Education Foundation awards over $210,000 in scholarships

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The Logan County Education Foundation (LCEF) has proudly announced its 2025 scholarship recipients, distributing over $210,000 to graduating seniors from Bellefontaine, Benjamin Logan, Indian Lake, and Riverside High Schools.

The foundation manages over 37 local scholarships, including new scholarships sponsored by the Dwight and Jane Reed Family, the Jerry Ritter Family, Joanne Jones in honor of Connie Barr and Tony Agner, the BHS Class of 1975, the Riverside Scholarship, and the Logan County Education Foundation scholarships.

These awards recognize students for their academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and future aspirations, while honoring the legacy of donors and families who continue to invest in Logan County’s youth.

The following scholarships and recipients have been named:

All-County Scholarships

  • Connie Barr/Tony Agner Scholarship – $1,000
    • Skylar Miracle, Benjamin Logan
  • Donald Gumpert Scholarship – $10,000
    • Czar Dickson, Indian Lake
    • Liam Sweeney, Benjamin Logan
  • Dr. James F. Costin Scholarship – $500
    • Taytum Daniels, Benjamin Logan
    • Mia Stahler, Benjamin Logan
  • Earl & Marion Spain Memorial Scholarship – $11,000
    • Avery Perk, Riverside
    • Madison Christman, Bellefontaine
    • Cambria Tuttle, Indian Lake
  • Edward K. Core Jr. Memorial Scholarship – $500
    • Katherine Gulick, Benjamin Logan
  • Harriet Headington Scholarship – $1,600
    • Reagan Standley, Bellefontaine
  • Hazel Moore Scholarship – $2,050
    • Anna Myers, Bellefontaine
    • Braden Andrix, Benjamin Logan
  • Homer Fuson Memorial Scholarship – $11,500
    • Dylan Vance, Benjamin Logan
  • ISS America Scholarship – $500
    • Jorden Dunham, Riverside
    • Cameron Finfrock, Indian Lake
    • Graham Lotts, Bellefontaine
    • Elias Abrego, Bellefontaine
  • Todd & Joanne Jones Agriculture Scholarship – $1,000
    • Caleb Altstaetter, Indian Lake
  • Todd & Joanne Jones Blue Lives Matter Scholarship – $1,000
    • Jacey Koehler, Benjamin Logan
  • Keep Logan County Beautiful Scholarship – $500
    • Mia DeLong, Bellefontaine
  • Logan County Education Foundation Scholarship – $2,000
    • Mia DeLong, Bellefontaine
    • Taytum Daniels, Benjamin Logan
    • Kailin Fauley, Indian Lake
    • Jorden Dunham, Riverside
  • Lillian Thornton Scholarship – $1,300
    • Carter Kreglow, Riverside
  • Paul Thomas Memorial Scholarship – $500
    • Cale Kline, Bellefontaine
  • Sharyl Sue Shafer Memorial Scholarship – $11,500
    • Jayden Hoffer, Riverside
  • Ralph & Wilma Buroker Memorial Scholarship – $11,500
    • Micah Ackley, Benjamin Logan
  • William Ellis/Nancy Rathfelder Scholarship – $1,000
    • Tyler Hamlin, Benjamin Logan

Bellefontaine/Benjamin Logan Only Scholarships

  • Spencer Reames Academic Scholarship – $1,000
    • Noah Stanford, Benjamin Logan
    • Nolan Core, Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine Only Scholarships

  • Billy Jervis Memorial Scholarship – $1,200
    • Blaine Mitchell
  • Deborah Ellis Academic Scholarship – $1,650
    • Nolan Core
    • Laila Butler
  • James & Patricia Ratleff Senior Award – $1,200
    • Claire McDaniel
  • Lewis J. & Anne Ringler Memorial Scholarship – $14,500
    • Quinn Slagle
    • Claire Grandstaff
    • Graham Lotts
  • Jerry Ritter Family Scholarship – $1,000
  • Wickerham STEM Academic Scholarship – $11,350
    • Airiana Young

Benjamin Logan Only Scholarships

  • Rob Hayden Memorial Scholarship – $4,100
    • Bryden Morris
    • Mia Stahler
  • Dwight Spencer Memorial Scholarship – $500
    • Carter Lyden
  • Babe and Ida Willits Memorial Scholarship – $4,400
    • Kelley Forsythe

Indian Lake Only Scholarships

  • Janis & Larry Taylor Scholarship – $500
    • Eliana Darling
  • Osgood Bank-Give Back Scholarship – $1,500
    • Addison Steinmetz
  • Dwight and Jane Reed Family Scholarship – $2,000
    • Caleb Altstaetter
    • Ariel Brielmaier
    • Khierstan Ferguson
    • Madden Lillard
    • Adeline Robinson
  • Stinger Vocal Music Scholarship – $950
    • Cambria Tuttle
    • Adeline Robinson
    • Cameron Finfrock

Riverside Only Scholarships

  • DCF Make A Difference Scholarship – $2,000
    • Levi Buchenroth
  • Riverside Scholarship – $2,050
    • Brianna Brandyberry
    • Jaxon Woods

Congratulations to the Class of 2025.