More than $145,000 in local scholarships were awarded Wednesday evening as the Bowling Green High School Senior Scholarship Program awarded 112 local scholarships to deserving seniors.
The total of $145,689.74 was the highest dollar amount awarded to date.
This achievement, made possible by the collective effort of local individuals, businesses, non-profit groups, organizations and BGCS staff, is a testament to the community’s unwavering commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of youth. Each contribution played a crucial role in the success of this program, organized by BGHS Guidance Counselor Amanda McBride.
The Performing Arts Center was filled with anticipation and celebration as recipients were recognized during the ceremony for their outstanding achievements, dedication, and potential to positively impact society. Several scholarship presenters highlighted the exceptional qualities of their chosen recipients, underscoring the high achievements within this class.
“We are immensely proud of our graduating seniors and grateful for the generosity demonstrated by our local community,” said Dan Black, principal of Bowling Green High School. “These scholarships will alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with pursuing higher education and enable our students to reach for their dreams.”
With their contributions, the scholarship sponsors exemplify the spirit of community and the belief in investing in the next generation. Each scholarship is a financial contribution and a testament to the belief in the recipients’ abilities to succeed and contribute meaningfully to their future endeavors.
“I’m grateful for our donors who understand the importance of investing in education and our youth by establishing these scholarships,” said Joe Edens, president of the Bowling Green Schools Foundation. “The foundation is honored to support the Bowling Green High School Senior Scholarship Program and play a part in shaping the future leaders of our community.”
During the ceremony, recipients were moved as they learned about the inspiring stories and heartfelt motivations behind each scholarship, including memorial scholarships honoring beloved members of the community.
Katelyn Barnhart expressed her appreciation after the event, “Tonight was a very special night because the community really came together to support the seniors. It’s really nice to be recognized individually for our accomplishments that we’ve been working towards all our lives, from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Thank you so much to everyone who donated to support us for our futures.”
Scholarship recipients included:
· Albert and Margaret Newlove Scholarship: Grant Sonner
· AMVets Post #711: Steve Schooner Scholarship: Anna Reid
· Amy Reynolds MacRitchie Music Scholarships: Ardan Carlisle and Drew Thomas
· Baron Family Scholarship: Elizabeth Tussing
· Bates Recycling Scholarship: Jacob Amspoker
· BG Bowling Scholarship: Rose Lambert Memorial Scholarship: Anna Reid
· BG Bowling Scholarships: Al-Mar Lanes Scholarship and Robb Waynick Scholarship: Lucas Lilly
· BG Bowling Scholarships: William Wammes Scholarship and Dean Moosman Scholarship: Jerrad Main
· BG Class of 1973 Memorial Scholarship: Maxwell Haynes
· BG Community Foundation Scholarships: Cade Contris, Aaron Hershberger, Dillon O’Connell, Lola Thompson, Miriam Utz
· BG Exchange Club Awards of Excellence: Elizabeth Barnett, Benjamin Burton, Grant Sonner
· BG Firefighters Association Scholarships: Cooper Feehan, Lola Thompson
· BG Junior Bobcat Football Scholarship: Reece Rath
· BG Kiwanis Joan Gordon Memorial Scholarship for Community Service: Macyn Dean-Scheele
· BG Kiwanis Leonard and Margaret Davis Scholarship: Ela Ostrowski
· BG Rotary DEI Scholarship: Lydia Mullins
· BG Rotary Edwin Miller Memorial Scholarship: Ela Ostrowski
· BG Rotary Ralph Olsen Memorial Scholarship: Alexandra Parish
· BG Schools Foundation Scholarships: Elizabeth Barnett, Katelyn Barnhart, Laura Brown, Lydia Mullins
· BG Women’s Club Beryl Parrish Scholarship: Ashley Knowlton
· BG Women’s Club Joan Gordon Scholarship: Olivia Hamilton
· BGHS Bobcat Boosters Scholarships: Sophia Burtnett, Andrew Claypool, Reece Rath, Kate Suter
· BGHS Class of 1978 Memorial Scholarship: Macyn Dean-Scheele
· BGHS Faculty Book Scholarships: Cade Contris, Maxwell Haynes, Elena Hemming, Aaron Herschberger, Margaret Layne, Elizabeth Reger, Paige Suelzer
· BGHS PTO Scholarships: Elizabeth Barnett, Andrew Claypool, Alexandra Parish, Miriam Utz
· Black Swamp Arts Festival – Ancillary Scholarship: Caitlin Lee
· Black Swamp Arts Festival Performing Arts Scholarship: Rory Mott
· Black Swamp Arts Festival Visual Arts Scholarship: Allison Fry and Elizabeth Tussing
· Bobcat Hockey Alumni Senior Scholarship: James Webb
· Brittany Albrecht Memorial Scholarship: Alexandra Parish
· Budd Gallier Scholarships: Margaret Layne, Caitlin Lee
· Carolyn Ulsh Memorial Scholarship: Drew Thomas
· Carolyn Ulsh Scholarship in Memory of Virginia Mallory: Benjamin Burton
· Central Joint Fire District Scholarship: John Fyfe
· Cheryl J. Dauterman Memorial Scholarship: Cole Ash
· Darr/Segall Scholarship: Sophia Nelson
· Dave McCutcheon Memorial Music Scholarship: Rory Mott
· Elmer L. Boyles Memorial Scholarship: Jackson Horst
· Eric Baer Memorial Scholarship: Reece Rath
· Eric Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship: Margaret Layne
· Eugene E. and Nancy L. Adler Memorial Scholarship: Aiden Meyer
· Fern B. Harger Scholarship: Aiden Hildebrand
· Freedom Roofing and Siding Scholarship: Murrel Walters
· Greater BG Area Real Estate Association Scholarship: Lydia Mullins
· Greenwood Chapter #159 OES Scholarship: Lydia Mullins
· Haas Family Scholarship: Brent Boston
· Huntington Scholarship – Craig Barr Memorial: Ardan Carlisle
· James Brown Memorial Scholarship: Sophia Kelly
· Jeffrey C. Fether Memorial Scholarship: Xavier Scott
· Jodi Lyn Krone Memorial Scholarship: Rory Mott
· Joe Luthman/Penny Dean Scholarship: Elizabeth Barnett, Olivia Hamilton
· Kenneth H. Harger Scholarship: Allison Fry
· Kevin Wolfe Memorial Scholarship: Grant Sonner
· Lauren “Flex” Rex Memorial Scholarship: Macyn Dean-Sheele
· League of Women Voters Scholarship: Benjamin Burton
· Linda Susan Snyder Memorial Scholarship: Murrel Walters
· Marjorie and R. Donald Robinson Scholarships: Eli Metzger, Elena Hemming
· Mary Jane Elsass Scholarship: Makenna Oates
· OAPSE Technical Scholarship: Rose Walters
· Panksepp, Quinn, Sanders, Wolfe Memorial Scholarship: Murrel Walters
· Patrick DeLuca Memorial Scholarship: Reagan Otley
· Paul Windisch Memorial Scholarship: Aiden Meyer
· Peggy L. Schmeltz Scholarship: Mitchel Keller
· P.E.O. Sisterhood STAR Scholarship: Alexandra Parish
· Preston Scott Pahl Memorial Scholarship: Garrett Bateson
· Robert Schoeni Memorial Scholarship: Kylee Knauss
· Robert W. McCracken Scholarship: Audra Hammer
· Ross Barr Memorial Scholarship: Rose Walters
· Ross M. Shirkey Memorial Scholarship: Kyle Sickler
· Sara J. Littleton P.E.O. Memorial Scholarship: Niharika Mallik
· Screen Printed Products Athletic Scholarship: Garrett Bateson
· Steve Beattie Memorial Scholarship: Jacob Amspoker
· StuCrew Scholarship: Ela Ostrowski
· The Dick Mlinarik Memorial Fund: Audra Hammer, Rory Mott
· Tim Young Memorial Scholarship: Reece Rath
· Whittaker Family Scholarship: Jacob Amspoker
· Wood County Hospital Foundation Scholarships: Katelyn Barnhart, Ela Ostrowski
· Wood County Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship: Katelyn Barnhart, Olivia Hamilton, Alaina Mormile
· Zonta Club of Bowling Green Scholarship: Kylee Knauss and Alexandra Parish
