Midwest Electric awards $11,000 in scholarships

Six area high school seniors were awarded Children of Members Scholarships from Midwest Electric. Each student received $ 1 , 500 toward his or her college education after graduation. The winners include:

Drew Guggenbiller, who will graduate from Marion Local High School and plans to attend Wright State University - Lake Campus to pursue a degree in biology. Drew was selected as the top overall applicant and will also participate in a statewide competition held by Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives in Columbus. He will compete against students from Ohio’s 23 other electric cooperatives for a chance to win up to $4,100 in additional scholarships.

Emma Core, Spencerville High School, who plans to study civil engineering at the University of Toledo.

Jackson Monroe, St. Marys Memorial High School, who plans to attend Ohio Northern University and major in pharmacy.

Jayden Felver, St. Marys Memorial High School, who will pursue a degree in pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Findlay.

Carter Ringwald, Spencerville High School, who plans to study exercise science at Ti n University.

Darcie Liming, St. Marys Memorial High School, who plans to attend the University of Tennessee and major in civil engineering.

The scholarship contest is offered annually to high school seniors who reside in a home served by the cooperative. This year, 53 applicants from 14 schools throughout Midwest Electric’s service territory applied for a scholarship. We are proud of everyone who participated, applaud them for their hard work, and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!