Sixth-graders in Youngstown pledge to education, Ohio State

YOUNGSTOWN — Eleven city school pupils entering the seventh grade this fall have made a long-term commitment to education.

The 11 were inducted into the Class of 2007 Pre-Young Scholars Program by the city schools and The Ohio State University at a school board meeting this week.

The program guides the participants through high school and guarantees them enrollment at OSU with a financial aid package based on their individual need.

The pupils and their families are making a 10-year commitment to education, and only 120 children are inducted into the program annually.

“You’re becoming part of a great legacy,” Dr. Wendy Webb, Youngstown superintendent, told the inductees. “You have the responsibility on your shoulders to make the best of this.”

For complete story and list of names of the scholars, see Monday's Vindicator or Vindy.com