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The Bucyrus Secondary School is proud to announce Logan Plumley as the Bucyrus representative to the 2013-2014 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award program. Plumley, currently a senior at BSS, was selected from the district based on his hard work and dedication both in and out of the classroom. He will be recognized at the annual banquet Monday, March 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center.
“We are excited to honor someone who has achieved the highest level you can achieve here at the Secondary School,” Bucyrus Secondary School Principal Dr. Mark Burke said. “Logan is a model student, carrying a 4.0 grade point average throughout his high school academic career, and is involved in an array of activities on campus including National Honor Society, student council, Science Club and more.”
“To be selected as the representative for Bucyrus is a tremendous honor,” said Plumley. “All the hard work and time that I’ve committed is starting to come together and pay off.” Before being selected, Plumley was required to submit an application as well as an essay highlighting the person who has had the most positive impact on his life. He, like many students, chose his parents, Tim and Amy Plumley.
“There is no doubt that I am the person I am today because of my parents,” concluded Plumley. “I don’t think I have ever seen two people who work harder than my mom and dad. My dad has always told me that if I am going to do something, there is no reason not to do it to my full potential. They are incredible role models!”
The Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Program was established by the Ohio Superintendent’s Educational Service Center Association to promote student achievement and recognize outstanding students. A senior from each school district within the State of Ohio will receive the award annually. This Scholarship award is named in honor of Franklin B. Walter who served as State Superintendent of Education for Ohio from March, 1977 until August, 1991. Throughout his career, Dr. Walter has exemplified concern for young people and has dedicated his life to the improvement of education in Ohio.
Applicants must be a high school senior from a local, city, or exempted village school. Eligible students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievements as indicated by high school class rank, cumulative grade point average, and other achievement awards as stipulated by the Franklin B. Walter program. The students are expected to have been a positive contributor in their high school and in their community.
For more information regarding this award, contact Dr. Mark Burke at the Secondary School at (419) 562-7721.