YSU President Tressel speaks at scholarship banquet

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Wolves Club of Youngstown gathered May 6 for its annual scholarship banquet. The opening address was given by Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel, left. Here he addresses scholarship recipients Brandon Rozzi, Boardman High School; Kristen Kopnicky, Lowellville; and Alex Schill, Canfield.

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BOARDMAN

The Wolves Club of Youngstown gathered May 6 at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant for its annual scholarship banquet. The opening address was given by Youngstown State University President, Jim Tressel. He challenged scholarship recipients to be the best they can be, work hard, study and graduate.

Four-year scholarships to high school seniors who will attend YSU in the fall were awarded to:

Angela Rodino, Austintown Fitch

Brandon Rozzi, Boardman

Alex Schill, Canfield

Terry Stockton, Jackson-Milton

Kristen Kopnicky, Lowellville

Jason Medvec, Poland

Abigail Rowe, Struthers

Dakota Gooding, Western Reserve

The Wolves Club also will award three scholarships to the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Funding for the scholarships is matched each year by the Mercy Health Foundation.

The total amount of scholarships awarded in 2016 by the Wolves Club was $50,000. They raised funds through events from 2015 which are matched by the YSU Foundation.

The Wolves Club of Youngstown is an Italian heritage organization of local businessmen and professionals who are dedicated to serving the community by supporting higher education. To support Wolves Club of Youngstown scholarship program, send checks payable to The Wolves Scholarship and Charitable Trust, c/o Stifel Nicolaus, 3685 Stutz Drive, Suite 201, Canfield, OH 44406. All donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

Learn about the club at www.wolvesclub-youngstown.com.