Kyle J. Guyton
Watch the Kyle J. Guyton Story: Legacy of Love
An Annual Affair
Annual KJG Scholarship Fundraiser Event
An annual fundraiser dinner is held in honor of the late Kyle J. Guyton, to raise funds for students pursuing a major or minor in the performing arts at a college or university. Past and current scholarship recipients share their pursuits and accomplishments at the annual fundraiser dinners. Qualified applicants are recommended from three organizations of which Kyle Guyton was affiliated, representing church, school and community.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2025, 2PM . THE WELLINGTON FISHERS . 9775 NORTH BY NE BLVD . FISHERS, IN
REGISTER FOR DINNER
A special THANKS to our many sponsors who have contributed to the success of our annual Fundraiser Events. Interested in becoming a KJG Scholarship Sponsor?
remembering
Kyle Jordan Guyton
Kyle J. Guyton’s legacy is a tapestry of life events founded in his church, his school, and his community. Each entity celebrates the contributions of Kyle in the area of the performing arts while serving on the KJG scholarship board. The impact he left with each in his short but productive 22 years on the planet, resulted in a scholarship program created in his honor. Representatives from each these groups faithfully serve on the board of KJG Scholarship:
Grace Apostolic Church . founder of “Celebration of the Arts”
Bishop Chatard High School . served as Theater Director
Upon This Rock Productions . served as Assistant Stage Tech Director
Kyle’s life tragically ended April 5, 2016, while chaperoning a group of students to Europe during Spring Break (watch Kyle Guyton Story). Although his life ended, his memory lives on through the continuing educational pursuits of many in the area of the performing arts.
kyle the producer
kyle trip to europe
kyle the director
kyle & mom
kjg scholarship board
The Annual Dessert Auction
A Highlight of the Fundraiser Events
performing arts
His Love.
His Life.
Kyle’s years of education from elementary to high school were in the Catholic School system. Upon graduation he was accepted into Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, pursuing theater education. Graduating from college, Kyle returned to teach at his alma mater; Bishop Chatard High School. From a child, Kyle showed an interest in all things artistic; music, piano, writing, creating, directing. Kyle was an innovative, creative young man, displaying his talents at Bishop Chatard, Upon This Rock Productions, and Grace Apostolic Church.
bishop chatard high school
Upon graduating from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, pursuing theater education, Kyle returned to teach at his alma mater; Bishop Chatard High School, as Theater Director.
upon this rock productions
At the age of 14, Kyle was introduced to Upon This Rock by then Stage/Tech Director, Hubert Tyler. Kyle would rise from observer to creator and eventually would serve as Assistant Stage/Tech Director and Lighting and FX Designer. Eight years UTR was given.
celebration of the arts
Kyle implemented his dream of starting an annual event, “Celebration of the Arts,” where men, women, and children were celebrated for their artistic gifts of voice, speaking, drama, art, dance, and music.
Awardees
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Marguerite Bourgeois
Marguerite Bourgeois started acting in 5th grade but has loved singing and this profession for many many years. She just graduated from Bishop Chatard where she portrayed the character of Wednesday Addams, her favorite one yet. She is attending Central Michigan University to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre, as well as a major in ASL to one day make theatre more accessible to the Deaf Community.
Samantha Byrd
Samantha Byrd, a recent graduate from Bishop Chatard. While at Chatard she was a part of many of the school productions as well as involvement in over 5 different clubs and President of their Black Student Union. She will be attending Temple University in the fall with a major in theater. She strives to one day become a professional actress and make great strides towards all of her passions in life.
Louis Rivelli
Louis Rivelli recently graduated from Bishop Chatard High School and presently attends Marian University in the Fall and his goals are to move to Chicago and then NewYork to become a Film and stage actor. It took him a while to grow into his confidence with acting but he could not have done it without the help from Chatard, his friends, and directors. During his four years, he’s been slowly growing himself with his TikTok and YouTube pages: @luigiboy317. He plans on attending Marian University studying theatre and psychology.
Kyle J. Guyton Memorial Scholarship Board Members
