Staff report
The Community Foundation for Crawford County has announced its 2014 scholarship winners. Below is the list of students receiving scholarships.
Hunter C. Music (Crestline High School) received the Kevin A. Binau Scholarship. Music is the son of Ronald and Jill Music. He will be attending Ashland University in the fall to major in Computer Information Systems.
“In the past four years I have athletically been involved in basketball, cross country, football and tennis,” stated Music. “I was selected as a Supreme Court of Ohio student representative and guest speaker. Clubs I have participated in are Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Key Club, Student Council, Destination Imagination, Junior Statesmen of America, and Class Advisory Team. I was the President of National Honor Society, and Captain of the football and basketball teams. I served as percussion section leader in marching band and pep band, and was president of FCCLA Regional Executive Council. I graduated as Valedictorian from Crestline High School.”
Haley Van Voorhis (Bucyrus High School) received the John W. Brubaker, Jr. Scholarship. Van Voorhis is the daughter of Bradley and Amy Van Voorhis. She will be attending Ohio University to major in Pre-Med (Biological Sciences).
“Over the years I have been very involved in my high school with sports, clubs, volunteering and band,” said Van Voorhis. “I am a member of National Honor Society and Girls Boosters. I was a Varsity runner on the Cross Country and Track teams. I have volunteered for the Bucyrus Public Library, the BackPack Program and the Elementary Afterschool Program. I was also a member of pep band and marching band for all four years where I weas a squad leader for two of those years. Additionally, I currently attend Trinity Evangelical Church.”
The Susan Campbell Memorial Scholarship was awarded to 2014 Colonel Crawford graduates Wesley D. Wingert and Nicole Jones.
Wingert is the son of Timothy and Kelly Wingert. He will be attending OSU-ATI to major in Power Equipment/Agricultural Systems Management.
“Throughout my high school career I have been mostly involved in agriculture,” Wingert said. “I worked at my grandpa’s farm and was involved in FFA my Junior and Senior years. I was also involved in FCCLA and other school groups. My favorite thing to do, however, is spend time with my friends and make memories that I will have forever.”
Wingert was also awarded the Huggins Family Agricultural Scholarship.
Jones is the daughter of Richard and Diana Jones. She will be attending Kent State University to major in Zoology.
“I have been involved in varsity swimming and varsity Track and Field,” Jones said. “I have also volunteered for Leo Club and the Humane Society Serving Crawford County. I have also worked most of my free time at Baker’s Pizza and Galion YMCA.”
The Crawford County Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship was awarded to Logan Z. Plumley (Bucyrus High School) and KarLee K. Schiefer (Wynford High School).
Plumley is the son of Tim and Amy Plumley. He will be attending Miami University of Ohio to major in Sports Journalism/Kinesiology.
“In academics I was the National Honor Society Co-President, Science Club Vice President, Class treasurer, and a student council member. I also was a 2013 delegate to Buckeye Boys State,” Plumley said. “Athletically, I was varsity captain and played safety for two years on the varsity football team. I was also captain on the basketball team and earned two letters. I also lettered in powerlifting, competing in many meets.”
Schiefer is the daughter of Jeffrey and Karla Schiefer. She will be attending University of Akron to major in Exercise Science.
Academics and athletics were the highlights of KarLee’s high school career. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Vice President of Student Council and Solutitorian of her class with a GPA of 4.37. She was also active in volunteering for community events. Athletically, KarLee was very busy and dedicated to her love of sports, especially softball and basketball. Throughout her career, she was a team captain and was awarded many Norht Central Conference, Northwest District and OHSAA awards.
Nathan M. Smith (Wynford High School) received the Holmes-Liberty Alumni Scholarship. Smith is the son of Michael and Leesa Smith. He will be attending Bowling Green State University to major in Sport Management and Business.
“One of the highlights of my high school career was reaching the goal of becoming Valedictorian of the Wynford Class of 2014,” said Smith. “In addition, during high school I developed a passion for playing golf and was able to meet the goals I set at the beginning of my senior year as a member of the Wynford golf team. My academic and athletic experiences taught me that perseverance, patience, and enthusiasm contribute to success. I plan to use those attributes as I pursue a bachelor’s degree in sport management and business at Bowling Green State University.”
Lindsay A. Rausch (Wynford High School) received the Jeanne A. Miller Scholarship. She is the daughter of Tim and Dana Rausch. She will be attending Bowling Green State University to major in Dietetics.
“In the last four years I have participated in many activities including volleyball, bowling, Interact Club and 4-H,” Rausch said. “I am the President of National Honor Society and Student Council and the Crawford County Junior Fair Board. I have played varsity softball for four years, coached a 12 and Under softball team for two years, and will continue to coach by being an assistant to the 15 and Under softball team this summer. I have enjoyed being a part of volunteering by being a first grade tutor for five years, too.”
Emily Dotson (Cleveland State University) received the Samuel Neff Fellowship for International Study. Dotson is the daughter of Dave and Paula Dotson and a Wynford High School graduate.
Emily has been very involved at college. She was the Cleveland State University Spring play painting director, Cleveland State University student activities Board member, Cleveland State University comic book club, camp Vike counselor, Cleveland State University freshman class counsel, and Cleveland State University mascot. This summer, she is travelling to Paris, France this summer to study art which will help her learn skills valuable for her chosen major.”
Logan H. Sager (Colonel Crawford High School) and Mark E. Pfeifer (Wynford High School) were awarded the Dustin T. Stover Scholarship.
Sager is the son of Heath and Rita Sager. He will be attending the University of Toledo to major in Chemical Engineering.
“In high school I was involved in golf, football, basketball, and track and field. I was a member of Leo Club, Teen Institute and National Honor Society,” explained Sager. “I sang in the school show choir, “Vision.” I wrote for the school newspaper, “The Babbling Beak.” I also volunteered at “Little Eagles” basketball camps and football camps.”
Pfeifer is the son of Ed and Jenny Lynne Pfeifer. He will 
be attending the University of Akron to major in Business Management.
“My activities in high school included working on my family’s farm, sports, community service, and violin lessons,” said Pfeifer. “I helped on the farm wherever I was needed from field work, calf feeding, and breeding cows. I ran cross country and played basketball for four years. Habitat for Humanity house framings and four mission trips with my youth group were the focal points of my community service. I have also played the violin for 12 years and performed at graduation in 2013 and other various places.”