Jun 1, 2024
Southern Local High School recognized members of the Class of 2024 during its senior assembly May 22 and awarded more than $440,000 in scholarships plus other awards for their achievements. Pictured is senior class advisor Robert Shansky addressing the crowd. (Submitted photo)
SALINEVILLE – Southern Local High School gathered its graduating students and families for the annual senior assembly and disbursed more than $440,000 in scholarships.
Nearly 60 seniors were joined by their families, school officials and junior class members and scholarship presenters for the event on May 22 in the high school gym, where senior class advisor Robert Shansky welcomed the crowd.
“We have a lot of recognition for these young people and what they have achieved,” Shansky said, later noting that students had earned an estimated $441,000 in scholarships to continue their education.
He also announced Class of 2024 officers, which included President Rylee Mellott, Vice President Ashley Shroades, Secretary Aleah Bach, Treasurer Esther Forbes and Historian Natalie DeSellem.
A series of scholarships were then presented and included the following:
– Aleah Bach: Sophia Women’s Center Scholarship for $1,000; Franklin B. Walter Scholarship nominee, $100; Mount Union Trustee Scholarship, $22,000 per academic year ($88,000 total); Governor Merit Scholarship, $5,000 per academic year ($20,000 total); BMWED Scholarship, $5,000; American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; Tri-State Trillium Foundation Scholarship, $500; WKBN Academic Excellence Award; 4H Honor Green and White Cord; OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award; and graduating from Eastern Gateway Community College with Associate of Arts degree;
– Justus Black, Marcus K. Walter Scholarship, $500;
– Gabriel Blissenbach, Carroll Electric Children of Members Scholarship, $1,000; OVAC Daniel M. Burke Memorial Wrestling Scholarship, $1,500 West Liberty University Wrestling Athletic Scholarship, $3500 per academic year ($14,000 total); Marcus K. Walter Scholarship, $900; Columbiana County FFA Alumni Scholarship, $200; K.L. Martin Award, $325; Kim & Ashley Bergman Memorial Scholarship, $1,250; American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award; Eagle Scout Award – highest rank in The Boys Scouts of America. The Eagle Scout Award took seven years to complete and only 4 percent of members become Eagle Scouts. Blissenbach completed his Eagle Scout project by building a 2,400-square-foot picnic patio area for the Village of Salineville;
– Lindsey Bregar, Manzilla Multicultural Award, $2000 per academic year ($8,000 total); Mount Union Trustee Scholarship, $19,000 per academic year ($76,000 total); Mount Union Trustee Scholarship- On Campus, $3,000 per academic year ($12,000 total); Ohio College Opportunity Grant, $5,000; Mount Union Cheerleading Scholarship, $1,000 per academic year ($4,000 total); University of Mount Union Scholarship, $8,895; Marcus K. Walter Scholarship, $1,200; Columbiana County FFA Alumni Scholarship, $200; Ira Lewis Thompson Scholarship, $250; Growe Scholarship, $1,500; and OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award;
– Natalie DeSellem, Sophia Women’s Center, $500; Joleen Ackerle Cattrell Scholarship, $500; American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; Red Cross Scholarship, $100;
– Alexis Ensinger, The University of Akron Merit Scholarship, $4,000 per academic year ($16,000 total); Red Cross Scholarship, $100; American Legion, $1,000; Ira Lewis Thompson Scholarship, $250; and OHSAA Courageous Student Award;
– Kenneth Frischkorn, American Legion, $1,000, and OHSAA Courageous Student Award;
– Evan Haught, Youngstown State University Red & White Scholarship, $2,000 per academic year ($8,000 total); Red Cross Scholarship, $100;
– Jaden Morris, graduating from Kent State University with Associates of Business degree;
– Hunter Robinson, Geneva College Founders Scholarship, $17,500 per academic year ($70,000 total); American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; Matthew Puckett Scholarship, $1,000; and OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award;
– Logan Redfern, OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award;
– Ashley Shroades, Wheeling University, $20,000 per academic year ($80,000 total); Columbiana County Basketball Coaches Association, $500; OHSVCA District 1 Scholarship, $500; OVAC All-Star Basketball Classic – Bette Ponzo Memorial Basketball Scholarship, $250; American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; Sixth Rank in Class Award, $1,078; OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award;
– Joseline Stanley, Marcus K. Walter Scholarship, $900; Columbiana County FFA Alumni Scholarship, $200; Ira Lewis Thompson Scholarship, $250; American Legion Scholarship, $1,000; Growe Scholarship, $1,500; Receiving full-ride scholarship to Kent State University-Salem through Rising Scholars.
Graduates included Jared Adams, Shianne Aderhold, Alivia Allender, Aleah Bach, Athan Baker, Justus Black, Gabriel Blissenbach, Lindsey Bregar, Aiden Brothers, Kira Cutlip, Hunter Dalehite, Natalie DeSellem, Maddox Dickey, Jesse Dickson, Wesley Dickson, William Dickson, Chloe Echols, Alexis Ensinger, Ryan Exline, Esther Forbes, Ayden Frischkorn, Kenneth Frischkorn, Joshua Gilliam, Evan Haught, Seth Hawk, Richard House, Sara Johnston (posthumously), Landyn Kauffman, Kaitlyn Ketchum, Madison Ketchum, Jonathan McCartney, Kaiden McCulley, Rylee Mellott, Jaden Morris, Marah Morris, Gage Murphy, Lillian Patterson, Hannah Phillips, Preston Phillips, Jenea Powell, Linken Price, Tyler Rawlings, Logan Redfern, Hannah Reynolds, Paige Riggs, Hunter Robinson, Brayden Samberson, Frank Shagnot, Ashley Shroades, Markell Smith, Margaret Staley, Joseline Stanley, Roger Swett, Dakotah Tanley, Chelsei Veglia, Spencer Verzella, Orion Wiley and Chance Williams.
Seniors were also selected to receive honor cords while class officers presented the class history and a class prophecy, the latter being a fictional story about the class reunion, plus a satirized last will and testament depicting what the seniors would give to their peers. Juniors were moved to the honored senior spot in the bleachers and Rylee Mellott shared some final words with her classmates before they left the hallowed halls of Southern Local.
“Each of us has worked tirelessly over the past four years, and today, we have the opportunity to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of our peers. From nervous freshmen to confident seniors, it’s truly remarkable how far we’ve come,” she said. “Throughout our time here, we’ve faced countless challenges, both individually and as a class. Whether it was navigating through a tough class, balancing extra-curriculars with academics or overcoming personal obstacles, we’ve shown resilience and determination every step of the way. As we stand on the threshold of a new chapter in our lives, let us carry with us the lessons we’ve learned and values we’ve embraced during our time here. Let us continue to strive for excellence, to pursue our passions with unwavering determination and to lift each other up as we navigate the road ahead.
“Class of 2024, as we bid farewell to these halls and set our sights on the future, let’s remember that the best is yet to come. So here’s to us, to our journey and to the endless possibilities that await.”
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