2012 scholarships Columbiana, Trumbull, Mercer and Lawrence counties

This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on information provided by guidance counselors and school principals. Included are single scholarships of $5,000 or more accepted by the student. Dollar amounts represent the total value of the scholarships over four or more years, if applicable. Photos are of students who have been awarded full-tuition scholarships.

Columbiana County

BEAVER LOCAL

Jared Britt: University of Akron, Choose Ohio First STEM, $5,000.

Lauren Kithas: Walsh University, Deshayes Scholarship, $10,000.

Nathan Lorah: University of Mount Union, Mount Union Dean’s Scholarship, $8,500.

Alex Lynch: Arizona State University, New American University Scholarship Provost’s Award, $10,000.

Emily Meredith: Duquesne University, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, $12,000.

Nicholas Miller: Geneva College, Geneva College Founder’s Scholarship, $12,000.

Tayler Reed: Columbia College Chicago, CCC Achievement Award II, $12,000.

Natalie Shreeve: College of Wooster, Dean’s Scholarship, $70,000.

Patricia Taggart: Ohio State University, OSU Excellence Scholarship, $40,136.

Allison Wetzel: Grove City College, Hopeman Foundation Scholarship, $8,800.

Daniel Williams: La Roche College, La Rouche Merit Scholarship, $50,000.

COLUMBIANA

Leah Cyrus: West Liberty University, Elbin Scholarship, $69,960.

Dana Goehring: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $34,000.

Cory Merlo: Youngstown State University, University Scholars, $63,200.

Ashley Orr: Youngstown State University, University Scholars, $63,200.

Nicole Ray: Gannon University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Jeffrey Schallick: University of Pittsburgh, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Meredith Tirpak: Ohio State University, Morrill Scholars Excellence Scholarship, $45,200.

CRESTVIEW

Troy Beard: Walsh University, Vanasse Scholarship, $34,000.

Adam Coppock: The College of Wooster, Dean’s Scholarship, $88,000.

Alex DeSalvo: University of Akron, University of Akron Academic Scholarship, $20,000.

Josh Dew: Walsh University, Walsh University Christian Brothers Scholarship, $34,000.

Haley Genova: Geneva College, Geneva College Pro-Christo Scholarship, $60,000.

Tanner Goss: Kentucky Christain University, Covenant Church Scholarship, $20,000.

Elizabeth Hopper: Walsh University, Walsh University Scholarship, $34,000.

Marissa Leon: University of Mount Union, Hartshorn Award, $32,000.

Rebekah McCutchen: Ohio Northern University, Ohio Northern University Academic Scholarship, $116,000.

Jacob Mellinger: Geneva College, Geneva College Pro Christo Scholarship, $60,000.

Zack Moore: The College of Wooster, Dean’s Scholarship, $88,000.

Logan Rance: Walsh University, DeShayes Scholarship, $40,000.

Derrick Riehl: Walsh University, Walsh University Christian Brothers Scholarship, $34,000.

Collin Witt: Ohio Northern University, Ohio Northern University Scholarship, $62,000.

EAST LIVERPOOL

Jessica Hightower: Robert Morris University, Independence Scholarship, $40,000.

Kelly Kiger: Cleveland State University, Women’s Volleyball Scholarship, $87,752.

Christian Kyle: Geneva College, Northwood Award, $30,000.

Katey May: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $32,000.

Rebecca McDowell: West Liberty University, Arts & Communication Undergraduate Scholarship, $40,000.

Levi Palmer: The Ohio State University, Excellence Scholarship, $40,136.

William Thompson: Geneva College, Northwood Award, $30,000.

Jordan Warrick: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $34,000.

EAST PALESTINE

Jacob DiCello: Lake Erie College, Leadership Scholarship, $58,000; Marion G. Resch Foundation, $30,000.

SOUTHERN

Kyle Exline: Geneva College, renewable scholarship, $40,000.

Joshua Knox: Walsh University, Brothers of Christian Scholars, $20,000.

Zachary Puckett: Washington & Jefferson College, $48,000.

UNITED

Sarah Anderson: Muskingum University, Muskingum Academic, $46,000.

Hilary Berdine: Duquesne University, Duquesne Academic, $44,000.

Ciara Marshall: University of Mount Union, Mount Union Founders, $38,000.

Krista McCartney: Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Jefferson Scholar, $64,000.

Ruth Prosko: United States Air Force Academy, Appointment, $414,000.

Alan Richards: Ohio Dominican University, Ohio Domenican Merit, $52,000.

Taylor Ritchie: Lake Erie College, Lake Erie full tuition valedictorian, $91,904.

Taylor Smith: Walsh University, Walsh Ferrell, $20,000.

Trumbull County

GIRARD

James Melfi: Walsh University, Academic Scholarship, $40,000; Baseball Scholarship, $20,000.

MCDONALD

Katie Little: Kent State University, Trustee Scholarship, $18,000; Honors Scholarship Patria Room/Board, $20,000; Max and Cil Draime Medallion Scholarship, $20,000.

Lawrence County

MOHAWK

Woodrow Cowher: Case Western Reserve University, CWRU Award, $98,920.

Rayann Gagliano: Youngstown State University, Elizabeth Geiger MacIntosh Scholarship, $5,000.

Timothy Glass: Westminster College, 1852 Scholarship, $50,000.

Casey Irvine: Quinnipiac University, Dean’s Award, $68,000.

Brooke Kennedy: Robert Morris University, Robert Morris University Scholarship, $40,000.

Rachelle Miller: Notre Dame College, Athletic Scholarship, $44,400; Presidential Honors Scholarship, $32,000.

Mark Patton: Westminster College, Vance Scholarship, $82,000.

Mikael Pridon: New York University, scholarship, $80,000.

NEW CASTLE

Christopher Avery: Gannon University, Provost Achievement Award, $44,000.

Tiffany Brandon: Robert Morris University, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Keisha Burley: Kent State University, University Scholarship, $37,840.

Ayanna Byers: Slippery Rock University, Board Of Governor’s, $26,080.

Brandon Cherozzi: Robert Morris University, University Scholarship, $24,000.

Terrell Cleckley: Westminster College, 1852 Grant Scholarship, $50,000.

Richard Conti: Westminster College, Westminster Scholarship, $64,000.

Alexandria Cotelesse: Point Park University, Trustee Scholarship, $40,000.

Mia DiGiammarino: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Katelyn Epperson: Westminster College, Jerb Miller Scholarship, $70,000.

Victoria Evans: The Ohio State University, National Buckeye Scholar, $40,000.

Katelyn Flannery: Kent State University, Trustee Scholarship, $37,840.

Justin Fleo: Gannon University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Mariah Fornataro: Kent State University, University Scholarship, $37,840.

Kellie Klein: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Christine Kordish: Westminster College, Tower Scholarship, $85,000.

Makenzie Logan: Westminster College, President’s Scholarship, $70,000.

Nicole Long: Westminster College, Jerb Miller Scholarship, $70,000.

John Matarazzo: Mercyhurst College, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

John Mollick: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Carly Morton: Geneva College, Alumni Scholarship, $40,000.

Emily Mozzocio: University of Mount Union, Founder’s Scholarship, $38,000.

Alesia Pickney: Hampton University, Achievement Scholarship, $40,000.

Nicholas Totin: Seton Hill University, Elizabeth Seton Scholarship, $44,000.

Stephen Wrona: Slippery Rock University, Board of Governor’s, $26,080.

Tabitha Wurst: Kent State University, University Scholarship, $37,840.

SHENANGO

Gina Albanese: Duquesne University, Academic, $40,000.

Christopher Argiro: Edinboro University, Board of Governors’ Scholarship, $26,400.

Hannah Budzowski: Thiel College, scholarship, $46,000.

David Caldararo: Slippery Rock University, SRU Board of Governers’ Scholarship, $34,000.

William Currie: Westminster University, Westminster Scholarship, $64,000.

Damara Deal: Waynesburg University, Waynesburg Presidential Award, $44,000.

Adriana DePorzio: Westminster University, Jerb Miller Scholarship, $68,000.

Dane Gecina: Wallace State University of Alabama, baseball scholarship, $16,000.

Paige Hake: Westminster University, Jerb Miller, $68,000.

Zachary Kraus: Westminster University, Jerb Miller, $68,000.

Tyler Matteo: Robert Morris University, Merit Scholarship, $48,000.

Mackenzie McGahan: Gannon University, Academic Excellence, $52,000.

Kate Ostrowski: Roosevelt University, Roosevelt Merit Scholarship, $56,000.

Marina Pisano: Allegheny College, Trustee Scholarship, $32,000.

Lauren Pruchnic: Duquesne University, Duquesne Scholarship, $40,000; Diocese of Pittsburgh scholarship, $5,000.

Emily Rigotti: Allegheny College, Trustee Scholarship, $32,000.

Michelle Watson: Robert Morris University, Merit Scholarship, $40,000.

Mercer County

COMMODORE PERRY

Colby Boozer: Geneva College, Geneva College Scholarship, $35,800.

Alyssa Gosnell: Duquesne University, Merit Scholarship, $40,000.

Daniel Kitchen: Robert Morris University, Liberty Scholarship, $48,000.

Dallas Knierman: University of Louisville, Merit Scholarship, $40,000.

Elizabeth Matisko: Robert Morris University, Merit Scholarship, $40,000.

Steven McDowell: Allegheny College, Merit Scholarship, $80,000.

Kelly McCurdy: Mercyhurst University, Salutatorian Scholarship, $60,000. Phillips Scholarship, $6,000.

Zane Perkins: Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Board of Governors Scholarship, $68,000.

FARRELL

Ja’Lisa Archie: LaRoche College, Academic, $32,000.

Shayona Harrison: University of Akron, Academic, $22,800.

Quentin Malloy: Mercyhurst College, Egan Scholarship, $48,000.

Divine Smith: Robert Morris University, Justice Scholarship, $24,000.

Mykel Williams: Mercyhurst College, Presidential Scholarship, $75,200.

KENNEDY CATHOLIC

Adrienne Bailey: Kent State University, Stull and Carr Scholarship, $5,170.

Grace Caiazza: Bard College, Bard College Scholarship, $120,000.

Brianna Dalessandro: St. Mary’s College, St. Mary’s College Deans Scholarship, $60,000.

Phillip Danta: Loyola University of Chicago, Loyola University of Chicago Arts and Science Scholarship, $52,000.

Jonathan David: Duquesne University, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, $60,000.

Colleen Ehrhart: University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago Kerr Scholarship, $100,000.

Kenneth Fill: The University of Toledo, The University of Toledo Tower Scholar Award, $56,480.

Jonathan Hudson: Duquesne University, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Kayla Keryan: The Pensylvania State University Shenango, Stull and Carr Scholarship, $5,170.

Joshua Leipheimer: Robert Morris University, Robert Morris University Independence Scholarship, $40,000.

Rachel Namey: Xavier University, Xavier University Dean’s Award, $56,000.

Kyle Radachy: The University of Akron, The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship, $31,600.

Nico Russo: Thiel College, Thiel College Merit Award, $42,000.

Taylor Shimshock: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Stull and Carr Scholarship, $5,170.

Jacob Smeraglia: Duquesne University, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Lindsay Summers: The Catholic University of America, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, $56,000.

Patrick Thomas: University of Akron, The University of Akron Presidential Scholarship, $33,600.