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Paul Zalar of Oregon, has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.
A 2009 graduate of Clay High School, he attended and played baseball at Shawnee State University for one year. In 2010, he attended the University of Toledo, where he studied Electrical Engineering and participated in Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at Bowling Green State University.
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Paul Zalar, Oregon, received a
principle nomination from Rep.
Marcy Kaptur. |
Each candidate to the academy must receive a nomination from a member of Congress in order to be considered for appointment. Zalar received a principle nomination from Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-OH of the 9th Congressional District, and an additional nomination from AFROTC Dep 620, Bowling Green State University.
The son of Michael and Donna Zalar of Oregon, he began basic training in Colorado Springs June 23 and will begin classes in August.
Nursing graduates
More than 140 Owens Community College students were recently bestowed honorary pins by the School of Nursing, signifying their completion of the registered nursing program.
The graduates include Hanna Abunaw of Toledo, Andrea Baker, Stefanie Lamb, Helen Webb, Mark Webner, and Tami Zunk, of Oregon, Amanda Ogle of Millbury, Heather Cervantes and Desiree Weidner, of Oak Harbor; and Wendy Gardner and Nicole Sheffler, of Pemberville.
Outstanding
Several Penta Career Center seniors were recognized with Outstanding Student Awards at ceremonies held May 23 to 25.
The Outstanding Student Award is presented to seniors based on performance and excellence in their individual career-technical program.
Honorees include:
Eastwood: Branden Abke, Public Safety/EMT-Fire Science; Dylan Boggs, Construction Electricity; Robert Nagy, Business/Marketing Concepts and Jason Shroyer, HVAC/R Piping Systems Technology.
Genoa: Kyle Fragoso, Automotive Technology; Jon Stone, Green Energy Management and Anthony Sweet, Automotive Collision Repair.
Lake: Elizabeth Frisinger, Cosmetology; Russell Kegerize, Landscape & Turfgrass Management and Molly Ann Murray, Early Childhood Education.
Oak Harbor: Jenna Frederick, Marketing Education; Alexis Frisch, Digital Video Production, Paul Nagy, Construction Trades and Erica Nordlund, Exercise Science/Sports Health Care.
Woodmore: Hunter Hepler, Applied Manufacturing Technologies and Michael Stewart, Gas & Diesel Engine Systems.
Academic honors
A number of area students earned academic honors at their chosen colleges and universities. They include:
Heidelberg University: Jennifer L. Simko, of Millbury; Jennifer Behnken, Clifford Goetz, Robert Lochotzki, of Oak Harbor; Lori Schwab, of Northwood.
Baldwin Wallace College: Nick Clemons, of Oak Harbor; Chelsea Nissen, of Williston; Grant Hesselbart, of Woodville.
Bowling Green State University: Derek Dickinson, Andrea Davis, Jeanine Zalesak, Jared Hillman, Andrea Mihalko, Amy Ackerman, of Curtice;
Aaron Wright, David Eoff, Tonia Kline, of Elmore; Jeffrey Norwalk, Beth Bloomfield, Erin Tice, Kaitlyn McDougle, Katelin Schlagheck, Angela Burdge, Simone Eli, of Genoa; Justin Bickford, Ryan Ackerman, Lisa Davis, Scott Lambright, Kailee Wisehart, Jacob Hunter, Kathy Peiffer, Christine Kohler, Rebecca Fork, Ian Willinger, Scott Stevenson, of Gibsonburg; Ambre Dzicek, Sara Root, of Lindsey; Eric Dusseau, Nichole Woggon, Elizabeth Perry, Kathryn Kleman, Rebecca Birchall, of Graytown; Abbie Doll, Kevin Rahrig, Ashley Fairbanks, Chelsie Sheline, of Luckey; Charlee McAninch, Corey Brittenham, Alex Stienbrunner, of Millbury;
Allyson Rospert, Elizabeth Dole, Heather Reau, Arielle Salyers, Stefany Risner, Rebecca Chafee, Leah McRitchie, Erika Fall, Tamera Helle, of Oak Harbor; Emily Kohring, Joshua Bohn, Kyle O’Brien, Mary Zellin, Sarah Norton, Stacey Flores, Rebecca Shirling, Mackenzie Liko, Jimmi Gangwer, Sarah Krock, Aaron Walston, Nathaniel Ingram, Veronica Villegas, Kristen Bockbrader, of Pemberville;
Greg Spoores, Kayla Utendorf, Zach Heisler, Brian Melnek, Hayley Milne, Tyler Schroeder, Joshua Zellers, of Woodville.
Andrea Miller, Brandon Hermes, Christopher Kamelesky, Marissa Reighard, Rachel Williams, Corey Dinardo, Jordan Cedoz, Caitlyn Nichols, Ryan Scanlan, Lisa Miller, Joshua Steedman, Sally Engle, Ryan Gargac, Nathan Lowe, of Northwood; Jessalyn Mowery, Nicholas Mowery, of Toledo;
Mackenzie Shafer, Ryan Mock, Alexandra Grivanos, Elizabeth Knipp, Ashley Carr, Nicole Steinmetz, Kara Maurer, Kelcie Hook, Katherine Johnson, Chelsea Folk, Susan Lind, Natalie Northrop, Megan Badik, Joseph Phillips, Amanda Vargo, of Oregon.
University of Michigan: Greg Avery, of Northwood.
Ohio Northern University: Rachel Pioch, of Northwood.
Graduates
Bowling Green State University: Jessalyn Mowery, Robert Gilreath, Allison Walters, Jonelle Diefenthaler, Joseph Materni, of Toledo; Reema Elwardany, Nicholas Andreano, Amy Campbell, Derek Spencer, Andrea Scharer, Leah Eckman, Ranae Kocsis, Candy Malczewski, Darrin Arquette, Rex Maze, of Oregon; Austin Dickinson, Robert Mominee, of Curtice;
Sarah Henderly, Keith Giesler, Alana Jacobs, Adam Downs, Molly Valasek, Cassandra Davenpoert, of Elmore;
Jacey Parks, Donna Katafias, Leanna Pickerel, Julie Kiss, Kaitlyn McCougle, Jacalyne Adkins, Stephanie Keaton, Angela Burdge, of Genoa; Justin Bickford, of Gibsonburg; Veronica Knieriem, of Lindsey; Nichole Woggon, Jill Distel, of Graytown; Jennifer Kraemer, Nicole Connell, Erica Winke, Samantha Boss, Kaycee Hallett, Sharon Smith, Paige Hollister, of Oak Harbor; Christina McGinnis, Kayla Utendorf, Zach Heisler, Erica Jacobs, Ryan Warner, of Woodville.
Davis College: Kari Klosinski, of Toledo (Clay High School graduate); Michele Meagher, of Rossford (Clay High School graduate); Jessica Zablocki-Fugate, of Northwood.
Defiance College: Chelsea Lucas, Eaton; Brian DeGroff and Brittany Michaels, Edgerton; Gene Snyder, Elmore; rin O’Connor, Hamilton; Ryan Black, Harrod; Tyler Dunham, Haviland; Thomas Foos, Helena; Phoenix Golnick, Oak Harbor; Trevor Ault, Oregon;
University of Notre Dame: Jennifer Jones of Curtice.
Published
Eastwood Middle School student Kylie Martin-Crosby’s poem, “Cannot Wait Until Summer,” is being published in a book called “A Celebration of Poets.”
Kylie was a seventh-grader during the 2010-2011 school year. She submitted the poem herself and was selected from among several thousand entries to be published.
Honors Band
Eastwood High School Band senior Erin Dennis (clarinet) and junior Emily Elston (flute) were selected and participated in the Ohio Northern University Honors Band May 7-8. The guest conductor was Emmy-winning television and film composer Julie Giroux.
In addition, several students were recognized at the annual band Awards Banquet May 24. Awardees included:
Outstanding Freshman - Kellie Dennis;
Outstanding Sophomore - Alex Jacobs;
Outstanding Junior - Dakotah Cox;
Outstanding Senior - Josh Carr;
Golden Baton Award - Saxophone Section;
Squad of the Season Award - Mellophones: John Przybylski and Colleen Baker;
National School Marching Band Award - Erin Dennis;
U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award - Zach Titkemeier;
John Philip Sousa Award - Allison Bailey;
The evening included a potluck meal and a multi-media presentation produced by senior Sarah Knott.
Inducted
Three area students were among Owens Community College students recognized for their academic excellence and leadership with induction into the Gamma Zeta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society.
They include Julie Barraclough, of Oregon; Justin Liptack, of Millbury and Renee Bidlack, of Walbridge.
Scholarships awarded
The Genoa Scholarship Foundation recently awarded 55 scholarships to graduating seniors. The Scholarship Foundation was established in 1991 as a public charitable organization by citizens of the community to enhance educational opportunities for Genoa Area Local Schools students.
This year’s awardees include:
Helen Asmus Memorial Scholarship Nathan Henneman, Cory Kinsel, Troy Nissen, Elizabeth Smarkel.
Stella Bertz Scholarship: Faith McGeorge.
Doris Brossia Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Overly.
Clay-Genoa High School Reunion Scholarship: Sara Welch.
Curtice Kidz/Allen Township Scholarship: James Posey.
Envirosafe Scholarship: Trey Schober.
Alyssa Gackstetter Memorial Scholarship: Kendra Hartenstein.
General Scholarship Fund: Harlee Hummel, Rachel Johnson, Rebecca Keller, Matt Murphy, Abby Pettit, Issac St. Marie.
Genoa Area Federation of Clubs – Tomme Bergman Memorial Scholarship: Daniel Boss.
Genoa Area FFA Alumni Scholarship: Jordan Cameron, Jessica Shanteau.
Genoa Area Music Boosters Scholarship: Phillip Royster.
Genoa Athletic Boosters Scholarship: Julie Swartzmiller, Bradley Szypka.
Genoa Elementary Parent Teachers Organization Scholarship: Mallory Murphy.
Genoa Golf Scholarship: Tyler Hoyles.
Genoa Grange Scholarship: Dacey Weller.
Genoa Kiwanis Scholarship: Olivia Harder, Tyler Hoyles, Joseph Mominee.
Genoa National Honor Society Scholarship: Phillip Royster.
Genoa Wrestling Scholarship: Jessica Williams.
Lester M. Henningsen Scholarship Tiffany Wright
Ryan Kimball Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Hartenstein.
“Papa Joe” McLear Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Morrison.
Edith C. Niehousmyer Scholarship: Kristen Padgett.
Helen L. Niehousmyer Scholarship: Kara Harmeyer.
Curt Reinbolt Memorial Scholarship: Kristopher Ramsdell.
Carol Scharer Scholarship: Sarah Miekis.
John F. Schultz Memorial Scholarship: Luke Sutter.
The Sheahan Family Scholarship: Tyler Hoyles, Jessica Williams.
Marcia Tank Education Scholarship: Joseph Mominee.
Marcia Tank Science/Engineering Scholarship: Julie Swartzmiller.
Debra Sue Vine Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Krieger.
Wagner/Sondergeld Memorial Scholarship: Devon Holbrook.
James Walton Scholarship: Greyson Masserant.
Additional local scholarship included:
Clay-Genoa Volunteer Firemen’s Association: Douglas Muntz.
The Dehn Sisters Memorial Scholarship Trust: Kristen Padgett.
First Federal Bank: Kara Harmeyer.
Genoa Area Education Association (GAEA) – David Miller Honorarium: Kara Harmeyer.
GenoaBank: Alyssa Meis, Emily Mock.
Genoa Coterie Club: Rebecca Sheehy.
Genoa Chamber of Commerce: Alexanderia Hatker.
Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE): Bailee Adams.
Pepsi Americas: Jessica Feller.
Anyone interested in contributing to the foundation may find more details in a brochure that is available at the school office and at Genoa-area banks and funeral homes, or call the school office at 419-855-7741.
Academic All-Ohio
Two Terra Community College students were honored by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges at a luncheon in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium in Columbus April 29.
Erica Brasic, of Gibsonburg, and Jason Fatzinger, of Tiffin, were named to the Academic All-Ohio Third Team. Brasic is from Gibsonburg while Fatzinger is from Tiffin.
Brasic is pursuing an Associate of Science degree at Terra and plans to transfer to the University of Toledo and enroll in the doctorate of occupational therapy program.
Each received a letter of congratulations from the Ohio Senate, a certificate, a medallion and $250.
Masons Scholarship
The 32° Masons in Toledo presented 32° Scottish Rite Scholarships to Rachel Duncan, of Northwood and R. Spencer Genson III, of Toledo.
Both Duncan and Genson will attend Bluffton University. The scholarships are given to the children of 32° Masonic families, to young people who have been active in Masonic-related organizations such as DeMolay, Rainbow and Job’s Daughters, and to graduates of the Children’s Dyslexia Center.
Grant awarded
Mercy College BSN student Bobbi Schelkun, of Oregon, was one of only five students in Ohio recognized with $500 State Farm Insurance Legacy Grants from Ohio Campus Compact, a nonprofit membership organization of 47 Ohio colleges and universities with strong community service, service-learning, and/or civic engagement programs on their campuses.
The Charles J. Ping Student Service Awards recognize and honor undergraduate college students for their leadership, and the State Farm Legacy Grant enables those outstanding college service leaders to financially support their community partners.
Schelkun received the award on May 20 at Mercy College and presented the legacy grant to Dan Gosbeth, Service Coordinator for Madonna Homes, a 171-unit apartment building catering to people who are elderly or who have disabilities. At Shelkun's request, the grant will be used to assist residents with transportation (bus tokens) for appointments, to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for meal programs and supplies for the lending closet, to hold a pizza party for the knitting group and to provide emergency assistance with laundry needs.
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