WEST CHESTER, Ohio,
May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AK Steel
(NYSE: AKS) is continuing a longstanding tradition this year by
awarding college scholarships to sons and daughters of company
employees. The awards recognize outstanding academic
achievement, leadership and community involvement.
"Earning an AK Steel scholarship speaks volumes about the
students and families associated with our company," said
James L. Wainscott, Chairman,
President and CEO of AK Steel. "We congratulate all of our
scholars, and we wish them great success as they take the next step
in their academic journeys."
The Sons and Daughters scholarships are funded by the AK Steel
Foundation and are worth a maximum $20,000 each. The Middletown, Ohio Community Foundation
independently selects each recipient.
2015 Scholarship Recipients:
- Claire Conarroe, daughter
of Steven and Julia Conarroe of
West Chester, OH.
Claire attends Saint Ursula Academy where she is president of the
World Affairs Club and a peer advisory leader. She is a
member of the Students for Advancement, National Honor Society,
Ohio Junior Classical League and Latin club. Claire is also a
member of the varsity field hockey team and was awarded first team
all league for two years. Her father, Steven Conarroe, works in the energy &
utilities department at the company's Middletown Works.
- Jennifer Dudek, daughter
of Russ and Linda Dudek of
Prospect, PA.
Jennifer attends Slippery Rock Area High School where she has been
recognized as a High Honor Roll student for four years. She
is a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer of the
French club. Jennifer is also active in soccer and is a
member of the concert band. She volunteers at her church and
started a local United Nations Girls Up chapter. Her father,
Russ Dudek, works in the
environmental affairs department at the company's Butler
Works.
- Luke French, son of
Carl and Amy French of Middletown, OH.
Luke attends Madison High School
where he received the Presidential Award of Excellence and was
recognized as a scholar athlete. He has participated on the
varsity soccer, football and tennis teams. He is a member of
student council, German club and science club. Luke is also a
member of the Middletown Community Foundation's youth
council. His father, Carl
French, works in the cold strip maintenance department at
the company's Middletown Works.
- Katelyn Georgopoulos,
daughter of George and Rita
Georgopoulos of Liberty Township,
OH.
Katelyn attends Lakota West High School where she is a four-year
member of the High Honor Roll and recognized as an AP Scholar with
Distinction. She is a member of the National Honors Society,
National French Honors Society and French club. Katelyn
participates in marching band, concert band and pep band. She
also volunteers with Matthew 25 Ministries and West Chester
Hospital. Her father, George
Georgopoulos, works in the shipping department at the
company's Middletown Works.
- Skyler Hinchberger,
daughter of Troy and Joann
Hinchberger of Prospect,
PA.
Skyler attends Slippery Rock Area High School where she is a member
of the National Honor Society, student council and forensics
team. She was a member of the varsity soccer team and track
team. Skyler is also an aide in the guidance office,
volunteers for her church and makes blankets for the Alpha Omega
Center. Her father, Troy
Hinchberger, works in the melt shop at the company's Butler
Works.
- Andrea Howard, daughter
of Timothy Howard of West Liberty, KY and Christopher and Rachel Lynd of Grayson, KY.
Andrea attends East Carter County High School where she is a member
of the National French Honor Society. She has also received
the Distinguished Scholar Award and District Governor's Cup for
problem solving. She is a member of the Kentucky Youth
Assembly and East Carter Academic Team. Andrea is a bell
ringer for the Salvation Army and volunteers with senior
citizens. Her stepfather, Christopher
Lynd, works in the maintenance department at the company's
Ashland Works.
- Andrew Ickes, son of
Curt Ickes of Ashland, OH and Keith
and Deborah Weber of Jeromesville,
OH.
Andrew attends Hillsdale High School where he is a member of the
National Honor Society and student council. He serves as vice
president of his class and participates with the Hillsdale choir and Spanish club. Andrew
is a member of the golf and baseball teams. He has received
the Falcon Citizen Award and is a member of his church youth
group. His stepfather, Keith
Weber, works in the melt shop the company's Ashland Works.
- Ethan Kemp, son of
James and Carrie Ann Kemp of
Lebanon, OH.
Ethan attends Lebanon High School where he is a member of the
National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of
America. Ethan was a member of the varsity golf team and ski
club as well as a member of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes. He volunteers for his church serving the homeless
and he has taught golf through the Lebanon Junior Golf Program.
His father, James Kemp, works
in the environmental affairs department at the company's
Middletown Works.
- Cody Loveless, son of
Joseph and Regina Loveless of
Middletown, OH.
Cody attends Monroe High School
where he is president of the National Honor Society. He is a
member of the marching and concert bands serving as both clarinet
section leader and first chair clarinet. He is the recipient
of the Honda-OSU Math Medal award. Cody serves as a weekly
volunteer at the Atrium Medical Center. His father,
Joseph Loveless, works in the
employment reserve department at the company's Middletown Works.
- Cameron Mathis, son of
Stephen and Michele Mathis of
Middletown, OH.
Cameron attends Middletown High
School where he is president of the student body, member of
the National Honor Society and a member of student
government. Cameron serves as a student representative to the
Middletown City School Board of Education and is a member of the
speech and debate teams. He is also a three-time varsity
letter recipient in tennis. His father, Stephen Mathis, works in the quality department
at the company's Middletown
Works.
- Dane Miller, son of
Richard and Linda Miller of
Dearborn, MI.
Dane attends Divine Child High School where he is a National Merit
Scholar and member of the Spanish club and Robotics club. He
is a varsity member of the cross country and track teams.
Dane volunteers for the Leader Dogs for the Blind and is a member
of the First Presbyterian Church youth group. He is a
candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. His
father, Richard Miller, is in the
finance department at the company's Dearborn Works.
- Sean Newport, son of
Roger and Barb Newport of
Mason, OH.
Sean attends William Mason High
School where he is a member of the National Honor
Society. He serves as president of the German National Honor
Society and is a member of student government. He was captain
of the Comet Skippers, a competitive school-based jump rope
team. Sean volunteers with a soccer league for children with
special needs. His father, Roger
Newport, works in the finance department at the company's
corporate headquarters in West
Chester.
- Haley Pierce, daughter of
Joseph and Allison Pierce of
Ashland, KY.
Haley attends Paul G. Blazer High
School where she serves at the vice president of the Spanish
Honor Society and treasurer of the National Honor Society.
She is a member of the varsity academic team, pep club, chemistry
club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Haley volunteers
with her youth church group, the Salvation Army and River Cities
Harvest. Her father, Joseph
Pierce, works in the steelmaking department at the company's
Ashland Works.
- Hannah Pohlabel, daughter
of James and Mary Kay Pohlabel of
Hamilton, OH.
Hannah attends Fairfield City High School where she received the
Golden Achievement Award for 4.0 or higher GPA and is a member of
the National Honor Society. She also participates in academic
team, yearbook staff and student council. Hannah is a
Fairfield peer mentor and also
volunteers for the Community Blood Center and Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Her father, James
Pohlabel, works in the customer service department at the
company's corporate headquarters in West
Chester.
- Mackenzie Rodgers,
daughter of Patrick and Milissa
Rodgers of Butler, PA.
Mackenzie attends Knoch High School where she serves as president
of student council and is a member of the National Honor
Society. Mackenzie is a member of the choir, Spanish club and
history club. She is also on the track team and is a service
coordinator with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Mackenzie volunteers for community youth cheer and basketball
teams. Her father, Patrick
Rodgers, works in the melt shop at the company's Butler
Works.
- Nick Rook, son of
Dale and Lynn Rook of Mason, OH.
Nick attends William Mason High
School where he is a National Merit Commended Scholar and AP
Scholar with Distinction. He is on the cross country and
track teams. Nick participates with the inter-alliance tech
Olympics, a technology based competition. He also volunteers
for Faith Alive Performance and his church's youth group. His
mother, Lynn Rook, works in the
outside processing department at the company's corporate
headquarters in West Chester.
- Meredith Sergent,
daughter of Timothy and Mary Sergent
of Catlettsburg, KY.
Meredith attends Paul G. Blazer High
School where she is a member of the National Honor Society,
Spanish Honor Society and National Society of High School
Scholars. She participates in key club, pep club, Mu Alpha
Theta math fraternity and Future Business Leaders of America.
Meredith was a member of the dance team and volunteers with
her church. Her father, Timothy
Sergent, works in the transportation department at the
company's Ashland Works.
- Brendan Waltman, son of
Timothy and Charlotte Waltman of
Fenelton, PA.
Brendan attends Karns City High School where he is a member of the
National Honor Society. He participates in math club, peer
leadership, Spanish club and student council. Brendan served
as captain of the football team and was a member of the basketball
team. He also volunteered as a student coach for youth
football. His father, Timothy
Waltman, works in the silicon department at the company's
Butler Works.
- Matthew Zanella, son of
Robert and Alissa Zanella of
Butler, PA.
Matthew attends Knoch High School where he is a member of the
National Society of High School Scholars and the National Honor
Society. He is a member of the German club and Fellowship of
Christian Athletes. Matthew was captain of the varsity
basketball team. He also volunteers for St. Mary's Parish and
serves as a youth group counselor. His father, Robert Zanella, works in the scheduling
department at the company's Butler Works.
- Jacqueline Ziegman,
daughter of Ronald and Mary Ziegman
of Avon, OH.
Jacqueline attends Avon High School where she is a member of the
National Honor Society, treasurer of student council and recipient
of the Avon Women's Club Award. She participates in 4H club,
key club, friendship club and culture club. She is an Avon
Special Olympics and American Red Cross volunteer and also an altar
server and counselor with her church. Her father,
Ronald Ziegman, works in the hot
strip mill at the company's Dearborn Works.
AK Steel
AK Steel is a world leader in the production of flat-rolled carbon,
stainless and electrical steel products, primarily for automotive,
infrastructure and manufacturing, construction and electrical power
generation and distribution markets. Headquartered in
West Chester, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), the company employs
approximately 8,000 men and women at eight steel plants, two coke
plants and two tube manufacturing plants across six states:
Indiana, Kentucky,
Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Additional information about AK
Steel is available at www.aksteel.com.
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