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58 Bellefontaine High School senior scholars were recognized during the Bellefontaine Rotary Club’s 46th Annual Honors Night in the BHS Auditorium Monday evening.

233 seniors from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Indian Lake, Riverside, West Liberty-Salem, Calvary Christian, and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center were honored for achieving a 3.5 or higher grade point average throughout high school.

The following BHS students were honored:

Sophie Elle Adelsberger

Lauren Taylor Anderson

Corbin Traphan Baker

Ally Nicole Barker

Joseph Thomas Boop

Montanna Skye Buck

Jordan Mackenzie Butler

Alexander Landon Caudill

Seth Alexzander Close

Demetrius Marcel Collins

Summer Peggy Lyn Conner

Katelyn Riley Crabill

Collin Parker Deitsch

Mason Greg DeLong

Katelyn Christine Esh

Mekenzie Ann Flora

Gabriel Scott Foreman

Aundrea Nicole Foulk

Zane Alexander Gamble

Devin Kaine George

Kirsten Leigh Hand

Jacob Ryan Harber

Morgan Elizabeth Henry

Zachary Logan Horvath

Alexander James Houser

Maggie May Rose Howard

Aubrey Marie Hudson

Nicholas Alexander Hunter

Jack William Erwin Hutchins

Tristen Beau Jacobs

Landon Fischer Kelley

Donald John LaRoche

Scott Michael Millis

Matthew Dylan Mott

Jah'Kyren Tyree Mundy

Julia Mesquita Nelson

Lily Paige Palmer

Andrew Nickolas Phillips

Maliah Edu Pierce

Tierani Rayne Priest

Christopher James Ritzma

Savannah Grace Robbins

Joslyn Olivia Robinson

Audrie Mae Sellars

Declan Cole Shannon

Dakota Allen Shell

Mary-Kate Elizabeth Slayback

Carter Benjamin Snapp

Emma Jane Swisher

Olivia Grace Ullom

Krista Nicole Van Buskirk

Max Edward Varner

Allison Elaine Wallace

Nathan Edward Wallace

Kayla Ann Watkins

Braelyn Makenna Wilcoxon

Madison Desirae Williams

Delmary Zoe Zayas Colon

BHS Principal Jason Brown praised the seniors for their academic excellence.

The Rotary Club also awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to Logan County students.

This year’s recipients are:

Jordan Butler – Bellefontaine

Gabe Foreman – Bellefontaine

Lucas McKenrick – Benjamin Logan

Brittany Austin – Indian Lake

Jaelyn Hughes – Indian Lake

Creek Wischmeyer – Indian Lake

Alaina Snow – Riverside

John Buckalew – Ohio Hi-Point Career Center

The Rotary Club Scholarships have been awarded since 1964. To date, the local club has awarded over $273,000.

The guest speaker was Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik.

The state agency is committed to empowering communities to succeed by investing in the people, places, and businesses of Ohio.

Prior to her appointment by Governor DeWine in 2019, Mihalik served as the mayor of Findlay.

Under Mihalik’s leadership, the Department of Development is bringing public- and private-sector partners together to accomplish Governor DeWine’s priorities to build a thriving economy, invest in small businesses, prepare communities for the future, construct robust broadband infrastructure, and expand the skills of the workforce in Ohio.

Mihalik encouraged each scholar to “take their shot” in their career.

The former University of Findlay basketball standout shared her personal challenges and achievements.

Mihalik was 28 years old when she was elected mayor of Findlay.

Lydia said she had to overcome some self-doubt going into that initial election.

Mihalik thought she would become a lawyer and then a lobbyist, but an internship with the City of Findlay sparked her love for local government.

She told the honorees that their career options and interests could also change over the next few years.

Bellefontaine Mayor and Rotarian Ben Stahler emceed the awards ceremony.

Photos: The 46th Annual Rotary Honors Night in the BHS Auditorium

Emcee Ben Stahler

Guest speaker Lydia Mihalik

Rotary Scholarship recipients, left to right: Creek Wischmeyer, Alaina Snow, Lucas McKenrick, Jaelyn Hughes, Gabe Foreman, Jordan Butler, John Buckalew, and Brittany Austin.

BHS seniors accept their certificates for maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA.

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