Fundraisers set up for Apalachee shooting victims and families

Two math teachers and two high school freshmen were killed in the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.Photo byGoFundMe

Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised in support of the victims and families impacted by the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder.

The shooting left four people dead – two students and two teachers – and nine others hospitalized.

The online fundraising platform GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub housing its verified fundraisers related to the shooting. Through fundraisers posted by family and friends, new information about the victims is being revealed.

Mason Schermerhorn was a freshman at Apalachee High School. (Source: GoFundMe)

Mason Schermerhorn, 14

Mason Schermerhorn was a freshman at Apalachee High School.Photo byGoFundMe

Schermerhorn, who had autism, was one of four people killed, his mother confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.

Family members had circulated the 14-year-old’s photo on social media after they couldn’t reach him after the shooting.

“If he is escalated, PLEASE use a calm voice with him,” family members wrote on social media. “Let him know his mom is looking for him for reassurance.”

Christian Angulo, 14, was a freshman at Apalachee High School. (Source: GoFundMe)

Christian Angulo, 14

Christian Angulo, 14, was a freshman at Apalachee High School.Photo byGoFundMe

Friends remembered freshman Christian Angulo as a free spirit who loved to make others laugh.

The 14-year-old was described as having a “chill” attitude but was full of life and energy.

Richard Aspinwall, 39

Apalachee High School math teacher and coach Richard AspinwallPhoto byGoFundMed

Richard “Ricky” Aspinwall was a math teacher and assistant football coach for the Apalachee Wildcats. He and his wife, Shayna, are parents of two young children.

Apalachee High School math teacher and coach Richard Aspinwall (Source: GoFundMe)

“It’s just so hard to think that somebody that you spent so much time with because this is my second year with coach, but spending so much time, like family basically,” said sophomore football player Isaiah Hooks. “So, turning around, knowing that he’s not going to be there.”

Aspinwall was a native of Rome, Georgia. According to the AJC, Aspinwall coached at Mountain View High School in Lawrenceville and Dunwoody High School before taking over as defensive coordinator at Apalachee in 2023.

Christina Irimie, 53

Apalachee HS math teacher Christine IrimiePhoto byGoFundMe

Apalachee HS math teacher Christine Irimie (Source: GoFund Me)

Christina Irmie was part of the math department at Apalachee High School.

Students described the 53-year-old teacher as patient and caring.