CANFIELD — The ESC of Eastern Ohio participates in the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program, presented annually by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) to honor Ohio’s top high school seniors.

The ESC of Eastern Ohio awards scholarships to students from Mahoning and Columbiana counties, highlighting students who not only meet but exceed the high standards of this statewide honor.

This year, the ESC of Eastern Ohio recognized:

Preston Buckingham, a student at Columbiana High School, as the Columbiana County recipient. Preston will attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he plans to major in Marine Transportation.

Kaylyn Vlosich, a student from Struthers High School, as the Mahoning County recipient. Kaylyn plans to attend Youngstown State University to pursue a degree in Nursing.

“In order to achieve this level of success, these students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, resilience, and grit,” said OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford. “We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the work ESCs do to support students across the state.”

To continue supporting the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship, the ESC of Eastern Ohio will host Dollars for Scholars on Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Birdfish Brewing Co., 140 E. Park Ave., Columbiana. Birdfish will be donating $1 from every draft beverage sold to the scholarship fund. Guests can enjoy karaoke, craft brews, raffles, and food from The Sauceeino Mediterranean Grill Food Truck.