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9 area grads to receive OHSAA scholar-athlete awards
Nine area students are among 54 from throughout the state who will receive Ohio High School Athletic Association scholarships on Friday, June 18.
A total of $66,000 will be handed out in the 18th annual OHSAA scholar-athlete banquet at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North in Columbus.
“This is always a tremendous way for the OHSAA to wrap up the school year,” said OHSAA Commissioner Dr. Dan Ross in a statement.
“To see these young people honored for what they have accomplished academically is very rewarding, and they all are shining examples of what it means to be a student-athlete.”
The scholarships are funded by the Farmers Insurance Group, Taco Bell, Nike and the OHSAA Foundation.
Southwest District OHSAA scholar athletes:
Christopher Ball, Russia, 4.0 GPA, track & field, cross country;
Devan Bruner, Greenville, 3.63 GPA, golf, softball;
Allison Chin, Tippecanoe, 4.0 GPA, track & field, cross country;
Ryan Christmann, Tecumseh, 4.0 GPA, football, basketball, baseball;
Peter Hix, Oakwood, 3.47 GPA, track & field, cross country;
Wesley Hunsucker, Anna, 3.98 GPA, basketball, football, baseball;
Mary Turvy, Fenwick, 4.0 GPA, soccer;
Tyler Wasserman, Mechanicsburg, 4.18 GPA, wrestling, football, track & field;
Elisabeth Wheeler, Brookville, 4.0 GPA, volleyball, track & field, basketball;
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By Dr. Lance Cropp
June 28, 2010 12:22 PM | Link to this
Perhaps the name of this award needs to be changed. To highlight in your article an athlete with a GPA of 3.47 as a scholar is an insult to those scholars who excel at both athletics and scholastics. Maybe something like “Athletes That Do Pretty Good in the Classroom” might be more appropriate. It’s obvious the selection process puts a much greater weight on athletic accomplishment than academic accomplishment.
By Dr is out
July 1, 2010 7:59 PM | Link to this
your an idiot “Dr.” Cropp-out. 3.47 is an insult to who? it did not say they were the highest ranking scholars who happen to be athletes. Sorry that your non- athletic background gets you offended when multi talented people who are AS smart as you are would embarrass you in the world of athleticism. Get a life instead of criticising 18 yr old kids.
By KJB
July 3, 2010 10:08 AM | Link to this
Dr. Creep, I guarantee you that those athletes with a 3.47 GPA would be getting 4.00’s if they weren’t taking all that time representing their school in a positive way. Also, take a look at the list. There are plenty of 4.00’s on there.