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(Article by Astra NG, communications specialist)

            The Shawnee State University Scholarship Committee has announced 10 recipients for the 2008-09 Glockner Community Service Scholarships of $500 each.
            Applicants of the scholarship must be a graduating senior of Portsmouth West, Northwest, Valley, Minford, South Webster, Wheelersburg, Green, Clay, New Boston, East, Notre Dame or Portsmouth high schools in Ohio or Greenup or Lewis County high schools in Kentucky, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate involvement in community service.
            The recipients of the 2008-09 Glockner Community Service Scholarships are:
            Brad Altman, son of Robert B. Altman, is a 2008 graduate of Wheelersburg High School where he was involved in cross country, track, Mock Trial, Key Club and intramural basketball. He volunteered through Upward Bound and his church. Altman is a physical therapy major and wants to obtain a job in relation to sports after graduating from SSU.
            Kayla Besco, daughter of Patty and Curtis Besco, is a 2008 graduate of South Webster High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Key Club, Bible Club and Student Council and she participated in Mock Trial, Education Talent Search and Prom Committee. Besco volunteered for homeless shelters, Sierra’s Haven and CRADLE. She is a nursing major and wants to work at a hospital after graduating from SSU.
            Ashley Clark, daughter of William and Cathy Clark, is a 2008 graduate of Lewis County High School. She was involved in community service for Beta Club to care for the elderly, work concession stands and parent teacher night. Clark is an early childhood education major and wants to graduate from SSU with her bachelor’s degree in that field.
            Casey Hale, daughter of Kim and Dennis Lawhorn, is a 2008 graduate of Minford High School. She was a member of the track and softball teams, Bible Club, choir, Prom Committee and she was a teacher’s aide. Hale volunteers at track meets, kindergarten classes and Salvation Army. She is an undecided major at SSU.
            Justin Malone, son of Dan and Beth Malone, is a 2008 graduate of Northwest High School where he was involved in football, basketball and Honors Club. Malone performs community service at summer Bible School, fundraisers for Bulgarian and Mexican orphans, Operation Christmas Child and Pennies for Patients. He is an undecided major but wants to obtain a job in the medical field.
            Crystal Monroe, daughter of Ron and Joyce Scott, is a 2008 graduate of Portsmouth West High School. She was a member of the Honors Club and cheerleading team. Monroe volunteered at Southern Ohio Medical Center, Heartland, Sierra’s Haven and the Shawnee Animal Clinic. She is a nursing major and wants to become an RN in the pediatric field after graduating from SSU.
            Casey Stapleton, daughter of Carlos Stapleton and Michelle Riggs, is a 2008 graduate of Clay High School. She is a nursing major and plans to become a nurse anesthetist after obtaining her bachelor’s degree in nursing from SSU.
            Brittany Stone, daughter of Betty and Ralph Stone, is a 2007 graduate of Portsmouth High School where she was involved in French Club, Pep Club and Pep Band. She volunteers at Hempstead Manor and homeless shelters. Stone is a nursing major and wants to go on to physician assistant school after obtaining her degree from SSU.
            Courtney Thornsberry, daughter of James and Michaelann Thornsberry, is a 2008 graduate of Green High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Quiz Bowl, dance teams and she was a cheerleader. She also played volleyball and softball. Thornsberry volunteered at the 2007 River Sweep, nursing homes and orphanages in Austria. She is a biology major and plans to go to medical school and specialize in dermatology after graduating from SSU.
            Gregory Williams, son of Dale and Rachel Williams, is a 2008 graduate of Valley High School. He was a member of 4-H. Williams is a nursing major and plans to obtain a nurse practioner license after graduating from SSU.
            The funds of this scholarship are administered by the SSU Development Foundation. Individuals or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the SSU Development Foundation at (740) 351-3284.