Park National Bank recently recognized two high school seniors from each of the five Marion County school districts. Students were selected by their administrators for their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities and overall achievements.
While the annual awards presentation and breakfast was unable to take place in-person this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the graduating students did receive a congratulatory note and gift via email.
The 2020 Marion County award winners include: Olivia Fogle, River Valley High School; Jessica Fown, Ridgedale High School; Kylar Hall, Marion Harding High School; Alison Hunsicker, Ridgedale High School; Jamie Pineda, Marion Harding High School; Amber Roth, Elgin High School; Katie Vela, Pleasant High School; Lillian Wagner, River Valley High School; Ashley Watkins, Elgin High School; and Eian Zachmann, Pleasant High School.
MARION - The following local college students have recently been recognized for their academic achievements by their respective colleges and universities:
• College of Charleston: Claire Huntt, Marion, Bachelor of Science in Public Health, cum laude
• Ohio Wesleyan: Ethan Springer, Marion, inducted into the Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
• Bowling Green State University: Dean' list — Aleah Baker, Marion; Brendan Swihart, Marion; Caitlynn Wood, Waldo; Logan Pirnstill, Marion; Bridget Murphy, Marion; Camryn Varner, Marion; Tristan Conklin, Marion; Brooke Wollett, Marion; Jordyn Jackson, Marion; Hannah McKinniss, Morral; Blaine Keckler, Prospect; Aaron Poling, Prospect; and Melannie Emigh, Waldo.
• Heidelberg University: Dean's list — Tiffany Holycross, Marion
• University of Findlay: Michael Bookmyer, Marion, Master of Arts in Education; Sarah Castle, Marion, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, summa cum laude
• Mercy College of Ohio: Honor's list — Jessica Derouen, Marion
• Rhodes State College: Madison Riley Burns of Marion graduated with a degree in respiratory care
• Cedarville University: Dean's list — Mary-Catherine Couch, Marion; Arielle Wenig, Marion. Graduates - Lydia Nordquist, Marion, Bachelor of Arts Christian Education; Michael Winter, Marion, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mech Engineering; and Mary-Catherine Couch, Marion, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing
