OHHA Awards 11 Scholarships

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is awarding 11 scholarships, totaling $15,000, to college and postgraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The OHHA Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Graduate students are eligible if they are enrolled in a harness racing-specific graduate or professional-level program. The scholarships are based on academic merit and financial need and must be used towards the cost and expenses directly related to coursework and a degree being pursued at a college or university. In addition, the applicant or a family member must be an OHHA member.

This year’s recipients are: Jarrett Bateson, Amy Corfman, Lauren Lane, Jordan Materni, Morgan Materni, Brady Mueller, Nicholas Nappi, Aubrey Schwartz, Brett Sugg, Brooke Sugg, and Meadow Twaddle.

Jarrett Bateson of Toledo, Ohio, is a graduate of Whitmer High School and is currently attending Owens Community College. He is the son of Greg Bateson.

Amy Corfman of Freemont, Ohio is a graduate of Old Fort High School and is currently attending Heidelberg University. The daughter of Daniel and Fayanne Corfman, Amy is majoring in music education.

Lauren Lane of Chillicothe, Ohio, is the daughter of TC and Shannon Lane and is a graduate of Zane Trace High School. She is attending classes at The Ohio State University and has been accepted to the Dental Hygiene Pre-Program.

Jordan Materni of Mason, Ohio is the daughter of Jeff and Dawn Materni and is a graduate of William Mason High School. Jordan is currently attending Miami University majoring in middle childhood education with concentrations in math and social studies.

Jordan’s sister Morgan is also a recipient of an OHHA scholarship. Morgan is currently attending the University of South Carolina majoring in Public Health with a goal of being a Physician’s Assistant.

Brady Mueller of Huron, Ohio is the son of Gregory and Dana Mueller. Brady is a graduate of St. Edward High School and is attending the University of Tennessee seeking a degree in accounting.

Nicholas Nappi of Geneva, Ohio, is daughter of Robert Nappi and Bridgett MacMichael. Nicholas is a graduate of Geneva High School and is currently attending Kent State University. He plans a career in teaching.

Aubrey Schwartz of Washington Court House, Ohio is the daughter of Bret and Robin Schwartz and is a graduate of Miami Trace High School. She is currently enrolled at Wilmington College with a double major in Agriculture and Education, and a minor in Political Science.

Brett Sugg of Deshler, Ohio is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and is attending the University of Toledo in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science. He is the son of Duke and Lisa Sugg.

Sugg’s sister Brooke is also a recipient of an OHHA scholarship. Brooke is currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University studying Dietetics pursuing a career as a Registered Dietician.

Meadow Twaddle of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania is a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School and is attending Washington and Jefferson College studying to become a Physician Assistant. She is the daughter of Timothy and Sophia Twaddle.

(OHHA)

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