West Liberty-Salem High School honors Class of 2025

West Liberty-Salem High School hosted its annual Senior Awards Night on Tuesday, May 7, celebrating the outstanding achievements, service, and future plans of the Class of 2025.

The two-hour event recognized excellence in academics, leadership, military commitment, and athletics, and marked a record-breaking year in scholarships awarded.

From heartfelt speeches to thunderous applause, the evening was filled with gratitude, pride, and anticipation for the next chapter in the lives of 97 seniors who have made a lasting impact on their school and community.

Post-Graduation Plans for the Class of 2025

47% will attend a four-year college or university
14% will attend a two-year college or trade school
35% will enter the workforce, with some starting their own businesses
4% have enlisted in the military

A Record-Breaking Year in Scholarships

In an extraordinary accomplishment, the Class of 2025 earned over $3.6 million in scholarships, nearly doubling last year’s total.

More than $200,000 in local and awarded scholarships were presented during the ceremony, showcasing both student dedication and the strong support of community organizations.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Highlights

Academic excellence was further emphasized through the College Credit Plus program:

52 of 97 seniors earned free college credit
A total of 1,381 semester credit hours were completed
An estimated $629,000 in college tuition was saved
Isaiah Reminder earned the most with 50 credit hours

Other top CCP earners included Aaron Campbell, Max Rudolph, Isabella Hardwick, Londyn Loveless, and Craig Stanford.

Academic Honors

Valedictorians:

Isabella Hardwick
Akira Whitman
Craig Stanford
Daniel Neer
Elijah Adkins

Salutatorian:

Aaron Campbell

Military Recognition

Several seniors were honored for their commitment to military service:

Ohio Air National Guard: Luke McGill, Maddie McGill, Isaiah Reames
Ohio Army National Guard: Hunter Little

Local & Memorial Scholarships

Dozens of students received scholarships recognizing academic achievement, service, and character:

That Tiger, Devin Marchal Family – Aaron Campbell ($500), Isabella Hardwick ($500)
Matthew Curtis Roach Memorial – Max Rudolph ($2,000)
DAR Good Citizen Award – Taran Logwood ($100)
BBB Student of Integrity – Taran Logwood ($1,000)
Bellefontaine Firefighters IAFF Local 351 – Alyssa Mueller ($500)
Bellefontaine Rotary – Max Rudolph ($1,000)
Beth Brown Memorial – Ava Chamberlain, Grace Hacker, Rebekah Hudson, Luke McGill, Isaiah Reames, Kennedy Wallace, Bexley Wilcoxon ($2,500 each)
Birt Family Scholarships – Quentin Rudolph, Max Rudolph, Joy Hudson, Owen Barger, Caleb Hershberger, Greyson Horsley, Sophia Holland, Myla Thornburg, Sami King, Eli Adkins ($1,000 each)
Bonnie L. Davis Memorial / Vancrest of Urbana – Luke McGill ($3,000)
Champaign County Farm Bureau – Daniel Neer ($1,000)
Champaign County Retired Teachers Association – Ava Johnson ($1,500)
Christy Knotts & Ranae Donohoe Memorial – Ava Johnson, Brodey Deam, Taran Logwood, Londyn Loveless ($1,000 each)
Civista Bank – Alaina Irving ($500)
Clara F. Beck Trust – Myla Thornburg ($2,000)
Deb Dunham Memorial – Akira Whitman ($1,000)
Hagan Foundation – Akira Whitman ($62,000)
Headings Family – Grace Hacker, Isabella Hardwick, Taran Logwood, Luke McGill, Kennedy Wallace ($1,000 each)
James & Pat FitzRandolph / WL-S Education Association – Ava Johnson, Audrey Collins ($500 each)
Junior Achievement – Taran Logwood ($1,000)
Kenneth & Joan Harr / Reliant Mechanical – Max Rudolph, Quentin Rudolph ($1,000 each)
Logan County Electric Cooperative – Akira Whitman ($3,000), Aaron Campbell ($1,500)
Mark Smith Memorial – Isaiah Reames, Grace Hacker, Isabella Hardwick, Taran Logwood, Ava Chamberlain ($1,000 each)
Mary Eleanor Morris / Columbus Foundation – Owen Barger, Isabella Hardwick ($1,000 each)
Mary Rutan Foundation – Isabella Hardwick, Kennedy Wallace ($1,000 each)
Matt Calland Memorial – Shyanne McClintick ($1,000)
Meghan Vogel Scholarship – Isabella Hardwick ($2,500)
Michael McGill Memorial – Caleb Hershberger ($500)
Ohio Daily Digital Senior of the Month – Treyton Helms ($500)
Ohio Daily Digital Athlete Spotlight – Taran Logwood ($500)
Pioneer Electric Cooperative – Ava Johnson, Jessa Beard ($500 each)
Quest Federal Credit Union – Aaron Campbell ($500)
Rotary Club of Urbana – Caleb Hershberger ($1,500)
Springfield Foundation – Michael Farms Scholarship – Owen Barger ($1,250)
Springfield Foundation – Warren G. Elliott Scholarship – Aaron Campbell, Isabella Hardwick ($1,750 each)
Thaddeus David Sapp – Maddie McGill ($500)
The Ohio State University – Owen Barger ($1,000)
VFW Post 1080 Bellefontaine Auxiliary – Alaina Irving ($1,000)
West Liberty Business Association – Ava Chamberlain, Taran Logwood, Jadon Lowry, Isaiah Reames ($500 each)
West Liberty Lions Club – Ava Chamberlain, Isabella Hardwick, Alaina Irving, Audrey Collins ($500 each)
WL-S Athletic Association – Taran Logwood, Quentin Rudolph, Isabella Hardwick, Kennedy Wallace ($500 each)
White Tiger Award – Jadon Lowry ($500)

Departmental Awards

English & Student Council: Akira Whitman
Social Studies: Taran Logwood
Science / NHS / Red Cord: Isabella Hardwick
Math: Craig Stanford
Art: Sophia Holland
Agricultural Education: Owen Barger
Ohio Hi-Point Satellite Senior: Londyn Loveless

Athletic Awards

OHSAA Scholarship Nominees: Isabella Hardwick, Craig Stanford, Taran Logwood
OHSAA Scholar Athletes: Daniel Neer, Craig Stanford, Isabella Hardwick
Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards: Isaiah Reames, Audrey Collins
Collegiate Athlete Recognition: Senior athletes continuing at the college level were honored during the ceremony