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ZELIENOPLE ROTARY CLUB AWARDS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
From left , Kaileen Elizabeth Ryan , vocational scholarship ; Thomas D . George ; Hollen Alexa Davinsizer , Tullio “ Doc ” Viola Scholarship ; Craig Lutz , Zelienople Rotary ; Chloe Ross Ruffennach , Maureen Lutz Journalism Scholarship ; Charlie Deer , Zelienople Rotary Club vice president ; Amber Lynne Gorog ; and Brock Daniel Gresock .
Five graduating Seneca Valley High School seniors with a passion for community service will get a little extra help paying for their post-secondary education through the Zelienople Rotary Club , which recently awarded its annual scholarships . A sixth scholarship is provided to a graduating senior who demonstrates a strong interest in journalism .
This year ’ s recipients are : Hollen Alexa Davinsizer , Amber Lynne Gorog , Thomas D . George , Brock Daniel Gresock , Chloe Ross Ruffennach and Kaileen Elizabeth Ryan .
Hollen is the recipient of the Tullio “ Doc ” Viola Scholarship , given for outstanding community service and volunteerism . The award is named in memory of Tullio “ Doc ” Viola , a beloved longtime member of the Zelienople Rotary . The daughter of Steven and Lisa Davinsizer of Harmony , Hollen has been active with Hosanna Industries , helping to renovate homes for the underprivileged , and Feed My Sheep , providing meals , snacks and blankets for the homeless . She has also volunteered with the Light of Life Ministry and Children ’ s Hospital . A member of the National Honor Society , Hollen has also played on the Seneca Valley High School varsity tennis team and served as captain . She plans to attend Gannon University and has been accepted into the school ’ s highly competitive Physician Assistant Program .
Amber , Thomas and Brock are the three recipients of the Zelienople Rotary Scholarships , given for displaying a spirit of community volunteerism .
Amber has used her vocal talents to bring joy to the lives of others and regularly sings with her church youth ministry band and performs at senior citizen communities . In addition , she serves as a youth ministry leader at her church . The daughter of Peter and Lorraine Gorog of Harmony , Amber plans to attend Duquesne University and is considering a career in musical therapy . Throughout high school she has participated in the all-school musicals and Madrigals . This year she was selected to participate in the State Chorus . Amber is a member of the National Honor Society .
Thomas is also a vocalist and plays bluegrass music in his family ’ s band . One of his volunteer activities is raising money for the Blue Grass Relief Fund that provides support for bluegrass programming at WYEP and assists local bluegrass friends in need . Thomas , the son of Donn and Doreen George of Zelienople , also volunteers with “ A Night to Remember ,” a prom event for special needs young adults . He is a member of the all-school musicals , string ensemble and chorus . Thomas plans to attend Clarion University of Pennsylvania and will major in business and finance .
Brock ’ s extensive community service work includes being a member of the Boy Scouts , Friends of the Park , working at The Strand , serving as an AAU basketball coach , and volunteering with a veterans group and at his church . The son of Daniel and Rhonda Gresock of Zelienople , Brock was captain of the SVHS football team and a member of the SVHS varsity baseball team . He also participated in the Varsity Club , chorus , show choir and worked as a newscaster for the school ’ s television station , SVTV . He plans to major in finance and accounting at West Virginia University .
Kaileen , the daughter of Martin Ryan and Kathleen Bogue , is the recipient of the Zelienople Rotary Vocational Scholarship . She plans to study baking and pastry arts at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute . During high school she volunteered her time with the Miracle League , helping to provide disabled children with summer activities and served as a cheer coach for young girls . Kaileen was a cheerleader at SVHS and served on Student Council .
Chloe is the recipient of the Maureen Lutz Journalism Scholarship . A staff writer for the school newspaper for three years , she believes her contributions to the school papers have provided insight into her growth as a writer and journalist . The daughter of Charles and Kerri Ruffennach , she plans to study journalism in college .
The six recipients will be honored at the Zelienople Fourth of July parade and at a Rotary event in late July .
The Rotary Club of Zelienople has been serving the Zelienople-Harmony community since 1924 . The club meets weekly at 7 a . m . on Fridays at the Spring Street Café on Main in Zelienople .
BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA TO HOLD ASTHMA DAY AT KENNYWOOD PARK
Breathe Pennsylvania will host Asthma Day at Kennywood Park on Thursday , Aug . 3 , from 10:15 a . m . until 1 p . m . The event brings together fourth through sixth-graders , along with their parents or caregivers , to meet with professionals , learn about asthma , ask questions and have fun !
Breathe Pennsylvania ’ s goal is to put an emphasis on education and recreation , which encourages children to explore activities that they can take part in .
“ Times are changing ; children with asthma want to have fun , and they are looking to understand their asthma in ways that don ’ t separate them from their peers ,” says Brittany Zuckerman , Director of Development and Communications with Breathe Pennsylvania .
A $ 20 registration fee for each child with asthma and two guests includes tickets to the park and lunch . There is a $ 40 fee for each additional guest . To register , visit store . breathepa . org / collections / asthma / products / asthma-day-registration or call 724.772.1750 .
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