Please visit the "In Memory" page. Add any personal stories about our classmates and teachers who have passed away. Listed on the right menu bar on the Home Page (In Memory Updates) are classmates recently added to the "In Memory" page of the website.

2020 Glenn Owen Helka Scholarship Award Winner, via Zoom.

Glenn Owen Helka Memorial Scholarship Application Criteria: 

QUALIFICATIONS:  3.0 GPA; Proof of post-secondary academic plans (acceptance letter)

REQUIREMENTS: 
1. Cover letter with your name and valid summer contact information. Please include a non-CHS email address.  2. Copy of high school transcript.  3. A list of activities that you have participated in throughout high school. Please include any community service. 4. Two faculty recommendations. 5. 500-word essay on what they have done to help others and how that has inspired them for their future.

The CHSAA's prime directive, currently, is this scholarship, to honor Glenn Owen Helka and all military alumni from our school. Words cannot express how grateful we are for their service and sacrifice. To honor Glenn and all of our military alumni, please consider supporting our efforts to keep this scholarship alive and well. We love our kids, believe in our purpose, and hope you can support us. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Glenn Owen Helka (1950-1968) PFC, US Marine Corps, attended Crestwood High School until 1968 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He was killed in action while serving his country in Vietnam. He is remembered for his bravery and character in the face of adversity. He would have graduated with the class of 1969.

The graphic above will link you to a payment portal at PayPal. You do NOT have to have an account to donate. If you'd like to donate by check or CC over the phone, please call Mary Averill, CHSAA President, at 216.401.0850. Thank you!

Site Administrator:  Vicky Folmar Czajka Class of 1972  CHSAA President:  Mary Averill Class of 1976  Website Created ~ March 2009

This Crestwood High School Alumni Association Website is intended for reconnecting with old friends and making new ones as well. We welcome and encourage the sharing of memories and stories from all Crestwood Alumni, as well as the latest updates in your lives.  Please use discretion when creating your profile and posting messages. Personal attacks, political and religious messages, as well as abusive profiles and posts will be edited and/or removed.