Rotary Foundation Awards Four Scholarships

Four high school seniors have been awarded scholarships by the Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary Foundation. The students were introduced to the club at its May 9 meeting.

Anthony Downing, Lakewood High School, was awarded the $1,000 John Snead Scholarship. Anthony plans to study aviation and aeronautics at Kent State University.

Three students received a $2,500 J. Marc Lance Scholarship. They are:

Natalie Aloi, Rocky River High School, who plans to study biology at St. Olaf College.

Stephanie Saed, Lakewood High School, who plans to study biology and mathematics/medicine at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) through the University of Akron.

Kelsey Solarz, Lakewood High School, who plans to study nursing at Kent State University.

The scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement; participation in extra-curricular activities; demonstrated qualities of leadership, honesty, loyalty, diligence, and community service; and evidence of need for financial assistance.