58 Bellefontaine High School senior scholars were recognized during the Bellefontaine Rotary Club’s 46th Annual Honors Night in the BHS Auditorium Monday evening.
233 seniors from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Indian Lake, Riverside, West Liberty-Salem, Calvary Christian, and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center were honored for achieving a 3.5 or higher grade point average throughout high school.
The following BHS students were honored:
Sophie Elle Adelsberger
Lauren Taylor Anderson
Corbin Traphan Baker
Ally Nicole Barker
Joseph Thomas Boop
Montanna Skye Buck
Jordan Mackenzie Butler
Alexander Landon Caudill
Seth Alexzander Close
Demetrius Marcel Collins
Summer Peggy Lyn Conner
Katelyn Riley Crabill
Collin Parker Deitsch
Mason Greg DeLong
Katelyn Christine Esh
Mekenzie Ann Flora
Gabriel Scott Foreman
Aundrea Nicole Foulk
Zane Alexander Gamble
Devin Kaine George
Kirsten Leigh Hand
Jacob Ryan Harber
Morgan Elizabeth Henry
Zachary Logan Horvath
Alexander James Houser
Maggie May Rose Howard
Aubrey Marie Hudson
Nicholas Alexander Hunter
Jack William Erwin Hutchins
Tristen Beau Jacobs
Landon Fischer Kelley
Donald John LaRoche
Scott Michael Millis
Matthew Dylan Mott
Jah'Kyren Tyree Mundy
Julia Mesquita Nelson
Lily Paige Palmer
Andrew Nickolas Phillips
Maliah Edu Pierce
Tierani Rayne Priest
Christopher James Ritzma
Savannah Grace Robbins
Joslyn Olivia Robinson
Audrie Mae Sellars
Declan Cole Shannon
Dakota Allen Shell
Mary-Kate Elizabeth Slayback
Carter Benjamin Snapp
Emma Jane Swisher
Olivia Grace Ullom
Krista Nicole Van Buskirk
Max Edward Varner
Allison Elaine Wallace
Nathan Edward Wallace
Kayla Ann Watkins
Braelyn Makenna Wilcoxon
Madison Desirae Williams
Delmary Zoe Zayas Colon
BHS Principal Jason Brown praised the seniors for their academic excellence.
The Rotary Club also awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to Logan County students.
This year’s recipients are:
Jordan Butler – Bellefontaine
Gabe Foreman – Bellefontaine
Lucas McKenrick – Benjamin Logan
Brittany Austin – Indian Lake
Jaelyn Hughes – Indian Lake
Creek Wischmeyer – Indian Lake
Alaina Snow – Riverside
John Buckalew – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
The Rotary Club Scholarships have been awarded since 1964. To date, the local club has awarded over $273,000.
The guest speaker was Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik.
The state agency is committed to empowering communities to succeed by investing in the people, places, and businesses of Ohio.
Prior to her appointment by Governor DeWine in 2019, Mihalik served as the mayor of Findlay.
Under Mihalik’s leadership, the Department of Development is bringing public- and private-sector partners together to accomplish Governor DeWine’s priorities to build a thriving economy, invest in small businesses, prepare communities for the future, construct robust broadband infrastructure, and expand the skills of the workforce in Ohio.
Mihalik encouraged each scholar to “take their shot” in their career.
The former University of Findlay basketball standout shared her personal challenges and achievements.
Mihalik was 28 years old when she was elected mayor of Findlay.
Lydia said she had to overcome some self-doubt going into that initial election.
Mihalik thought she would become a lawyer and then a lobbyist, but an internship with the City of Findlay sparked her love for local government.
She told the honorees that their career options and interests could also change over the next few years.
Bellefontaine Mayor and Rotarian Ben Stahler emceed the awards ceremony.
Photos: The 46th Annual Rotary Honors Night in the BHS Auditorium
Emcee Ben Stahler
Guest speaker Lydia Mihalik
Rotary Scholarship recipients, left to right: Creek Wischmeyer, Alaina Snow, Lucas McKenrick, Jaelyn Hughes, Gabe Foreman, Jordan Butler, John Buckalew, and Brittany Austin.
BHS seniors accept their certificates for maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA.
