Fulton County Ohio Media

Katlyn Floyd and Megan Haselman were each presented with the Joe D. Kahl Memorial Scholarship at the Swanton Lions Club meeting last evening.  The recipients of the $1,000 scholarships, named for long-time Swanton High School teacher and coach and founding member of the Swanton Lions Club, were selected on several criteria including community service hours, academic standing and level of extracurricular involvement during their high school careers.

Katlyn, or Katie, as she is known by to family and friends, volunteered well over 100 hours in various community activities over the past four years.  “Volunteering is an important part of my school and my community.  I enjoy volunteering my time and knowing that I make a positive difference in the lives of others in my community and as a member of society,” wrote Katie in her scholarship application essay.  She also was on the High Honor Roll 15 times, a member of the National Honor Society and was a Scholar Athlete in volleyball, basketball and track & field.  Katie will be attending Ohio Northern University and will be playing volleyball for the Lady Polar Bears.  She is exploring biochemistry as a major with a minor in business and has already earned her Cosmetology Degree from the Penta Career Center.

Megan has performed over 120 hours of community service and took on leadership roles in numerous volunteer activities.  “I believe volunteering is important not only for the benefits it gives to my community, but also for the valuable skills I gained from these opportunities.  All these volunteer experiences taught me life-long skills such as leadership and communication, both of which are extremely important,” Megan wrote in her scholarship application essay.  She also was on the High Honor Roll 16 times, ranking third of 105 in her class, a member of the National Honor Society, was a prolific goal scorer in soccer and played basketball and track & field.  Megan will be attending Kent State University and majoring in Business.

Both scholarship recipients, Ms. Floyd and Ms. Haselman, are role models for the Swanton Local School District and the Swanton area community.  The Swanton Lions Club is happy to help these outstanding individuals to achieve their life-time goals.

Photo: Katlyn Floyd (left) and Megan Haselman