Recipients of the 2009 Scholar Incentive Awards are:
• Kristin Baker, daughter of Doug and Robin Baker of Monroe. Kristin graduated from Monroe High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and tennis team. Kristin also received the Jesse Mayabb Scholarship Award.
• Ashly Bange, daughter of Paul and Mary Bange of Carlisle. Ashly graduated with Distinction from Carlisle High School, where she was a member of the band and received the Award of Merit.
• Daniel Joseph Brooks, son of Stan and Melissa Brooks of Middletown. Daniel graduated from Middletown High School, where he was a member of Honor Roll, Spanish National Honor Society, Young Life, varsity volleyball and varsity soccer. He received the Greater Miami Conference All-Academic Award, Middletown High School All-Academic Award, Middie Star Recognition and Volleyball Coach’s Award for Dedication.
• Tiffany Callihan, daughter of Janey Callihan of Franklin and Denver Whitaker of Whitesburg, Ky. Tiffany graduated from Franklin High School, where she was a member of National Honor Society, Muse Machine, Link Crew and Spanish Club. She received the Swiss Star and an Academic Letter. Tiffany graduated in the top ten percent of her class.
• Michael Alan Disher, son of Matt and Claudine Disher of Trenton. Michael graduated from Edgewood High School, where he graduated with High Honors. He was a member of the varsity Jazz Band and a PSEOP student earning 26 credit hours at Miami University Middletown.
• Courtney Edwards, daughter of Karen and Wayne Edwards of Liberty Twp. Courtney graduated from Lakota West High School, where she was a member of the Scrapbook Club, National Honor Society and Family Community Career Leaders of America. Courtney received the President’s Education Award, Ohio Award of Merit and graduated with High Honors, receiving a 4.0 GPA. She also volunteered at Fairfield Animal Care Center.
• Carrie Hoit, daughter of Doug and Tina Hoit of Middletown. Carrie graduated from Madison High School and D. Russell Lee Technology Center, where she was a member of Honor Roll. Carrie received an Honors Diploma and ranked in the top ten percent of her class. She attended cosmetology school and earned 15 credits as a PSEOP student at Miami University Middletown.
• Tashina Rose Johnson, daughter of John R. and Gwinette Johnson of Oregonia. Tashina graduated from Lebanon High School, where she was a member of Honor Roll. She is a member of the drama team at her church.
• Lauran Marling, daughter of Mike and Victoria Mahan of Liberty Twp. Lauran graduated as salutatorian from Lakota East High School, where she was a member of the Multicultural Club. She received the Honors Award and Perfect Attendance award.
• Whitney Pergram, daughter of Monroe and Barbara Pergram of Owingsville, Ky. Whitney graduated from Preble Shawnee High School, where she was a member of the French Club, National Honor Society and Student Senate. She also served as a People to People Student Ambassador and as chief editor of the Arrow Messenger. She played varsity tennis and was a varsity cheerleader. She also participated in 4-H and Drama Club. She received the Rotary Honors Scholars Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Reagent Board Scholar and was a National Thespian Society inductee.
• Frank Thomas Sabo, son of Frank and Rita Sabo of Middletown. Frank graduated from Middletown High School with an Honors diploma. He received the Academic Achievement Award, Award of Merit, Presidents Award of Excellence, Verity PTO Scholarship, Harry & Ethel Brakeman Scholarship, Isidor A. Casper Scholarship and the Laureate Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship for Perfect Attendance.
• Erica White, daughter of Russell and Rhonda White of Germantown. Erica graduated as valedictorian from Valley View High School, where she was a member of High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Spanish Club, Drama Club, Muse Machine, Project Charlie and Marching, Concert and Pep Band. She received the Perfect Attendance Award, La Sertoma International Service Award and Girl Scout Silver Award.