Alliance High School recognized 52 seniors in the Class of 2025 with nearly $1.9 million in local scholarships and 26 students with full-time careers during the annual senior scholarship and career commitment night held on Monday, May 5.
Approximately 80 organizations and scholarships were represented during the ceremony, including the Alliance High School Alumni Foundation which gives over $120,000 in scholarships each year.
Twelve students were awarded full-tuition scholarships to further their educational journeys after high school. The Investment Alliance Scholarship provides the top 15 students at AHS with full-tuition scholarships to the University of Mount Union for four years. This year, eleven students accepted the scholarship: Apollo Prince, Brady White, Brooke Fiegenschuh, Kennedi Masters, Kylee Puckett, Lillian James, Lydia Clair, Madalyn Lake, Meleah Kerns, Mia Pasco and Vincent Anderson.
The AllianceWorks Scholarship provides graduating seniors who have completed a career tech program with a two-year full tuition scholarship to Stark State. The scholarship was awarded to Alayjah Smith.
Three new scholarships were awarded this year, including the 33JordynStrong Foundation Scholarship, the MLK Steering Committee of Alliance Scholarship and the Stark County Wrestling Scholarship.
Alliance City Schools is grateful for all the individuals and organizations who generously provide scholarships to the graduating seniors each year.
During the career commitment portion of the night, AHS recognized 26 students who have committed to full-time jobs with benefits. The following students have full-time positions waiting for them after graduation:
Ohio Gratings, Inc
Gannon Bing
Nathan Stansbury
Tucker Lam
Nicholas Otto
W.J. Egli Co., Inc.
Jason Yoder
Carnation Design Production, Inc.
Keith Koons
CPA Fabrication & Repair
Samuel Allen
East Trailer
Zachary Cooper
Connor Beckett
Kyle Murphy
Joseph Rowser
Noah Ward
Maxwell Yeager
Quinn Callock
Corrie Bezon
Harding Heating & Cooling
Isaiah Cameron
Mac Trailer
Cassidy Bruce
Elizabeth Neal
Jacob Spurlock
Plaso Construction
Andrew Fortune
Hammond
Maylie Gillman
Vans Tire Pros Auto Repair
Logan Ramsey
Lavery Automotive Sales And Services
Aeden Rich
Jayce Zagray
DeHoff's Nursery
Jason Mergenthaler
U.S. Army
Le'Ann Wagler
The following students received scholarships:
33JordynStrong Foundation Scholarship | Avery Horning |
Alliance Area Office of Professionals Scholarship | Apollo Prince |
Alliance Ed Assn Robert Dowling Scholarship | Andrew Chunat |
Alliance Lions Club Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |
AllianceWorks Scholarship | Alayjah Smith |
American Legion Outstanding Senior Boy Scholarship | Andrew Chunat |
American Legion Outstanding Senior Girl Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |
Ann McConahay Scholarship |
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Athena Woman of Year | Avery Horning |
Aviator Sports Boosters Outstanding Senior Athlete Scholarship |
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Bryce Abraham Skidmore Memorial Scholarship | Lydia Clair |
Carnation City Players Scholarship | Kaitlyn Waite |
Catonna Jones and Tremayne Banks Book Scholarship |
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Chris Court Social Studies Award | Jenna Heslop |
Clark Kennedy/Key Club Scholarship | Kaitlyn Waite |
College Club of Canton Scholarship | Avery Horning |
David Webster/Key Club Scholarship | Lawrence Lin |
Dr. James J. Thomas Scholarship | Dustin Harvey |
ACS Elementary Schools Scholarship |
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Elks Teen of the Year (Female) | Alexis Blair |
Elks Teen of the Year (Male) | Andrew Chunat |
English Department Blood Drive Scholarship | Lydia Clair |
Excellence in Premedical Professions Scholarship | Cheyanne Hendershot |
AHS Foundation Renewable Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/ Baker Health Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/ Class of 1963 Scholarship | Adam Burse |
AHS Foundation/ Class of 1965 Scholarship | Jack Rhodes |
AHS Foundation/ Class of 1968 Scholarship | Ayden Palmer-Vaughn |
AHS Foundation/ Cliff Trainer Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Andreani Scholarship | LaRon Nicholson |
AHS Foundation/Benjamin Family Scholarship | Junniper Hamilton |
AHS Foundation/Carli/Cowan Memorial Scholarship | Kaia Canavan |
AHS Foundation/Christopher Penny Memorial Scholarship | Andrew Chunat |
AHS Foundation/Coastal Pet Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Donaldson Scholarship | Khaleena Mastrodonato |
AHS Foundation/Dorothea & Owen McCoy Scholarship | Ranger Smith |
AHS Foundation/Duane and Anita Wamsley Scholarship | Avery Horning |
AHS Foundation/Elayne Dunlap Pathfinder Scholarship | Serenity Hawkins |
AHS Foundation/Floyd Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Furcolow Athletic Scholarship | Brady White |
AHS Foundation/Gibson Scholarship | Henry Scheible |
AHS Foundation/Haidet Scholarship | Brooke Fiegenschuh |
AHS Foundation/Hamrick Scholarship | Sydney Haynam |
AHS Foundation/Irene Goldie Mainwaring Memorial Scholarship | Serenity Hawkins |
AHS Foundation/John Weitzel Days of Glory Scholarship | Khaleena Mastrodonato |
AHS Foundation/Klusch Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Knowlton Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Lear Scholarship | Jahmaray Williams |
AHS Foundation/Mac McLeod Scholarship | Nyah Fox |
AHS Foundation/Madeline Montavon/Wright Scholarship | Blake Pue |
AHS Foundation/Muriel Lloyd Phillips Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Peach Scholarship | Emily Owens |
AHS Foundation/Pietrocola Family Scholarship | Andrew Chunat |
AHS Foundation/Reighart Scholarship | Cheyanne Hendershot |
AHS Foundation/Robertson-Yeagley Scholarship | Kai Lilley |
AHS Foundation/Rockhill PTO Scholarship | Jazmin Craig |
AHS Foundation/Saffell Scholarship | Ranger Smith |
AHS Foundation/Sally Ailes Scholarship | Madalyn Lake |
AHS Foundation/Streza Memorial Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Teeters/Tierney Scholarship | Cade Blatt |
AHS Foundation/Teresa Pandin Skellet Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Top Ten Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Utterback Family Scholarship | Kaitlyn Waite |
AHS Foundation/Vietnam Veterans Scholarship | Adam Burse |
AHS Foundation/Wilson Family Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |
Frank Mancini Scholarship | Avery Horning |
Governor's Merit Scholarship |
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Jeramy Keane Memorial Scholarship | Kamden Jones |
Joe Zelasko Scholarship | Lydia Clair |
Kimi Korleski Scholarship |
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Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship |
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Marc Anderson Memorial Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |
Mather Education Scholarship | Brooke Fiegenschuh |
MLK Steering Committee of Alliance Scholarship | Blake Pue |
Nancy Penny Scholarship | Dustin Harvey |
Nellie V. Visi Memorial Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |
Oliver Coxen Scholarship |
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Outstanding ASL Student | Lillian James |
Quota Club of Alliance Memorial Scholarship | Avery Horning |
AHS Science Awards |
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Shawn Smith Memorial Scholarship |
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SNA Chapter 76 School Nutrition Scholarship | Brooke Fiegenschuh |
Stark County Wrestling Scholarship | Avery Horning |
Steve Gansel Service Award | Lydia Clair |
Student Senate Scholarship |
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The Art and Dr. Gloria Malone Memorial Scholarship | Malachi Thomas-Allen |
The Sally K. Ailes Outstanding Spanish V Award | Andrew Chunat |
Trinity Episcopal Church Scholarship |
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YWCA Geography Bee Scholarship | Andrew Chunat |
YWCA Memorial Scholarship | Jenna Heslop |