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            The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded several students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200.
            Recipient Kacey Smalley, daughter of Kim Brust, of Beaver, Ohio, in Pike County, is a 2008 graduate of Piketon High School and Pike County JVS. In high school she was a member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, power lifting, prom committee, and the volleyball and softball teams. She is pursuing a degree in occupational therapy and plans to get her master’s degree in occupational therapy. Recipient Mandy Russell, of Piketon, Ohio, in Pike County is a 1996 graduate of Northwest High School. In high school she was a member of the Honors Club, student government, mock trial team, pride team, volleyball, basketball and track teams. She is pursuing a degree in nursing.
            Recipient Shana Myers, daughter of Darrell and Ronda Myers, of Peebles, Ohio, in Pike County, is a 2009 graduate of Western High School. In high school she was a member of the National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Envirothon, Educational Talent Search, FCCLA, chorus, Drama Club, Pep Club and Spanish Club. She is pursuing a degree in nursing and plans to work full time as an emergency department nurse.
            Recipient Vanessa Mann, daughter of Valerie and Donald Mann Jr., of Piketon, Ohio, in Pike County, is a 2006 graduate of Waverly High School and a returning SSU student. In high school she was a member of Student Action in Education, People Assisting Waverly Students and Concert Choir. She is pursuing a degree in nursing and plans to further her education to work in a hospital on the maternity or pediatric floor.
            The funds of this scholarship are administered by the SSU Development Foundation. Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can call the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.