The Weinkauf Family and the St. Angela School community commissioned the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc. to establish a memorial scholarship in remembrance of Ray Weinkauf who was a dedicated teacher and principal with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools from 1981 to 2003. In particular, Ray was the principal of St. Angela School from 1995 to 2003. He also served as a Director on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Foundation Inc. Board for two years.

Each year two Grade 8 students, one female and one male, graduating from St. Angela School and registering at a Catholic high school will each be recognized with a $200 scholarship. This scholarship is intended for registration fees and school supplies required for Grade 9. The selection committee composed of the principal, vice principal, and staff of St. Angela will select the recipients based on the following:

1. Attendance for entire year at St. Angela
2. Academic success commensurate with one’s abilities
3. Involvement in school activities
4. Demonstrated leadership in living up to school’s expectations
5. Demonstrated positive school spirit
6. Financial need may be a consideration
7. Student must apply for scholarship

The Sinc Exner Leadership Award, established by the Exner family in 2020, is awarded annually to two students who serve as role models for the student body by volunteering, participating in events, excelling in school, reaching out to fellow students, and portraying an overall positive attitude.

 The award is a recognition of the leadership shown by the students and staff who worked with Sinc Exner at Father Vachon School. Sinc, who was a dedicated teacher and principal with Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools from 1968-1998, served as Principal of Father Vachon School from 1986-1994. The value of the scholarship is $500.00/year to be divided equally among the two deserving students chosen by the selection committee.

 Student selection will be based on:

1. Attendance for the entire grade 8 year at Father Vachon School
2. Demonstrated leadership in living up to school expectation as outlined in the school’s belief statements
3. Involvement in school programs i.e. athletics, choir, patrols, drama, SRC, etc.
4. Demonstrated a positive school spirit
5. An academic success level commensurate with one’s abilities
6. Financial need may be a consideration
7. Student must apply for award