Audrey Graham and Jozsef Lenarth were awarded VCCG scholarships at May 11 Buckeye Night of Excellence

Audrey Graham received the Barb & Rod Knight Citizenship Award for her impressive record of aptly demonstrating Citizenship skills and commitment.  Buckeye involvements included significant art, STEM and competitive running.  She continued these passions outside of Buckeye, into the larger community by volunteering at the Frog Jump, and at kid’s summer camps to help with running, art and STEM.  Her academic record far exceeded the requirements.
She will enter Miami of Ohio this fall to commence her career in Environmental Engineering Management and Science … with follow on education in the future.
Of note, 2023 marks the 50^th consecutive year for this scholarship to be awarded.

Jozsef (Joey) Lenarth received the first ever VCCG Trade School Citizenship Award.  This new scholarship was created to recognize and encourage that a trade school can provide life skills not always found elsewhere.  The VCCG has acknowledged that a specific trade may be the best path for some graduates upon high school graduation. 
Joey clearly demonstrated his citizenship skills by being heavily involved in multiple sports, volunteering year after year to help youth camps, veterans, elderly, cancer research and his church.  And he carried a significant work program.  He will enroll in Cuyahoga Community College for one year to reach his goal of becoming a Firefighter, who he considers to be  a super hero.  Of note, Joey will be the third generation Firefighter in his family.

Both awards consist of their name added to a standing plaque in the Buckeye Academic Showcase, a yard sign, personal memento, and a $2000 scholarship.
A few days earlier VCCG Directors, close friends and the Buckeye Guidance Office surprised each of them in their front yard with a preliminary presentation.  They enjoyed hearing more about each Graduates accomplishments, get to know them and meet the welcoming families.  Video was live streamed via Facebook to cover the entire event allowing viewing by more friends.