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            The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee awarded three area students the 2009-10 Home for Aged Women Scholarship of $200.
            Recipient Summer Rinehart, daughter of Paul and Shari Rinehart, of Bainbridge, Ohio, in Ross County is a 2006 graduate of Adena High School and SSU returning student. In high school she was a member of the FFA, FCCLA, volleyball and basketball teams. She played volleyball for SSU in 2006 and was a member of SOTA. Rinehart is pursuing a degree in occupational therapy assistant and plans to work with children or in a hospital setting. She plans to pursue her master’s degree.
            Recipient Sarah Ray, daughter of Steven and Rebecca Ray, of Chillicothe, Ohio, in Ross County is a 2008 graduate of Huntington High School and SSU returning student. In high school she was a member of the volleyball and track teams. She also was a member of various clubs including Student Council, FFCLA and FFL. She is a member of the Shawnee State Honors Program. She is pursuing a degree in medical laboratory technician and may go back to school after paying off student loans to get a bachelor’s degree.
            Recipient Kari Gibson, daughter of Brett and Melody Gibson, of Waverly, Ohio, in Ross County, is a 2007 graduate of Huntington High School and a returning SSU student. She is a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Beta Honor Society, and the Pre-Med Club at SSU. She is pursuing a degree in Pre-Health Science, nursing and plans to become a nurse practitioner.
            Applicants of this scholarship must have filed an application for admission to a degree program. They must be able to submit a high school transcript or G.E.D. score or college transcripts if applicable. They must demonstrate financial need and have completed the FAFSA.
            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.