Alliance High School recognized 52 seniors in the Class of 2026 with nearly $1.4 million in local scholarships and 28 students with full-time careers during the annual senior scholarship and career commitment night held on Monday, May 4.
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.
Eight 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, seven students accepted the scholarship: Jordi Gonzalez-Summers, Gabrielle Heslop, Cole Pasco, Kaycie Jurina, Audrey Howell, Avery Lewis and David Wang.
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 Alyrik McKenney.
Three new scholarships were awarded this year, including the AHS Foundation/Art and Cindy Garnes, AHS Foundation Patricia King Taschwer, and Marie Adkins Memorial 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 28 students who have committed to full-time jobs with benefits. The following students have full-time positions waiting for them after graduation:
Butech Bliss
Paige Menough
MAC Trailer
Wesley Csaki
Ian Fawver
Josiah Fogarascher
Riley Juarez
Luke Kurtz
Ethan Leasure
Kaiden Nordquest
Malachi Ring
Jamesan Sheen (Trailstar)
Na’Karieon Smith
Raymond Torrez
My’Kell Williams
Moore Specialties
Daniel Geiselman
Ohio Gratings, Inc.
Jace Brock
Zachary Butt
Joseph Keester
Damian Theiss
Ohio Rack
Azmyth Bandy
W.J. Egli Co., Inc.
Dylan Barber
Xtreme Elements
Clayton Lowe
Army National Guard
Gavin Milosevich
Battershell Farms
Braylon Battershell
Lavery Automotive
Atlee Fish
Pauli Electric
Zachary Pitts
Ron’s Automotive
Jacob Danko-Zorger
Sarchione
Keion Rose
Tire Choice
Miriam Selassie
Following received scholarships during the ceremony:
Scholarship Name | Recipient |
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2026 OAPSE/AFSCME Memorial Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
2026 WRWOA Wrestling Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
34th Annual Stark County Art Exhibition Scholarship | Audrey Howell |
ACS Elementary Schools Scholarship |
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AHS Band Booster Scholarship | Madyson Kline |
AHS Foundation/Megan Adelman Memorial | David Wang |
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 | Quianna Tucker |
AHS Foundation/ Class of 1965 Scholarship | James Stanley |
AHS Foundation/ Class of 1968 Scholarship | Aleela Copeland |
AHS Foundation/Benjamin Family Scholarship | Jayden Haidet |
AHS Foundation/Beverly Robertson-Yeagley Scholarship | Bo Davis |
AHS Foundation/Brett Strezza Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Byron and Isabel Saffell Scholarship Memorial Scholarship | Sander Kern |
AHS Foundation/Carli/Cowan Memorial Scholarship | Kadence Adkins |
AHS Foundation/Christopher Penny Memorial Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
AHS Foundation/Coastal Pet/Stout Family Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/David Mainwaring Memorial Scholarship | Zellie Barnes |
AHS Foundation/Donna Floyd Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Dorothea & Owen McCoy Scholarship | Kadence Adkins |
AHS Foundation/Duane and Anita Wamsley Scholarship | Ja'Niya Moten |
AHS Foundation/Edwin and Ruth Gibson Outstanding Basketball Scholastic Scholarship | Cole Pasco |
AHS Foundation/Elayne Dunlap Pathfinder Scholarship | Ra'Zariah Brown |
AHS Foundation/Eugene Haidet Scholarship | Taylor Franks |
AHS Foundation/F. Kermit Donaldson Scholarship | Elliott Nussbaum |
AHS Foundation/Furcolow Family Athletic Scholarship | Grady Fast |
AHS Foundation/Gary L. Andreani Memorial Scholarship | Grady Fast |
AHS Foundation/James Lear Scholarship | Sophia Ganni |
AHS Foundation/John and Roene Klusch Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Mac McLeod Scholarship | Riddick Mikes |
AHS Foundation/Madeline Montavon/Wright Scholarship | Carter Roller |
AHS Foundation/Margaret Peach Scholarship | Alexander Hartman |
AHS Foundation/Mel Knowlton Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Muriel Lloyd Phillips Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Pietrocola Family Scholarship | Cole Pasco |
AHS Foundation/R.G. Hamrick Scholarship | Miriam Selassie |
AHS Foundation/Reighart Scholarship | Aylah Salyers |
AHS Foundation/Rockhill PTO Scholarship | Avery Lewis |
AHS Foundation/Sally Ailes Scholarship | Ty Nagle |
AHS Foundation/Teeters/Tierney Scholarship | Diamonqie McLendon |
AHS Foundation/Teresa Pandin Skellet Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Theresa Utterback Family Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
AHS Foundation/Top Ten Percent Scholarship |
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AHS Foundation/Vietnam Veterans Scholarship | Cole Pasco |
AHS Foundation/Wilson Family Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
AHS Science Awards | Kadence Adkins |
Alliance Education Association Robert Dowling Scholarship | Grady Fast |
Alliance Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship |
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Alliance Lions Club Scholarship | Kadence Adkins |
AllianceWorks Scholarship | Alyrik McKenney |
American Legion Outstanding Sr Boy | Cole Pasco |
American Legion Outstanding Sr Girl | Kadence Adkins |
Ann McConahay Scholarship |
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Aviator Sports Boosters Outstanding Senior Athlete Scholarship |
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Carnation City Players Scholarship | Makenna Root |
Catonna Jones and Tremayne Banks Book Scholarship |
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Chris Court Social Studies Award | Cole Pasco |
Clark Kennedy/Key Club Award | Gabrielle Heslop |
David Webster/Key Club Award | Kadence Adkins |
Dr. James J. Thomas Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
Elks Teen of the Year (Female) | Ashlynn Pennington |
Elks Teen of the Year (Male) | Hayden Oyster |
Excellence in Premedical Professions Scholarship | Maddeline Roberts |
Foundation/Art and Cindy Garnes | Kaycie Jurina |
Foundation/Irene Goldie Mainwaring Memorial Scholarship | Aylah Salyers |
Foundation/John Weitzel Days of Glory Scholarship | Madyson Kline |
Foundation/Patrcia King Taschwer | Taylor Franks |
Frank Mancini Scholarship | Bo Davis |
Greater Canton MLK Jr. Commission Scholarship | Cainin Jones |
Homer Lockett Scholarship | Zellie Barnes |
Jersey Mikes Scholarship | Cole Pasco |
Joe Zelasko Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
Kimi Korleski Memorial Scholarship | Zane Carlile |
Lucas Marceli Memorial Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
Marc Anderson Memorial Scholarship |
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Marie Adkins Memorial Scholarship | Elliott Nussbaum |
Mather Education Scholarship | Kadence Adkins |
Nancy Penny Memorial Scholarship | Kadence Adkins |
Nellie V. Visi Memorial Scholarship | Sophia Ganni |
OAPSE Local Scholarship |
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Ohio Governor's Merit Scholarship |
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Oliver Coxen Scholarship |
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Outstanding AHS ASL Student | Taylor Franks |
Quota Club of Alliance Memorial Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
Shawn Smith Memorial Scholarship |
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Stark County School Counselor's Association Scholarship | Taylor Franks |
Stark County Wrestling Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |
Steve Gansel Service Award | Daniel Geiselman |
Student Senate Scholarship |
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The Art and Dr. Gloria Malone Memorial Scholarship | Kai'vion Thomas |
The Sally K. Ailes Outstanding Spanish V Award | Kaycie Jurina |
YWCA Memorial Scholarship | Andalyn Barker |