On May 22, 2024, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center celebrated nearly 250 seniors during the Class of 2024 Convocation Ceremony that took place at Bellefontaine High School.
During the ceremony, the Class of 2024 was recognized for choosing their “E” – employment, enrollment, or enlistment. Approximately 60 percent of the Class of 2024 is employed, helping to fill the immediate gap in the workforce. This school year, nearly 200 students participated in the Work-Based Learning program, logging over 94,000 work hours and collectively earning an estimated $574,000. In addition, students received over 600 industry-recognized credentials.
Eleven seniors enlisted in the military. Cooper Harman (Navy), Byron Gilliam (Army National Guard), Lucas Schaner (Army National Guard), Seth Taylor (Army National Guard), Donoven Quail (Army), Brandon Saam (Army), Orie Hannah (Army), Garrett Towns (Army), Morgan Current (Air Force), MacKenzie Butterfield (Air Force), and Hayley Kitzmiller (Air Force).
Around 35 percent are enrolled and have received an OHP history-making record of $1,076,370 in scholarships.
The following scholarships were earned:
Aspire Champion Scholarships:
Each year, OHP graduates are excited about the next steps in their career journey and ready to make an impact in the world. However, many struggle with the inevitable costs associated with starting out on their own. To combat this, Ohio Hi-Point has started the A.S.P.I.R.E. Champions Fund, which provides scholarships to OHP graduates who need financial assistance to be career-ready. These scholarships are made possible through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals. The following students applied for career tools to jump-start their careers.
Rileyann Blackburn (Health Careers Academy, Mechanicsburg), Carson Fuller (Graphic & Media Arts Academy, Mechanicsburg), Madison Gaver (Graphic & Media Arts Academy, Mechanicsburg), Amelia Hurley (Health Careers Academy, Upper Scioto Valley), Adam Jennings (Diesel Technology, West Liberty-Salem), Kendra Kirk (Health Careers Academy, Marysville), Trinty Koch (Health Careers Academy, Indian Lake), Abby Lippencott (Health Careers Academy, Graham), and Alyson Swinehart (Cosmetology, Marysville).
Sloan Trustees Scholarship:
- Carly Goodman, Triad, Graphic & Media Arts Academy – $4,000
Ohio Hi-Point Staff Scholarships:
- AnnaMaria Brodman, Waynesfield-Goshen, Criminal Justice – $3,000
- Allison Harlan, Triad, Graphic & Media Arts Academy – $2,000
- Kaitlyn Gregg, Triad, Exercise Science – $1,000
- Payton Lightner, West Liberty-Salem, Animal Science – $750
Warren Stevens Board of Education Scholarship:
- Kaci Houchin, Benjamin Logan, Criminal Justice – $1,000
- Cati Snyder, Bellefontaine, Animal Science – $500
Lewis Family Scholarship:
- AnnaMaria Brodman, Waynesfield-Goshen, Criminal Justice – $1,500
Chloe Lynn Hodge Scholarship:
- Amelia Hurley, Upper Scioto Valley, Health Careers Academy – $1,000
- Savannah Peake, Marysville, Health Careers Academy – $1,000
Ohio Hi-Point Judy Gratz Memorial Scholarship:
- Allison Harlan, Triad, Graphic & Media Arts Academy – $500
664th ACSW Squadron Reunion Scholarship:
- Allison Harlan, Triad, Graphic & Media Arts Academy – $500
Additional Scholarships:
Jordan Appleton, TRECA, Graphic, and Media Arts Academy:
- $4,000 – Bowling Green State University Freshman Academic Scholarship
Isabella Branam, Graham, Health Careers Academy:
- $16,992 – Clark State Scholars Scholarship
AnnaMaria Brodman, Waynesfield-Goshen, Criminal Justice:
- $14,000 – Tiffin University President Scholarship
- $4,000 – Tiffin University FAFSA Grant
- $3,000 – Sharon K. Jones Scholarship
- $2,000 – Tiffin University Women’s Track Scholarship
- $1,500 – H. Deloris (Dee) Copeland Scholarship
- $1,000 – Tiffin University Campus Visit Scholarship
- $500 – American Legion Post #395 Auxiliary Scholarship
Regan Bunn, Urbana, Education Academy:
- $3,000 – Clark State Tech Prep Scholarship
Kelsey Bushong, Kenton, Education Academy:
- $88,000 – Bluffton University Academic Excellence Scholarship
- $9,000 – Bluffton University Opportunity Grant
- $1,000 – Bluffton University Presidential Scholarship Participation Scholarship
Joseph Byerly, Mechanicsburg, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $3,000 – Clark State College Tech Prep Scholarship
Madison Close, Bellefontaine, Education Academy:
- $20,000 – Bowling Green State University Freshman Achievement Scholarship
Braden Engle, Graham, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $3,000 – Clark State College Tech Prep Scholarship
Evan Fullenkamp, West Liberty-Salem, Engineering Academy:
- $1,000 – Kenneth & Joan Harr/Reliant Mechanical, Inc. Scholarship
Carson Fuller, Mechanicsburg, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $96,000 – Capital University Main Street Scholarship
- $80,452 – Capital University Gateway Scholarship
- $6,000 – Capital University Comet Community Award
Carly Goodman, Triad, Graphic, and Media Arts Academy:
- $20,000 – The Modern College of Design Merit Scholarship
- $5,000 – The Modern College of Design Career Technical Center Scholarship
Zavian Groom, Urbana, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $16,992 – Clark State Scholars Scholarship
Jamison Gunsaulies, Urbana, Health Careers Academy:
- $16,992 – Clark State Scholars Scholarship
Avery Hankins, Bellefontaine, Health Careers Academy:
- $2,000 – Mary Rutan Foundation Florence Longfellow Fund Scholarship
- $1,000 – Skilled Trades Haushalter Family Foundation Scholarship
- $950 – The Rhodes State College Foundation James J. Countryman Scholarship
- $500 – Ray A. Kroc Award
Allison Harlan, Triad, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $112,000 – The University of Alabama Competitive Admissions Scholarship
- $20,000 – Governor’s Merit Scholarship
Isabella Hoffman, Kenton, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $1,200 – The Ohio State University Choose Lima First Scholarship
Quinton Hughes, Urbana, Welding:
- $10,000 – Wright State University Green and Gold Scholarship
Harley Lahrman, Urbana, Criminal Justice;
- $16,992 – Clark State Scholars Scholarship
Payton Lightner, West Liberty-Salem, Animal Science:
- $1,200 – The Ohio State University Choose Lima First Scholarship
Tyler Michael, Indian Lake, Criminal Justice:
- $44,000 – The University of South Carolina – Union Bass Fishing Scholarship
Chase Miller, Benjamin Logan, Diesel Technology:
- $20,000 – University of Northwestern Ohio Wendall Schick Senior Technical Scholarship
Grace Miller, Graham, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $7,150 – Rosedale Bible College Multiply Scholarship
- $1,000 – Miller Missions Scholarship
Kaiden Munz, Benjamin Logan, Automotive Academy:
- $2,000 – University of Northwestern Ohio Tech Prep Automotive Scholarship
Elliot Norris, Indian Lake, Graphic and Media Arts Academy:
- $84,000 – Columbus College of Art & Design President’s Scholarship
Brantlee Oburn, Graham, Automotive Academy:
- $3,000 Clark State Tech Prep Scholarship
Kailyn Organ, Bellefontaine, Exercise Science:
- $52,000 – University of Mount Union Gift Award
- $4,000 – University of Mount Union Campus Visit Award
Orianna Payne, Bellefontaine, Spa Technologies:
- $112,000 – Ohio Wesleyan University Godman Scholarship
Dakota Rhodes, Waynesfield-Goshen, Education Academy:
- $1,200 – The Ohio State University Choose Lima First Scholarship
- $500 – Waynesfield-Goshen Board of Education Scholarship
Jacob Roth, Benjamin Logan, Welding:
- $1,000 SkillsUSA Welding Scholarship
- $1,000 Western Welding Academy Scholarship
Skylinia Salyer, Indian Lake, Cosmetology:
- $3,000 – Clark State College Tech Prep Scholarship
Jonathen Scott, Triad, Diesel Technology:
- $3,000 – Clark State College Tech Prep Scholarship
Jalynn Smith, Triad, Health Careers Academy:
- $8,000 – Bowling Green State University Freshman Academic Scholarship
Cati Snyder, Bellefontaine, Animal Science:
- $125,000 – Lewis J. & Anne Ringler Memorial Full Scholarship, Full Tuition, Room, Boad, Meals, Books, and Fees for Four Years
- $4,000 – The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship
- $1,000 – Bellefontaine Rotary Club Scholarship
- $500 – American Legion/Harold Kerr Post #173 Scholarship
- $300 – Ohio Association of Public School Employees Scholarship
Ohio Hi-Point’s Convocation Ceremony was broadcast on PeakofOhioTV.
