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Owens Community College Foundation Recognizes Students for Academic Excellence

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Owens Community College Foundation has awarded more than $122,000 in scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year to students for their outstanding achievements.

“The Owens Community College Foundation is proud to recognize these outstanding scholarship recipients for displaying exemplary efforts while pursuing their higher education aspirations,” said Ann Savage, Owens Executive Director of Fund Development and Foundation President. “Honoring these scholarship recipients and their accomplishments would not be possible without the generous support of our donors. Their support through Foundation scholarships provides enhanced opportunities for students to achieve academic success.”

The Owens Foundation was incorporated in April 2002 and has over $1.9 million in assets. The Foundation Board of Directors currently is comprised of 23 community leaders from Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties. The mission of the Owens Foundation and its Board of Directors is developing and providing resources to advance the College’s overall mission of serving students and the surrounding communities. The Foundation is also dedicated to removing barriers to education by providing student scholarships and supporting growth and innovation at Owens.

James A. Adams Memorial Scholarship: Robin Bolen of Gibsonburg and Jessica Ellerbrock of Leipsic each received a $600 scholarship. Recipients of this award must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

George D. Allesee Memorial Scholarship: Danita Butts Jackson-Revels of Toledo received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business majors and students who are 22 years of age or older.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship: Brittany Kimmet of New Riegel and Lindsey Przeniczny of Lambertville, Mich., each received a $1,500 scholarship. Angelia Huffman of Toledo received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have a parent or legal guardian who is a member of the Owens Alumni Association.

American Society for Industrial Security International, Toledo Chapter, Charles W. North Scholarship: Summer Repass of Toledo received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be a second-year student. Preference is given to criminal justice technology majors.

The Andersons Scholarship: Macon Mauchmar of Toledo and Kristin Rausch of Perrysburg each received an $800 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students majoring in the School of Business and Information Systems, the School of Technology, the School of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness,
and the natural sciences area.

The Rudy Aschenbrener Memorial Scholarship: Joshua Blevins of Toledo received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least six credit hours at Owens, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be majoring in automotive body repair program.

Auto Dealers United for Kids Scholarship: Travis Banks of Bowling Green, Ben Chapman of Toledo, Jordan Faulhaber of Edon, Alexander Geiger of Temperance, Mich., Josh Gibson of Columbus, Timothy Gongwer of Toledo, Keith Holoweckyi of Toledo, Heather Koch of Toledo, Michael Lumbrezar of Metamore, Andrew Muller of Toledo, Zachary Persinger of Tiffin, Tyler Pier of Toledo, Jason Schwind of Metamora, Jason Shealey of Monclova, Richard Smith of Fostoria, Timothy Thurston of Holland and Bradly Whaley of Tiffin each received a $500 scholarship. Preference is given to students majoring in automotive technology-specific programs.

Don Brondes Memorial Scholarship: Christopher Scott of Perrysburg received a $435 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 16 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be majoring in automotive technology.

The Bill Buck Memorial Scholarship: Teresa Casiano of Toledo received a $320 scholarship. Melissa Herzig of Bowling Green received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, be working toward an associate’s degree, have a disability and be registered with the College’s Disability Services Office.

Central West Area Council Scholarship: Kristal Richardson of Toledo received a $1,100 scholarship. Recipients must reside in the Central West area of Toledo, be pursuing an associate’s degree and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to part-time students.

Charles Carr Rotary Club of Maumee Scholarship: Anthony Cruz of Defiance received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to fire science technology students.

Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #772 Scholarship: Trey Farabee of Wayne received a $650 scholarship. Recipients must be an incoming freshman who has graduated from a Northwest Ohio high school, be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students of Italian descent.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Diamante Latino Scholarship: Casey Arroyo of Toledo received an $800 scholarship. Henry Casiano of Toledo and Sandy Villanueva of Toledo each received an $850 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be majoring in business, engineering technologies, design technologies or information systems. Preference is given to students of Latino heritage.

Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship: Benjamin Cousino of Holland received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum six credits hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 12 credit hours at Owens. Preference is given to criminal justice technology majors.

Findlay Leadership Scholarship: Cindy Girard of Findlay received a $600 scholarship. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester. Preference is given to Findlay-area Campus students.

Ford Scholarship: Frances Franklin of Swanton, Davina Lane of Toledo and Lori Tucker of Perrysburg each received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester. This award is designated for women and minorities and preference is given to Ford employees and their spouses and children.

Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative Scholarship: Cathrine Bonham of Ottawa, Barbara Ellerbrock of Leipsic and Jessica Ellerbrock of Leipsic each received a $200 scholarship. Recipients must be a member of the Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative or live on the Hancock-Wood Cooperative lines. In addition, individuals must have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Rich Harmon Memorial Scholarship: Michael Sirotnyak of Sylvania received a $600 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours, have achieved a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and exhibit a strong desire to pursue a quality assurance career in manufacturing.

Chuck Holsclaw Memorial Scholarship: Eileen Pfaffenberger of Metamora received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to students who are 22 years of age or older.

John Deere Agricultural Equipment Scholarship: Adam Crist of Nova, Neal Kitchen of Chardon, Calvin Sinn of Perrysburg, Richard Wakefield of Grafton, Zach Welling of Pemberville and Benjamin Wiemkem of Archbold each received an $800 scholarship. Jacob Cousino of Petersburg, Mich., Andrew Ding of Northwood, Clint Lease of Tiffin, Alexander Patterson of Kent, Adam Quinn of Bellville and Ryan Smith of Archbold each received a $700 scholarship. Preference is given to students majoring in John Deere consumer and commercial equipment or John Deere technician at Owens.

Jones-Hamilton Co. Scholarship: Joseph Dodds of North Baltimore and Shannon Pace of Weston each received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be a resident of Lake Township, Perrysburg Township, Rossford or Northwood.

Health Technologies Scholarship: Briana Burke of Genoa, Barbara Ellerbrock of Leipsic, Kerri Flores of Waterville, Kelly Galenski of Toledo, Sara Grim of Whitehouse, Viktoryia Maximovich of Maumee, Elizabeth Shaffer of Carey and Shawna Tappel of New London each received a $1,000 scholarship. Martha Dunn of Northwood received a $300 scholarship. Recipients must have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to employees of Little Sisters of the Poor or the College’s nursing majors.

Home Savings Business Scholarship: Edna Ackerman of Liberty Center received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be a Findlay-area Campus student, have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester. Preference is given to a student in the School of Business and Information Systems.

John and Margaret Kurfess Scholarship: Lisa Depinet of Republic received a $550 scholarship. Recipients must have completed at least 16 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a health sciences major.

Donald Leonhardt Welding Scholarship: John Racick of Toledo received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a student majoring in welding.

National City Diamante Latino Scholarship: Jennifer Clark of Toledo received a $325 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.

Ohio Space Grant Consortium Scholarship: Michele Martin of Toledo and Jaclynn Powers of Toledo each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be studying within areas relevant to aerospace engineering, planetary or earth sciences and intending on pursuing a four-year degree at one of the OSGC-affiliated academic institutions.

Owens Community College Bookstore Scholarship: Katelyn Brodman of Carey and Megan Cantu of Northwood each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business management or marketing and sales majors.

Owens Community College – Findlay Campus Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Scholarship: Bethany VanAtta of Findlay received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Additionally, individuals must be an Owens Findlay-area Campus student and a registered SIFE member.

Owens Community College Foundation Scholarship: Nathan Aschliman of Montpelier, Megan Cantu of Northwood, Ryan Hilt of Toledo, Clint Lease of Tiffin, Sheri Reuther of Temperance, Mich., Jennifer Urban of Perrysburg, Jacob Wescott of Toledo, Leanne Wilhelm of Monroeville, Elyssia Yado of Clyde and Jessica Zilke of Ottawa Lake, Mich., each received a $300 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Owens Community College Foundation Diamante Latino Scholarship: Sandy Villanueva of Toledo, Anea Escamilla of Leipsic, AnaAlicia Munoz of North Baltimore and Elyssia Yado of Clyde each received a $300 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.

Owens Community College Honors Scholarship: Emily Haviland of Sylvania received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be a member of the Owens Community College Honors Program.

Owens Corning Diamante Latino Scholarship: Anea Escamilla of Leipsic received a $325 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and be of Latino heritage.

Owens Community College Marketing and Sales Scholarship: Julia Hutchinson of Petersburg, Mich., received a $300 scholarship. Recipients must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in marketing and sales, retailing management or financial service sales, and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Painters Supply Scholarship: Andrew Billmyer of Temperance, Mich., received a $362.50 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and be majoring in the automotive body program.

Perrysburg Rotary Service Foundation (STRIVE) Scholarship: Scott Heck of Holland received a $2,000 scholarship. Jennifer Booth of Stony Ridge and Catherine Cline of Curtice each received a $1,000 scholarship. Samantha Wilson of Maumee received a $1,750 scholarship. Recipients must be graduating seniors of Penta Career Center who are participating in the Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education (STRIVE) program.

Post-Secondary Option Book Scholarship: William Belkofer of Graytown, Alyssa Boutwell of Monclova, Michelle Cantwell of Swanton, AnnMarie DeTray of Oak Harbor, Ashley Dunlap of Oregon, Cortney Friess of Toledo, Timothy Fritz of Gibsonburg, Chris Gilmore of Whitehouse, Benjamin Hartings of Waterville, Scott Heck of Holland, Jenna Heinz of Oregon, Jessie Instone of Bowling Green, Hannah Juan of Perrysburg, Diana Kanafani of Holland, Christina Kmiec of Toledo, Danielle Litle of Toledo, Kristen Lohman of Toledo, Stephanie Loomis of Fostoria, Alycia Mccall of Toledo, Muaath Najib of Toledo, Heather Nino of Curtice, Victoria Pacewicz of Luckey, Christine Roudebush of Whitehouse, Canada Sanders of Toledo, Courtney Stoner of Stony Ridge, Chelsea Sturt of Swanton, Alena Tenteris of Northwood, Andrew Tylicki of Toledo, Christopher Van Newhouse of Swanton, Katrina Vaughn of Toledo and Kaitlyn Vincent of Oregon each received a $450 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Individuals must be former Post-Secondary Option students who are continuing their education at Owens following their high school graduation.

President Daniel H. Brown Scholarship: Michelle Brueshaber of Grand Rapids, Lori Depinet of Republic, Maria Kreuz of Swanton and Katherine Nenni of Findlay each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to health science students.

Private Industry Collaborative Scholarship: Patrick Brumley of Toledo, Teresa Casiano of Toledo and Mark Price of Toledo each received a $600 scholarship. Recipients must be a non-traditional student who is a dislocated or soon-to-be dislocated worker.

Edward and Linda Reiter Scholarship: Timothy Frank of Toledo received a $900 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a technology-specific associate’s degree program.

Howard Robinson Memorial Scholarship: Jacob Holland of Lyons received a $580 scholarship. Recipients must have completed one semester at Owens, be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Pauline Schmidt Memorial Scholarship: Lucetta Drlik of Walbridge received a $330 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in the dental hygiene program.

Seeger Consulting Service Scholarship: Jacquie Henkelmann of Findlay received a $250 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to business majors.

Scott Simpson Memorial Scholarship: Nicholas Owens of Lambertville, Mich., received an $800 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester and be a member of an Owens Express intercollegiate athletic team.

Spanish American Organization Scholarship: Veronica Barbosa-Guzman of North Baltimore and Sandy Villanueva of Toledo each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, be of Latino heritage and reside in Lucas or Wood counties.

Tall Timbers Foundation Scholarship: Brian Bauman of Fostoria received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Individuals must be a Findlay-area Campus student who is an employee or dependent of an employee at the Tall Timbers Industrial Center of Findlay.

Toledo Automobile Dealers Association Scholarship: Michael Leking of Temperance, Mich., Joshua Reynolds of Rudolph and Nathan Wade of Chillicothe each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.4 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in the diesel or automotive technology program.

Toledo Community Foundation – Marsh Family Fund Scholarship: Michaela Jury of Carey, Megan Morgart of Wayne, Alaina Ross of Perrysburg, Danielle Seifert of Wharton, David Seymore of Medina and Brittany Young of Warrensville Heights each received a $400 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Toledo Community Foundation – George and Luella Shoemaker Fund: Hui-Ling Chen of Toledo, Caren Clark of Monclova, Christa Clark of Monclova, Benjamin Greene of Toledo, Amber Hahn of Swanton, Valerie Jones of Toledo, LaDonna Knabbs of Toledo, Brandon Martin of Toledo, Cindy Meadows-Clark of Monclova, Jennifer Peart of Toledo, Danette Popovich of Toledo, Brittany Stevenson of Toledo, Savannah Tilman of Toledo and Christina Williams of Toledo each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must reside in the Greater Toledo area of Lucas County and contiguous communities, have completed 12 credit hours at Owens, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled in a technology-specific program.

UPS Scholarship: Charlene Black of Pemberville, Amy Duvendack of Toledo, Gregory Laird of Findlay, Katherine Luoma of Northwood, Mary Richardson of Delta, Sheri Clauson of Bowling Green, Meghan Collins of Walbridge, Amy James of Perrysburg, Danielle Lanning of Swanton, Trina Lesley of Toledo, Justin Lesperance of Perrysburg, Jennifer Nelson of Oregon, Stacy Rutledge of Perrysburg, Erin Savial of Cygnet, Harpreet Singh of Findlay, Alex Small of Napoleon, Sara Soltis of Genoa, Steven Steffel of Ottawa, Kayla Verhoff of Mt. Cory and Douglas Weinandy of Galion each received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must have completed 12 credit hours, be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.

Bud Weaver Memorial Scholarship: Summer Repass of Toledo received a $450 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester and have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Preference is given to a student who is a criminal justice technology major.

Matthew D. Winckowski Scholarship: Zachary Dermer of Oregon received a $500 scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in at least six credit hours each semester, have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be a graduating senior from Clay High School. Preference is given to a student who is a commercial art technology major.

One of the fastest-growing higher educational institutions in Ohio, Owens Community College is a fully accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.