HCEF Scholarship Recipient Testimonials

These are the stories of just a few out of more than 2,500 deserving students who have been given the opportunity to reach out and pull their dreams a little closer. Please help us continue making dreams possible for others in Holmes County.

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Molly Mohr

Former Hiland High School Hawk, Molly Mohr graduated from the University of Mount Union with her bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business Administration/Finance in 1998. She currently is the Assistant Vice President and Banking Center Manager for The Commercial & Savings Bank in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Molly comments that her...
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Jane Houin

This former West Holmes High School student applied and was awarded a scholarship through the HCEF in order to help decrease her college expenses. "The HCEF really helped to alleviate some of the financial burden of attending college, allowing me to focus on my education." She later graduated from Purdue University in 1997 where she pursued Ag...
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Krystle Simpson

"My studies focused on sales and marketing, and I use the skills I obtained through college coursework almost daily at my current position. Having a degree falls hand in hand with experience, at least in my field of work. Leading up to my college graduation I worked in the marketing field, and upon the completion of my degree, it allowed for my...
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Jonathan Beam

Jonathan graduated from Waynedale High School and later pursued Criminal Justice/Sociology at Ashland University after receiving a scholarship from the HCEF. Jonathan explains that the training he received in college was invaluable to his current position as the Dog Warden for Holmes County. "My educational experience got me this job. Had I...
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Brooke Hershberger

"I enjoy working in Holmes County because of the small town feel. With a small town atmosphere, people seem to be more personable and friendly. I also like that Holmes County has alot of hometown businesses. It makes this area very unique," states former HCEF scholarship recipient Brooke Hershberger. Brooke graduated from Bluffton...
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Amelia Gazso

West Holmes High School graduate, Amelia (Coblentz) Gazso was awarded a scholarship through the Holmes County Education Foundation to help her pursue her bachelor's degree with a focus in Fashion Design at Kent State University. Now, she is the proud owner of "Gals with Guns" a company that specializes in fashion for licensed concealed carry...
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