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Coopertive announces scholarship recipients

Wellington and Black River high schools had students take top honors in Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative’s scholarship program. Every year, LMRE offers high school seniors, whose parents or guardians are LMRE member-owners, the opportunity to vie for a college scholarship.

Applicants are required to submit an application, grade transcript and essay about electric Cooperatives. A panel of judges then scores each based on their grade-point average, personal achievements and an essay. The top five finalists then have a personal interview with the panel of judges, who determine the first- and second-place winners. The first-place winners are eligible to earn an additional scholarship from the Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc.

Brittany Gow, 17, of Wellington High School, and Gregory Hartman, 18, of Black River High School, earned the $2,500 scholarships.

Brittany is the daughter of Ron and Darla Gow of Pittsfield Township. She has been active in the National Honor Society, where she holds the office of vice president, French Club secretary, four-year varsity softball, two-year varsity volleyball and was a member of the band. She also has been involved as an Angel Food Drive worker, Salvation Army bell ringer, Biddy Basketball coach, traveling softball member and member of Pittsfield Community Church. She plans to attend Defiance College and major in forensic science.

Gregory is the son of Dave and Julie Hartman of Huntington Township. In high school, he’s been involved in NHS, Helping Us Develop Dedication, Leadership and Enthusiasm, Philosophy Club, Foreign Language Club, basketball and track. He’s also been involved as a member of St. Patrick’s youth group, performed community service for Huntington, and is a Medina Recreation Center lifeguard. He plans to attend Heidelberg College and study computer science.

A pair of $1,500 scholarships were awarded to Joseph Klier, 18, of Wellington High and Katie Singer, 18, of Black River.

Joseph is the son of James and Darcy Klier of Pittsfield. In high school, he was an ambassador for National Technical Honor Society, a member of Future Farmers of America, agricultural mechanics skills team, tractor troubleshooting competition and an Adopt-a-Family donation collection helper. He currently is president of the Lorain County Junior Fair Board, and is involved in 4-H, his church youth group praise team, inner city vacation Bible school helper, dairy judging team and went on a trip to Wisconsin as part of a mission organization. He plans to study agriculture and diesel mechanics at the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Katie is the daughter of Art and Sandi Singer, Spencer Township. Katie was covice president of NHS, HUDDLE leader, set construction and backstage crew for the Drama Club, band and science fair regional competition participant. She also has been involved as a member of the Strongsville Skating Club, parish school of religion and a volunteer for a diabetes fundraiser. She plans to study business at the University of Michigan.

Buckeye senior earns Touchstone Energy scholarship

Daniel Novotny of Buckeye High was awarded the $1,000 Touchstone Energy® Special Achievement Scholarship. Daniel, 17, is the son of Manuela Novotny. He has been involved in football, where he was captain, track, student council and National Honor Society. He also has been involved in 4-H. He plans to study biology at the University of South Florida. The Touchstone Energy scholarship was created to reward the student who has committed himself/herself to the pursuance of a college education despite the hardships that may have affected him/her.