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Purpose / Mission:
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The Anne and Rick Whiting Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting families in financial need within our community, making excellence in the performing arts accessible to all. The program’s goal is to empower families and individuals to make thoughtful financial decisions that benefit the entire household, including participation in extracurricular activities.
This scholarship is named in loving memory of Anne and Rick Whiting, who devoted their lives to serving others—especially by positively impacting young people.
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Anne found joy in the many young people in her life, offering them a listening ear, acceptance, and heartfelt advice. She dedicated her career to helping others in a variety of ways, enriching countless lives through both her professional work and volunteer efforts. Much of Anne’s career was spent with the Ashland County Wellness and Recovery Program, but her influence extended through various roles that touched the lives of youth and the broader community.
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Rick Whiting taught at Ashland High School for 29 years—the same high school from which Reverent Rhythms’ founder and director, Cameron Cunningham, graduated. Rick retired in 2021. His life was full of laughter, meaningful connections, and a passion for improving the lives of those around him. With an insatiable desire to learn, Rick thrived as an educator. He was as eager to learn from his students as he was to teach them. Known for going the extra mile, he spent countless hours making his classes both engaging and entertaining, always seeking creative ways to connect with every student. Whether it was opening the gym on weekends or during school breaks, or organizing games of baseball, soccer, basketball, or touch football, Rick was always at the heart of student activity.
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Both Anne and Rick deeply influenced the way Cameron structured the community-focused aspects of Reverent Rhythms. Following their passing in 2025, Cameron renamed the scholarship program to honor their legacy and the profound impact they had on her life.
Each season, the Anne and Rick Whiting Scholarship Program creates opportunities for children who might not otherwise have access to the performing arts. It welcomes them into a safe, supportive environment led by encouraging mentors, where they can participate in activities that foster spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical growth. Through this program, we’ve seen children overcome trauma, excel academically, build confidence, and grow in their faith.
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Anne and Rick Whiting Scholarship Program
Please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship program before applying.
Terms and Conditions:
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If your application is approved, after your initial interview, you will be asked to come in for an interview each semester you are on the scholarship program. This will prevent you from having to reapply with each new semester. Dishonesty on applications is not tolerated and will disqualify an applicant from receiving a scholarship. All New Generation Scholarships, including: full ride, work trade, or discounted rate scholarships are NOT prorated, do NOT include registration, audition, production or costume fees. Failure to make payments on your approved scholarship tuition rate, follow through with work trade agreements or failure to attend scheduled interviews, results in the loss of the scholarship. Reverent Rhythms' primary means of communication is by email. All communication about scholarships will be through email. Scholarshipped students are responsible for acquiring and maintaining the proper dress code as outlined on Reverent Rhythms website.
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Attendance Policy:
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If a student receiving a scholarship is absent and or tardy for more than three classes (except for in the case of a family emergency) their scholarship will be revoked. Tardy is considered arriving anytime after the scheduled class time. For example, if the students' class starts at 4:30pm they are expected to arrive, be in their class attire and ready to start class at 4:29!
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