Marian Catholic High School announced the establishment of the Jack and Marcella Huber Endowed Scholarship, a lasting tribute to two people whose lives have been dedicated to faith, family, service and Catholic education.

The scholarship was officially realized during Marian Catholic’s fourth annual Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame Celebration on May 2.

During the event, attendees contributed to the fund, aided by an anonymous $25,000 matching gift from a Marian alumnus who credited longtime mathematics teacher Jack Huber as one of the most influential figures in his Marian experience.

The endowed scholarship will be awarded annually to an incoming Marian Catholic freshman from the Jim Thorpe area.

The idea for the scholarship originated through the efforts of alumnus George Demetriades and former Marian faculty member Jonathan Warke, who sought to honor the Hubers’ extraordinary contributions to the Marian community.

For nearly three decades, Jack served as a math teacher, mentor, activities coordinator and trusted friend to many.

Jack became known not only for his excellence in the classroom, but also for the countless hours he devoted to students beyond the school day. He led the Math Tutoring Club, assisted in guidance counseling, drove the after-school activities bus, served as a press box spotter at athletic events and organized the annual faculty and staff spaghetti dinner to raise funds for tuition assistance.

He and his wife, Marcella, built a family deeply rooted in Marian Catholic with all six of their children graduating from the school.

He is a longtime member and past president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at his parish in Jim Thorpe.

“Marian was never just a job — it was a family,” Jack said. “Marcella and I have been blessed to be part of a community that has shaped our children, our friendships and our faith. To know that this scholarship will help students from the Jim Thorpe area attend Marian for generations to come is deeply humbling. We are grateful to everyone whose generosity made this possible.”

“Jack and Marcella Huber embody the very best of Marian Catholic,” the Rev. Robert Finlan, principal, said. “Their commitment to faith, family, service and Catholic education has touched countless lives. This endowed scholarship ensures that their legacy will continue to open doors for young people for generations.”

This scholarship is the ninth endowed scholarship that has been created at Marian in the last two years. The scholarships provide financial assistance to students in perpetuity. Each fund is invested, with a portion of the annual earnings awarded as scholarships while the principal remains intact, allowing the fund to grow over time. A minimum of $50,000 is required to establish an endowed scholarship.