Georgia Bentzel and Ryan Parlin recently received awards for scores on the Americanism & Government test.
Mount Union will use its Choose Ohio First grant funds for underrepresented students from Northeast Ohio wishing to pursue majors and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine
Walsh University’s School of Arts, Sciences and Education received a $65,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education.
CANTON − Central Catholic High School seniors Georgia Bentzel and Ryan Parlin recently received awards on behalf of the American Legion Massillon Post 221 for scoring the highest grade on the Americanism & Government test.
According to the American Legion, “the Americanism and Government Test is recognized as a leading youth program in the state of Ohio. The test is open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Students answer a multiple-choice test and complete an essay question.”
Bentzel and Parlin earned the highest scores for Post 221 in the District and County awards. There was a total of six winners from Post 221. As a result of their test scores, their essays have been selected to move onto the next level of the contest and will be sent to the 10th District Commander.
Scholarships available
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to college-bound high school seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses as part of its annual Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship. Entries can be submitted at www.alzfdn.org/scholarship and must be received by 5 p.m. March 1.
