Photos: Regan Taulbee, Joshua McCausland, and Patrick McIntosh each receive the Main Street Monroe Book Scholarship award presented by Mr. Leahy
by Cindy Hammond
The Monroe High School conducted its Annual Honors and Awards Program for 2010-2011 on May 18, 2011. Robert Leahy, Principal of the high school opened and closed the program which saw a $93,257 increase in scholarships awarded this year. There was $ 2,959,081 awarded to Monroe seniors. Last year $2,865,824 was awarded.
Here is a breakdown of the awards presented:
Air Force Academy
Emilee Ledford has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment is equivalent to a four year scholarship to a top tier university with an overall value of $415,000. Upon graduation, Emilee will become a commissioned officer in the Air Force working in one of 38 career fields in the world’s premier air, space, and cyberspace force.
Presenter: Major Doug Sellers
Award: Appointment to Air Force Academy
Ohio National Guard Scholarship
4 Year Scholarship – Wright State University Malcolm C. McEwen
Presenter: Staff Sgt. David Wallace
Award: 4 Year Scholarship, Certificate
Ohio Army/National Guard Presenter: Staff Sgt. David Wallace
Courtney Forkner
Award of Academic Excellence Award: Trophy
U.S. Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award Presenter: Sgt. Andrew Baran
Emilee Ledford, Cody Neace
Award: Certificate and a Medal
U.S. Marine Corps Presenter: Sgt. Frank
Kaitlyn Nall Academic
Excellence Award: Certificate
U.S. Marine Corps Presenter: Sgt. Frank
Brett Timming
Distinguished Student Athlete Award Award: Certificate
U.S. Marine Corps Presenter: Sgt. Frank
Lauren Baird
Semper Fi – Music Award: Certificate
Monroe Education Association (MEA) Awarded to a son or daughter of a MEA member
Hannah Robertson, Logan Stanger
Education Scholarship planning to major in Education
Presenter: Heather deBord
Award: $500 each
Monroe Local Schools Board of Education This award honors a Monroe High School graduating Scholarship “President’s Award” senior who has shown outstanding character and leadership while attending school, and has effectively used his/her time and skills to benefit the community and school.
Ellen Short
Presenter: Brett Guido
Award: $500 and Plaque
Monroe Lions Club Book Award Awarded to 4 seniors to help defray the cost of College Textbooks
Gwyneth Heinkel, Christopher Hammond, Ellen Short, Erin Short
Presenter: Joe Beatty
Award: $500.00
James C. Robinson Scholarship Awarded to a Senior who is interested in Soccer and/or Science and is involved in community service. Given in memory of James C. Robinson, “a fallen hero”, and was a graduate of Monroe High School.
Brice Junker
Presenter: Amber Henderson & John Robinson
Award: $1,000
Justin Brittain Memorial Awards These awards are given in Memory of Justin Brittain – Graduate of Monroe High School
Presenter: Donna Stoutenborough and Lydia Brittain
Award: Money to College Art: Devin King
Humanitarian: Ellen Short
Soccer: Courtney True
Track/Cross Country: Logan Rasnick
Gerald Lee Housh Scholarship Senior majoring in mechanical, math, or music C.G.P.A. 3.0 or higher
Cody Neace
Presenter: Matthew Housh, son of Gerald Housh
Award: $1000.00, Certificate
Virginia Jestice Memorial Award Awarded to an athlete for greatest display of Hornet Spirit
David Routson, Taylor Hartman
Presenter: Lisa Jestice Cho
Award: Plaque and $100.00 each
Middletown Community Foundation Scholarships:
Arthur Harvey Scholarship
Ellen Short
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Award: $3,000 renewable for 4 years
(Check mailed to student in the name of the College, Certificate
Mary Suzanne Ware Scholarship Presenter: Duane Gordon
Ellen Short
Award: $542.35 (Check mailed to student in the name of the College), Certificate
Delores (Dodee) Saylor Communication/Journalism
Heather Baker
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Communication/Journalism Award: $1,567.80 (Check mailed to student in Scholarship the name of the College), Certificate
Norman and Pat Hayes Scholarship
Lauren Davis
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Award: $746.38 (4 Year Renewable – Check mailed to student in name of College), Certificate
Marjorie Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Courtney Forkner
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Award: $1,750 (4 Year Renewable – Check mailed to student in name of College), Certificate
Charles R. Hook Citizenship Scholarships
Made available by the Middletown Community Foundation/Charles R. Hook Foundation to 4 seniors who have demonstrated outstanding citizenship to their school and community.
1st Place Emilee Ledford
1st Place Cody Neace
2nd Place Andrea Masters
2nd Place Patrick McIntosh
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Award: 1st Place: $300.00 and the 2nd Place $200.00 Certificates
Paul Bell Memorial
Awarded to a seniorentering the study of music
Jay Miller
Presenter: Duane Gordon
Award: $382.81 and Certificate
The Following awards are given through The Monroe Area Community Foundation In a partnership with the Middletown Community Foundation:
Walter L. Bake Memorial Scholarship
Christopher Hammond
Presenter: Julie (Bake) Gideon
Award: $500, paid to College, Certificate
James A. Anderson M.D. and Bertha Anderson Family Scholarship
Awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field
Elle C. Tolliver
Presenter: Jane Majors, Scholarship Chairman
Award: $1,000 Paid to the College, Certificate
Dr. James A. Macready, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a senior planning to major in a medical field
Courtney Forkner
Presenter: John Singleton, MACF Executive Director
Award: $1,000 Paid to the College, Certificate
Todd E. Miltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Given to a senior planning to major in Business/Education
Gwyneth Heinkel
Presenter: Karl Gaston
Award: $250 Paid to the College, Certificate
Lee Ann Miltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Lee Ann Miltenberger to a Senior who has excelled in the areas of Video, Photography, Drama Production, or Vocal Music
Heather Baker, Jay Miller
Presenter: Karen and Tim Williams
Award: $300 each Paid to the College, Certificate
Janine Westercamp Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Janine Westercamp, Monroe Class of 1975, to a senior majoring in Education, Family Services, or Social Services
Ellen Short
Presenter: Barbara W. Stumpf & Donna Myerson
Award: $250 Paid to the College, Certificate
Monte R. Miltenberger Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Monte Miltenberger, Monroe Class of 1974, to a senior going on to trade school or an apprenticeship program.
Guy Goodpaster , Ke’Asha Collins
Presenter: Gina, Alex and Ryan Miltenberger, and widow and sons
Award: $175 each Paid to the College, Certificate
Nancy Cahill “Giggles” Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to 2 seniors from the Monroe Area Community Foundation in memory of Nancy Cahill.
Emilee Ledford, Lauren Davis
Presenter: Beth and Julia Cahill, daughters of Nancy Cahill
Award: $250 each, Paid to the College, Certificate
MainStreetMonroe.com – Academic-Soccer Book Scholarship
Awarded to 3 seniors who have earned varsity letters in soccer and have had academic success in the areas of Math and Science. This scholarship is in honor of Johnny and Bobby Beagle who both graduated from Monroe High School. They were good student soccer athletes and now attend The Ohio State University as business majors.
Regan Taulbee, Joshua McCausland, Patrick McIntosh
Presenter: Robert Leahy
Award: $250 each
MacDonald Insurance, Inc.
Awarded to seniors who excel in each area listed
Presenter: John MacDonald
Award:
$100, Certificate – Social Studies Lauren Baird $100,
$100 Certificate – Math Lauren Baird
$100, Certificate – Science Logan Rasnick
$100, Certificate – Language Arts Cody Neace
$100, Certificate – Career/Technical Education Daniel Miller
$100, Certificate – Foreign Language Hannah Robertson
German Club Award
Awarded to a senior who has shownexcellence and enthusiasm for all things German
Erin Short
Presenter: Harriet Gray
Award: $50.00
Spanish Award
Awarded to an outstanding senior in Spanish
Hannah Robertson
Presenter: Harriet Gray Christopher Shorten
Award: $50.00
Jeneen Dodson Memorial Award
Awarded to a senior who has displayed social maturity reliability and courteous, non-judgmental attitude toward their peers.
Sarah Chasteen
Presenter: Harriet Gray
Award: $300.00
Miami University of Middletown Gardner Scholars Scholarship
Presented to the senior with the highest GPA and/or ACT scores planning to attend Miami University of Middletown
$1,500 Lauren Baird
$1,000 Joshua Barrett
$1,250 Christopher Hammond
$1,000 Jon Lawson
$1,250 Safa Shahwan
Presenter: Kevin Aldridge
Award: Renewable for one year each
Media Center Aide Award
Awarded to a Senior Media Center Aide who has a CGPA of 3.5 or higher and exemplifies the qualities of a dedication to service to others. The student must be responsible, hard-working, and trustworthy. He/she must also demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to take instruction well.
Cody Neace
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $500.00
Don Viel Memorial Award
Awarded to a worthy band member.
Lauren Baird
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $50.00
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Awarded to an outstanding senior art student
Courtney True
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $50.00
The Middletown Kiwanis Music
Awarded to a senior planning a career in a music field.
Hannah Robbins Ruth Schweitzer
Award Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $225 and a Certificate
The Middletown Kiwanis Memorial Award
Awarded to a senior of good character who has given to their school and community.
Logan Stanger
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $225 and a Certificate
The Middletown Kiwanis Memorial Golden Rule Award
Awarded to a senior of good character and who sets afine example of patriotism and good will.
Gwyneth Heinkel
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $225 and a Certificate
Thelma Brooks Memorial Award
Awarded to a worthy senior, creative and has leadership values
Ashley Chasteen
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $25.00
W.E. Davis Award
Awarded to a senior in memory of a former Monroe HS Principal who has demonstrated good citizenship
Logan Stanger
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $50.00
American Legion Post #218 Citizenship Award
One boy and one girl who have demonstrated good citizenship.
Alex LintonMegan Sparkman
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $25.00 each and a Medal
Ruth Yinger Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to two Monroe High School graduating Seniors (one male and one female) who have shown outstanding character and leadership, and the students have effectively used his or her time and skills to benefit the community and school.
Hannah Robertson, Logan Stanger
Presenter: Bob Millisor
Award: $1,000.00 each
Athletic Awards
Dave Bauer, Athletic Director
Monroe Athletic Boosters Club
Awarded to 6 seniors based on sports participation, citizenship, references and interview
Courtney Forkner , Elle Tolliver, Payton Kraus, Nicholas Streibick, Logan Stanger, Christopher Hammond
Presenter: Mary Griffin
Award: $500 (Paid directly to the College), Certificates
Honoree: Pam and Rob Kilburn
Brent Davidson Memorial Senior Boys Soccer Player
Awarded to a senior boys soccer player in memory of Brent Davidson, a Monroe Graduate
Nicholas Streibick
Presenter: Rocky Sebastian
Award: $500 and Certificate
Joe Nuxhall Foundation Award
Awarded to 2 senior athletes on the basis of sportsmanship and scholarship
Emilee Ledford, Logan Stanger
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: $1,000.00 each, Certificates
Scott Cole Memorial Award
Awarded to a senior male athlete who has lettered in either football or wrestling and will be going on to college
Clayton Campbell
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: $838.63 and Plaque, Certificate
Kingdom Sports Center
This award is being presented to 2 senior athletes based upon the student’s scholastic achievements,athletic abilities, and most importantly, for being an outstanding role model to her/his fellow classmates at Monroe High School.
Krysten Flick, Logan Stanger
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: $200.00 each, Certificates
Archie Griffin Award
Awarded to 2 seniors recognizing their outstanding sportsmanship
Cody Neace, Alicia Nelson
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: FramedCertificate
Courageous Student Award
Awarded to a senior who have overcome obstacles to be successful
Jayson Mulvihill
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: FramedCertificate
Ohio High School Scholar Athlete
Courtney Forkner
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: Framed Certificate Cody Neace
Athletic Trainer Award
Dedication to the service of athletic training. Responsible, leader and have positive attitude.
Krysten Flick
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: Plaque
Alex Fultz Memorial Award
Awarded to seniors who have shown splendid sportsmanship
3rd Place Clayton Campbell Marissa Gibbs
2nd Place Brett Timming, Courtney Forkner
1st Place Patrick McIntosh, Sarah Chasteen
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: Plaque
Hornet of the year Award
3rd Place Devin King, Taylor Hartman
2nd Place David Routson, Emilee Ledford
1st Place Logan Stanger, Regan Taulbee
Award: Plaque
Chuck Soule Character Award
Awarded to a senior athlete who displays ethical strength and high character.
Krysten Flick
Presenter: Dave Bauer
Award: $300.00
This Senior Class of 2011 has been offered scholarships and awards totaling: $ 2,959,081.87
