Denise DeBartolo York and Dr. John York, San Francisco 49ers co-chairs and longtime education advocates, have awarded 18 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The scholarships, part of The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation, totaled $180,000 and were presented to the recipients at The Lake Club during a luncheon for the students and their families that was held last week.
      The scholarship was established by DeBartolo York’s father and several close friends, who worked to provide commendable youth with the opportunity to continue their education. The scholarship foundation, run by the Yorks in Mr. DeBartolo’s honor, serves to provide the same platform for excellent area youth in need of financial assistance.
      “These students here today have demonstrated the drive and determination to accomplish their goals and should be very proud. My father always believed that young people should have the resources to continue their education, regardless of their financial situation. Rewarding these students for their work inside the classroom and in the community is very special,” said DeBartolo York.
      2026 scholarship recipients are Annie Bada, Austintown Fitch; Olivia Berry, Joseph Badger; Braylen Braham, Champion; Gabriella Coletta, Salem; Taylor Dado, South Range; Solena DeJesus, South Range; Jessica Gentry, LaBrae; Alaina Haroulakis, Niles McKinley; Allison Irwin, United Local; Adelyn Johnson, United Local; Juliana Krumpak, McDonald; Macy McCullough, South Range; Brayden Price, Beaver Local; Sadie Satterfield, Boardman; Brynn Sauline, Austintown Fitch; Katelyn Schrock, Austintown Fitch; Adyson Wendt, Ursuline; and Eliana Williams, Austintown Fitch.
      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 granted more than $2.4 million in scholarships over the past 29 years and strives to provide advanced education for deserving local valley students.