THE YEAR IN REVIEW - Jefferson Scholars Foundation

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the shinn- mignerey scholarship
The Shinn Family holds a special place for
Beverly Mignerey. At the University of
Colorado, Beverly and her roommate,
Susan Shinn, were best friends. After
Susan’s tragic passing within a year of
graduation, Beverly became like an adopted
daughter to Susan’s parents, Jeanne
and Charles. Beverly went on to marry
Arthur Mignerey and have two children.
When the Mignereys’ first child was born,
a daughter, the Shinns were understandably
moved when Art and Beverly named
Charles and Jeanne Shinn, circa 1985.
her Susan.
The Mignereys’ son, Carey, went on to become a Jefferson Scholar from Atlanta in 2000.
With the Shinns’ passing, the Mignerey family saw an opportunity to honor their dear friends
as well as repay the debt of gratitude the Mignereys felt to the Foundation that so generously
provided for their son’s education at the University. Realizing that the Foundation did
not have a Jefferson Scholarship designated for the Shinns’ home state of Colorado, the
Mignereys established the Shinn-Mignerey Jefferson Scholarship to give tribute to their
friends. Charles Shinn was a decorated World War ll pilot, receiving the prestigious Air Medal
for flying ten additional missions for a total of thirty-five. Jeanne and Charles were lifelong
learners, avid world travelers, and had a real zest for life. Now in its seminal year, this new
Jefferson Scholarship will attract students from Colorado worthy to hold the title of the
Shinn-Mignerey Scholar.
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