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Left
to right: Ashley Studebaker, Kent Holmes, John
Liette, Simon Hoying, Makayla Wilson and Sam
Armstrong. Not pictured:
Margaret Prakel and Brooke Robinson.
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Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund
SSSF awards
eight scholarships to local youth
GREENVILLE - The Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund recently awarded eight
scholarships to local high school students and graduates at its annual
banquet at the Bistro Off Broadway. The recipients included students
and graduates from six Darke County high schools.
Receiving the scholarships were:
Sam Armstrong, a 2010 Mississinawa Valley High School graduate pursuing
an English/Creative Writing degree at Cedarville University. He
received the Al and Barbara Greiner Scholarship for Academic
Excellence. Sam’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong,
Union City.
Kent Holmes, a 2011 Greenville High School graduate pursuing a
Telecommunications/Free Lance Media degree at Ball State University.
Kent’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. Larry Holmes, Greenville.
Simon Hoying, a 2011 Greenville High School graduate pursuing a
Communications degree at Ball State University. Simon’s parents are Mr.
& Mrs. Donald Hoying, Greenville.
John Liette, a 2012 Ansonia High School graduate pursuing a
Communications Disorder degree at Ball State University. He received
the Lloyd/Marie Blickenstaff and Melvin/Hannah Rust Memorial
Scholarship presented by Delbert & Louise Blickenstaff. John’s
parents are Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Liette, Union City, Ohio.
Margaret Prakel, a 2012 Versailles High School graduate pursuing a
Communications degree at Notre Dame University. Margaret was unable to
attend. Receiving the award on her behalf was her grandmother, Margery
Prakel. Margaret’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. Mike Prakel, Versailles.
Brooke Robinson, a 2013 Versailles High School graduate and
Valedictorian of her graduating class. She is pursuing a
Communications/Editor degree. Brooke’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. Ted
Robinson, Versailles. Brooke received the Fred Wright Memorial
Scholarship, presented annually by Darrel and Debbie Biddlestone.
Ashley Studebaker, a 2012 Franklin Monroe High School graduate pursuing
a Sports Writing Degree at Wright State University. Her parents are Mr.
& Mrs. Timothy Studebaker, Laura.
Makayla Wilson, a 2013 Arcanum High School graduate planning to attend
Edison Community College. She is the recipient of the Bistro Off
Broadway Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Her parents are Mr. &
Mrs. Chad Wilson, Greenville.
Receiving a special award at the event was a life-long local sports
writer, George Starks. Starks has devoted a 32-year career to youth
sports in Darke County. In presenting the award, SSSF Board Member Bob
Robinson said the kids love him.
“He has commanded the love and respect of high school athletes for
decades. They invite him to their graduation parties, even to their
weddings.”
Starks has been County News Online’s sports editor since August 2011.
In accepting the award, Starks referred to “his kids” as numbering in
the thousands. He currently serves as the volunteer sports editor for
SSSF’s fundraising arm, County News Online.
The Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund was established in February 2008
and has provided nearly $32,000 in scholarships and other college aid
to Darke County students. Current SSSF board members are Elaine Bailey,
Chair, Al Bliss, Vice Chair, Secretary Jan Boyer, Treasurer Al Greiner,
and Directors Robinson, Delbert Blickenstaff, Lyn Bliss and Marianne
Clark.
Published courtesy
of the Early Bird
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Bob
Robinson, left, and George Starks
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Sam
Armstrong and parents Mr. & Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Union City.
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Kent
Holmes and parents Mr. & Mrs. Larry Holmes, Greenville
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Simon
Hoying and parents Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hoying, Greenville
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John
Liette and parents Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Liette, Union City, Ohio
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Ashley
Studebaker and parents Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Studebaker, Laura
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Makayla
Wilson and parents Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wilson, Greenville
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Business
sponsors Delbert & Louise Blickenstaff and Darrell and Debbie
Biddlestone
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SSSF
President Elaine Bailey holds certificate for a scholarship recipient
unable to attend the event.
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The
2013 banquet was the largest to date with 36 scholarships recipients,
sponsors
and family members in attendance.
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