BUCYRUS – The Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) recognized Ohio’s top students in each of the 88 counties statewide during the April 14 annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program held at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel.
One senior from each county in Ohio is eligible to receive this annual honor.
Isabella Stang (Bucyrus City Schools) was selected to represent Crawford County and MOESC at the awards program.
Kevin D. Kimmel, MOESC Superintendent, said, “I would like to congratulate Isabella on this outstanding accomplishment and wish her the best of luck as she graduates from high school next month and moves on with her pursuits in college.
Nominated by one of the 51 educational service centers (ESCs), eligible applicants are high school seniors that demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities, and awards.
“In order to achieve this level of success, these students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, resilience, and grit,” state OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford.
For nearly four decades, OESCA has recognized nearly over 2,600 scholars and student leaders during this event.
“Ohio’s ESCs have over a century of service in providing technical assistance and support to Ohio’s schools and students, and during this event we get to see the impact of that work,” added Burford.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with students and families, school district leadership, and state policymakers to ensure students have equal access to high quality educational opportunities and experiences regardless of where they live and attend school.”
The award program, named in honor of Ohio’s thirty-first State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Franklin B. Walter, was established by OESCA in 1989 to promote and recognize outstanding student leaders for their academic achievement and service to their schools and communities.
Ohio’s Educational Service Centers (ESCs) provide school districts with professional development, technology, support, planning, and administrative services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand access to resources, and maximize operating/fiscal efficiencies.
The Ohio ESC Association (OESCA) supports, educates and advocates for Ohio’s ESCs.