The Rotary Club of Oxford Rotary has awarded scholarships totaling $15,000 to 12 students from Talawanda High School.
The goal of the club’s Hefner scholarship program is to “empower talented students to pursue their educational aspirations and make a positive impact in their communities,” according to a press release. The club funds the scholarships from member contributions and proceeds from the annual Oxford Community Stars & Stripes flag fundraiser.
The recipients are Anna Abbitt, Kyleen Carver, Lucy Engle, Andrea Fangman, Jacob Farmer, Jordan Gresham, Hannah Hoblitzell, Hannah Kolb, Kaydence Morris, Hallie Schutte, Lillian Shelley and Kaelyn Wright.
The Hefner Fund, established in 1988 by Dr. Robert Hefner, has awarded over $725,000 in scholarships and grant requests in the past 35 years.