Updates & News | 2025/2026 School Year
The Perrysburg Schools Foundation awarded dozens of scholarships to members of the Perrysburg High School Class of 2026 during the 40th Annual PSF Recognition Banquet, celebrating students whose leadership, academic achievement, service, and character reflect the values of the Perrysburg community.
Held at the Hilton Garden Inn, the annual event honored scholarship recipients representing a wide range of talents, passions, and future career aspirations. Through the generosity of alumni, families, community members, and local organizations, the Foundation continues its mission of creating opportunities that help students pursue their educational goals.
The evening’s theme — “Plant, Grow, Give” — highlighted the impact of donors who invest in future generations of Yellow Jackets.
“Some of these seeds were planted years ago, others just recently, but all were given with great belief in YOU,” Superintendent Kadee Anstadt shared with students during the ceremony. “Whether this gift was given long ago or just this year, it carries belief in who you can become.”
More than 30 scholarships were presented during the ceremony, recognizing students pursuing careers in education, medicine, engineering, journalism, public service, the arts, skilled trades, and more.
Among the evening’s scholarship recipients were:
- George C. Munger & Elizabeth M. Munger Citizen Scholarship: Alina Crentsil
- Burke ’01 and Sara Badenhop Scholarship: Brayden Heitmeyer
- James Bruning ’98 Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Rettig
- Angela Conti-Smith “She Finished the Race” Scholarship: Emerson Gower
- Dr. Thomas E. Downs Memorial Scholarship: Casey Ng
- Hovland Family Scholarship: Jordan Nahhas and Jacob Nahhas
- Kurucz Family Scholarship: Clinton Lagesse and Sage Wagner
- Jon Llewellyn Memorial Scholarship: Del Warner and Logan Hartzell
- Herman F. & Majory E. Mizer Memorial Scholarship: Kate Wu and Inesh Gupta
- ProMedica Health Scholarship: Kate Walendzak
- Perrysburg Rotary Interact Club Scholarship: Kivani Govender and Kylesh Govender
- Orville F. & Mary Jo Schaller Memorial Scholarship: Karson Klapper, Vesha Garg, and Sofia Shine
- Elizabeth “Betsy” Traber Memorial Scholarship: Helena Costa Souza and Madison Watkins
- Tyler Benjamin Custer ’03 Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Hoverman
- Perrysburg Schools Foundation Scholarship: Samantha Dutridge and Emilia Brandeberry
- Principal’s Choice Scholarship: Brady Riston
Throughout the evening, presenters highlighted the students’ accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership, volunteerism, fine arts, and community service.
PSF President Amy Luck thanked donors whose generosity has sustained scholarships for more than four decades.
“Your belief in Perrysburg Schools, our students, and our staff creates opportunities that truly change lives.”
The Perrysburg Schools Foundation has awarded scholarships and supported educational opportunities for students and staff for more than 40 years. The organization continues to invest in programs and initiatives that help ensure all Perrysburg students achieve their greatest potential.
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