future generations of students.
“I take great pride in the accomplishments of the school district and our students’ achievements, all of which are a tribute to the dedicated staff and Board of Education. My role has simply been to serve the community of Lucasville and to care for our most prized possessions, our children. I am truly humbled and proud that the board chose to name this scholarship in my honor. It is my sincere hope these funds will assist worthy students in attaining an education that might not otherwise have been available to them,†commented Mr. Douglas L. Booth.
Board member, Dr. Charles Wilson stated, “This is an idea that the Board discussed for a long time. The Valley Local High School has many different scholarships to offer worthy students, but the amount just does not make a big enough difference in the cost of higher education. The Scholarship Fund was created in hopes of someday providing full scholarships to deserving students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to seek higher education.â€
“Hopefully other districts will follow our lead and a greater number of students from our area will have the opportunity to acquire a higher education,†said Wilson.
Mr. Booth stated, “Making a difference in the lives of children is what all of us in the education field strive for each day. This is the best retirement gift an educator could possible receive. I sincerely thank those who made it happen.â€
The scholarship will assist graduating seniors annually from Valley High School, who possess the following: ability to think critically and creatively, express loyalty to the school, family and community; desire to contribute to the community; competitive spirit; commitment to goals; and academic performance.