Briefs: Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program honors area scholars

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Area students recognized for scholastic achievement

MANSFIELD — Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) recognized 12 senior students from client school districts for their academic success and school and community service at the annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Dinner on March 14.

Three area students were honored with scholarships during the 2023 Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Dinner. From left are Mid-Ohio ESC Superintendent Kevin D. Kimmel; Madeline Tack, Highland High School; Bree Fellows, Plymouth-Shiloh School; Kylee Bilancini, Northmor High School; Board President Doug Theaker; and Board Vice-President Glenna Plotts.

Three students were awarded $500 scholarships each based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing one educator's positive impact on their lives. All students read their tributes aloud and introduced their “Positive Impact Person” to the audience, including family members and school administrators.

Winners of the $500 scholarships made possible by the Mid-Ohio ESC Board of Governors were awarded to Kylee Bilanci, Northmor Local Schools; Madeline Tack, Highland Local Schools; and Bree Fellows, Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District.

Others honored as Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award nominees included Marissa Black, Crestline; Kaya Capretta, Galion; Jennifer Covel, Lexington; Leah Francis, Pioneer CTC; Clara Hecker, Lucas; Nathan Humrichouser, Crestview; Kyndra Irwin, Mt. Gilead; Isabella Snyder, Mansfield, and Allyson Wigton, Madison.

To honor former State Superintendent Dr. Franklin B. Walter, the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) established the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards to promote student achievement and recognize academic accomplishment.

Red Cross suggest starting spring by giving blood

The American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break as the seasons change. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.

There are two remaining blood drives scheduled for this month in Crawford County. Galion Community Hospital, 269 Portland Way South, will host a drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Another blood drive will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 30 at Bucyrus High School, 900 W. Perry St.

Donors of all blood types, especially type O donors and platelet donors, are encouraged to make and keep appointments to donate. Book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in March will receive a $10 Visa Prepaid Card by email. Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card.

Upcoming meeting:

● North Central State College Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, board room, Fallerius Technical Education Center (165-F) and via Zoom. To join via Zoom, contact Board Secretary Stephen Williams at swilliam@ncstatecollege.edu or at 419-755-4811.

This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Franklin B. Walter scholars recognized, Red Cross seeks blood donors