Ty Smith

The Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Program was established by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) to promote and recognize outstanding academic achievement. One senior from the county in Ohio receives this annual honor and Ty Smith has been nominated as Beaver Local High School’s representative.

Recipients demonstrate outstanding academic achievement as indicated by high school grades, test scores, and school activities and awards. Educational Service Centers that are multi-county agencies are to select one high school senior from each county in their service area. Columbiana County ESC also hosted each school’s nominee at the Heads Above the Rest presentation in April to announce the Columbiana County Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Scholarship Recipient.

Madison Purinton

Madison Purinton, daughter of Victoria and Donald Purinton II and niece of Kelly and Richard Vebelun, has been named East Liverpool High School’s May Scholar of the Month.

Throughout her high school career, Madison has demonstrated excellence both academically and in her community. She has been actively involved in the Outdoor Adventure Club, French Club, and the National Honor Society. She also volunteers with mature citizens, assists with junior church services, participates in youth group activities, and works part-time as a Shift Manager at Subway, where she has been employed for over a year.

Madison plans to attend the University of Akron, where she will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering. She has earned both the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and the Akron Merit Scholarship, each providing $20,000 in financial support for her education. Madison was also honored with the Empowered Potter Award for her leadership and commitment to excellence.

Madison’s strong academic record, service to others, and leadership skills make her a shining example of the Potter spirit.