Submitted by P.E.O. Chapter EJ of Bowling Green
On Sunday, June 11, 2017, P.E.O. ‘s (Philanthropic Educational Organization) local Chapter EJ of Bowling Green held a reception to celebrate the awarding of four local recipients of scholarships given by P.E.O Ohio State Chapter and Chapter EJ. Callie Spears, Micaela Schempf , Elizabeth Webb, and Cassidy Williford received scholarships from the Ohio Scholarship Fund awarded to Ohio high school students who are enrolled to continue their education.In addition, Jenna Schonter, also a high school student, received the first Barbara Klopfenstein Book Scholarship offered by Chapter EJ of Bowling Green. The five scholarships totaled $3,310.
P.E.O. is an international society of women who are dedicated to supporting women as they seek to improve themselves through education. The sisterhood proudly makes a difference in women’s lives with six philanthropies that include ownership of a women’s college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance to women just beginning their college educations, to women who have had their educations interrupted, and to women who are seeking advanced degrees. P.E.O. also offers loans at 2% interest to students in need of money to continue their education.
Please contact Sharon Libby, President, Chapter EJ if you are interested in more information about P.E.O. or it’s scholarships, grants, and loans. General information and contact information can be found on the public portion of the P.E.O. website.
PEO 2017 OHIO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ELIZABETH WEBB
Parents: Matt & Jodi Webb
2017 BGHS Graduate
Will be attending Ohio State University
Major: Public Affairs
CASSIDY WILLIFORD
Parents: Jo & Marina Williford
2017 BGHS Graduate
Will be attending University of Michigan
Major: Movement Science/Pre-Med
MICAELA SCHEMPF
Parents: Kevin & Joann Schempf
2017 BGHS Graduate
Will be attending Eastern Michigan University
Major: Chemistry & Pharmacy
CALLIE SPEARS
Parents: Charles & Sherry Spears
2016 VanBuren HS Graduate
Will be sophomore at University of Cincinnati
Major: Communication Design
PEO 2017 CHAPTER EJ BARBARA KLOPFENSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
JENNA SCHONTER
Parents: Christopher & Dawn Schonter
2017 BGHS Graduate
Will be attending Ohio State University
Major: Medical Laboratory Science
