This fund is set up through The Shiawassee Community Foundation.The purpose is to award scholarships to Owosso and Corunna High School graduates with a preference given to those planning to study journalism
(English majors will also be considered). Jackie began employment at The Owosso Argus-Press Aug. 15, 1965 as a CHS cooperative education student as a perforator (typist), becoming a full-time
employee after graduation and moving to the editorial department, first filling in as State Editor and then assuming those duties, as well as that of a reporter, with the title being changed to Area Editor. She remained in that position for many years, also accepting responsibility for content and production the Argus’ Durand Express and The Argus Weekly, retiring as Copy Desk Chief after 42 years in 2007. During her journalism career, she earned numerous Associated Press, Michigan Press Association and Michigan Press Women awards for writing, page layout and photography. Jackie also attended Lansing Community College. She served as Second Vice President of the Michigan Press Women and for several years was on the Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee Board, including holding the office of Board Secretary. She also served two terms on the Shiawassee County Housing Rehabilitation Advisory Committee. Jackie was involved in the Curwood Festival as a volunteer and committee chairman. She originated, then coordinated the Festival’s Curwood Saga writing contest for youth for 15 years. She served on the Curwood Festival Board of Directors for eight years, including as Festival President in 1999 and 2000. She was a past Honored Queen of Corunna Bethel No. 41, International Order of Job’s Daughters. Jacqueline was a member of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc., and is a former member of the Shiawassee Corvette Club, having the distinction of being elected the club’s first and, subsequently, only female president in 1979. She was also a member of the Mid-Michigan Old Gas Tractor Association. Served on the Public Relations Committee of the Shiawassee Homeless Coalition and received fourth and eleventh annual Building Hope Awards for her support and writing efforts on behalf of the Coalition. Jackie worked for many years with Relief After Violent Encounter (RAVE, now SafeCenter) in an attempt to bring awareness to the community of domestic violence through her newspaper articles, earning a Making a Difference Award from that agency. Jacqueline also worked closely with Capital Area Community Services, including serving on the Walk for Warmth planning committee.
