Auxiliary Awards $3,000 in Scholarships

Auxiliary Awards $3,000 in Scholarships

Each year the Lima Memorial Auxiliary awards two $1,500 scholarships to deserving, local students who plan to pursue a career in the medical field. This year's recipients are: Jacob Lawrence of Harrod, Ohio and Ellise Wetli of Antwerp, Ohio.

Lawrence served as Valedictorian of his Allen East High School graduating class this May. He plans to attend The Ohio State University in the fall with an academic concentration in Biology and Chemistry. Lawrence has contributed more than two-hundred volunteer hours at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Wetli also served as Valedictorian of her Antwerp High School graduating class this May. She plans to attend The Ohio State University in the fall with an academic concentration in Nursing.

Lawrence and Wetli received their scholarships on Thursday, June 7 at noon in the Auxiliary Conference Room. The recipients were selected from a group of more than 130 applicants by the Auxiliary Scholarship Selection Committee.

The LMHS Auxiliary currently has 320 active volunteers and donates approximately $100,000 each year to help support the Lima Memorial Foundation and other special projects. The auxiliary recently pledged $400,000 to help expand the Family Birthing center.