Lima Memorial Auxiliary awards scholarships

LIMA — The Lima Memorial Auxiliary awarded scholarships to three outstanding students who plan to pursue a career in the medical field.

Two $1,500 scholarships were awarded. The first went to Lima Catholic Central senior Carlie VanMeter. The daughter of Ryan and Carol VanMeter, Carlie plans to major in nursing at Ohio University. The second $1,500 scholarship was awarded to Emilee Horstman. Emilee, the daughter of Don and Jennifer Horstman, will attend The Ohio State University majoring in nursing and pre-med.

The distinguished $2,000 Volunteen Scholarship was awarded to Addalyn Allen of Wapakoneta High School. Addlyn, the daughter of Rusty and Julie Allen, will attend Bowling Green State University majoring in Nursing.

Additionally, three local students were recently awarded scholarships from the Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association. The recipients of these scholarships were Kenton High School senior Kylie Allmon, Delphos St. John’s High School senior Halle Elwer and Bluffton High School senior Luke Shadle.