PCYF Awards $5,000 to area seniors

The Preble County Youth Foundation is honored to award (5) $1,000 scholarships to one senior from each of the county high schools. Applicants were reviewed by the Programming & Education Committee members and scored based on their academic performance, community involvement, perseverance and ambitions.

The 2023 award recipients are as follows:

National Trail Local School District: Regan Weisgerber

Tri-County North School District: Sophia Brunk

Eaton Community Schools: Bailey Jerdon

Twin Valley Community Schools: Claire Fogel

Preble Shawnee Local Schools: Gracie Koelblin

The Preble County Youth Foundation intends to continue this scholarship annually and interested applicants can apply using the Common Application provided by the Preble County Educational Service Center. In total, the Preble County Youth Foundation awards $34,000 each year to Preble County students, including individuals enrolled at Edison Community College and Kettering College. It is the Foundation’s hope that by investing into the development of our local students, they will use their knowledge and skills to benefit our community and those who strive for a better future.