Congratulations to Christie Roan and Ben Lupo for receiving the Harlan and Ernestine Spangler Continuing Education Scholarship.
To qualify for this annual scholarship, applicants must be a Williams County resident, at least 25 years old, and returning to school after a minimum of five years in the workforce.
Christie has an associate’s degree from Northwest State Community College but wants to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in business/human resources. A full-time working mom and spouse, she will use the $6,500 to pay for her classes.
Ben is currently the Bryan City School District Director of Vocal Music and will use the $6,500 to help him earn his Doctor of Musical Arts from Boston University.
After graduation, he intends to continue teaching, researching, publishing, and contributing to the arts in Bryan, Ohio, while implementing “best practices for choral music education in rural communities.”
Pictured during the check presentations are left to right Spangler Family representative Kirk Vashaw, and scholarship winners Christie Roan and Ben Lupo.
Good luck to both Christie and Ben as they pursue their dreams and thank you to the Spangler Family for helping them achieve their goals.