Scholarship Recipient List

2010 Holmes County Education Foundation
Scholarship Recipients Selected

The Holmes County Education Foundation (HCEF) has selected the following first-year applicants to receive various scholarships.  The scholarship, a brief description, and the recipients are listed below:

The [Anonymous Donors] Achievement Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students with high potential for success, pursuing the fields of teaching, engineering, science, nursing, or selected pre-med programs.  The recipient of this award is Joseph Bukosky.

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 Cody Ramirez and Charese Scarbrough.

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 Lindsey Arnold.

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 Sarah Winegar.

The Joe & Frieda Bock Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate pursuing a career in nursing.  The recipient this year is Lindsey Arnold.

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 Benjamin Grove from West Holmes High School.*

The Cary Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents.  The recipient this year is Kendra Mast.

The Holmes County College Access Program’s last dollar grant is awarded to a student who has utilized the resources of the College Access Program.  This year’s recipient is Tyler Bayer.

The Commercial & Savings Bank Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes High School graduate.  This year’s recipient is Cody Ramirez.*

The Dickersheet Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in the fields of agriculture, home economics, or business.  This year’s recipients are Tyra Geiselman, Rachel Major, and Quin Strouse.*

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 Sarah Winegar.

The Donald C. Egger Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing higher education in the field of teaching.  The recipient of this award is David Bishop.

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 Ayla Uhl.

The Aimee Frenette-Rickly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a female West Holmes graduating senior who has participated in athletics (preferably softball or volleyball).  Two recipients were chosen this year.  They are Lindsey Arnold and Shelbie Henderson.

The Robert and Elsie Galley Educational Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County students majoring in agriculture, horticulture, or another ag-related program. If no eligible candidates are found within these fields, selection will be based on the HCEF criteria. This year’s recipients are Brent Allerding, Michaela Boros, Allyse Conner, Logan Darr, Jessica Friend, Jennifer Holcomb, Nancy Howell, Shelby Kessinger, Alisha Latham, James Miller, Ross Miller, Martin Overholt II, John Raber, Luke Schrock, Olivia Staman, Jasmine Troyer, Emily Votaw, and Emily Wigton

The Melanie A. Gehm Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a West Holmes graduating senior.  This year’s recipient is Nicholas Wolff.

The Graven Family Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student pursuing a career in nursing.  This year’s recipient is Emily Schlabach.

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 Shane Byler.

The Fred and Ollie Hoffman Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents who will be pursuing a degree in pharmacy or education, or attending Ohio Northern University.  This year’s recipient is Valerie Yoder. *

The Holmes Family Medicine Scholarship is awarded to one boy and one girl who were either homeschooled or attended West Holmes High School that were in the top 10% of their class, and planned to receive a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.  This year’s recipients are Denise Boyd and Brock Bucklew. *

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.  It is sponsored by Hummel Group and Westfield Insurance Company.  This year’s recipient is Tyra Geiselman.*

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 Shelbie Henderson.

The Killbuck Area Scholarship is awarded to students who have attended Killbuck or Clark elementary schools.  This year’s recipient is Brandi Scott.

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 Joseph Bukosky.

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 first recipient of this award is Candace Sandison.

The McNutt Scholarship is awarded to a Holmes County student, and is based on financial need.  This year’s recipient is Rachel Major.

The Patricia M. Morganti Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors.      This year’s recipient is Shelby Kessinger.

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 recipient is Emily Schlabach.

The William H. Patten III Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors pursuing business and/or education-related fields.  This year’s recipient is Logan Krukenberg.

The Raymond & Louella Patterson Scholarship for Existing Teachers is awarded to a Holmes County teacher who is wishing to pursue a Master’s degree.  This year’s recipient is Tabitha Shoemaker.

The Purdy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors.  Recipients are as follows: Lacey Austin, Shawn Beachy, Kyle Buente, Scott Henley, Julie Miller, Brandi Scott, Michael Stroffolino, Jr., and Alexandria Strouse.*

The Paul Sauerbrey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors.  This year’s recipients are: Denise Boyd, Zachary Didinger, Trent Johnson, Kara Mills, and Jared Zollars.

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 Lacey Austin, Brandi Scott, and Quin Strouse.

The Judson and Beverly Schuler Scholarship is awarded to Holmes County residents pursuing higher education, with reference given to those pursuing the fields of law, licensed practical nursing, or health-related fields.  The recipient of this award is Charese Scarbrough.

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 is Craig Day.

The Darb Snyder Educational Scholarship is awarded to West Holmes graduating seniors.  This year’s recipient is Logan Krukenberg.

The Roy and Dorothy Stallman Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the field of education.  The recipient of this award is David Bishop.

The Kimberly A. Stalnaker Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by Weaver Leather Goods Inc.  This year’s recipient is Quin Strouse.

The Maxine Waltman Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate student.  This year’s recipient is Jordan Landon.

The Helen R. Youngs Music Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors majoring in or involved in high school music.  This year’s recipient is Shane Byler.

The Holmes County Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded on the basis of need, academic promise, and other non-economic criteria.  Recipients are as follows: Tyler Bayer, Daniel Beachy, David Bishop, Zachary Burch, Allyse Conner, Caleb Hawkins, Esabelle Herrera, Kelly Kandel, Tosha Kandel, Janelle Miller, Keith Miller, Wesley Miller, Kendall Sanchez, Candace Sandison, Grant Strouse, Joseph Wengerd, Sarah Winegar, and Evelyn Zehr.

The total amount in new Holmes County Education Foundation scholarship awards given this year is $90,400** for the 2010-2011 academic year.  Applicants still had an unmet need of $486,733 despite receiving this assistance from the Foundation.  Additionally, $252,475 was available to provide renewing scholarship recipients.  Award amounts vary according to need and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  Applications for the 2011-2012 academic year will be available on the Foundation’s website (www.hcef.net) beginning January 3, 2011. 

Thanks to all of the Holmes County students who participated this year, the donors, community members, and educators who make the scholarships possible, and to the HCEF Trustees and Advisory Board for participating in the scholarship selection process. 

The Holmes County Education Foundation has been encouraging further education for Holmes County residents by awarding well over $5 million in scholarships and grants since 1991.  For more information on scholarships, or other Foundation programs, please call the Holmes County Education Foundation at (330) 674-7303.       

* denotes scholarships that the Holmes County Education Foundation does not administer, but in which the HCEF selection committee determines.

**amount does not include awards from scholarships where HCEF is not the administrator.