Local Students Awarded 2023 JA Scholarships

With the end of the school year in sight, high school seniors are excitedly turning the page on one stage of their life and preparing for what’s next. Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio (JANCO) is proud to partner with graduates as they take their first steps into the future.

Thanks to generous supporters, the Richard & Ruth Niemiec Scholarship and the JA of North Central Ohio Scholarship were offered this year to graduating seniors with previous JA program involvement. Students shared future goals and the impact of JA’s financial- and career-focused curriculum on these plans.

“Today’s students are truly in a different class,” said Lori McCleese, President of JANCO. “Their dedication to personal improvement shines through their resilience in challenges, response to adversities and overwhelming community engagement. All the recipients highlighted what it means to be enterprising, civic-minded individuals in their high school careers and extracurricular activities. In short, they exemplify what Junior Achievement programs strive to foster.”

JANCO is honored to award the following high school seniors’ scholarships as they take their next education steps:

The Richard & Ruth Niemiec Scholarship:

• Emily Batchlet of Orrville High School, attending the Ohio State University

The JA of North Central Ohio Scholarship:

• Caden Boebel of Ontario High School, attending the Ohio Fire Academy;
• Gregory Campbell II of Jackson High School, attending John Carroll University;
• Benjamin Davis of GlenOak High School, attending the Ohio State University;
• Regann Jeffries of Hoover High School, attending the Ohio State University;
• Anthony Morgan of Jackson High School, attending the Ohio State University;
• Brady Schambach of Aurora High School, attending the Ohio State University; and
• Thomas Smart of Hoover High School, attending Ohio University.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients and to the class of 2023! Best wishes from JANCO on your next steps as you create empowered tomorrows.

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