Southern Local School District

Agriculture/FFA :

• 2025 Agribusiness and Productions Systems Certification: Landon Everson, Christopher Dylan Haye, Nathaniel Nero, Corey Seth, Miciah Smith, Austin Stover, Hannah Turley, Colin Wemmer, and Anthony Whobrey.

• 4+ Ag Courses: Christopher Dylan Haye, Nathanial Nero, Corey Seth, Austin Stover, Hannah Turley, andAnthony Whobrey. 

• Outstanding FFA Senior – Nathaniel Nero

• Ohio Agribusiness Association- Agribusiness and Production Systems Certification:

  Christopher Dylan Haye and Corey Seth

Red Cross- American Red Cross Donation Achievement Award: Katie Brooker, Zane Dailey, Amanti Hayes, Audrianna Herrera, Cali O’Brien, Alexys Stewart, Hayden Turner, and Landen Woods.

Student Council Pins: Carson Reuter, Katie Brooker, and Amanti Hayes

SCHOLARSHIPS

Chase Roush Memorial Scholarship: Audrianna Herrera, Xander Fisher, Isabella Klein, Marlo Norris, Emily Shockey, Carson Reuter, and Jorja Lisle.

Jordan Hardwick Memorial Female Athlete Scholarship: Ava Circle- $1,000

In Memory of Shirley Yvonne Beegle Scholarships: Isabella Harmon, Katie Brooker, Carson Reuter, Beverly Lisle, Hayden Turner, Timberlyn Templeton, Emily Shockey, Isabella Klein, Colin Wemmer, Brandon Laudermilt, Marlo Norris, Hannah Turley, Nathaniel Nero, Rebecca Parsons, Madalynn Parsons, Ava Circle, and Khloe Jones- $1,700 each    

Cruisin’ Saturday Night Car Show: Brandon Laudermilt, Beverly Lisle, Marlo Norris, and Hannah Turley $1,000

RACO Scholarships : Beverly Lisle, Marlo Norris, Carson Reuter, Audrianna Herrera, Ava Circle, Xander Fisher, Katie Brooker, Isabella Harmon, Timberlyn Templeton, and Hayden Turner- $1,000 each

Jim Adams Memorial Scholarship: Beverly Lisle and Timberlyn Templeton - $1,000 each

Clarence and Ruth Bradford Memorial Scholarship: Katie Brooker- $600

Racine Enginuity Scholarship: Allyson Anderson- $500

Vinas Lee Educational Scholarships : Marlo Norris- $1,000

Jean Alkire Memorial Scholarships : Beverly Lisle and Timberlyn Templeton- $250 each

Plus 3 Sponsored by Rod and Jean Littlefield: Emily Shockey, Timberlyn Templeton, and Audrianna Herrera - $250 each

Miss Suzanne Scholarship: Timberlyn Templeton- $300

Todd Grindstaff Memorial Scholarship: Brandon Laudermilt- $300   

Rosco Mills Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Marlo Norris- $500

Mrs. Boo Norris Memorial Scholarship: Marlo Norris- $300

Carl B. Weese Memorial Scholarships: Hayden Turner-$1,000

Kathryn Hart Memorial Scholarships: Khloe Jones and Rebecca Parson- $500 each

Frank & Delores Cleland Memorial Scholarship: Ava Circle- $1,000

Multi-Purpose Medical Scholarship: Hannah Turley - $500

David & Ann Zirkle Memorial Scholarship: Hannah Turley- $500

John T Wolfe Memorial Scholarship: Timberlyn Templeton- $1,000

RPG/RHINO Scholarship: Audrianna Herrera, Rebecca Parsons, Brandon Laudermilt, Jorja Lisle, Madalynn Parsons, and Marlo Norris.

J. Matthew Morrow Scholarship: Beverly Lisle 

Rio Grande Community College Jake Bapst Scholarship: Hayden Turner- up to $10,200 

Rio Grande Thrive Scholarship: Hayden Turner up to $21,600

Rio Grande Community College D Lester and Gladys Clyse Davis Scholarship: Christopher Haye- $1,000

University of Rio Grande Bernard V Fultz Scholarships: Madalynn Parsons, Rebecca Parsons, Emily Shockey, Hannah Turley- up to $1,000

Ohio River Producers Scholarship: Corey Seth, Hannah Turley, and Christopher Dylan Haye- $1200 each 

Racine Party in the Park Queens Scholarship: Katie Brooker- $500

Kanawha Valley Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education: Kieran Johnson

Braylyn Strong Childhood Awareness Scholarship: Katie Brooker, Ava Circle, Beverly Lisle- $1000 each, Brandon Laudermilt- $500

Roma Sayre Memorial Scholarship: Marlo Norris and Timberlyn Templeton- $500 each

American Red Cross Blood Services High School Scholarship: Carson Reuter - $1000          

Kyger Creek Scholarship (highest ACT Score): Audrianna Herrera- $500

Ronald “Ron” Hill Memorial Scholarship: Hayden Turner- $1,400

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Racine-Southern Scholarship Association presents the following scholarships:

Helen Coast Hayes Memorial Scholarships: Isabella Harmon, Beverly Lisle, Brennan Wyatt- $1000 each

Wayne Roush Memorial Scholarship: Katie Brooker- $1000

George M. Sayre Memorial Scholarships: Allyson Anderson and Brandon Laudermilt- $1000

Dave Diles Memorial Scholarship: Carson Reuter- $1000

Maude Sellers Scholarship: Audrianna Herrera, Emily Shockey, Hannah Turley- $1000

Edith Jividen Memorial Scholarships: Xander Fisher, Khloe Jones, Timberlyn Templeton- $1000

Hilton “Big Fooze” Wolfe, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Gryphon Thomas- $500

Marilyn Wolfe Memorial Scholarship: Ava Circle- $500

Bryan Wolfe Scholarship: Isabella Klein- $500

Alumni Scholarship: Marlo Norris- $500

Thank you to all community members and organizations for your dedication and support of Southern graduates. 

Scholarship/Awards Seniors Turned In

Katie Brooker:

• Holzer Science Award

• Blue Grass Spirit Scholarship for $50,000 4-year total

• 2025 American Electric Power Educational Trust Scholarship for $8,000 over 3-years

Ava Circle:

• Washington State College of Ohio Foundation Annual Scholarship for $1,000

• Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Scholarship for $1,500

Landon Everson:

• Muskie Award Scholarship

Xander Fisher:

• OHIO Admissions Promise Award for $2,000

• OHIO Excellence Scholarship for $8,500

• Presidents Opportunity Promise Award for $200

• OHIO Forward Scholarship for $1,000

• Dill Arnold Cutler for $492

• Federal Pell Grant $7,395

• Federal Supplemental Education Grant for $700

• Ohio education Opportunity Grant for $21,267

Isabella Harmon

• Whetstone Family Foundation Scholarship for $500

Christopher Haye:

• OSHA 10 Certification

• FFA Future Leaders Scholarship by TSC-Trade for $5,000

Adrianna Herrera:

• Land Grant Scholarship $34,554

• Governor’s Merit Scholarship for $5,000

Nathaniel Nero:

• OSHA 10 Certification

• FFA Future Leaders Scholarship by TSC-Trade for $5,000

Cali O’Brien:

• OSHA 10 Certification

Carson Reuter:

• OHIO Excellence Scholarship $7,000

• Dill Arnold Cutler $472

• OHIO Admission Promise $2,000

Layla Robson:

• Continued Commitment Program Scholarship URG $1,000

Corey Seth:

• OSHA 10 Certification

• 4H Cord

Timberlyn Templeton:

• OHIO Admission Promise year 1 for $2,000

• OHIO Excellence Scholar year 1 for $6,500

• President Promise $200

• OHIO Forward Scholarship year 1 for $1,500

• Dill Arnold Cutler for $472

• Federal SEOG Grant for $700

• Federal Teach Grant for $277

• Ohio College Opportunity Grant for $4,000

Gryphon Thomas

• Presidential Scholarship for $20,00 a year

Zach Thomas:

• OSHA 10 Certification

Hannah Turley

• Continued Commitment Program Scholarship URG $1,000

Hayden Turner:

• Continued Commitment Program Scholarship URG $1,000

Anthony Whobrey:

• OSHA 10 Certification

Landon Woods:

• 4H Cord

Brennan Wyatt:

• OHIO Admission Promise for up to $8,000

• OHIO Excellence Scholarship for up to $28,000

DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS

Latin Grad: In May of 2021, the SLBOE voted to change our class ranking system from a weighted system to a Latin style ranking system. Instead of having a top ten, valedictorian, salutatorian, etc… using a weighted system, we will NOT use a weighted system, but will have a GPA with requirements (student must take 10 honors/AP, or CCP equivalent courses in HS career to be eligible- does not include labs connected to an honors course) to graduate in one of the following categories: 1. Summa Cum Laude (3.9-4.0 GPA) 2. Magna Cum Laude (3.7-3.899 GPA), 3. Cum Laude (3.5-3.699 GPA), 4. Merit (3.5-4.0 GPA), or 5. Graduate. Courses considered to be honors (CP= college prep) courses: CP-English 11/12; CP-algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus; CP- physical science, biology, biology II, chemistry, anatomy & physiology; CP- Spanish 2, 3, 4. The Principal with consultation with the School Counselor, can accept additional CCP courses to count towards the 10.

Key: Goes to the student that the corresponding department feels is most deserving. This can be through having the highest GPA in that subject, the most effort put forth, taking the most classes possible in that content area, showing greatest potential in that area, etc…

FFA Scholastic: Awards the student with the top grade point average in each class. The FFA takes great pride in the fact that our top GPA students are all in the top portion of their entire class.  Each grade level received an award at our annual FFA banquet.

FFA Outstanding Senior: The Outstanding Senior Award is designed to honor a senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership throughout the year. Leadership qualities must be present in the classroom, in FFA, and through their SAE program. This year’s recipient has continually led by example, provided leadership, been exceptional in the classroom and has had an excellent SAE program.

4-year Agriculture Class Award: Goes to students taking four or more agriculture courses throughout their high school career.

Agribusiness and Productions Systems Certification: Agriculture students must complete two agricultural classes, have in operation their SAE accumulating a minimum of 250 hours, as well as pass a state exam for each agriculture course.  Receiving this award is an honor of achievement and can enhance the students’ future plans.

Activities Award: The Activities Key is given to the person who has maintained a record of involvement throughout his or her high school career in clubs and organizations and has contributed extensively to class projects.  He or she has successfully held school offices or positions of responsibility and has been active in community projects.  This student shows initiative and contributes constructive ideas to the organization in which he or she belongs.

Citizenship Award: The Citizenship Award is given to a male and female in the senior class who put service to others above self-interest, gives time, effort, and talents not for personal gain but for the class, school, or community as a whole.  This student demonstrates the highest standards of attitude toward honesty, reliability, fairness, and tolerance.  This student is the type of individual who will contribute toward making our future society a better one.

OHSAA Awards:

Archie Griffith Sportsmanship Award: Goes to students that have displayed exemplary sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity.

Scholar Athlete: Award exemplifies the commitment that the OHSAA has dedicated to academic excellence while participating in interscholastic athletics. 

NFHS National Award of Excellence: National Federation of High Schools award to recognize students that have exhibited qualities that embody good citizenship, good moral character, and good sporting behavior.

Courageous Student Award: This award is intended to bring credit to a very special student who has been involved in, or supportive of, the interscholastic athletic program, and who deserves recognition for courage.

• A student who either currently has, or who has overcome, a serious illness, injury, or disability.

• A student who has overcome great adversity in a positive way (challenging social or family situation).

• A student who has gone far beyond normal in assisting a fellow student, family member or friend.

• Other extraordinary situations, where a student has displayed tremendous courage against overwhelming odds.

Holzer Clinic Science Award: This award recognizes an outstanding high school student for achievement in science and helps promote greater interest in high school science and the pursuit of post high school education. 

Larry R Morrison Male/Female Athlete of the Year: This award goes to the top male and female athlete in the class (must participate in at least two sports their senior year) based off the following criteria:

• Coachability- Coaches

• Athletic Ability- Coaches

• Sportsmanship- Coaches

• Cumulative GPA

• Citizenship- Teachers

• # Varsity Letters Earned

• # Varsity Sports Participated