Holmes County Education Foundation honors 2011 scholarship recipients
Every year, as East and West Holmes school districts wind down their school years, graduating seniors who are moving into higher education look forward to receiving gifts of kindness from a large number of area contributors who have given financially to make the Holmes County Education Foundation (HCEF) a reality.
“It is through the generosity and vision of many donors that we are able to present these scholarships every year,” said Anna Patton of the HCEF. “The foundation strives to increase the accessibility of post-secondary, vocational and continuing education by supporting individuals through need-based grants and scholarships.”
Since its inception in 1989, the HCEF has doled out more than $5.5 million in financial aid to hard-working Holmes County students.
This year, the foundation received 114 applications and had $90,600 to distribute to recipients.
“As always, the selection of this year’s winners was difficult due to the high number of applicants and also the high needs of the students, with limited funds available,” said Patton.
The Holmes County Education Foundation has selected the following first-year applicants to receive various scholarships. The scholarship, a brief description, and the recipients are as follows:
The Achievement Scholarship, from anonymous donors, is awarded to Holmes County students with high potential for success, pursuing the fields of teaching, engineering, science, nursing, or selected premed programs. The recipient is Sarah Lance.
The Holmes County Bar Association Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Hiland and/or West Holmes high schools pursuing a law-related field of study. This year’s recipients are Bronson Allison and Shilyn Angle.*
The Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors who have participated in athletics and/or other extracurricular and service activities. The recipient this year is Rachel Koch.
The Harold (H.T.) and Louise Blum Scholarship assists Holmes County residents exhibiting aptitude and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership skills for becoming an effective contributor in his or her field of study and to society. The recipient for this award is Melanie Rivera.
The Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate pursuing a career in nursing. The recipient this year is Trina Duncan.
The Francis Brundige Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student attending The Ohio State University or one of its branches. This year’s recipient is Kristi Crabb from West Holmes High School.*
The Cary Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents. The recipient this year is Shelby Troyer.
The Commercial & Savings Bank Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate. This year’s recipient is Andrew Keim.*
The Dickersheet Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in the fields of agriculture, home economics, or business. This year’s recipients are Bronson Allison, Cody Messner, and Brooke Zemrock.*
The Herbert & Corrinne Drushell Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors or adult students in the West Holmes School District pursuing the arts. This year’s recipient is Nathanael Frank.
The Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing higher education in the field of teaching. The recipient of this award is Noah Boyd.
The French Ridge Title Company Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes High School graduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree at The University of Akron’s Wayne College or its Holmes County Higher Education Center. This year’s recipient is Dakota Yutzy.
The Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes graduating senior who has participated in athletics (preferably softball or volleyball). This year’s recipient is Morgan Kiner.
The Robert and Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in agriculture, horticulture, or another ag-related program, or it is awarded with the scholarship selection committee’s discretion. This year’s recipients are Brandon Beachy, Aaron Clark, Kristi Crabb, Jill Crone, Katie Eiler, Shane Gardner, Katelyn Hershberger, Britney Kandel, Andrea Mast, Samuel Meyer, Christopher Miller, Jalen Miller, Tyler Orr, Kristie Perreira, Melanie Rivera, Cortney Shane, Amanda Yoder, Nicholas Yoder and Brooke Zemrock.
The Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes graduating senior. This year’s recipient is Taylor Smith.
The Graven Family Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student pursuing a career in nursing. This year’s recipient is Katelyn Hershberger.
The Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of West Holmes, Hiland, Loudonville, or Waynedale High School who will be pursuing a degree in music or has been involved in high school music programs. This year’s recipient is Nathanael Frank.
The Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in pharmacy or education, or attending Ohio Northern University. This year’s recipient is Sylvia Davis.
The Holmes Family Medicine Scholarship is awarded to one boy and one girl who were either home-schooled or attended West Holmes High School that were in the top 10 percent of their class, and plan to receive a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. This year’s recipients of this award are Ashley Keim and Samuel Meyer.*
The Hummel Insurance Agency Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes graduating senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing a bachelor’s degree and majoring in insurance, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, advertising, or related field. This year’s recipient is Garrett O’Donnell.*
The Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes graduating senior who has participated in athletics. This year’s recipient is Paige Asche.
The Killbuck Area Scholarship is awarded to students who have attended Killbuck or Clark elementary schools. This year’s recipient is Matthew Hughes.
The Thomas Layman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students demonstrating financial need and pursuing higher education in liberal arts including, but not limited to, literature, languages, philosophy, history, mathematics and science. This year’s recipient is Courtney Young.
The Millersburg and Berlin Lions Clubs Scholarship is awarded, one to a West Holmes High School graduating senior, and one to a Hiland High School graduating senior. This year’s recipients are Nathan Hoxworth and Conner Lee.
The Helen Logsdon Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students attending The Ohio State University or any of its branches, with a preference given to high school seniors with strong academics, involvement in student activities, and work experience. This year’s recipient is Sarah White.
The Master’s Service Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents attending a Christian college and/or pursuing the fields of ministry, music, music therapy, or pharmacy. The recipient of this award is Andrew Yoder.
The Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students with financial need who are pursuing further education in an agricultural or equine-related field. This year’s recipient is Aaron Clark.
The McNutt Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student, and is based on financial need. This year’s recipient is Nicholas Mast.
The Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. This year’s recipient is Nicole Schonauer.
The Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County graduating senior majoring in agriculture, an agricultural related program, or who has completed four years of high school agricultural education (FFA). This year’s Nowels Scholarship recipient is Aaron Clark.
The William H. Patton III Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors pursuing business and/or education-related fields. This year’s recipient is Chelsea Mellor.
The Raymond & Louella Patterson Scholarship for Existing Teachers is awarded to Holmes County teachers who are pursuing a master’s degree. This year’s recipients are Jeremy Burnison and Melanie Slabaugh.
The Purdy Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. Recipients are as follows: Nathanael Frank, Matthew Hughes, Chelsea Mellor, Ashley Patterson, William Shedron, Emily Stankiewicz, and Daniel Tennefoss.*
The Paul Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors. This year’s recipients are: Shilyn Angle, Garrett O’Donnell, Skyler Ortt, Benjamin Rubenstein Jr., Nicole Schonauer, and Dakota Yutzy.
The John W. and Geneva Schuler Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors, and is based on financial need and academic potential. This year’s recipients are Alexandra Jaeb and Samuel Meyer.
The Judson and Beverly Schuler Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents pursuing higher education, with preference given to those pursuing the fields of law, licensed practical nursing, or health-related fields. The recipient of this award is Brandi Reiheld.
The Blair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Hiland, Waynedale, or West Holmes High School with Holmes County residency pursuing the field of education. This year’s recipient of this award is Brendan Lynch.
The Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. This year’s recipient is Bronson Allison.
The Roy and Dorothy Stallman Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the field of education. The recipient of this award is Ashley Raber.
The Kimberly A. Stalnaker Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by Weaver Leather Goods Inc. This year’s recipient is Rachel Koch.*
The Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional student. This year’s recipient is Regina Yoder.
The Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students demonstrating financial need and majoring in either education or business. This year’s recipients are Chelsea Mellor and Alexandria Strouse.
The Helen R. Youngs Music Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors majoring in music. This year’s recipient is Spencer Hughes.
The Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded on the basis of need, academic promise, and other non-economic criteria. Recipients are as follows: Steven Anderson, Samantha Brannon, Alina Dunn, Scott Henley, Laterea Kandel, Andrew Keim, Ashley Keim, Rachel Koch, Brendan Lynch, Cody Messner, Rebecca Miller, Ashley Raber, Melanie Rivera, Alex Schmucker, Cody Warnes and Andrew Yoder.
The total amount in new Holmes County Education Foundation scholarship awards given this year is $90,600** for the 2011-2012 academic year.
“We want to congratulate all of our scholarship recipients and wish all the best to the Class of 2011,” said Patton.
Recipients still had a combined unmet need of $318,663 despite receiving assistance from the foundation. Additionally, approximately $223,674 is available to provide renewing scholarship recipients. Award amounts vary according to need and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available on the foundation’s website at http://www.hcef.net beginning in January 2012. For more information on scholarships, or other foundation programs, call the Holmes County Education Foundation at 330-674-7303.
* denotes scholarships that the Holmes County Education Foundation does not administer, but that the HCEF selection committee determines.
**amount does not include awards from scholarships where HCEF is not the administrator.
“It is through the generosity and vision of many donors that we are able to present these scholarships every year,” said Anna Patton of the HCEF. “The foundation strives to increase the accessibility of post-secondary, vocational and continuing education by supporting individuals through need-based grants and scholarships.”
Since its inception in 1989, the HCEF has doled out more than $5.5 million in financial aid to hard-working Holmes County students.
This year, the foundation received 114 applications and had $90,600 to distribute to recipients.
“As always, the selection of this year’s winners was difficult due to the high number of applicants and also the high needs of the students, with limited funds available,” said Patton.
The Holmes County Education Foundation has selected the following first-year applicants to receive various scholarships. The scholarship, a brief description, and the recipients are as follows:
The Achievement Scholarship, from anonymous donors, is awarded to Holmes County students with high potential for success, pursuing the fields of teaching, engineering, science, nursing, or selected premed programs. The recipient is Sarah Lance.
The Holmes County Bar Association Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Hiland and/or West Holmes high schools pursuing a law-related field of study. This year’s recipients are Bronson Allison and Shilyn Angle.*
The Jennifer Bird Duff Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors who have participated in athletics and/or other extracurricular and service activities. The recipient this year is Rachel Koch.
The Harold (H.T.) and Louise Blum Scholarship assists Holmes County residents exhibiting aptitude and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership skills for becoming an effective contributor in his or her field of study and to society. The recipient for this award is Melanie Rivera.
The Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate pursuing a career in nursing. The recipient this year is Trina Duncan.
The Francis Brundige Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student attending The Ohio State University or one of its branches. This year’s recipient is Kristi Crabb from West Holmes High School.*
The Cary Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents. The recipient this year is Shelby Troyer.
The Commercial & Savings Bank Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate. This year’s recipient is Andrew Keim.*
The Dickersheet Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in the fields of agriculture, home economics, or business. This year’s recipients are Bronson Allison, Cody Messner, and Brooke Zemrock.*
The Herbert & Corrinne Drushell Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors or adult students in the West Holmes School District pursuing the arts. This year’s recipient is Nathanael Frank.
The Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing higher education in the field of teaching. The recipient of this award is Noah Boyd.
The French Ridge Title Company Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes High School graduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree at The University of Akron’s Wayne College or its Holmes County Higher Education Center. This year’s recipient is Dakota Yutzy.
The Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes graduating senior who has participated in athletics (preferably softball or volleyball). This year’s recipient is Morgan Kiner.
The Robert and Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in agriculture, horticulture, or another ag-related program, or it is awarded with the scholarship selection committee’s discretion. This year’s recipients are Brandon Beachy, Aaron Clark, Kristi Crabb, Jill Crone, Katie Eiler, Shane Gardner, Katelyn Hershberger, Britney Kandel, Andrea Mast, Samuel Meyer, Christopher Miller, Jalen Miller, Tyler Orr, Kristie Perreira, Melanie Rivera, Cortney Shane, Amanda Yoder, Nicholas Yoder and Brooke Zemrock.
The Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes graduating senior. This year’s recipient is Taylor Smith.
The Graven Family Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student pursuing a career in nursing. This year’s recipient is Katelyn Hershberger.
The Paul & Esther Haudenschild Memorial Music Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of West Holmes, Hiland, Loudonville, or Waynedale High School who will be pursuing a degree in music or has been involved in high school music programs. This year’s recipient is Nathanael Frank.
The Fred & Ollie Hoffman Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in pharmacy or education, or attending Ohio Northern University. This year’s recipient is Sylvia Davis.
The Holmes Family Medicine Scholarship is awarded to one boy and one girl who were either home-schooled or attended West Holmes High School that were in the top 10 percent of their class, and plan to receive a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. This year’s recipients of this award are Ashley Keim and Samuel Meyer.*
The Hummel Insurance Agency Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes graduating senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing a bachelor’s degree and majoring in insurance, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, advertising, or related field. This year’s recipient is Garrett O’Donnell.*
The Jennifer M. Jones Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes graduating senior who has participated in athletics. This year’s recipient is Paige Asche.
The Killbuck Area Scholarship is awarded to students who have attended Killbuck or Clark elementary schools. This year’s recipient is Matthew Hughes.
The Thomas Layman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students demonstrating financial need and pursuing higher education in liberal arts including, but not limited to, literature, languages, philosophy, history, mathematics and science. This year’s recipient is Courtney Young.
The Millersburg and Berlin Lions Clubs Scholarship is awarded, one to a West Holmes High School graduating senior, and one to a Hiland High School graduating senior. This year’s recipients are Nathan Hoxworth and Conner Lee.
The Helen Logsdon Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students attending The Ohio State University or any of its branches, with a preference given to high school seniors with strong academics, involvement in student activities, and work experience. This year’s recipient is Sarah White.
The Master’s Service Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents attending a Christian college and/or pursuing the fields of ministry, music, music therapy, or pharmacy. The recipient of this award is Andrew Yoder.
The Warren McCulloch Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students with financial need who are pursuing further education in an agricultural or equine-related field. This year’s recipient is Aaron Clark.
The McNutt Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student, and is based on financial need. This year’s recipient is Nicholas Mast.
The Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. This year’s recipient is Nicole Schonauer.
The Keith Nowels Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County graduating senior majoring in agriculture, an agricultural related program, or who has completed four years of high school agricultural education (FFA). This year’s Nowels Scholarship recipient is Aaron Clark.
The William H. Patton III Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors pursuing business and/or education-related fields. This year’s recipient is Chelsea Mellor.
The Raymond & Louella Patterson Scholarship for Existing Teachers is awarded to Holmes County teachers who are pursuing a master’s degree. This year’s recipients are Jeremy Burnison and Melanie Slabaugh.
The Purdy Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. Recipients are as follows: Nathanael Frank, Matthew Hughes, Chelsea Mellor, Ashley Patterson, William Shedron, Emily Stankiewicz, and Daniel Tennefoss.*
The Paul Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors. This year’s recipients are: Shilyn Angle, Garrett O’Donnell, Skyler Ortt, Benjamin Rubenstein Jr., Nicole Schonauer, and Dakota Yutzy.
The John W. and Geneva Schuler Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors, and is based on financial need and academic potential. This year’s recipients are Alexandra Jaeb and Samuel Meyer.
The Judson and Beverly Schuler Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents pursuing higher education, with preference given to those pursuing the fields of law, licensed practical nursing, or health-related fields. The recipient of this award is Brandi Reiheld.
The Blair Slutz Memorial Education Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from Hiland, Waynedale, or West Holmes High School with Holmes County residency pursuing the field of education. This year’s recipient of this award is Brendan Lynch.
The Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors. This year’s recipient is Bronson Allison.
The Roy and Dorothy Stallman Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the field of education. The recipient of this award is Ashley Raber.
The Kimberly A. Stalnaker Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by Weaver Leather Goods Inc. This year’s recipient is Rachel Koch.*
The Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional student. This year’s recipient is Regina Yoder.
The Don & Oneta “Grandma” Way Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students demonstrating financial need and majoring in either education or business. This year’s recipients are Chelsea Mellor and Alexandria Strouse.
The Helen R. Youngs Music Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors majoring in music. This year’s recipient is Spencer Hughes.
The Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded on the basis of need, academic promise, and other non-economic criteria. Recipients are as follows: Steven Anderson, Samantha Brannon, Alina Dunn, Scott Henley, Laterea Kandel, Andrew Keim, Ashley Keim, Rachel Koch, Brendan Lynch, Cody Messner, Rebecca Miller, Ashley Raber, Melanie Rivera, Alex Schmucker, Cody Warnes and Andrew Yoder.
The total amount in new Holmes County Education Foundation scholarship awards given this year is $90,600** for the 2011-2012 academic year.
“We want to congratulate all of our scholarship recipients and wish all the best to the Class of 2011,” said Patton.
Recipients still had a combined unmet need of $318,663 despite receiving assistance from the foundation. Additionally, approximately $223,674 is available to provide renewing scholarship recipients. Award amounts vary according to need and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available on the foundation’s website at http://www.hcef.net beginning in January 2012. For more information on scholarships, or other foundation programs, call the Holmes County Education Foundation at 330-674-7303.
* denotes scholarships that the Holmes County Education Foundation does not administer, but that the HCEF selection committee determines.
**amount does not include awards from scholarships where HCEF is not the administrator.
Published: May 23, 2011
