Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club awards $12,000 in scholarships
Since the program began, the club has awarded about $281,000 to help area students further their education
The Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club recently awarded 24 scholarships of $500 each to local students, for a total of $12,000.
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The Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club recently awarded 24 scholarships of $500 each to local students, for a total of $12,000.
Twenty-two scholarships are from the Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club scholarship program, which was founded in 1979 by the late Rev. Jay Cooper. The late Ole Wessell, also a Kiwanian, left funds in trust that the club uses for the scholarship program.
Two additional $500 scholarships are the Rancie Titley Memorial Scholarship. Titley was a longtime, active and valued member of the club. Her husband, Bill, provided funds for the scholarships in her memory.
Since the program began, the Dover-New Philadelphia Kiwanis Club has awarded about $281,000 to help area students further their education.
Recipients of the Rancie Titley Memorial Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year are:
Heather Demuth of New Philadelphia, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Demuth, a 2026 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who will be a freshman at Ohio University or Wright State University with a major in nursing.
Elizabeth VanArsdalen of New Philadelphia, daughter of Rich and Kelly VanArsdalen, a junior at Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a major in visual arts education.
Winners of the Kiwanis Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year are:
Alexa Alsept of New Philadelphia, daughter of Bob and Lisa Alsept, a junior at Ohio State University with a major in actuarial science and a minor in business.
Nathaniel Basso of Dover, son of Robert and Kristina Basso, a 2026 graduate of Dover High School who will be a freshman at Ohio State University with a major in nursing.
Elliot Brady of Mineral City, son of Kip and Jody Brady, a junior at Wright State University with a major in biomedical engineering and pre-med for dental school.
Cody Conrad of Dover, son of Chad and Janet Conrad, a 2026 graduate of Dover High School who will be a freshman at Kent State University with a major in computer science-data engineering.
Shawn Conrad of Dover, son of Chad and Janet Conrad, a senior at Kent State University at Tuscarawas with majors in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Alina Cotlet of Dover, daughter of Mihai and Tabita Cotlet, a sophomore at Malone University with a major in nursing.
Lily Ann Dallas of Uhrichsville, daughter of Christopher and Jenny Dallas, a 2026 graduate of Claymont High School who will be a freshman at Kent State University with a major in studio art.
Rebekah Dorris of Dover, daughter of Greg Dorris and Elizabeth Alexander, a junior at Cedarville University with a major in nursing.
Cole Griesen of Dover, son of Mike and Robin Griesen, a 2026 graduate of Dover High School who will be a freshman at the University of Dayton with a major in mechanical engineering.
Jacob Hanner of Dover, son of Brian Hanner and Anne Geib Dorris, a junior at the University of Alabama with a major in psychology/pre-law.
Sophie Johnson of New Philadelphia, daughter of Jeremy and Jennifer Johnson, a sophomore at Kent State University at Tuscarawas with a major in psychology.
Adeline Kendle of New Philadelphia, daughter of Todd and Christine Kendle, a senior at the University of Findlay with a major in animal science/pre-vet and minors in chemistry and biology.
Marisa Loader of New Philadelphia, daughter of Jon and Martine Loader, a 2026 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who will be a freshman at Bowling Green State University with a major in systems engineering.
Zachary Loader of New Philadelphia, son of Jon and Martine Loader, a junior at the University of Akron with a major in computer science and applied mathematics.
Salvatore Massarelli of Dover, son of David and Sally Fadorsen, a senior at Kent State University with a major in integrated language arts education.
Dennis “Aiden” Matthews of New Philadelphia, son of Dennis Matthews Jr. and Brittany Richards, a sophomore at Ohio State University with a major in exercise science/pre-physical therapy.
Owen Prosser of Dover, son of Darren Prosser and Mandy Willett, a senior at Ohio University with a major in accounting.
Amelia Spidell of Strasburg, daughter of Tom and Veronica Spidell, a junior at Kent State University at Stark with a major in middle childhood education.
Olivia Spidell of Strasburg, daughter of Tom and Veronica Spidell, a 2026 graduate of Strasburg High School who will attend paramedic school at Stark State College.
McCasland “Mac” Steele of New Philadelphia, son of Todd and Evelyn Steele, a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati with a major in classical civilizations.
Adalia VanArsdalen of New Philadelphia, daughter of Rich and Kelly VanArsdalen, a 2026 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who will be a freshman at Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a major in early childhood education.
Carter Watson of New Philadelphia, son of Seth and Erin Watson, a 2026 graduate of New Philadelphia High School who will be a freshman at Otterbein University with a major in business finance.
