2012 scholarships | Mahoning County

This list of high school graduates who have received 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.

AUSTINTOWN

Caitlyn Beckett: Youngstown State University, Leslie H. Cochran Scholarship, $63,200.

Dominique Bell: Queen’s University of Charlotte, Queen’s Univ.of Charlotte Alumni, $36,000.

Kevin Betts: YSU, Brothers of Christian Instruction, $24,000.

Kyle Betts: Walsh University. Brothers of Christian Instruction, $28,000.

Joshua Bortmas: University of Dayton, Father’s Chaminade, $38,000.

Joellin Chance: Walsh University, Walsh University Vanasse, $34,000.

Kayleigh Choma: Eureka College, Eureka College Presidential, $28,000.

Emily Clark: Westminster College, Westminster College Academic, $50,000.

Caitlyn Cominsky: Westminster College, Westminster College Trustees’, $ 74,000; Marion G. Resch Memorial, $40,000.

Molly Custer: Notre Dame College, Notre Dame College Academic, $36,000; Notre Dame College Band, $24,000.

Kayla Cyphert: Thiel College, Thiel College Merit, $46,000; Marion G. Resch Memorial, $24,000.

Christopher Davis: University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Football, $102,160.

Demitrious Davis: University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Football, $102,160.

Emily Durina: Walsh University, Walsh University Athletic, $36,000; Walsh University Merit, $28,000; Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, $33,000.

Megan Ferguson: Thiel College, Thiel College Merit, $42,000; Marion G. Resch Memorial, $24,000.

Juliana Figueroa: Ohio State University, Ohio State University Morrill, $40,136.

Mitchell Gillespie: Duquesne University, Duquesne University Academic, $48,000.

Arielle Green: Anderson University, Distinguished Student, $56,000.

Lucas Haupt: Malone University, Malone University Athletic, $80,000.

Anissa Hill: Bowling Green State University, College of Business Primrose, $20,000.

Summer Hill: Hiram College, Hiram College Heritage, $48,000.

Karley Hogan: Ashland University, Ashland University Ambassador, $30,000.

Christine Holmes: Muskingum University, Muskingum University Academic, $44,000.

Jay Jakovina: YSU, YSU Athletic, $29,804.

Logan Kane: Capital University, Capital University Presidential, $28,000.

Autumn Krempasky: Slippery Rock University, Margaret Brobst, $5,000.

Rebecca Leonard: Thiel College, Thiel College Merit, $38,000.

Willaim Mahone: University of Notre Dame, University of Notre Dame Football, $253,692.

Stacey Pauline: Kent State University, Kent State University Trustees, $22,000.

Michael Radetic: YSU, YSU Leslie H. Cochran, $63,200.

Daniel Rivera: Ashland College, Ashland College Director, $60,000.

Amanda Rouan: Waynesburg University, Waynesburg Univ. A.B. Miller, $36,000.

Michael Shaffer: University of Mount Union, Mount Union College Heritage, $28,000.

Alec Yurchekfrodl: University of Akron, University of Akron Excellence, $20,000.

Eric Yurchekfrodl: University of Akron, University of Akron Excellence, $24,000.

BOARDMAN

Domonique Alexander: Seton Hall University, University Scholarship, $44,000.

Caitlyn Andrews: Duquesne University, Leading Teacher Scholarship, $54,000.

Courtney Augustine: Kent State University, Trustee and Honors Scholarship, $20,000.

Nabila Azeem: Case Western Reserve University, University Honors Scholarship, $100,000.

Alexandria Baklarz: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award and Music Proficiency Scholarship, $36,000.

Jasmyn Byrne: University of Toledo, Blue and Gold Scholarship, $22,400.

Devin Campbell: University of Buffalo, Athletic Scholarship, $250,000.

Ashley Cunningham: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Alexandria DeFabio: University of Akron, Inclusive Excellence Scholarship, $72,000.

Dominic DeLaurentis: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran, $64,000.

Hailey Dickey: Muskingum University, Academic, science and Appalachian scholarships, $48,000.

Ellen Faust: Case Western Reserve University, University Scholarship, $90,000; Music Achievmenet Award, $40,000.

Sarah Filipovich: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $34,000; Violin Participation Scholarhsip, $20,000.

Jena Finch: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Nicola Gabriele: Heidelberg University, Trustees Award, $54,000.

Taylor Hanigosky: Marietta College, $115,800.

Evan Heintz: Otterbein University, Wiess Scholarship, $48,336; President’s Scholar Award, $14,000.

Loryn Holokai: Denison University, Founder’s Scholarship, $80,000.

Tecokoa Irving: Walsh University, Athletic Scholarship, $84,000.

Anna Kasamias: Chatham University, Dean’s and World Ready Women Scholarships, $56,000.

Nathan Knaus: University of Mount Union, Trustees Scholarship, $38,000.

Jude Koury: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran, $64,000.

Arina Kravitz: Walsh University, Brothers of Christian Instruction, $28,000.

Alicia Lawson: Otterbein University, Dean’s, Communications and Panda scholarships, $52,000.

Alana Lesnansky: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran, $64,000.

Gianna Marinucci: Ohio State University, Morrill Scholars Program of Excellence, $40,136.

Olivia McNally: Hiram University, Dean’s Scholarship, $64,000.

Brandon Moore: Ohio University, King-Chavetz Parks Award, $36,000.

Carmen Moradian: YSU, DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship, $17,000.

Anthony Pacella: Ohio State University, Morrill Scholar Scholarship, $49,136.

Ryan Pollifrone: Ohio Dominican University, Academic, Scholars and Department scholarships, $90,000.

Andrew Ripple: University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship, $87,600.

Cameron Rogers: University of Toledo, Rocket and Ohio Sustainable Energy scholarships, $69,000.

Stephanie Romeo: Kent State University, Honors Program Scholarship, $10,000.

Teryn Ross: Hiram College, Dean’s Scholarship, $64,000.

Casandra Saunders: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $56,000.

Khooshali Shah: Northeast Ohio Medical University, Scholarship for Excellence, $24,300.

James Tancabel: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran, $64,000.

Megan Tepper: Parson’s New School for Design, BFA Scholarship, $11,200; Dean’s BFA Scholarship, $7,400.

Kyriakos Theophanous: University of Pittsburgh, University Scholarship, $98,720; Burger King Scholarship, $50,000.

Samantha Wadman: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $50,000.

Mercedes Wallace: University of Toledo, Blue and Gold Scholarship, $52,000.

Ryan Wiant: University of Toledo, Rocket Scholarship, $7,500.

Zachary Zidian: Duquesne University, Athletic Scholarship, $146,000.

Kayla Zitello: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran, $64,000.

CANFIELD

Ben Angelo: University of Akron, Ohio War Veterans Scholarship Fund, $5,400.

Laura Beck: Geneva College, Academic Award, $7,500.

Christopher J. Blaney: Virginia Tech, AFROTC Scholarship, $54,000.

Dalton Bosze: University of Evansville, Academic Achievement Scholarship, $56,000.

Adam Bouch: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Gabrielle Brant: Denison University, Alumni Award, $64,000.

Molly Brown: University of Mount Union, Trustee Scholarshp, $48,000.

Sarah Brown: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $54,000; Merit Scholarship, $20,800.

Jenna Burkert: Lee University, Dean’s Scholarship, $26,400.

Kendyl Carlisle: University of Pittsburgh, Merit Scholarship, $40,000.

Olivia Conti: Loyola University, Merit Scholarship, $52,000.

Selena Dasari: Westminster College, Fowler-Liddle Memorial Scholarship, $164,320.

Kaitlyn Dastoli: University of Findlay, President’s Scholarship, $54,000.

Shane Deiley: Washington University in St. Louis, Kurt Mesmer Scholarship, $216,800.

Andrea Edwards: University of Mount Union, Trustee Scholarship, $48,000.

Ishmeet Grewal: Ohio State University, Morrill Scholarship, $52,000.

Victoria Hume: John Carroll University, Merit Scholarship, $52,000.

Jordan Italiano: Kent State University, Football Scholarship, $78,312.

Dan Jenkins: Duquesne University, President’s Scholarship, $40,000.

Kaylee Kapalko: Bowling Green State University, Heritage Scholarship, $20,000.

Krista Ladner: Walsh University, Brothers of Christian Instruction, $28,000.

Abigail Malsh: Seton Hill University, Elizabeth Seton Presidential Scholarship, $44,000; Athletic Scholarship, $89,000.

Gina Mancini: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran Scholarship, $63,200.

Victoria Manenti: John Carroll University, Leadership Scholarship, $84,000.

Marla Marucci: Arizona State University, New American University Scholarship, $22,000.

Nathalie McClune: Ohio University, Fine Arts Talent Award, $20,000.

Annie McGlone: St. Mary’s College, Dean’s Scholarship, $60,000.

Sarah McGraw: University of Pittsburgh, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Tony Mehle: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarshp, $34,000.

Rachel Mikolay: University of Akron, Academic Achievement, $20,000.

Hannah Milstead: Ohio Northern University, Presidential Scholarship, $82,000.

Ashley Nischwitz: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Sophia Pilolli: The Ohio State University, Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship, $79,704.

Alyssa Rafoth: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Kelly Rantilla: Ashland University, Presidential Scholarship, $80,000.

Natalie Ricciutti: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Anthony Ross: United States Military Academy, Academic Scholarship, $992,000.

Michael Ross: United States Military Academy, Academic Scholarship, $992,000.

James Rousher: Miami University of Ohio, Football Scholarship, $106,516.

Spencer Saylor: Capital University, Music Scholarship, $40,000.

Jenna Scurich: University of Mount Union, Hartshorn Award, $32,000; Music Proficiency Award, $20,000.

Alicia Smith: West Virginia University, Fine Arts Scholarship, $68,000.

Nancy Soliman: University of Dayton, Father Chaminade Scholarship, $30,000.

Jessica Sopkovich: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Sarah Vrabel: Saginaw Valley State University, Athletic Scholarship, $60,000.

Michael Wittmann: University of Mount Union, Hartshorn Scholarship, $28,000.

William Yobi: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $34,000.

Sandra Youssef: Ohio Northern University, Academic Achievement Award, $60,000.

Kathryn Zetts: Xavier University, Dean’s Award, $56,000.

CARDINAL MOONEY

Hanna Balogh: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $46,000.

Richard Clark: University of Notre Dame, University Scholarship, $86,800.

Alexander Cook: Ohio Wesleyan University, Adam Poe Scholarship, $65,560; Schubert Scholarship, $90,000.

Danielle Cuba: Notre Dame College, NDC Achieve Scholarship, $24,000.

Taylor Dambrogio: Gannon University, University Scholars, $48,000.

Brianna Dannessa: Duquesne University, Duquesne Academic, $48,000.

Marisa DeLuca: YSU, Resch Scholars, $28,800.

Conor Durina: Marietta College, Marietta College Grant, $69,760.

Ryan Farragher: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $24,000.

Troy Ferris: University of Pittsburgh, Academic Scholarship, $40,000.

Alec Giamboi: Loyola University of Chicago, Rambler Award, $30,000.

Marissa Gorvet: College of Wooster, Merit Scholarship, $50,000.

Natalie Hanna: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $54,000.

Clay Hicks: University of Mount Union, Harshorn Award, $32,000.

Lauren Illencik: University of Findlay, Trustees Scholarship, $56,000.

Rachael Letscher: Westminster College, Vance Scholarship, $82,000.

Taylor Marconi: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Merit Scholarship, $30,800.

Natalee Mulhall: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Austin Overly: Duquesne University, LTP 50 Percent Award, $60,064.

Karly Pallante: Duquesne University, LTP 50 Percent Award, $60,064.

Victor Pallotta: Miami University, RedHawk Excellence, $26,000.

Dominic Patella: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $46,000.

Christine Pelini: Thomas More College, Parochial Prom Gap Award, $44,000.

Frank Rondinelli: University of Dayton, Father Chaminade Scholarship, $40,000.

Kevin Schuller: Thiel College, Merit Award, $38,000.

Steffen Simerlink: Washington & Jefferson College, Presidential Scholarship, $68,000.

Christine Sinko: Mercyhurst College, Egan Scholarship, $44,000.

Brandon Sklenar: Mercyhurst College, Presidental Scholarship, $59,760.

Erin Emith: Hiram College, Dean’s Scholarship, $64,000.

Carlisle Tofil: Walsh University, Founders Scholarship, $94,200.

Stephanie Toth: Eastern Mennonite, EMU Scholarship, $50,000.

Tuerei Williams: Ohio State University, Young Scholars Excellence, $40,136.

Caitlin Yager: Marietta College, Dean’s Scholarship, $56,000.

JACKSON-MILTON

Elizabeth Stoneburner: University of Akron, Scholarship of Excellence, $20,000.

Leah Yochman: Cleveland Institute of Art, CIA Gund Family Scholarship, $48,000.

Katherine Santor: Bethany College, Bethany Merit Scholarship, $44,000.

LOWELLVILLE

Emily Carlson: Ohio Northern University, Ohio Northern Merit Scholarship, $70,000.

Kelly Hynes: University of Findlay, Findlay President’s Scholarship, $81,000.

Bryan Schiraldi: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran Scholarship, $63,000.

Nakia Sharpe: Gannon University, Gannon University Merit, $32,160; Maroon and Gold, $20,400.

POLAND

John Bannon: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $93,200.

Kathryn Becherer: Westminster College, Trustees Scholarship, $74,000; Doris and Jack Andres Academic Scholar Award, $40,000.

Christine Bilas: Notre Dame College, Presidential Scholarship, $40,000.

Maura Bobby: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $95,200.

Madison Brooker: University of Findlay, Dean’s/Athletic Scholarship, $62,000.

Carolyn Carney: YSU, Marion G. Resch Foundation Scholarship, $24,800.

Jayne Catlos: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran University Scholars Award, $63,200.

Kara Cicuto: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $48,000.

Panayiotis Constantine: Westminster College, Jerb Miller Scholarship, $70,000; Marion G, Resch Scholarship, $40,000.

Grafton Covell: YSU, Marion G. Resch Foundation Scholarship, $24,800.

Vincent DeChellis: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus Century/ CEAS Scholarship, $22,000.

Mitchell Dinopoulos: John Carroll University, University Merit Scholarship, $54,000.

James Tyler Dixon: University of Vermont, Presidential Scholarship, $60,000.

Ian Flickinger: Syracuse University, University Scholarship, $26,800.

Erin Gabriel: University of Tennessee, Athletic Scholarship, $148,512.

Claudia Gage: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran University Scholars Award, $63,200.

Jennifer Harkelrode: Ohio Northern University, Academic Achievement Award, $62,000.

Carter Kosec: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $56,000.

Jerry Lawman: Waynesburg University, Presidential Honor Scholarship, $30,000; Bonner Scholarship, $17,500.

Kelsey Malenic: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Maria Mancini: Indiana University, Women’s Golf Scholarship, $80,676.

Jenna Modic: Miami University, Athletic Scholarship, $121,952.

Jacob Morrell: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $56,000.

Rebecca Mowad: Capital University, Collegiate Fellowship Award, $125,456.

Mackenzie Mulligan: Hiram College, Dean’s Scholarship, $64,000.

Thomas Paprocki: University of Dayton, Father Chaminade Scholarship, $40,000.

Lauren Penman: YSU, Leslie H. Cochran University Scholars Award, $63,200.

Douglas Pogacnik: University of Pittsburgh, T.E. Scholarship, $111,400.

Colin Reardon: Kent State University, Athletic Scholarship, $85,192.

Mason Sane: DePaul University, Scholar’s Award, $44,000.

Mathew Schriner: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $34,000.

Chloe Snider: Kent State University, Trustee/Honors Scholarship, $24,000.

Sylvia VanSuch: Duquesne University, Merit Scholarship, $48,000.

Jordan Voitus: Waynesburg University, Honor Scholarship, $26,000.

SEBRING

Corey Baia: University of Toledo, Rocket Scholar Award, $50,000.

Ben Brink: University of Mount Union, Trustee Scholarship, $48,000.

Nicolette Frydrak: John Carroll University, University Scholarship, $46,000; John Carroll Scholarship, $54,000.

Wyatt Grindley: University of Mount Union, Hartshorn Award, $32,000.

Amanda Powers: University of Mount Union, Dean’s Scholarship, $34,000.

Haley Twaddle: University of Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

SOUTH RANGE

Maxwell Brooke: Ohio Northern, Academic, $72,000.

Hannah Clark: Walsh University, Vanasse, $34,000.

Geri Dawson: Walsh University, Vanasse, $34,000.

Gregory Erb: University of Akron, Excellence, $20,000.

Maria Fazal: Case Western Reserve University, University, $100,000.

Daniel Good: Walsh University, Athletic/Academic, $94,000.

Robert Grahovic: Westminster College, Academic, $50,000.

Henry Hassay: John Carroll University, University, $54,000.

Cody Kurtz: Bluffton, Academic, $44,000.

Andrew Lacefield: Heidelberg University, Dean’s, $40,000.

Edwin Lewis: Pittsburgh Art Institute, Best Teen Chef, $15,000.

Jessica Lindquist: Hope, Trustees, $54,000.

Matthew MacFarland: Heidelberg University, Trustees, $54,000.

Kyle Marshall: Point Park, Presidential, $52,000.

Kathrine McCormick: John Carroll University, $54,000.

Jacob Mills: Malone, Academic, $25,000.

Melissa Melnick: Malone, Academic, $50,000.

Kristin Robinson: Tiffin, University, $80,000.

Ryan Roush: Malone, Athletic/Academic, $95,440.

Mikayla Smithe: Case Western University, $120,000.

Taylor Shutler: Hiram College, Dean’s, $64,000.

Lisa Stewart: University of Mount Union, Founders, $38,000.

Tyler Syms: University of Mount Union, Heritage, $28,000.

Hannah Wiery: University of Mount Union, Dean’s, $34,000.

SPRINGFIELD

Anthony Buzzacco: Bowling Green, Centennial Scholarship, $20,000.

Jennifer Cunningham: Westminster, Westminster Scholarship, $64,000.

Amanda Dicks: Indiana Tech, Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship, $52,000.

Dan Dilling: Mount Union, Heritage Award, $28,000.

Stephen Lyons: Eastern Michigan, Athletic Scholarship, $34,528.

Alauna Pavlina: Gannon University, Provost Achievement Award, $44,000.

Jacob Penk: Youngstown State University, Resch Scholars Award, $30,400.

Katelyn Schoenike: Wooster, Dean’s Scholarship, $60,000.

Alyssia Springer: Westminster, 1852 Grant Scholarship, $50,000.

Monica Woolensack: Youngstown State University, National Guard, $29,804.

STRUTHERS

David Beaver: Youngstown State University, Ohio National Guard Scholarship, $28,000.

Rachel Centofanti: YSU, Choose Ohio First Scholarship, $20,800.

Nicholas Gigax: Walsh University, Vanasse Scholarship, $34,000.

Austin Grewe: Westminster College, Tower Scholarship, Marion G. Resch Memorial Scholarship, $68,000.

Jacob Jakubec: California University of Pennsylvania, Athletic, $95,712.

Jonathan Krebs: Westminster, Westminster Scholarship, $48,000.

Jeremy Miller: Pittsburgh Technical Institute, 2012 Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition, $12,000.

Jordan Sapp: Ohio University, Appalachian Cohort for Engineering Scholarship, $24,000.

Zachary Shively: Westminster, President’s Scholarship, $70,000.

Christopher Svenson: Pittsburgh Technical Institute, PTI Scholarship, $12,000.

Christian Walker: Hiram College, Dean’s Scholarship, $64,000.

Leighan Wells: Geneva College, Alumni Scholarship, $40,000.

Justin Zupko: Pittsburgh Technical Institute, PTI Scholarship, $12,000.

URSULINE

Alyssa Anderson: Walsh University, Brothers of Christian Service Scholarship, $28,000.

Rondel Armour: John Carroll University, Academic Scholarship, $46,000.

Camron Bagheri: Youngstown State University, Leslie H. Cochran Scholarship, $63,200.

Gabriella Cantelmo: Walsh University, Vanasse Scholarship, $34,000.

Michael Collins: Ferris State University, Great Lakes Scholarship, $20,880.

Shae Connoors: Slippery Rock University, Academic Scholarship, $24,000.

Shane Conway: University of Notre Dame, Provost’s Scholarship, $22,800; University Scholarship, $119,600.

Steven D. Rummo: University of Akron, Scholarship for Excellence, $24,000.

Meghan Delaney: Thiel University, Appreciation of Science Scholarship, $24,000.

Elizabeth East: Lake Erie College, Presidential Scholarship, $52,000.

Rachel Hoffman: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $24,000; Duquesne Merit Scholarship, $35,000.

Amanda Krause: University of Mount Union, Hartshorn Award, $32,000; Mount Union Academic Scholarship, $24,000.

Joseph Luddington: Walsh University, Brothers of Christian Service Scholarship, $28,000.

Shannon Lytle: Harvard University, Faculty Scholarship, $188,000.

Valentina Marginean: Ohio Wesleyan University, Branch Rickey Scholarship, $80,000; Academic Achievement Scholarship, $47,200.

Joshua Monroe: Capital University, Music Scholarship, $30,000; Academic Award, $32,400.

Johnny Naples: Baldwin Wallace College, Dean’s Award, $30,000.

Ralph Naples: University of Dayton, President’s Merit Scholarship, $52,000.

Courtney Powell: University of Memphis, Athletic Scholarship, $52,000.

Daniel Renouf: University of Maine, Athletice Scholarship, $220,000.

Sean Romeo: Boston University, Athletic Scholarship, $252,000.

Hannah Rooney: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Presidential University, $40,000; General Academic Scholarship, $20,000.

Stephanie Sforza: Walsh University, Founder’s Scholarship, $94,200; Deshayes Scholarship, $40,000.

Monica Simon: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $72,000.

Eric Sweetman: St. Lawrence University, Athletic Scholarship, $220,000.

Troy Vasquez: Notre Dame College, Academic Award, $24,000.

Julie Wargo: Hanover College, Academic Scholarship, $50,000.

Jason Whitehead: Duquesne University, Academic Scholarship, $26,000; Lavel Scholarship, $26,000.