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2017 EFOHCA Educational Scholarships

EFOHCA Platinum Scholarship Winner 

The Educational Foundation of OHCA is pleased to announce our $8,000 platinum scholarship winner. 

The Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center Platinum Scholarship
The Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center Platinum Scholarship, established by an anonymous donor, is awarded this year to
Jessica Henderson from Ursuline Center for her education in the nursing program.

EFOHCA Premier Scholarship Winners

The Educational Foundation of OHCA is pleased to announce 11 dedicated men and woman who are this year's recipients of a $4,000 EFOHCA Premier Scholarship.  
 
The James D. Glass Premier Scholarship
The James D. Glass Premier Scholarship, established by James Glass, has been awarded to
Anne Bowen, from Brookwood Retirement Community, for her education in the nursing program.     

The Hazelbaker Foundation Premier Scholarship
The Hazelbaker Foundation Premier Scholarship, established by Ralph Hazelbaker, has been awarded to
Kufanya Davis, from Meadow Wind Health Care Center, for her education in the nursing program. 

The Ted & Edna Kinschner Premier Scholarship
The Ted & Edna Kinschner Premier Scholarship, established by their son Bill, has been awarded to
Nicole Wilhelm, from Vancrest of Delphos, for her education in the nursing program.

The Michael J. Scharfenberger Premier Scholarship
The Michael J. Scharfenberger Premier Scholarship, established by Mike & Susie Scharfenberger, has been awarded to
Tara Johnson, from Westmorland Place, for her education in the nursing program. 

The District III Richard & Gladys Unverferth Premier Scholarship
The District III Richard & Gladys Unverferth Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Jessica Marino, from Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Burton J. and Lois Rubens Premier Scholarship
The District III Burton J. and Lois Rubens Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to 
Marija Vrapcev, from Altenheim Senior Living, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III David & Barbara Masella Premier Scholarship
The District III David & Barbara Masella Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to D Ebony Bogard, from Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls, for her education in the family development program.  

The Don & Theo Wessell Premier Scholarship
The Don & Theo Wessell Premier Scholarship, established by the Wessell family, has been awarded to
Samantha Sampson, from Kensington at Anna Maria, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Harry Hooyenga Premier Scholarship
The District III Harry Hooyenga Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Jessica Bonapfel, from Vancrest Healthcare Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Gordon Food Service Premier Scholarship
The District III Gordon Food Service Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Thomas Lomax, from Hennis Care Centre in Dover, for his education in the nursing program. 

The District III Hylant Premier Scholarship
The District III Hylant Premier Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Danielle Lohr, from Astoria Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, for her education in the human development and family studies program.

EFOHCA Name Scholarship Winners

The Educational Foundation of OHCA is pleased to recognize the following 43 winners who are recipients of a $2,000 EFOHCA Name Scholarship.  

The Jacob & Miriam Friedman Scholarship
The Jacob & Miriam Friedman Scholarship, established by Jacob & Miriam Friedman, has been awarded to
Benjamin Addo Kumi, from Sanctuary Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, for his education in the nursing program.
 
The Francine M. Coury Scholarship
The Francine M. Coury Scholarship, established by her father Bob Coury, has been awarded to
Taylor Nedrich, daughter of Bob Nedrich from Generations Healthcare Management, for her education in the physical therapy program.

The Harriet B. Hennis Scholarship
The Harriet B. Hennis Scholarship, established by the Hennis Family, has been awarded to
Maci Bates, from Hennis Care Centre of Dover, for her education in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

The Thomas E. Kriner Scholarship
The Thomas E. Kriner Scholarship, established by his son Patrick, has been awarded to
Amy McCoy, from Grafton Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Elma Moss Scholarship
The District III Elma Moss Scholarship, established by OHCA District III has been awarded to
Stephanie Mogan, from Logan Elm Health Care Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The Vrable Healthcare Scholarship
The Vrable Healthcare Scholarship, established by Allan Vrable, has been awarded to
Philip Kibisu, from Vancrest Health Care Center of Holgate, for his education in the healthcare administration program.

The Lawrence B. Slomovitz Scholarship
The Lawrence B. Slomovitz Scholarship, established by his widow, Lisa Slomovitz-Gilbert has been awarded to
Timeisha Viverette, from Cedars of Lebanon, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Nadra Bacome Scholarship
The District III Nadra Bacome Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Lucretia McKinney, from Shawnee Manor, for her education in the healthcare administration program.

The Patrick M. Pozderac Scholarship
The Patrick M. Pozderac Scholarship, established by his widow Nisi Pozderac, has been awarded to
Emmy Talam, from ADD (A-D-D), for her education in the nursing program.

The Gregory & Bertha Wotschak Scholarship
The Gregory & Bertha Wotschak Scholarship, established by their granddaughter Robin Hillier, has been awarded to
Stacy Kelley, from Home at Hearthstone, for her education in the human services and counseling program

The District III Herb Jay Scholarship
The District III Herb Jay Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Jennifer Litz, from Ottawa County Riverview Health Care Campus, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Scholarship
The District III Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Tashia Nall, from Liberty Nursing Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Robert Limbert Scholarship
The District III Robert Limbert Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Daysha McConahy, from Manor at Autumn Hills, for her education in the nursing program.

The Joan Bayer Family Foundation Scholarship
The Joan Bayer Family Foundation Scholarship, established by Joan Bayer, has been awarded to
Cassandra Aumiller, from Concept Rehab for her education in the speech language pathology program.

The District III Stephen G. Cochran Scholarship
The District III Stephen G. Cochran Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Nancy Maxfield, from Altercare of Bucyrus, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Gretchen E. Robinson Scholarship
The District III Gretchen E. Robinson Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Danielle Townsend, from Brookwood Retirement Community, for her education in the dietetics program.

The Cynthia Alice Welly Brown Scholarship
The Cynthia Alice Welly Brown Scholarship, established by her friend Robin Hillier, has been awarded to
Jessica Pagas, from Altercare of Nobles Pond, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Jill Phillips Scholarship
The District III Jill Phillips Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Geeta Katel, from Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III James H. Vogel Scholarship
The District III James H. Vogel Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Ashlee Kent, from Whispering Hills Care Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The Steve & Carol Boymel Family Scholarship
The Steve & Carol Boymel Family Scholarship, established by Steve Boymel, has been awarded to
Dalisa Walker, from Brookwood Retirement Community for her education in the nursing program. 

The Bruce & Joan Levering Scholarship
The Bruce & Joan Levering Scholarship, established by the Levering Family, has been awarded to
Tiffany Stevens, from Country Court Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Ronald Woodfork Scholarship
The District III Ronald Woodfork Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Tammara Bailey, from Normandy Care Center, for her education in the nursing program.

The District VI Scholarship
The District VI Scholarship, established by OHCA District VI, has been awarded to
Dawn Ingram, from Logan Elm Health Care Center, for her education in the physical therapy program.

The District III Noreen Schwieterman Scholarship
The District III Noreen Schwieterman Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Patricia Klein, from Clovernook Health Care Pavilion, for her education in the nursing program.

The District VI Scholarship
The District VI Scholarship, established by OHCA District VI, has been awarded to
Anika Young, from Friendship Village of Dayton, for her education in the nursing program.

The District III Kimberlee Sells-Baume Scholarship
The District III Kimberlee Sells-Baume Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Daphne Musser, from Hillside Country Living, for her education in the nursing program.

The OHCA Past Presidents’ Scholarship
The OHCA Past Presidents’ Scholarship, established by OHCA past presidents, has been awarded to
Kimberly Fowler, from Van Wert Manor, for her education in the nursing program.

The EFOHCA Board of Directors' Scholarship
The EFOHCA Board of Directors' Scholarship, established by the EFOHCA Board of Directors and this year in honor of Diane Dietz, has been awarded to
Brittany Johnson, from Welcome Nursing Home,for her education in the nursing program.

The Harry & Patricia Hennis Scholarship
The Harry & Patricia Hennis Scholarship, established by the Hennis Family, has been awarded to
Jenna Spitler, from Fairhaven Community, for her education in the nursing program.
 
The District VI Scholarship
The District VI Scholarship, established by OHCA District VI, has been awarded to
Alyssa Read, from Jac-Lin Manor, for her education in the nursing program.

The District VI Arlene Marie Guerin Scholarship
The District VI Arlene Marie Guerin Scholarship, established by MNS, has been awarded to
Jessica Davis, from SEM Haven Healthcare, for her education in the nursing program.

The Alice M. Hill Scholarship
The Alice M. Hill Scholarship, established by the family and friends of Alice Hill, has been awarded to
Lindsay Wilt, from Friendship Village, for her education in the culinary arts program.

The District III David Seitz Scholarship
The District III David Seitz Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Gberrah Kargbo, from Edgewood Manor Westerville, for his education in the nursing program.

The District III Michelle Bruns Scholarship
The District III Michelle Bruns Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Amy Nolan, from Norwalk Memorial Home, for her education in the nursing doctoral program.

The Bill & Bonnie Kinschner Scholarship
The Bill & Bonnie Kinschner Scholarship, established by Bill Kinschner, has been awarded to
Moses Nnorom, from HCR Manorcare Parma, for his education in the nursing program.
The Aldebert H. Weber Memorial Scholarship
The Aldebert H. Weber Memorial Scholarship, established by his widow Pat, has been awarded to
Denise Elliott, from Hattie Larlham, for her education in the healthcare management program.

The District VI Jon Hoffman Scholarship
The District VI Jon Hoffman Scholarship, established by OHCA District VI, has been awarded to
Tara Woodburn, from Carriage Inn of Cadiz, for her education in the nursing program. 

The District III Charles Okorowski Scholarship
The District III Charles Okorowski Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Chelsey Dues, sister of Lea Dues from Briarwood Village, for her education in the nursing program. 

The Insurance Partners Scholarship
The Insurance Partners Scholarship, established by Insurance Partners Agency, has been awarded to
Laura McFadden, from Good Shepherd Nursing & Rehab Center, for her education in the healthcare administration program.  

The District II Gary Wade Scholarship
The District II Gary Wade Scholarship, established by OHCA District II, has been awarded to
Anita Stewart, from Hattie Larlham, for her education in the nursing program.  

The Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center Scholarship
The new Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center Scholarship, established by an anonymous donor, has been awarded to
Patrick Mungai, from Village of Marymount, for his education on the organizational supervision for nursing program.  

The District III Anne Bacon Scholarship
The new District III Anne Bacon Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Michelle Harris, from Greenbrier Healthcare Center, for her education in the nursing program. 

The District III Karee & Peter Van Runkle Scholarship
The new District III Karee & Peter Van Runkle Scholarship, established by OHCA District III, has been awarded to
Trevor Seymour, from Altercare of Louisville, of for his education in the nursing home administration program.  

With Support from OHCA Champion Partners