At The Shelly Company we see the importance in education and are proud to be able to sponsor scholarships for children of our employees who wish to further their education. We are pleased to announce the following students as winners of the 2017 Employee Dependent Scholarships! Each student listed below will be receiving a $1,000 scholarship from The Shelly Company.
Kyleigh Buhl
Kyleigh is the daughter of Melissa Buhl, Northeast Division. Kyleigh graduated from Mapleton High School with a 3.855 GPA while participating in many school activities and sports such as student council, the National Honor Society, basketball and volleyball. She has also volunteered throughout her community at nursing homes, local 4-H shows and donated to the American Red Cross. Kyleigh plans on attending The University of Akron in the fall to pursue a Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
Kylie Asmus
Kylie is the daughter of Shara Asmus, Northwest Division. Kylie is currently attending Ashland University where she will graduate in May of 2019 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA while participating in the Exercise Science Club, softball and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Kylie gives back by reading to local elementary students, participating in Operation Christmas Child, and administering hitting and pitching lessons to youth softball participants.
Peyton Speicher
Peyton is the son of Craig W. Speicher, Ready Mix Division. Peyton is a recent graduate from New Philadelphia High School with a 3.753 GPA and will be attending Walsh University next fall. Peyton is a part of the National Honor Society, has had a huge impact on his football team and was a Haynes High Five Winner, the first to receive this award for athletics, academics and community involvement. He was also heavily involved in his community, volunteering for the United Way, the local youth basketball/football programs, the Salvation Army Food Drive and the Football Program for students of Disabilities.
Sydney Sturgeon
Sydney is the daughter of Jamie Sturgeon, Corporate Division. Sydney is a recent graduate of Sheridan High School. She graduated with a 3.95 while participating in the National Honor Society, After School Stars Program, 4-H Club Glenford Harvesters and the JV/Varsity Sheridan Softball Team where she received the Scholar Athlete Award. Sydney was heavily involved in her community and helped with such events as the Princess Tea Party, the ASTRA dinner, the Perry County Chamber of Commerce breakfast and the Perry County Fair. Sydney plans to attend The Ohio State University in the fall.
Zachary Gheen
Zachary is the son of Richard Gheen, Southern Division. Zachary is currently attending the Ohio University where he is studying Sociology with a 3.9 GPA. He is an Undergraduate Research Scholar – Voinovich School of Leadership & Public Affairs, an opinion columnist for The New Political, and the Vice President of the Period Project. Zachary is also a member of the Honors Tutorial College where he engages in a one-on-one learning environment with faculty.
