2024 Scholarship Award Recipients:

The following is an alphabetical list of the students selected to receive scholarship awards for the 2024-25 academic year. Recipients will receive a letter through USPS Mail notifying them of their award(s), including amount(s), important information, and deadlines.

A

Seth Abraham – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Zachary Abraham – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Manuel Acuna – Gladys & Everett Granger Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Dedié Adissem – Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarship
Zialesi ‘Win’ Adissem – Marion Academy of Medicine and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Ashley Alvarez – Beatrice Prior Memorial and Stewie Family Scholarships
Makenna Ambrose – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Lauren Anspaugh – Marion Rotary Club and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Jacob Arndt – Carol S. Geissler Memorial, Coach Ed Henning, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Caitlin Askew – Harris and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

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B

Ava Baker – John T. & Lois Schmidt and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Mallori Ballinger – Laura Rush & Tom Rosol Nursing Student and Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. Scholarships
Sienna Ballinger – Erin Y. James Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Bash – Ridgemont Scholarship
Whitley Baumgartner – Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Callie Beary – Dr. Sarah Kulkofsky Memorial Scholarship
Jacob Beaschler – Cornell/Goodman and Kenny Martin Memorial Scholarships
Briley Beckley – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Audrey Benedict – Donna M. Flach Memorial and Roger L. & Cora M. Baker Scholarships
Abigail Bennett – A.B. & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship
Evan Birt – Alex Family Scholarship
Nicholas Blubaugh – Andrew Wigton Memorial Scholarship
Carlyn Bower – Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarship
Brayden Boyd – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Taylor Boyd – Kaufman Family Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Joe Bradac III – Douglas and Elaine Waring Memorial, Gary & Diana Sims Family, Pleasant Academic Boosters, Stormy Ray Cushing, and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Scholarships
Faith Brenzo – Altrusa Club of Marion Scholarship I
Jacob Brown – Marge Sorreles Davies Memorial and Voll Family Bowling Green State University Scholarships

C

Kalli Caldwell – Carey Family and Jeffrey Rainey Memorial Scholarships
Macie Cameron – Donald B. Justice Memorial and Gregory A. Rees Memorial Scholarships
Gabby Cametti – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Drayson Campbell – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Roger & Donna Holbrook Scholarships
Ellie Campbell – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Kayleigh Carey – Charles R. Crisler Memorial Scholarship
Grace Carr – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Maci Carter – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Carter Chase – James A. Flickinger Memorial Scholarship
Daxton Chase – Catherine Leila Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
Madison Cody – Collier Scholarship
Isabelle Combs – AB & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship
AJ Comer – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Hannah Cook – Marion Rotary Club Warren Brown and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Amber Cooley – Logan Stevens Memorial Scholarship
Connor Corwin – Clifford & Frances Strine Family and Eddie Shelton Agricultural Scholarships
Evan Craig – Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas and United Church Homes Scholarships
Emma Crease – Caledonia Alumni Association Scholarship
Nathan Cunningham – Danny C. Sipes Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan Curren – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarships

D

Alexia  Davis – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Corajayne DeBoer – Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarship
Iris Deeren – Beatrice Prior Memorial and Three Sisters Nursing Scholarships
Yash Desai – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Jayda Dondrea – Ridgemont Scholarship
Jena Doss – Harper-Stuckey MTC, Marion Rotary Club John Keegan, and Tasha Jones Memorial Scholarships
Lindsie Doss – Daniel B. Stover Memorial Scholarship
Allee Dutt – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

E

Leah Ehrmantraut – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Ava Esterline – Marion Rotary Club Catherine Ferguson Scholarship

F

Eva Feasel – Collier Scholarship
Autumn Fitzgerald – Jerew Family Memorial, Joe Petrich & Al Beach Memorial, Kory Kirkpatrick Memorial, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Nicole Flock – Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas Scholarship
Isaac Fosnaugh – Marguerite Marcelin Hastings Memorial Scholarship
Renee Fremont – Geraldine M. Hedges Memorial and Marion Noon Kiwanis Club II Scholarships

G

Leah Garrett – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Randi Goney – Eula M. Rhoads, Jeannette White Memorial, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Jennifer Gonzalez Segura – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Ellie Grills – Community’s Memorial, Dr. Noel & Maria Eboh Family, and Eugene & Cecilia Reszczynski Scholarships

H

Riley Hamm – Quintin & Alice Linn Scholarship
Dylan Hanshaw – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Janelle Hoback – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Noelani Holden – Janet Palm Memorial, Mandy Kruder Memorial, and Marion Rotary Club Robert C. Dowd Scholarships
Taylor Hollinger – Rebecca S. Craig and Ridgemont Scholarships
Dillon Hoskins – Dr. Herman & Mrs. Jean Reas Scholarship
Suzannah Houpt – Beatrice Prior Memorial, Helen E. Evans, Janet Palm Memorial, and Marion Rotary Club Scholarships
Kennedy Hummel – Mandy Kruder Memorial Scholarship

I

Taylor Iden – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Abigail Isler – Charles L. Hastings Memorial, Clifford & Frances Strine Family, John & Jackie Watkins, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Gracelyn Isler – Gary W. Troll Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships

J

Lily Janson – Christopher B. Ream and Civitan Club of Marion Scholarships
Tahlia Johnson – Eric Benjamin Foos Memorial and Eugene & Cecilia Reszczynski Scholarships
Kyle Jolliff – Jacob Pfeiffer & Kevin Pfeiffer Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Ashlyn Jones – Collier Scholarship
Mackenzie Jones – Collier Scholarship
Abigale Jordan – Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. Scholarship
Kathryn Jordan – Stephanie K. Lust Memorial Scholarship

K

Lane Kanagy – AB & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship
Trace Kelly – Paul Pezley Baseball Scholarship
RaeAnna King – Alex Cooper Memorial and Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarships
Ezekiel Klenzman – Alex Masters Memorial, Marion Rotary Club, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Sidney Knickel – AB & Hazel Augenstein Scholarship
Abbey Knight – Beatrice Prior Memorial Scholarship
Faith Kowalczyk – Nancy O. Whitaker Memorial Scholarship

L

Pierre Lavette – Bergmann Family Scholarship
Caroline Lee – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Lauren Leslie – Adam Johnston Memorial, Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, and Rocco Nicolosi Memorial Scholarships
Alexander Lisiecki – David K. Rogers Memorial, Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat, and Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarships
Marquis Long Jr. – Willie “Beaver” Troutman Football Scholarship
Kaiden Luikart – Everett Family Scholarship
Collin Lust – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship

M

Connor Macaluso – Marion Area Auxiliary Scholarship
Hannah Marvich – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Callie Mathews – Irene Ballinger Memorial Scholarship
Carter Mattix – Wesley & Karen Schertzer Memorial Scholarship
Ellery McGuire – Nancy O. Whitaker Memorial Scholarship
Hannah McKinniss – Ridgemont Scholarship
Theo Meek – Altrusa Club of Marion I and Marion Rotary Club Robert E. Kibbey Scholarships
Daeveonna Middleton – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Veronica Mousa – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Maura Murphy – Helen & Bob Bintz, Marion Rotary Club R.T. Lewis, Pleasant Academic Boosters, Pleasant Local Schools Board of Education, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Macaden Murrell – Marion Rotary Club George Brown and Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarships
Addyson Myers – Collier Scholarship
Delaney Myers – Bill & Joan Cones Scholarship

N

Breanna Napper – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Mia Navarro – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Autumn Neff – John F. Kreis Memorial Scholarship
Brookes Nelson – Carey Family and Ted & Elaine Mitchell Scholarships
Ivan Ni – Vera O. McDanel Scholarship
Ethan Nutter – American Legion Post 162, Pleasant Academic Boosters, and Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarships

O

Landon ODonnell –Stephanie K. Lust Memorial and Wayne Hoch Memorial Scholarships
Mercy Otero – Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship

P

Abbigail Peters – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Jayde Pineda – Dr. James S. & Mary Gray Greetham Memorial Scholarship
Trinity Prater – Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. Scholarship
Olivia Pratt – William & Marjorie Grover and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat scholarships
Bailey Price – American Legion Post 162 Scholarship

R

Ashley Martinez Ramirez – Beatrice Prior Memorial, Kathy & Malcolm Goodman, Marion Noon Kiwanis Club, Marion Rotary Club Karl W. Schell, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Payne Ratliff – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Carter Rawlins – Louise Kling and Marion Music Club Scholarships
A’nya Reynolds – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Hanah Rhoades – Donald S. & Beulah Mae Williams and Elgin High School Wider Horizons Scholarships
Morgen Rhodes – Mitchell Libster and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Brayden Rinehart – Jacob Pfeiffer & Kevin Pfeiffer Memorial Scholarship
Alexia Rivers – Elizabeth Shumaker Scholarship
Lillian Ruth – Catherine Amelia Thew Brown and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Madelyn Ruth – Allyson M. Haycox Memorial and Marion Elks Lodge No. 32 Scholarships

S

Kaelyn Saylor – Ridgemont Scholarship
Madisen Schenk – Clare Cooke Performing Arts, Louise Kling, and Marion Music Club Scholarships
Taylor Schoen – Elgin Alumni Association and Vera O. McDanel Scholarships
Allister Scott – Art & Anne Huggler Memorial and Kenny Martin Memorial Scholarships
Khalil Scott – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Riley Shaffer – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Nyla Sharp-Holmes – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Travis Shearer – Dr. David & Alice Bailey Scholarship
Adrian Shipley – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Katie Shoaf – Dr. James S. & Mary Gray Greetham Memorial and Linda & Mike Rizzo Scholarships
Stephanie Shoemaker – Charles E. Orcena Scholarship
Brooklynn Short – Altrusa Club of Marion Scholarship II
Autumn Silverio – Beatrice Prior Memorial and Dr. Shelton & Becky Williams Scholarships
Sierra Silverio – Coach Mac Prexy Pride Scholarship
Taryn Simmers – Max Ross Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Audrey Simon – Isabel Freer Memorial and Marion Rotary Club R.T. Lewis Scholarships
Aubrie Smith – Craig and Marion Rotary Club Harold Hall Scholarships
Ellie Smith – Dr. Kathy Dixon Memorial Scholarship
Hailey Smith – Allyson M. Haycox Memorial, Beatrice Prior Memorial, Eula M. Rhoads, Marion Rotary Club Warren G. Harding, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
JT Snively – Calvin H. & Elizabeth L. Topliff Scholarship
Halle Snyder – Helen M. Thew Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Macie Snyder – Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. Scholarship
Gracelyn Staley – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Grace Staton – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Shelby Stimson – Carol S. Geissler Memorial, Herbert & Jane Tillett, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Alex Stokes – Aris Kasotis Memorial Scholarship
Brielle Stone – Jeannette Turner Memorial and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Luke Strine – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Mason Stuck – Ridgemont Scholarship

T

Delaney Tabbert – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Caitlyn Thiel – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Troy Thrush – Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarship
Kacey Redmon Timm – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Sofia Tinnerello – William & Martha Buckingham Scholarship
Landon Tipsword – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Miley Turner – Brenda Dye Music Boosters, Mandy Kruder Memorial, and Marion Rotary Club Hoover Brown Scholarships

V

Allie Valentine – Marion Rotary Club James M. Bazzoli, M.D. Scholarship
Alexandra Vandeborne – Mountz Girls Scholarship
Jacob VanVoorhis – John T. Gordon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship
Kenzi Vaught – Randy & Rosalie Drazba Scholarship

W

Whitney Waddell – William & Marjorie Grover, Gary & Diana Sims Family, Joe & Peggy Casey Memorial, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Lillian Wagner – Beth Bayles Memorial, Eddie Shelton Agricultural, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Grace Waldo – Elgin Alumni Association, Elgin High School Wider Horizons, and LaRue Alumni Association Scholarships
Ki Walter – Mandy Kruder Memorial, Marion Rotary Club Robert C. Dowd, and Taft Middle School Music Dept Scholarships
Madison Ward – Marion Rotary Club Warren G. Harding Scholarship
Hudson Warner – Marion Noon Kiwanis Club Scholarship II
Ashley Watkins – Mary Ellen Withrow and Norman Withrow Golf Scholarships
Carter Weibling – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Shelby Westler – Marion Women’s Business Council Scholarship
Caleb Wheeler – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Brooklin Williams – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarship
Emerson Williams – John D. O’Shea & Kathleen E. O’Shea Scholarship
Noah Williams – Bill & Joan Cones, Mandy Kruder Memorial, Marion Noon Kiwanis Club, and McBride Family Scholarships
Dylan Wilson – Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat and Whirlpool Corporation/OneEnergy STEM Scholarships
Abigail Wright – Freshour Family and Kannan Family Scholarships

Y

Makayla Yake – David G. Wilhelm Memorial, Dr. Shelton & Becky Williams, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Kaitlyn Yates – Carey Family, Cheryl Oehler Memorial, and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Scholarships
Addison Young – Collier Scholarship

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