Marion Community Foundation Scholarships Reach a Milestone $500k In Awards

MARION, OH – It’s a milestone year for the Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program – awarding more than $500,000 for the first time. The total, $516,000, supports higher education for 193 Marion area students, representing 11 high schools and 37 colleges and universities. 

“To understand the significance of awarding a half a million dollars, consider that our Scholarship Program began 22 years ago with one $1,200 award and, this year, we have 140 endowed scholarship funds making 297 awards,” said Dean Jacob, President and CEO of Marion Community Foundation. “This is the community impact we are striving to achieve. Thank you to our donors and best wishes to all of the student recipients for the coming 2022-23 academic year.” 

Marion Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program is continually growing, with new scholarships added each year. Funds awarding for the first time this year include the following eight: Dr. David & Alice Bailey Scholarship Fund, Dr. Noel & Maria Eboh Family Scholarship Fund, James A. Flickinger Memorial Scholarship Fund, Geraldine M. Hedges Memorial Scholarship Fund, Marion Music Club Scholarship Fund, Marion Rotary Club’s James M. Bazzoli, MD, Scholarship Fund, Wesley & Karen Schertzer Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Elizabeth Shumaker Scholarship Fund. 

“Our 2022 scholarship awards are made possible by our donors,” said Julie Prettyman, Vice President and Director of Programs at Marion Community Foundation. “These donors have created 140 scholarship funds to support higher education for local students. The majority of our scholarships are criteria-based – meaning that the donors created their scholarship funds to support something important to them, such as students who are attending their alma mater, pursuing a specific major, or who come from a specific high school or participate in extracurricular activities important to our donors.” 

The Foundation’s scholarship committee consists of Olivia Davis, Larry Geissler, Kathy Goodman, Sue Jacob, Ruth Johnston, Spencer Mathews, Sarah Rassell, and Kevin Smith. Additionally, many of the scholarships have their own committees, all of whom make recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

 

The 2022 Marion Community Foundation scholarship recipients and their awards are as follows: 

COLLEGE STUDENTS

A-C

Manuel Acuna, University of Pennsylvania: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Gladys & Everett Granger Memorial Scholarships

Zachary Abraham, Heidelberg University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Valeria Acuna, Ohio State University: Stephen J. Byrnes & Mary "Sally" Byrnes and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Dedié Adissem, Ohio State University: Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarship

Zialesi Adissem, University of Toledo: Louise Kling and Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas Scholarships

Lily Arledge, Lock Haven University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship    

Caitlin Askew, Capital University: Harris and Cheryl Oehler Memorial Scholarships

Rebecca Bash, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University: Ridgemont Scholarship

Sarah Bash, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University: Ridgemont Scholarship

Alexys Bell, University of Toledo: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas Scholarship, and Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarships

Paige Bending, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship 2019 - 2022

Mitchell Block, Ohio Northern University: Allyson M. Haycox Memorial Scholarship

Korey Bosart, Ohio State University: Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarship

Taylor Boyd, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Dr. Kathy Dixon Memorial Scholarships

Madison Britton, University of Akron: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

McKinley Britton, Ohio Northern University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Abigail Burns, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Mackenzie Bussey, Marion Technical College: Charles E. Orcena and Dr. David & Alice Bailey Scholarships

Emily Butz, Kent State University: Bill & Joan Cones and Marion Music Club Scholarships

Drayson Campbell, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Justine Chevalier, Marion Technical College: A. B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship 2020-2023

Kyra Conkright, Baldwin Wallace University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Evan Craig, Ashland University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Jonathan Curren, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Noah Daugherty, Ohio Northern University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

D-F

Grace Davis, John Carroll University: Freshour Family and Roger & Donna Holbrook Scholarships

Shana de Wet, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Christian Dobbins, Ohio State University: Carey Family Scholarship

Allee Dutt, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Bridget Dutton, Franciscan University of Steubenville: Gregory A. Rees Memorial and David G. Wilhelm Memorial Scholarships

Melannie Emigh, Bowling Green State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Reegan Field, Shawnee State University: United Church Homes Scholarship

Nicole Flock, Capital University: Stephen J. Byrnes & Mary "Sally" Byrnes Scholarship

Lauren Frank, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Candice Frazier, Marion Technical College: Harper-Stuckey MTC Scholarship

G-K

Lauren Ganson, College of Wooster: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Mercedes Garner, Marion Technical College: John T. & Lois Schmidt Scholarship      

Collin Gibson, Ohio State University: Carey Family Scholarship

Randi Goney, Ohio State University: Jeannette White Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Allie Green, Ohio Northern University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Anderson Grooms, Miami University: Eugene & Cecilia Reszczynski Scholarship

Miles Grooms, Miami University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Molly Hafer, Wilmington College: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Kylar Hall, Marion Technical College: Laura Rush & Tom Rosol Nursing Student, Marion Area Auxiliary, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Abigail Hawk, University of Findlay: Ridgemont Scholarship

Lily Janson, Ohio University: Janet Palm Memorial and Christopher B. Ream Scholarships

Alexandrea Kitzmiller, Ohio State University: Jerew Family Memorial and Stormy Ray Cushing Scholarships

Mindi Klaus, Ohio Wesleyan University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Natalie Klenzman, Ohio State University: Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarship

Sidney Knickel, University of Kentucky: A. B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship 2021-2024

Olivia Kyrk, Earlham College: Elizabeth Shumaker Scholarship

L-P

Kylie Lang, Ohio Northern University: Eula M. Rhoads and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Caleb Lichtenberger, Cedarville University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Madison Linstedt, University of New Hampshire: Elgin Alumni Association and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Halle Marvich, Cornell University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Madison McKinniss, Capital University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Daeveonna Middleton, University of Michigan: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship 2019 – 2022

Fatan Millhouse, Marion Technical College: Altrusa Club of Marion I and Geraldine M. Hedges Memorial Scholarships

Taylor Miracle, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Breanna Napper, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M. Scholarships

Kerrington Nelson, Ohio State University: Dr. Shelton & Becky Williams and Carey Family Scholarships

Jillian Nutter, Huntington University: Christopher B. Ream Scholarship

Elivea Owens, Xavier University: John D. O'Shea & Kathleen E. O'Shea Scholarship

R-T

Mackenzie Rader, Rhodes State College: Ridgemont Scholarship

Jacqueline Ramsey, Wright State University: Ridgemont Scholarship

Anna Redd, University of Toledo: Altrusa Club of Marion II and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Kate Richards, Ohio University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Madisen Schenk, Marymount Manhattan College: Clare Cooke Performing Arts, Louise Kling, and Marion Music Club Scholarships

Racheal Schoen, Wright State University: Irene Ballinger Memorial Scholarship          

Anya Serrao, Ohio University: Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Scholarship

Jaden Smith, Ohio Wesleyan University: Catherine Amelia Thew Brown Scholarship

Taryn Smith, Ohio Northern University: Community's Memorial Scholarship

Rachael Stacklin, Bowling Green State University Firelands: Ridgemont Scholarship

Kelsey Stanfield, Heidelberg University: Ridgemont Scholarship

Kaycie Stark, Ohio Northern University: Marion Women's Business Council Scholarship      

Madison Staton, Bluffton University: Civitan Club of Marion Scholarship         

Graham Steed, Ohio Wesleyan University: Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M. and Rob's Hauling & Vance Family Scholarships

Myles Steed, Ohio Wesleyan University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Severon Sterling, Ohio State University: Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M. Scholarship

Delaney Tabbert, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

U-Z

Robert Vandeborne, Ohio State University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship       

Kristen Vaughn, Miami University: Collier Scholarship

Katelin Vela, Ohio State University: Helen M. Thew Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Wagner, Ohio State University: Catherine Amelia Thew Brown and Carey Family Scholarships

Ethan Warner, Ohio State University: Dr. Noel & Maria Eboh Family Scholarship        

Ashley Watkins, Ohio State University: Mary Ellen Withrow and Norman Withrow Golf Scholarships

Wyatt Wells, Ohio Wesleyan University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship            

Jenna Whitaker, Marion Technical College: Ridgemont Scholarship

Adeline Wooddell, University of Findlay: Tasha Jones Memorial and John F. Kreis Memorial Scholarships

Kacy Worley, Ohio University: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Marion Academy of Medicine Scholarships

Makayla Yake, Ohio State University: Dr. Shelton & Becky Williams Scholarship

Tatyana Young, University of Pennsylvania: A. B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship 2019-2022

High School Seniors

Bellevue High School

Amber Bowering: Collier Scholarship

Colonel Crawford High School

Luke Lawson: Collier Scholarship

Elgin High School

Carson Austin: Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarship

Hayden Berridge: Everett Family Scholarship

Kenya Dillon: Daniel B. Stover Memorial Scholarship

Mikayla Hill: Elgin Alumni Association Scholarship

Tiffany Hix: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Marion Rotary Club's Warren Brown, and Marion Rotary Club's R.T. Lewis Scholarships

Wyatt Kerr: LaRue Alumni Association Scholarship

Ziah Lawhun: Marge Sorreles Davies Memorial Scholarship      

Brooklyn Mathews: Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship

Isaiah Wasserbeck: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M. and Voll Family Bowling Green State University Scholarships

Kaitlyn Yates: Elgin High School Wider Horizons and Donna M. Flach Memorial Scholarships

Marion Harding High School

Jacob Arndt: Paul Pezley Baseball, Danny C. Sipes Memorial, and Herbert & Jane Tillett scholarships

Shealana Booker: Beatrice Prior Memorial and Rocco Nicolosi Memorial Scholarships

Kay-Lee Crockett: Marion Rotary Club, Marion Rotary Club's Warren Brown, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Kaitlyn Daum: Beatrice Prior Memorial, Marion Rotary Club's Warren G. Harding, and Taft Middle School Music Dept Scholarships

Asa Deeren: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Andromeda Downs: Kathy & Malcolm Goodman, Beatrice Prior Memorial, and Carol S. Geissler Memorial Scholarships

Taylor Everhart: Marion Rotary Club's James M. Bazzoli, M.D., Marion Area Auxiliary, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Kaedan Faggs: Dr. James S. & Mary Gray Greetham Memorial Scholarship       

Jaylyn Fogle: Charles L. Hastings Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Tiffany Gill: Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship

Meredith Gruber: Catherine Leila Ferguson Memorial Scholarship        

Karina Jaimes-Jimenez: Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Aaliyah Jordan: Helen E. Evans, Janet Palm Memorial, and Taft Middle School Music Dept. Scholarships

Avery Longacre: Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship

Grace McCrery: Alex Family Scholarship

Zane Menzie: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Marion Noon Kiwanis Club Scholarships

Amare Pedraza: Eric Benjamin Foos Memorial Scholarship

Abigail Peter: Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarship

Avery Petrie: Marion Noon Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Ronald Prater: Mandy Kruder Memorial and Stewie Family (2020 selection/2022 recipient) Scholarships

Ryan Ratliff: Art & Anne Huggler Memorial, Carol S. Geissler Memorial, and Donald B. Justice Memorial Scholarships

A'nya Reynolds: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Joe Petrich & Al Beach Memorial Scholarships

Morgen Rhodes: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Marion Rotary Club, Marion Rotary Club's Warren G. Harding, Marion Rotary Club's Karl W. Schell, and Helen & Bob Bintz Scholarships

Allister Scott: Kenny Martin Memorial and Marion Rotary Club's Karl W. Schell Scholarships

Jennifer Segura: Isabel Freer Memorial and Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarships

Kathryn Shoaf: Dr. James S. & Mary Gray Greetham Memorial and Beatrice Prior Memorial Scholarships

Tucker Sloan: Helen M. Thew Memorial Scholarship

Ryleigh Tillman: Marion Rotary Club's Scholarship

Sofia Tinnerello: William & Martha Buckingham and Beatrice Prior Memorial Scholarships

Alexandra Vandeborne: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Beatrice Prior Memorial, and Marion Rotary Club's Robert E. Kibbey Scholarships

Hannah Whit: Beatrice Prior Memorial Scholarship

Brady Wink: Cornell/Goodman and Kory Kirkpatrick Memorial Scholarships

North Union High School

Cammie Shenkle: Erin Y. James Memorial Scholarship 

Northmor High School

Jack Sears: Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarship

Pleasant High School

Carter Chase: Wayne Hoch Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Grace Cobb: James A. Flickinger Memorial, Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education, and Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Memorial Scholarships

Kyla Columber: William & Marjorie Grover and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Juan De Wet: Douglas & Elaine Waring Memorial and Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M. Scholarships

Lauren Gierhart: Stephanie K. Lust Memorial, Marion Rotary Club's R.T. Lewis, and Gary & Diana Sims Family Scholarships

Leyton Hamper: Stephanie K. Lust Memorial, Pleasant Academic Boosters, and Andrew Wigton Memorial Scholarships

Keegan Johnson: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Marion Rotary Club's R.T. Lewis, Pleasant Academic Boosters, and Bergmann Family Scholarships

William Kantzer: William & Marjorie Grover and Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarships

Margaret McCall: Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship

Tara Murphy: MarionMade! Scholar/Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Vera O. McDanel, and Joe & Peggy Casey Memorial Scholarships  

Mason Rinehart: Jacob Pfeiffer & Kevin Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship

Minoy Shah: Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education Scholarship

Anna Sterling: Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarship

Trent Wilson: Jeannette Turner Memorial Scholarship

Scott Yancey: Wesley & Karen Schertzer Memorial, Gary & Diana Sims Family, and Marion Rotary Club's Robert C. Dowd Scholarships

Ridgedale High School

Lillian (Jay) Bollinger: Marion Rotary Club's Robert C. Dowd Scholarship

Andrya Dunn: Gary W. Troll Memorial Scholarship

Kyle Jolliff: Craig Scholarship

Collin Lust: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Marion Rotary Club, and Marion Rotary Club's Robert C. Dowd Scholarships

Jamie Mergy: Max Ross Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Raylynn Mullins: Adam Johnston Memorial and Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarships

Jordyn Nutter: Three Sisters Nursing Scholarship

Luke Strine: Jacob Pfeiffer & Kevin Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship

Caitlyn Thiel: Clifford & Frances Strine Family and John & Jackie Watkins Scholarships

Ridgemont High School

Shaina Hamilton: Ridgemont Scholarship

Olivia Karcher: Ridgemont Scholarship

Alexandra Kennedy: Ridgemont Scholarship

Mykenzie Lance: Ridgemont Scholarship

Emma Smith: Ridgemont Scholarship

Mason Stuck: Ridgemont Scholarship

Lane Underwood: Ridgemont Scholarship

Jenna Ward: Ridgemont Scholarship

River Valley High School

Abigail Bennett: A. B. & Hazel Augenstein and Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarships

Brayden Boyd: Brian & Denise Spires and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Maci Carter: Eddie Shelton Agricultural and Clifford & Frances Strine Family Scholarships

Katie Clark: Charles E. Orcena and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships       

Othon DeAssis: Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarship

Amarise Edgell: Kaufman Family Memorial, Marion Elks Lodge No. 32, and Douglas & Elaine Waring Memorial Scholarships

Kenzington Hage: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Marion Rotary Club's Warren Brown, and Caledonia Alumni Association Scholarships

Jacob Haupt: Donald S. & Beulah Mae Williams Scholarship

Emma Hawk: Three Sisters Nursing Scholarship

Rachel Keller: Alex Cooper Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

RaeAnna King: Marion Rotary Club and Logan Stevens Memorial Scholarships

Karson Lang: Alex Masters Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

Caroline Lee: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, Whirlpool Corporation/One Energy S.T.E.M., Marion Rotary Club's Catherine Ferguson, and Brenda Dye Music Boosters Scholarships

Hanna McClenathan: Allyson M. Haycox Memorial Scholarship

Samantha Osborne: Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

Abbygail Rigsby: Altrusa Club of Marion Scholarship I

Brandon Scholten: Marion Rotary Club's R.T. Lewis Scholarship

Catherine Starrs David K. Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Kyla Stockdale: Marion Rotary Club's George Brown Scholarship       

Shelby Westler: Jeannette Turner Memorial Scholarship

Wynford High School

Madalyn Johnson: Collier Scholarship

Natalie Stover: Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarship

 

For more information on the Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program, visit the website www.MarionCommunityFoundation.org/scholarships/. The Foundation is located inside the Stengel True Mansion at 504 S. State St. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


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