Denise DeBartolo York and Dr. John York, San Francisco 49ers co-chairs and longtime education advocates, awarded 15 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties in ceremonies held last week at the Lake Club.
      The scholarships, part of The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation, totaled $150,000 were presented to the recipients during a luncheon for the students and their families.
      The scholarship was first established by DeBartolo York’s father, Edward J. DeBartolo, and several close friends, who worked to provide commendable youth the opportunity to continue their education. The scholarship foundation, overseen by the Yorks in honor of Mr. DeBartolo, serves to provide the same platform for excellent area youth in need of financial assistance.
      “My father believed that all students who have demonstrated intensity and desire to achieve their personal goals, regardless of their financial situation, should be afforded the opportunity to receive a college education. The goals of the foundation are to continue to reward those students who have proven themselves as role models and leaders in their community.” said Mrs. DeBartolo York.
      The 2021 scholarship recipients are---
       •Megan Black, South Range High School. She
      plans to attend either Mount Union, Youngstown State or The Ohio State University to study nursing.
       •Angelica Bohurjack, Austintown Fitch High School. She plans to attend Duquesne University and study music education.
       •Bailey Campbell, West Branch High School. She plans to attend ether Ohio University or The Ohio State University to study biology/pre-med.
       •Megan Chludzinski, Lisbon High School. She plans to attend The Ohio State University to study food science and technology.
       •Brooklyn Funari, Columbiana High School. She plans to attend Kent State University to study nursing.
       •George Getsy Jr., South Range High School. He plans to attend The Ohio State University to study political science.
       •Alannah Hetzel, Boardman High School. She plans to attend either Youngstown State or Franciscan University of Steubenville to study early childhood special education.
       •Nikole Husnick, Brookfield High School. She plans to attend either Walsh College, Edinboro University or Slippery Rock University to study exercise science.
       •Ruth Kaiser, Bloomfield High School. She plans to attend Cleveland State University to study studio art.
       •Makenzie McBride, Liberty High School. She plans to attend either The Ohio State University or Youngstown State to study mechanical engineering.
       •Hannah Minor, United Local High School. She plans to attend Slippery Rock University to study public health (pre-physician’s assistant).
       •Krista Perry, Crestview High School. She plans to attend Walsh University to study education.
       •Lily Secrest, Salem High School. She plans to attend either Ohio University, Mount Union, or Hiram College to study environmental civil engineering.
       •James Shaffer, Campbell Memorial High School. He plans to attend Grove City College to study accounting.
       •Tatiana Tolson, Cardinal Mooney High School. She plans to attend either Walsh University, John Carroll University or the University of Miami to study chemistry/pre-med.
      More than 350 applications were received by The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which included grade transcripts, student essays and recommendations from guidance counselors and principals. Scholarship award winners are determined by academic achievement, community involvement and financial need.
      The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 Million in scholarships over the past 24 years and strives to provide advanced education for deserving valley students well into the future.