The Piqua Education Foundation (PEF) is excited to announce the creation of the newly endowed Jeanne Adlard Slack Scholarship for Piqua High School graduates. PEF President, Dr. Hulme, shared that he is "continuously impressed by our Piqua supporters. Their ongoing generosity and thoughtfulness is truly an investment into the success of our graduates, as well as our entire Piqua community."

Jeanne graduated in Piqua High School’s Class of 1967, The Ohio State University’s College of Education in 1971, and returned to OSU to obtain her master’s degree in counseling in 1980. Her career began with teaching fifth grade (a hormonal challenge in and of itself) at Hayes Elementary in the Piqua City School system, and later at Delaware Vocational School in Delaware, Ohio. She was proud of and maintained her counseling license throughout her life. A member of Alpha Phi Sorority, Northwest United Methodist Church, a Stephens Ministry counselor, as well as a member of both Scioto Country Club and The Athletic Club of Columbus.  A great mother and wife, with a deep-rooted faith. She was known by everyone as a deeply kind, caring, and thoughtful person. Jeanne's husband, Robert Slack, shared that he and his family are proud to create this legacy of giving in Jeanne's name. He went on to say that it is their family is confident that the scholarship recipients  "will share some of Jeanne’s fine qualities."

The family has requested that donations in Memory of Jeanne Slack are added to the Jeanne Adlard Slack Scholarship. Donations may be given via the Piqua Education Foundation website or by sending a check to Piqua Education Foundation, PO Box 201, Piqua, OH, 45356.