Niles McKinley High School

Scholarship recipients for 2013-14:

Cheyanne Ackerman, daughter of Kelly Rininger, University of Findlay – University of Findlay President’s Scholarship, $75,000.

Cylie Alflen, daughter of Heidi and Robert Alflen, John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship, $80,000; Ann B. Kellogg and David K. Kellogg, $3,000.

Taylor Bailey, daughter of Melissa and Richard Bailey, University of Toledo – Trustee Award, $6,000; Toledo Dance Scholarship, $4,000.

Lorenzo Bianco, son of Tina Bianco, Cleveland State University – Clayman Family Foundation Scholarship, $40,000; Honors Program Award, $38,752; Scholar Residence Award, $8,000; NOI Foundation Scholarship, $200.

Dana Blank, daughter of Sheila and Russell Blank, Youngstown State University – Red and White Scholarship, $6,000.

Brea Brazzon, daughter of Bobbie Jo Clark, Kent State University – Trustee Scholarship, $8,000; Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship, $8,000; Niles Intermediate Home and School Award, $500; Niles Primary Home and School Award, $500; Carmen Vivolo Softball Scholarship, $500.

Gabrielle Chaffin, daughter of Heather and Darren Chaffin, KSU – Trustee Scholarship, $16,000; Julia M. Merola Scholarship, $1,000; Niles Girls Soccer Booster Award, $200.

Carly Cogar, daughter of Randall Cogar, The Ohio State University – Clayman Family Foundation Scholarship, $20,000; Academic Achievement Award, $4,000; Trumbull Retired Teachers Scholarship, $1,000; Paul A. Watson/First Place Bank, $500; Niles Academic Booster Award, $500; Niles Lions Club Award, $500; Niles Kiwanis Community Service Award, $400; Key Club “Be the One”, $200; Key Club “Spirit”, $200; Key Club “Stick to It”, $100.

Christopher Crain, son of Sandra and Allen Crain, The Ohio State University – Louis A. Merola Scholarship, $1,000; Candea-Faroga Scholarship, $500.

Jordan Frederick, son of Nancy and Adam Frederick, YSU – William Bauman Memorial Music Scholarship, $5,000; Vincent Taylor Memorial Scholarship, $500.

Paige Freel, daughter of Stephanie Thomas and Rodney Freel, University of Mount Union – Dean’s Scholarship, $38,000; University of Mount Union Grant, $31,400; Louis L. Moore Scholarship, $2,000; Niles Girls Soccer, $200.

Andrew Gedeon, son of Deborah and Robert Gedeon, Cleveland State University – Freshman Scholars Award, $12,000; President’s Award, $8,000; Richard T. Naples Education Foundation Award, $800; Niles Lions Club Award, $500.

Olivia Gerke, daughter of Adele and Louis Gerke, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $8,000; Niles Intermediate Home and School Award, $500; Niles Kiwanis “Duck Derby”, $300; American Red Cross Blood Draw, $250; Key Club “Stick to It”, $100; Key Club “Be the One”, $100.

Andrew Glassmeyer, son of Shelia Glassmeyer, KSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $4,000.

Levi Griffith, son of Bernadette and Lynn Griffith, The Ohio State University – Trustee Scholarship, $8,000; William Bauman Memorial Music Award, $5,000; Cristom Award, $100; Drama Club 4 year Award, $100.

Ellen Harrison, daughter of Gloria and David Harrison, YSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $12,000.

Marcus Hill, son of Marcus Hill – Edinboro University, Football Scholarship, $40,000.

David Ho, son of Chen Yang and Yem Ho, The Ohio State University – L. J. Tripodi Trust, $20,000.

Bailey Hughes, daughter of Diane Hughes, KSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $4,000.

Dana Hughes, daughter of Tracey Zeiler, Cleveland State University – Mahoning Valley Italian-American Scholarship, $500; Richard Naples Education Foundation Award, $800; Lady Dragons Softball Award, $500.

Gabriella Infante, daughter of Valerie and Dominic Infante, Cleveland State University – Mahoning Valley Italian-American Scholarship, $500; Niles Girls Soccer Award, $200.

Cailin Karpinski, daughter of Cynthia Gadd, KSU – L. J. Tripodi Trust, $20,000; Dean’s Scholarship, $8,000.

Emily Karr, daughter of Melissa Karr, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $6,000; Jason Nickel Scholarship, $5,000.

Joshua Krok, son of Nicole and Finale Smith, University of Kentucky – Football Scholarship, $136,776.

Jamie Longacre, daughter of Susan and Craig Longacre, John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship, $80,000; Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, $500; Niles Local Opase #365 Scholarship, $500; Niles Kiwanis Community Award, $300; Becky Bowden Memorial Award, $300; American Red Cross Blood Draw, $250; Drama Club 4 year Award, $100.

Taylor Long, daughter of Jennifer and Bruce Long, Mercy College – Candea-Farogo Scholarship, $500.

Ann Lower, daughter of Heidi Daringer, U.S. Marine Corps – Drama Club 4 Year Award, $100.

Rebecca Mann, daughter of Victoria Huntington-McNutt, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $8,000.

Sarah Marino, daughter of Amy and Robert Marino, YSU – Niles Education Association Scholarship, $500.; Future Educators of America, $500.

Hayley Marsico, daughter of Bernadette and John Marsico, Cleveland State University – Niles McKinley Alumni, $500; William Moransky Memorial Scholarship, $1,000.

William McKinney, son of Kelly and William McKinney, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $8,000.

Shawn Mendenhall, son of Leann and Jeffery Mendenhall, John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship, $70,000; Home Federal Savings and Loan of Niles, $500.

Rachel Mientkiewicz, daughter of Tracy and Peter Mientkiewicz, YSU – Leslie H. Cochran University Scholars Award, $64,000; Niles Girls Soccer, $200; Drama Club 4 Year Award, $100.

Rachel Miketa, daughter of Aundrea and Kurt Miketa, YSU – First Opportunity Scholarship, $4,000; Niles Girls Soccer, $200.

Chloe Miller, daughter of Christine and Gregory Miller, University of Kentucky – Twirling Scholarship, to be determined.

Jordan Moff, son of Wendy and Timothy Moff, University of Akron – Key Club “Stick to It”, $100.

James Mullen, son of Sabrina and James Mullen, Geneva College – Northwood Award, $30,000; Geneva Grant, $22,200.

Mikayla Mundell, daughter of Wendy and Jeffery Mundell, YSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $12,000; Niles Education Association Award, $500.

Casey Neal, son of Valerie Campbell, The Ohio State University – Trustee Scholarship, $8,000.

John Nicholson, son of Teresa and Jason Nicholson, Alderson-Broaddus University – Dean’s Scholarship, $24,000; A-B Scholarship, $61,904.

Kyle Paden, son of Laurie and Scott Paden, KSU – Trustee’s Scholarship, $6,000.

Jonah Plant, son of Marie and Joseph Plant, YSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $12,000.

Christopher Parry, son of Marijane and Tim Parry, West Virginia University – Bo Rein Memorial Award, $500.

Nicholas Parsons, son of Debbie and Kevin Parsons, YSU – First Opportunity Award, $4,000.

Alexis Reeves, daughter of Elizabeth Parthe, KSU – Dean’s Scholarship, $4,000; American Red Cross Blood Draw, $500.

Julie Riedel, daughter of Rite and Jeffery Riedel, KSU – Louie Tabor Scholarship, $1,000; Niles McKinley Alumni Award, $500; Home Federal Savings and Loan of Niles, $500.

Joseph Rook, son of Rebecca and Aaron Koches, KSU – Richard T. Naples Sr., Education Foundation Inc., $800.

Nicholas Sanchez, son of Christina Bianco and Robert Sanchez, Walsh University – Brothers of Christian Instruction, $38,000; President Hall Grant, $14,600.

Elizabeth Santos-Leyva, daughter of Veronica Leyva, KSU – Burger King Scholarship, $1,000; Sam Gallucci Scholarship, $500.

Taylor Stewart, daughter of Jennifer and Bo Stewart, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $8,000; Martin Luther King Scholarship, $4,000; Trumbull County Wolves Scholarship, $2,000; Marae Ohl Scholarship, $1,000; Niles Girls Soccer Award, $200.

Anna Marie Stoneburner, daughter of Tina Stoneburner, KSU – Trustee Scholarship, $8,000.

Casey Sudzina, daughter of Michelle and John Sudzina, The Ohio State University – Trustee Scholarship, $8,000; Niles Girls Soccer Award, $200; Richard Naples Scholarship, $800; Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame, $500; DeCola Scholarship, $8,000; Niles Middle School Academic Booster Award, $500; Franklin B. Walter Award, $200; Key Club Good Citizen, $200.

Kassidy Thomas, daughter of Becky and Tod Thomas, YSU – American Red Cross Blood Draw, $500; Niles Girls Soccer Award, $200.

Miranda Vitale, daughter of Lisa and Perry Vitale, YSU – Red and White Scholarship, $8,000.

Alexandra Yuhas, daughter of Sherri and Edward Yuhas, Berea College – Labor Tuition Scholarship, $64,000; Miscellaneous Endowed Grant, $11,264; Book Grant, $800; Niles Kiwanis Community Service, $400; Key Club “Stick to It”, $100; Key Club “Spirit” Award, $200.

John F. Kennedy High School

Scholarship recipients for 2013-14:

Michael Blank, son of Michael and Belinda Blank – Westminster College – Ohio Wesleyan University Bishop Award, $16,000 ($64,000); Westminster College Blue & White Award, $11,000 ($44,000); Theil College Merit Award, $9,500 ($38,000); Ohio Wesleyan University Slocum Award, $4,000 ($16,000).

Eric Bofenkamp, son of Dean and Jeanine Bofenkamp – St. Francis University- St Francis University Assisi Scholarship, $6,500 ($26,000); Celeste Furano / Mahoning Valley Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Warren Sports Hall of Fame Eugene E. Rossi Scholarship Award, $500.

Joseph Campana, son of Eddy and Martina Campana – Youngstown State University – Youngstown State University First Opportunity Award, $1,000 ($4,000).

Tyler Cole, son of Thomas and Paula Cole – John Carroll University – John Carroll University University Scholarship, $12,500 ($50,000).

Natalie D’Amico, daughter of Dr. Lawrence and Cynthia D’Amico – Miami University-Oxford – Univeristy of Dayton Deans’ Merit Scholarship, $12,000 ($57,800); John Carroll University Presidential Scholarship, $17,500 ($70,000).

Chandler Diles, son of Clifford and Annette Diles – Kent State University – Kent State University Trustee Scholarship, $1,500 ($6,000).

Steven Garland, son of Kim Garland – Cleveland State University – CSU Scholar & Residence, $5,000 ($20,000); Youngstown State Red and White Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000); Kent State University Trustee Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000).

Natalie Hoso, daughter of David and Rosalynd Hoso – Ohio State University – Howland Community Teachers Association Scholarship, $100;The Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship, $6,000 ($24,000); Ohio University Ohio Signature Awards Program, $5,000 ($20,000); University of Miami President’s Scholarship, $21,000 ($84,000); Ohio University Russ Vision Scholarship, $4,000 ($16,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; The Ohio State University Trumbull Mahoning Alumni Scholarship, $1,000.

Kyle Jones, son of Dr. Thomas and Darlene Jones – Catholic University – Catholic University of America Alumni Grant, $1,000; Xavier University Catholic Dean’s Scholarship, $17,000 ($68,000); CUA Scholarship, $14,000 ($56,000); University of Dayton Father Chaminade Scholarship, $10,000 ($43,440); Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, $3,000 ($12,000); Warren Kiwanis Club Scholarship, $250.

Calli Kowach, daughter of Christopher and Maggie Kowach – Cleveland State University – Cleveland State University CSU scholar, $3,000 ($12,000); Cleveland State University CSU Scholar Residence, $2,000 ($8,000); Ohio University OHIO Signature Awards Program,$1,000 ($4,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000.

Alessandra LaMonica, daughter of Philip and Giovanna LaMonica – The American Musical and Dramatic Academy – AMDA Scholarship, $1,500 ($6,000); AMDA VIP Scholarship, $1,000 ($4,000).

Madeline LaPolla, daughter of Dr. Kenneth and Judith LaPolla – Miami University-Oxford – University of Dayton President’s Merit Scholarship, $13,000 ($55,440); John Carroll University Presidential Scholarship, $17,500 ($70,000).

Alex Leveto, son of Timothy and Beverly Leveto – University of Southern Florida – University of Akron Scholarship for Excellence, $4,500 ($18,000); University of South Florida USF Green & Gold Directors Award, $8,000 ($26,400); Robin Hendricks Memorial Scholarship, $500.

Josh Lubich, son of David and Pamela Lubich – Hiram College – Hiram College Appeal Grant, $2,000 ($8,000); Hiram Scholarship, $10,000 ($40,000).

Craig Maras, son of Joseph and Marcia Lytle – John Carroll University – Presidential Scholarship, $17,500 ($70,000).

Matthew Mariani, son of Thomas and Denise Mariani – Cleveland State University – CSU Achievement Scholarship, $2,500 ($10,000).

Sarah Miller, daughter of Colin and Leanne Miller – KSU – Kent State University Trustee Scholarship Partial Rm/Board, $1,500 ($6,000).

James Mitolo, son of James Mitolo – Bowling Green State University – First Choice Community Credit Union Becky Bowden Memorial Scholarship, $300; YSU Red and White Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; Warren Kiwanis Club Scholarship, $250.

Nicole Morello, daughter of Brian and Jolene Morello – YSU – YSU Dean’s Scholarship, $3,000; McGowan Scholarship, $400.

Austin Munno, son of Frank and Shari Munno – YSU – Geneva College Alumni Scholarship, $10,000 ($40,000); Bowling Green State University Award of Promise, $1,000 ($4,000); Westminster College Blue & White Award, $12,000 ($48,000); YSU First Opportunity Award, $1,000 ($3,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; Bowling Green State University Freshman Award, $1,000; Westminster College Grant, $7,000 ($28,000).

John Nader, son of Thomas and Molly Nader – Ohio State University – Fordham Loyola Scholarship, $8,000 ($32,000); Fordham Tuition Award, $12,300 ($49,200); Marquette University Ignatius/Magis Award, $11,300 ($45,200); John Carroll University Magis Scholarship, $22,500 ($90,000); Miami University Merit Scholarship, $6,000 ($24,000); TCESC Paul Watson Academic Scholarship, $500; Elon University Presidential Scholarship, $4,500 ($18,000); Ohio State University Provost Scholarship, $3,000 ($12,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; Trumbull County Tennis Assoc., The Gary Dieter Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Case Western Reserve University University Scholarship, $20,000 ($80,000).

Angela Phifer, daughter of Michael and Catherine Phifer – Denison University – American University AU Grant, $9,550 ($38,220); College of Wooster Dean’s Scholarship, $20,000 ($80,000); Denison University, Denison Founders Scholarship, $22,000 ($88,000); Ohio University OHIO Premier Scholarship, $10,484 ($41,936); Ohio University OHIO Signature Awards Program, $10,484 ($41,936); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000.

Williams Phillips, son of William and Maria Phillips – YSU – Xavier University Catholic Dean’s Scholarship, $17,000 ($68,000); University of Dayton Deans’ Merit Plus Summer Abroad Scholarship, $13,450 ($53,800); University of Akron Presidential Scholarship, $3,000 ($12,000); YSU Red and White Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000).

Rachel Pinti, daughter of Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kathy Pinti – YSU – Celeste Furano / Mahoning Valley Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame Memorial Scholarship, $1,000.

Michael Prokop, son of Michael and Linda Prokop – Ohio University – Ohio University OHIO Signature Awards Program, $2,000 ($8,000)

Morgan Rice, son of Ronald and Cynthia Rice – Miami University-Oxford – Redhawk Excellence Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000.

Hannah Roberts, daughter of Patrick and Melissa Parry – University of Mount Union – Hartshorn Award, $9,000 ($36,000); Kent State University Trustees Scholarship, $1,500 ($6,000).

Nicole Rodomsky, daughter of Dave and Cathy Rodomsky – YSU – Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program, $5,200 ($20,800); YSU Red and White Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; Warren Sports Hall of Fame Eugene E. Rossi Scholarship Award, $500.

Michael Ronga, son of Karen Ronga – Walsh University – Denison University Bookstore Grant, $650 ($2,600); Denison Founders Scholarship, $22,000 ($88,000); Denison Grant, $8,619 ($34,476); Kent State University Federal Pell Grant, $5,680 ($22,720); Denison University Federal Pell Grant, $5,680 ($22,720); Denison University Federal SEOG, $500 ($2,000); Walsh University Founder’s Scholarship, $25,350 ($101,400); Walsh University College Opportunity Grant, $2,568 ($10,272); Kent State University Ohio College Opportunity Grant, $1,048 ($4,192); John Carroll University Presidential Scholarship, $17,500 ($70,000); Community Found. W. Pa and E. Oh Strimbu Memorial Fund, $2,500; KSU TEACH Grant, $3,964 ($15,856); Trustee Scholarship Partial Rm/Board, $4,000 ($16,000); Warren Kiwanis Club Scholarship, $250.

Chandler Samargia, daughter of Christine Pirigyi – University of Mount Union – Mount Union Dean’s Scholarship, $9,500 ($38,000); Trumbull County Wolves Club Scholarship, $2,000.

Amanda Scott, daughter of George and Jennifer Scott – YSU – YSU Red and White Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000).

Jamie Steines, daughter of Robert and Regina Steines – Ohio State University – John Carroll University Magis Scholarship, $22,500 ($90,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000; The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship, $2,000 ($8,000); Miami University Merit Scholarship, $5,000 ($20,000).

Krista Watson, daughter of Robert and Susan Watson – Loyola University- Chicago – Loyola Grant, $1,000 ($4,000); Loyola Scholarship, $16,000 ($84,000); Ohio University OHIO Signature Awards Program, $2,000 ($8,000); John Carroll University Presidential Scholarship, $17,500 ($70,000); The Albert M. Covelli Foundation Scholarship, $5,000.

Zachary Watt, son of Wendy Watt – Point Park University – University Athletic Scholarship, $21,000 ($84,000).

Carl Zallow, son of Charles and Colleen Zallow – YSU – YSU Athletic Scholarship, $8,082 ($32,328).