| SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
| Max J. Harnish Boxing Scholarship This Scholarship Award is presented in memory of Max Harnish, who for 53 years was a very prominent figure in local boxing circles as a boxer, trainer and referee. In addition to his life long participation in amateur boxing, Max was also a very well known and widely respected professional boxing official. He officiated as Chief Referee for such boxing legends as Muhammed Ali, Hilmer Kenty, Michael McCallum, Buster Mathis Sr., and a host of other champions. Max has been honored as an inductee into the Michigan Boxing Hall of Fame, and Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame. The scholarship is awarded annually on behalf of the family and friends of Max in the amount of $500.00 to one boxer each year. |
| Max J. Harnish December 19, 1925 July 27, 2001 May the Angels Lead thee into Paradise; may the masters receive thee at thy coming, and take thee to Jerusalem the holy city. May the choirs of the Angels receive thee, and mayst thou, with the once poor Lazarus, have rest everlasting. May he rest in peace. Amen. |
| LEFT Max Harnish was both a Professional and Amateur referee RIGHT Max interviewing Muhammad Ali |
| LEFT Max with Bobby Moore and Jim Lang at the Old Youth Commonwealth Gym RIGHT Max at work in the ring |
| 2007 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Jordan Shimmell Max Harnish Jr (Right) and his son Jay (Left) presented the Award to Jordan Shimmell (Center) |