News & Updates
H.O.P.E. works to prepare students for higher education
Just one week after the news of a lifetime, Scott High School seniors are rapidly preparing for the next chapter of their education and getting some help from the school district and local colleges.
Scott High School student hopes to inspire daughter to follow into her footsteps
Pete Kadens shocked the nation when he announced he would be covering every graduating Scott High School student's college tuition. It's a life-changing event for them all but for one student, this past week has completely changed her perspective on the future.
Each Scott High School 2020 graduating senior will receive a free trip to college
When Philanthropist Pete Kadens walked onto the stage at Scott High School Wednesday morning, students had no idea what he was going to announce.
Toledo students and their parents surprised with free college tuition
When a group of high school seniors gathered for what was billed as "the surprise of a lifetime," they were greeted by a man they'd never seen — to tell them something they'd never forget.
Free college announced for Scott High School graduates thanks to donor
Local students got a life-changing surprise Wednesday. A former Ottawa Hills man offered to pay for them to go to college.
All it takes is courage and H.O.P.E. to change the world
This guy knew hope couldn’t wait… So he funded an entire 2020 class and one parent to go to college for trade school for up to 4.5 years.
Philanthropist promises free college tuition to senior class
A philanthropist announced Wednesday that he will pay for the college education of a graduating class of high school seniors in Ohio.
Donor gifts all graduates of Ohio high school free college tuition
A donor has gifted all graduates of an Ohio high school a free college education—paying for everything from tuition to room and board.
Ottawa Hills native to pay for college for Scott High School graduating class
The announcement caught 108 Scott High School seniors by surprise on Wednesday morning. Unlike countless others across the country, they won't have to struggle under mounting debt in order to pay for a college education.