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Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients for 2026-2027 School Year

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                           June 9, 2026
 

Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients

 
The Fairfield County Foundation and the Lancaster Rotary Club held their scholarship recognition program event on May 18 to announce their scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 school year. The Foundation awarded 52 scholarships totaling $94,745 to 47 high school and college students from Fairfield County.

"Each year, we are inspired by the remarkable achievements and potential of the students receiving Rotary scholarships," said Amy Eyman, Chief Executive Officer of the Fairfield County Foundation. "The Lancaster Rotary Club's longstanding commitment to education has opened doors for countless local students and strengthened families throughout our community. We are honored to work alongside the Club in administering these 20 scholarship funds and helping invest in the next generation of leaders."

Following is a complete listing of the Lancaster Rotary Club scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 school year:

David Boger Memorial
Peyton Wilson – Lancaster/University of Iowa
 

Eva G. Eyman
Brittany Devall – Fairfield Union/Ohio University
Trenton Hedges – Amanda-Clearcreek/Tiffin University
Grace Parrett – Lancaster/Slippery Rock University
Evan Sines – Lancaster/The Ohio State University

Bess H. Floyd Cultural Arts

Alana Brandt – Lancaster/Ohio University
Reagan Nutter – Lancaster/Ohio University
Hannah Sheets – Lancaster/Miami University
 

Bess H. Floyd Music
Elijah Penix – Pickerington Central/Capital University
Alaina Smith – Fairfield Union/Otterbein University

Dr. Phil Floyd Dentistry
Averie Hutchinson – Amanda-Clearcreek/Hocking College
Chanel Pattillo – Colonel White High School/Hocking College
Lauren Wagner – Liberty Union/The Ohio State University
Jonathan Weaver – Amanda-Clearcreek/The Ohio State University
 

Jerry Floyd
Emmalea Hedges – Berne Union/Ohio University
Olivia Schumacher – Amanda-Clearcreek/University of Cincinnati
Jillian Wilkinson – Fairfield Union/University of Cincinnati

Fannie M. Howe Nursing

Sadie Moore – Bloom Carroll/Ohio University
 

Dr. Paul & Mary Magnuson and Dr. Ron Beal
Elayna Foor – Bloom Carroll/ Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jim and Sarah Miller
Madelyn Davis – Lancaster/Capital University
 

Nauman Sampson Wittenberg
Zoe Fullen – Lancaster/Wittenberg
 

Pillar Family Scholarship

Sydney Humbert – Lancaster/University of Cincinnati

Donald I. Rodenbaugh Engineering
Sofia Frangos – Pickerington North/The Ohio State University
Tyler Lange – Millersport/Ohio University
Bailey Schmacher – Amanda-Clearcreek/University of Cincinnati
Michaela Wilchek – Pickerington North/The Ohio State University

Rotary Club of Lancaster

Savannah Carroll – Fairfield Union/University of Findlay
Eve Harrison – Lancaster/The Ohio State University
Gabrielle Howell – Liberty Union/The Ohio State University

George Sakas
Keanu Valdez – Pickerington Central/Princeton University

Jacob Sims

Carlee Arledge – Lancaster/Ohio University
Mary Drake – Lancaster/Ohio University
Addison Fey – Fairfield Union/Ohio University
 

Ed Shrider Scholarship

Todd Brooks – Amanda-Clearcreek/Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Willard “Fuzz” Smith

Sierra McQueary – Fairfield Christian Academy/Ohio University

James & Viola Wayland Accounting & Computer Science
Whitney Passen – Bloom Carroll/University of Cincinnati
Zane Schorr – Lancaster/Indiana University
Hudson Schultz – Berne Union/Stanford University
Edgar Snellgrove – Home School/The Ohio State University
Avery Van Voorhis – Fairfield Union/The Ohio State University
 

James & Viola Wayland Field of Student Choice

Sarah Lepi – Fairfield Union/The Ohio State University
Emma Orzechowksi – Bloom Carroll/University of Cincinnati
Madeline Pechar – Lancaster/The Ohio State University
Jakub Romig – Canal Winchester/University of Dayton
Jillian Wilkinson – Fairfield Union/University of Cincinnati

Mindi Wendel Memorial

Alana Brandt – Lancaster/Ohio University
Alexa Carte – Pickerington North/Kent State University
Emmalea Hedges – Berne Union/Ohio University
Avery Hedges – Berne Union/Ohio University
Reagan Nutter – Lancaster/Ohio University
Alexa Penix – Pickerington North/Capital University
Hannah Sheets – Lancaster/Miami University
 
To learn more about Foundation scholarships, contact Senior Program Officer, Abby King at aking@fairfieldcountyfoundation.org, or visit: https://www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/scholarships.

About the Fairfield County Foundation:
The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that along with its supporters, helps to sustain and enhance the quality of life and economic viability in our community. Its scholarship program helps to sustain opportunities for local youth to achieve their academic goals. The Foundation was formed in 1989 and grants today continue to support the arts, children’s programs, health and wellness projects, community development, academics, and more. For more information, call 740-654-8451 or visit www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.

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Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients for 2026-2027 School Year