Front Row (L-R): Kelly Rose Hirsh ’98, Laura Hafner ’98, Amy Luck, Kristin Kaiser, Lisa Robinson Nunn ’76
Not pictured: Chris Bacon, Janel Haas, Tom Hosler, Amanda Barker Graven ’98, Robin Smith Laird ’80, Mindy McCarthy, Kati McDougle
Updates & News | 2024/2025 School Year
Perrysburg Schools Foundation Celebrates Students and Educators at 39th Annual Recognition Banquet
Perrysburg, Ohio — On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Perrysburg Schools Foundation (PSF) proudly hosted its 39th Annual Recognition Banquet, honoring outstanding students, educators, and support staff from across the school district. The event celebrated academic excellence, service, and dedication throughout the Perrysburg Schools community.
This year, PSF awarded 25 scholarships to deserving members of the Class of 2025, thanks to the generous support of alumni, families, and community partners. Each scholarship recognizes student achievement, character, and potential.
Scholarship Recipients – Class of 2025
- Burke ’01 and Sara Badenhop Scholarship – Natalie Sanders
- James Bruning ’98 Memorial Scholarship – Ella Calvin
- Charles L. Collins Scholarship – Nithya Rajan
- Angela Conti-Smith “She Finished the Race” Scholarship – Sydney Evert
- Tyler Benjamin Custer ’03 Scholarship – Grace Conti
- Shane Edwards ’13 Scholarship – Braxton Mefferd
- Jaryd Wellstead Gilts ’08 Memorial Scholarship – Ava Beeks
- Jon Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship – Alexander Poll
- Herman F. & Marjory E. Mizer Memorial Scholarship – Layelle Alammar, Kassia Deng
- Elizabeth M. Munger Scholarship – Ashlynn Nicely
- Robert William Nooney II ’88 Memorial Scholarship – Nicholas Walton
- ProMedica Health Scholarship – Jazlyn King
- Ralph Protsik ’61 Vocal Scholarship – Isaac Bermudez
- Orville F. & Mary Jo Schaller Memorial Scholarship – Ju’Don Pratt, Laura Valette, Jacob Xiao
- Elizabeth “Betsy” Traber Memorial Scholarship – Claire Gerken, Lily Hinkleman
- Dorothy J. & Robert C. Welch Memorial Scholarship – Allison Danford
- Perrysburg Schools Foundation Scholarship – Bryson Collins, Mikayla Duschl
- Perrysburg Schools Foundation Principal’s Choice Scholarship – Gabriella Smith
Outstanding Educator Awards
- Perrysburg High School – Aryn Hinkle
- Perrysburg Junior High School – Kerry Stoots
- Hull Prairie Intermediate – Molly Butts
- Fort Meigs Elementary – Ayako Yunker
- Frank Elementary – Betsy Bilanow
- Toth Elementary – Laura Duty Short ’96
- Woodland Elementary – Katie Halm
- Perrysburg Preschool – Christina Brancheau
- Outstanding Support Staff Award – Marianne Merren, Perrysburg Junior High School
- Outstanding Paraprofessional Award – Rebeca Yanez, Hull Prairie Intermediate School
Additional Honors
- George C. Munger & Elizabeth M. Munger Outstanding Educator Award – Diann Cook Toffler ’85, Perrysburg High School
- Outstanding Student Citizenship Award – Caden Geissler
“The Recognition Banquet is a celebration of the very best of Perrysburg,” said Jeff Abke ’96, Director of Development & Alumni Relations. “It’s a moment where we bring together students, educators, and community members who make a real impact. These scholarships and awards wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our school staff, and of course the volunteers on the PSF board.”
The Perrysburg Schools Foundation, established in 1983, has continued to enrich educational experiences through scholarships, classroom grants, and innovative programming. This year’s banquet was a shining example of how a supportive community and strong schools go hand in hand.
For more information about PSF or to support future initiatives, please contact Jeff Abke at jabke@perrysburgschools.net.
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