Award Recipients
Welch - Yerkes Award Recipients
Mr. Welch
Mr. Yerkes
The Welch – Yerkes Award was established by the Colerain Boosters in 1995 to recognize and honor the contributions of two former coaches and athletic administrators – Mr. Everett Welch and Mr. Clinton “Pete” Yerkes. The award is presented annually to someone who has demonstrated a passion and commitment to the students of Colerain High School. Recipients have been Booster members, coaches, administrators, fans and community partners.
Year
Name
2023
Dave Kremer
2022
Dan Moody
2020
John Martini
2019
Ken Dirr
2018
Denny Hirsch
2017
Dan Merkt
2016
Bill Baumann
2015
David Smith
2014
Steve Tapogna
2013
Rick Glatfelter
2012
Kevin Schulte
2011
Greg Davis
2010
Ron Busch
2009
Greg Stanley
2008
Carol Smith
2007
Warren Schulte
2006
Ken Bolte
2005
Russ Brewer
2004
Jim Bertram
2003
Frank Ruggerie
2002
Denny Mercurio
2001
Tim Bollin
2000
Norb Monning
1999
Bob Keith
1998
Steve Schweitzer
1997
Ken Baker
1996
Paul Geisen
Carol Smith Award Recipients
Mrs. Carol Smith
The Colerain Boosters established the Carol Smith Award in 2013 to honor longtime member Carol Smith for her many years of service to the students of Colerain High School. Carol joined the Boosters in 1972 and immediately became involved in running the Concession Stand. After that Carol led a number of key fundraisers such as the Booster Meat Sale ‘75, the Craft Show ‘77, Monte Carlo ‘78, and the Antique Show ‘80. The Craft Show which Carol led for 25 years has been one of the largest fundraisers for the organization.
Carol’s four children, Joe Smith ‘78, Diann Neidlinger ‘79, Cyndi Dunbar ’82 and Ted Smith ‘83 are all graduates of Colerain. Additionally she had nine grandchildren who are graduates – Amy Wiesman ‘00, Jenni Monaghan ’03, Connor Smith ‘06, Spencer Smith ‘07, Jeremy Dunbar ‘08, Sam Neidlinger ‘08, Mackenzie Ross ‘10, Cassidy Smith ‘15 and Luke Dunbar ‘17.