Nick McWilliams reporting – Eleven area students were awarded scholarships through Tuscarawas County YMCA and the Thomas J. Patton Scholarship Fund.
In total, $13,400 in scholarships were given out in memory of the 40-plus years of service to the community by Patton at the Y.
Since the fund was first introduced in 1990, a total of 99 students have received scholarships.
Seven of the 11 students were first time recipients, with the other four receiving a scholarship for the second time.
Recipients are selected for their scholastic performance, along with participation at the Y and leadership skills.
For information about the scholarship fund, dial (330) 364-5511.
Awards:
Kaitlyn Armstrong – New Philadelphia (Kent State University, Psychology)
Samantha Courtney – New Philadelphia (Kent State University, Criminology)
Bailey Eddleman – Claymont (Wilmington College, Education)
Josie Pinelli – Dover (Miami University, Business)
Edith Quiroz – Tuscarawas Central Catholic (Kent State Tuscarawas, Undeclared)
Kasey Ruegsegger – Dover (Kent State University, Finance)
Alicia Sica-Calel – Tuscarawas Central Catholic (Kent State Tuscarawas, Undeclared)
Brenton Billman – Otterbein University, Mechanical Engineering
Lexus Marsh – Kent State Tuscarawas, Business
Lucas Marsh – Kent State Stark, Biology
Maci Willoughby – Stark State, Surgical Technology
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