2017 Spring for Scholarships
The Ohio State University at Lima proudly hosted our Thirteenth Annual Spring for Scholarships event, with special guest speakers OSU Wrestling Coach Tom Ryan and OSU student wrestler and 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder. We transformed the Cook Hall Gym into a beautiful stage to celebrate and raise money for our Ohio State Lima student scholarships. Spring for Scholarships showcases the students who have benefited from scholarship aid in the past as we honor the tradition of being a Buckeye and paying it forward for the students of the future.
Through the support of sponsors, advocates and guests, this year's event helped to raise $35,000 for our student scholarships!
Meet our Special Guest Speakers
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Tom Ryan, head coach, Ohio State University Wrestling |
Kyle Snyder, junior, Ohio State University Wrestling, Big Ten and NCAA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist |
Event Partners
Thank you to all our partners, your support enhances the educational experiences our students are able to have here at Ohio State Lima.
Scarlet Sponsor: Kewpee Hamburgers
Gray Sponsors:
First Federal Bank | Mr. and Mrs. George M. Brooks |
HCF Management, Inc. | Potash Corp. |
Webb Insurance Agency, Inc. | St. Rita's Medical Center |
Husky Energy Lima Refinery | The Powell Co. & Your Hometown Lima Stations |
Dr. and Mrs. Earl J. Recker | Spherion of Lima |
Lima Memorial Health System |
Would you like to sponsor Spring for Scholarships next year? Call Lesley Fry at 567-242-7373 for additional information.
Guest experience
Ohio State Lima's a capella group Carmony performed, a variety of auctions and raffles loaded with awesome "OSU experience" packages were available for bidding, and delicious, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a sweets table provided for guests' tasting pleasure. Our Student Ambassadors and scholarship recipients were available throughout the event to give a first-hand testimony of how funds raised during the Spring for Scholarships event has impacted their academic experience.
To date, the Spring for Scholarships program has raised over $385,000 for Ohio State Lima students. Here are a few testimonials which share how these funds impact our students' lives. We thank all those who helped to make this achievement possible and look forward to continuing to build and grow our fund to provide students access to an outstanding education.
Take a peek at our 2017 Spring for Scholarships event gallery.
Were you unable able join us but would still like to support scholarships? Make a gift today.