AK Steel Announces the AK Steel Foundation's 2019 Sons and Daughters Scholarship Recipients
June 10 2019 - 11:30AM
AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) announced today that the AK Steel Foundation
has continued a longstanding tradition this year by awarding 20
college scholarships to sons and daughters of company
employees. The awards recognize outstanding academic
achievement, leadership and community involvement.
"Earning an AK Steel Foundation scholarship is a
wonderful accomplishment, as the selection process is very
competitive and rigorous," said Roger K. Newport, Chief Executive
Officer of AK Steel. "We congratulate all of our 2019 scholars
and their families, and offer our best wishes for a successful
academic career."
The AK Steel Sons and Daughters Scholarships are
funded by the AK Steel Foundation and are worth a maximum of
$20,000 each. The Middletown, Ohio Community Foundation
independently reviews the applications and selects each
recipient.
2019 Scholarship Recipients:
- Brooke Caplinger, daughter of Kevin and Linda
Caplinger of Eaton, Ohio and Robin Raper of Eaton, Ohio. Brooke
attended Eaton High School in Eaton, Ohio. She plans to major in
Exercise Science at The Ohio State University. Brooke was a member
of the National Honor Society, Tri-HI-Y, and 4-H. She was also
active in cross country, track, basketball and swim team. Brooke’s
stepmother, Linda, works as a Shift Manager at the company’s
Middletown Works.
- Clay Cavanaugh, son of Dwayne and Lara
Cavanaugh of Bellbrook, Ohio. Clay attended Bellbrook High
School in Bellbrook, Ohio. He will major in Special Education at
Muskingum University. Clay was a member of the National Honor
Society. He was also active in cross country, basketball, track,
show choir and was a peer tutor for three years. Clay’s father,
Dwayne, works as a Senior Credit Representative at the company’s
Headquarters.
- Caitlyn Cypher, daughter of Todd Cypher of
Fenelton, Pennsylvania and Beverly Cypher of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Caitlyn attended Knoch High School in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. She
plans to major in Civil Engineering at Geneva College. Caitlyn was
involved in orchestra and was secretary of her school’s reading
club. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and
active in Girl Scouts. Caitlyn’s mother, Beverly, works as a
Utility Technician at the company’s Butler Works.
- Sabrina Ellison, daughter of Tod and Sri
Ellison of Franklin, Ohio. Sabrina attended Franklin High School in
Franklin, Ohio. She plans to major in Biomedical Engineering at The
Ohio State University. Sabrina was field commander of her school’s
marching band. She was also active in concert band, piano and a
member of the National Honor Society. She also volunteered with her
church’s vacation bible school. Sabrina’s father, Tod, works as a
Senior Research Chemist at the company’s Research and Innovation
Center.
- Nadir Emlemdi, son of Hasan and Fatima Emlemdi
of Liberty Township, Ohio. Nadir attended Lakota West High School
in West Chester, Ohio. He will attend Miami University studying
Business and Managerial Economics. Nadir was a member of his
school’s soccer team and served on the Student Athletic Advisory
Board. He was also active in National Honor Society, Youth in
Philanthropy, and is an Eagle Scout. Nadir’s father, Hasan, is a
Senior Research Engineer at the company’s Research and Innovation
Center.
- Olivia Fosson, daughter of Erby and Debby
Fosson of Kitts Hill, Ohio. Olivia attended Huntington High School
in Huntington, West Virginia. She plans to major in Musical Theatre
at Oklahoma City University. Olivia was captain of her school’s
Speech and Debate club, a member of National Honor Society, and the
Thespian Society. She also started a literacy program where she
visits elementary schools and holds book drives to help preschool
aged kids in need. Olivia’s father, Erby, works as a Mechanical
Maintenance Technician at the company’s Dearborn Works.
- Julia Gibson, daughter of Michael and Candace
Gibson of Butler, Pennsylvania. Julia attended Butler Area High
School in Butler, Pennsylvania. She will attend Duquesne University
majoring in Biology and Pre-medicine. Julia was a member of her
school’s volleyball, basketball and softball teams. She was also
involved in Best Buddies, Environmental Club, and was a candy
striper at her local hospital. Julia’s father, Michael, works as a
Maintenance Technician at the company’s Butler Works.
- Grace Harding, daughter of Derek Harding and
Susan Antieau of Canton, Michigan. Grace attended Salem High
school in Canton, Michigan. She plans to study Packaging
Engineering and Architecture at Michigan State University. Grace
was a member of her school’s swim team, band and track team. She
also volunteered at the Humane Society and the local soup kitchen.
Grace’s father, Derek, works as a Senior Process Control Engineer
at the company’s Dearborn Works.
- Lyla Henry, daughter of William and Cynthia
Henry of Butler, Pennsylvania. Lyla attended Slippery Rock
High School in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. She is interested in
studying Psychology at Slippery Rock University. Lyla was a member
of her school’s track and volleyball teams. She was also active in
National Honor Society, Chemistry Club and Interact Club. Lyla’s
father, William, works as a Maintenance Technician at the company’s
Butler Works.
- Morgan Mayer, daughter of Daniel and Holly
Mayer of Hamilton, Ohio. Morgan attended Hamilton High School in
Hamilton, Ohio. She will major in Audiology/Speech Language
Pathology at The Ohio State University. Morgan was a member of her
school’s soccer team and a member of National Honor Society. She
was also president of the Youth Philanthropy Committee and active
in the Hamilton Youth Commission. Morgan’s father, Daniel, works as
a Utility Technician at the company’s Middletown Works.
- Brock McNeil, son of Brian and Ginger Sturgill
McNeil of Ashland, Kentucky. Brock attended Boyd County High
School in Ashland, Kentucky. He will attend Shawnee State
University and plans to major in Biology and Pre-medicine. Brock
will also play baseball at Shawnee State University. He was a
member of his high school’s golf and baseball teams, National Honor
Society, Pep Club, Key Club, Beta Club, 4-H and was also a peer
tutor. Brock’s father, Brian, works as Utility Technician at the
company’s Ashland Works.
- Emily Niswander, daughter of Chad and Megan
Niswander of Monroe Township, Ohio. Emily attended Lucas High
School in Lucas, Ohio. She will attend Capitol University with
plans to study Nursing. Emily was active in National Honor Society,
student council, volleyball and track. She also volunteered at the
local food pantry, community center, and The New Store. Emily’s
father, Chad, works in the Caster Service Department at the
company’s Mansfield Works.
- Kyle Pfabe, son of Mykael and Angela Pfabe of
Chicora, Pennsylvania. Kyle attended Butler Area Senior High School
in Butler, Pennsylvania. He will attend Seton Hill University,
majoring in Pre-medicine. Kyle was active in student council,
National Honor Society and Best Buddies. He was secretary of the
school’s German Club and a member of the Fellowship for Christian
Athletes. Kyle also volunteered as a candy striper at his local
hospital. Kyle’s father, Mykael, works as a Maintenance Technician
Apprentice at the company’s Butler Works.
- Nathan Roberts, son of James and Margaret
Roberts of Owensboro, Kentucky. Nathan attended Apollo High School
in Owensboro, Kentucky. He will attend Murray State University
where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. Nathan was a
member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society,
Strategic Gaming Club and Beta Club. He also played on his school’s
football team and participated in weight lifting. Nathan’s father,
James, works as a Production Technician at the company’s Rockport
Works.
- Anna Ross, daughter of Chris and Kelly Ross of
Loveland, Ohio. Anna attended Loveland High School in
Loveland, Ohio. She will attend the University of Colorado where
she plans to major in English. She was a member of the
International Club, Lunch Buddies, Link Crew and National Honor
Society. Anna is also active in horseback riding. Anna’s father,
Christopher, works in the Treasury Department at the company’s
Headquarters.
- David Sanabria, son of David Sanabria and
Mayra Valderrama of West Chester, Ohio. David attended Lakota East
High School in Liberty Township, Ohio. He plans to attend the
University of Kentucky, majoring in Electrical Engineering. David
was Director of the Jr. State of America Debate Team. He was also
active in volleyball, National Honor Society, Academic Quiz Team,
Engineering Club and the Xtreme Bots team. David also worked at the
YMCA Summer Camp and coached a little league baseball team. David’s
mother, Mayra, is a Claims Representative at the company’s
Headquarters.
- Genesis Sanchez-Ramirez, daughter of Brandon
and Ingrid McCormick of Prichard, West Virginia. Genesis attended
Tolsia High School in Fort Gay, West Virginia. She will attend
Marshall University where she plans to major in Medicinal and
Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Genesis was a member of her school’s
track team. She was also active in National Honor Society, Student
Council, Science Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club and Beta Club.
Genesis’ stepfather, Brandon, works as an Operating Technician at
the company’s Ashland Works.
- Ryland Scott, son of Timothy Scott of
Carlisle, Ohio and Sonya Scott of Carlisle, Ohio. Ryland graduated
from Carlisle High School in Carlisle, Ohio. He plans to major in
Biology and Pre-medicine at the University of Alabama. Ryland was
class president his junior year. He was active in soccer, quiz
team, science olympiad, and National Honor Society. Ryland’s
father, Timothy, works as a Utility Technician at the company’s
Middletown Works.
- Justin Wang, son of Yu-Wei Wang of Farmington
Hills, Michigan and Riya Cao of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Justin
graduated from Cranbrook High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
He will attend the University of Michigan, majoring in Computer
Science. Justin played clarinet and saxophone in his school’s
orchestra and participated in tennis, golf and taekwondo. He was
also president of the Michigan Youth in Government Club, and a
debate team member. Justin’s father, Yu-Wei, works as part of the
company’s Research and Innovation Center’s Advanced Engineering
Department at the company’s Dearborn Works.
- Allison Zwelling, daughter of Aaron and
Michelle Zwelling of Lebanon, Ohio. Allison graduated from Ursuline
Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio. She plans to major in Environmental
Engineering at The Ohio State University. Allison was a member of
the swim team. She was also active in dance and National Honor
Society. Allison was the Ronald McDonald House project leader for
her school and volunteered monthly to serve dinner to its
residents. Allison’s mother, Michelle, works in Human Resources at
the company’s Headquarters.
AK Steel AK Steel is a leading producer of
flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products,
primarily for the automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing,
including electrical power, and distributors and converters
markets. Through its subsidiaries, the company also provides
customer solutions with carbon and stainless steel tubing products,
die design and tooling, and hot- and cold-stamped components.
Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio (Greater Cincinnati), the
company has approximately 9,500 employees at manufacturing
operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and facilities
in Western Europe. Additional information about AK Steel is
available at www.aksteel.com.
Contacts: Media – Lisa H. Jester, Corporate
Manager, Communications and Public Relations (513) 425-2510
Investors – Douglas O. Mitterholzer, General Manager, Investor
Relations (513) 425-5215
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