WEST CHESTER, Ohio,
May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AK Steel
(NYSE: AKS) is continuing a longstanding tradition this year by
awarding college scholarships to sons and daughters of company
employees. The awards recognize outstanding academic
achievement, leadership and community involvement.
"Earning an AK Steel scholarship speaks volumes about the
students and families associated with our company," said
James L. Wainscott, Chairman,
President and CEO of AK Steel. "We congratulate all of our
recipients for their achievements, and applaud them for
demonstrating the values that help make AK Steel a successful
company."
The Sons and Daughters scholarships are funded by the AK Steel
Foundation and are worth a maximum $20,000 each. The Middletown, Ohio Community Foundation
independently selects each recipient.
2012 Scholarship Recipients:
- Jacob Bresciani, son of
James and Carolyn Bresciani of
Coshocton, Ohio.
Jacob attends Coshocton High School where he is vice president
of both his class and the National Honor Society. He is an
Eagle Scout, a McDonald's "Eddie
George Football Scholar" and a Wendy's High School Heisman Award
finalist. Jacob lettered in football and wrestling, and he
received Academic All-Ohio Awards for both sports. He also
participated in baseball and track. He is a member of student
council, as well as the Spanish, Kiwanis, varsity and key
clubs. He is also a youth leadership program and Red Cross
volunteer. Jacob's father, James
Bresciani, works in the information technology department at
the company's Coshocton Works.
- Trent Brown, son of
Jay and Kimberly Brown of
Tell City, Indiana.
Trent attends Perry Central High School where he is a member of
the National Honor Society and winner of the Trig-Star
Competition. He participates in Basketball, baseball and
football, and is a recipient of the Wendy's High School Heisman
Award. Trent is treasurer of the key club and a member of the
German, athletic and art clubs. He also participates in
Future Farmers of America and "We the Youth of Perry County" – a community leadership
training program. He is also a Big Brothers, Big Sisters,
United Way and church volunteer. Trent's father, Jay Brown, works in the annealing and pickling
department at the company's Rockport Works.
- Brendan Camp, son of
Gary and Debra Camp of Butler, Pennsylvania.
Brendan attends Butler Senior High School where he is vice
president of both his class and the National Honor Society.
He attended the National Student Leadership Conference at
Northwestern University, where he
received the award for "Most Promising" leader. He is also
the recipient of several awards for academic achievement.
Brendan lettered in cross country, track and inline hockey, and is
a member of student council and Spanish club. He is a
Lighthouse Foundation and Special Olympics volunteer. His
father, Gary Camp, works in the
melting, casting and refractory services department at the
company's Butler Works.
- Nichole deJesu, daughter of Marcos and Jo deJesu of
Coshocton, Ohio.
Nichole attends Coshocton High School where she is an honor
student and president of the National Honor Society. She has
also been recognized as an Elk's "Teen of the Month." She is
captain of the volleyball and basketball teams, and has lettered in
volleyball, basketball and softball. Nichole is president of
the art club and a member of key club and the sportsmanship
committee. She is a Special Olympics, pancake day and art
workshop volunteer. She is also a "Friends of the Park"
cleanup volunteer. Her father, Marcos deJesu, works in the
annealing and conditioning department at the company's Coshocton
Works.
- Casey Dudek, daughter of
Russell and Linda Dudek of
Prospect, Pennsylvania.
Casey attends Slippery Rock Area High School where she is
president of the National Honor Society and a Pittsburgh Tribune
North "Outstanding Citizen" gold medalist. She is CEO of the
Extreme Leadership program and a Keystone Girls State
delegate. Casey lettered in soccer and participates in
track. She also participates in the gifted club, band,
orchestra, school musicals and Teens Against Drugs and
Alcohol. She is an altar server and a Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation volunteer. Casey's father, Russell Dudek, works in the environmental
affairs department at the company's Butler Works.
- Kyle Hinchberger, son of
Troy and Joann Hinchberger of
Prospect, Pennsylvania.
Kyle attends Slippery Rock Area High School where he is an honor
student and member of the National Honor Society. He
participates in the gifted program and the Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards program, and is a Keystone Boys State delegate. He is
a member of the varsity soccer team and an academic games
competitor. He also participates in mock trial. Kyle is
a Habitat for Humanity, Legacy for Life, Meals on Wheels and church
program volunteer. He is also a school tutor and community
cleanup volunteer. Kyle's father, Troy Hinchberger, works in the melting, casting
and refractory services department at the company's Butler
Works.
- Joshua Hutson, son of
David Hutson of Middletown, Ohio and Jennifer Henderson of Franklin, Ohio.
Joshua attends Middletown Christian
School where he is treasurer of both his class and the
National Honor Society. He is a recipient of the
Honda-Ohio State University math medal,
the president's award for academic excellence and several Math
Olympics awards. Joshua is co-captain of the varsity
basketball team and a member of the speech team. He also
participates in drama club. He is a Special Olympics, Atrium
Medical Center, Middletown Senior Center and church
volunteer. Joshua's father, David
Hutson, works in the hot strip maintenance department at the
company's Middletown Works.
- Chelsea Kennedy, daughter
of Donovan Kennedy and Julie Kennedy of Grand
Rapids, Ohio.
Chelsea graduated from Otsego High School where she was a member
of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the president's
award for outstanding academic excellence. She also received
the award of merit and the outstanding musician award.
Chelsea was captain of the cheerleading squad. She also
participated in honors choir, women's octet and high school
musicals. She was an apple butter festival, Grand Rapids
Elementary School and church volunteer, as well as a youth
cheerleading instructor. Chelsea's mother, Julie Kennedy, works in the human resources
department at AK Tube LLC in Walbridge,
Ohio.
- Brianne Kincaid, daughter
of H.B. and Darcy Kincaid of
Springboro, Ohio.
Brianne attends Springboro High School where she is an honor
student, scholar athlete and member of the National Honor
Society. She is captain of the varsity swim team, and
she participates in student council, Junior Leadership Dayton,
Students against Destructive Decisions, yearbook staff, muse
machine and high school musicals. Brianne is a nursing home,
food pantry and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
volunteer. She also participates in vacation Bible school and
is a volunteer swim coach. Brianne's father, H.B. Kincaid, works in the steelmaking
department at the company's Middletown
Works.
- Trevor Kronk, son of
Kevin and Sheila Kronk of
Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
Trevor attends Green High School where he is an Eagle Scout,
honor student, member of the National Honor Society and a
Shawnee State University presidential
scholar. He is a member of the golf and baseball teams, and
is section leader of the marching band. Trevor also
participates in jazz band, all-county band, all-district band and
both the Morehead State and
Marshall University honor bands.
He is also active in Spanish club and quiz bowl. Trevor is a
youth music instructor and volunteer math and reading tutor.
His father, Kevin Kronk, works in
the steelmaking maintenance department at the company's
Ashland Works.
- Dana McCurdy, daughter of
Brian and Kathryn McCurdy of
Butler, Pennsylvania.
Dana attends Butler Senior High School where she is a scholar
athlete, member of the National Honor Society, president of the 4-H
club and a recipient of her school's academic achievement
award. She lettered in soccer and is captain of the rifle
team. Dana is a member of several string orchestras, and she
holds the lead position in strolling strings. She
participates in Latin club, Junior Classical League, Spanish club
and variety shows. She is also a community cleanup,
retirement home and vacation Bible school volunteer. Dana's
father, Brian McCurdy, works in the
electronic services department at the company's Butler Works.
- Amy Mitch, daughter of
Raymond and Carol Mitch of
Butler, Pennsylvania.
Amy attends Butler Senior High School where she is a member of
the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School
Scholars. She is a Rotary club essay contest winner, Carson
scholar and a Leaders of Tomorrow finalist. Amy participates
in marching band, symphonic band, Junior Classical League,
aquaettes and dance. She is an altar server and community
dinner worker, as well as a hospice, Caring Angels, St. Vincent De
Paul and Knights of Columbus volunteer. Amy's father,
Raymond Mitch, works in the melting,
casting and refractory services department at the company's Butler
Works.
- Kaelyn Potter, daughter
of Richard and Tina Potter of
Catlettsburg, Kentucky.
Kaelyn attends Boyd County High School where she was named to
"Who's Who Among American High School Students." She is a
member of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the
distinguished leader award. Kaelyn is captain of the varsity
soccer team, and she participates in track, key club, beta club,
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Future Farmers
of America. She is also a Ronald McDonald House, animal
shelter, Special Olympics, VA Hospital, Kiwanis and food drive
volunteer. Her father, Richard
Potter, works in the steelmaking maintenance department at
the company's Ashland Works.
- Shloka Raghavan, daughter of Kavesary and Jayalakshmi Raghavan of West Chester, Ohio.
Shloka graduated from the Texas Academy of Match and Science
where she was a National Merit Scholar and a member of the National
Honor Society. She participated in all-region band, Indian
classical dance and the Nanoexplorers Program at the University of Texas, Dallas, and was the recipient
of several science and music awards. She also earned summer
research scholarships to the University of
Texas Southwestern Medical Center and received the Gold Cord
award for her work as a music tutor. Shloka's father,
Kavesary Raghavan, works in the company's product research and
applications engineering department in Middletown.
- Emily Stamper, daughter
of Glenn and Pamela Stamper of
Middletown, Ohio.
Emily attends Middletown Christian
School where she is a distinguished honor student, president
of the National Honor Society and a member of the President's
Education Awards Program. She is student council secretary
and a recipient of several awards for academic excellence.
Emily participates in school plays, band and speech meet. She
is a vacation Bible school and Big Brothers, Big Sisters volunteer,
as well as a camp counselor, nursery worker and church student
ministry team leader. Emily's father, Glenn Stamper, works in the aluminizing
department at the company's Middletown
Works.
- Dylan Steffey, son of
Paul and Lisa Steffey of
West Alexandria, Ohio.
Dylan attends Twin Valley South High School where he is a member
of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the
Honda-Ohio State University math medal,
the Preble County academic award
and the Rotary Club honors award. He participates in
football, basketball, track, French club, quiz team, science club,
concert band, school plays, student council and Students Against
Destructive Decisions. Dylan is a fundraiser for cancer
research, and he participates in blood drives, food drives and
community cleanup activities. His father, Paul Steffey, works in the cold strip
maintenance department at the company's Middletown Works.
- Rhea Sublett, daughter of
David Sublett of Cincinnati, Ohio and Barbara Short of Franklin, Ohio – step daughter of Aaron Short.
Rhea attends Franklin High School
where she is a member of the National Honor Society and a National
Merit Scholar finalist. She is a recipient of the
Honda-Ohio State University math medal
and the Swiss Star award. Rhea participates in volleyball,
softball, link crew, envirothon and Junior Achievement. She
is president of the 4-H club and vice president of the French
club. She is also a Warren
County junior fair board member, a volunteer camp counselor
and a Relay for Life participant. Rhea's step father,
Aaron Short, works in the
steelmaking department at the company's Middletown Works.
- Eric Sutthoff, son of
Lawrence and Karen Sutthoff of
Harrison, Ohio.
Eric attends William Henry Harrison High
School where he is an Eagle Scout and a member of the
National Honor Society. He is a recipient of the pre-calculus
award and the PTA commitment to character award. Eric
participates in jazz band, marching band, pep band, student
council, Physics is Phun, the Ohio Energy Project, Spanish club,
key club and the Science Olympiad. He is a food pantry and
Kiwanis volunteer, and he participates in the Crosby Township
Reindeer Romp. Eric's father, Lawrence Sutthoff, works in the purchasing and
transportation department at AK Steel's corporate headquarters.
- Jacob Whann, son of
Victor and Robin Whann of
Butler, Pennsylvania.
Jacob attends Butler Senior High School where he is a member of
both the National Honor Society and the National Society of High
School Scholars. He is a recipient of several athletic
awards, as well as the academic achievement, high honors and gold
scholastic awards. Jacob is captain of the ice hockey team
and a member of the golf and Lacrosse teams. He participates
in the Stand Tall Drug Free program and is treasurer of the
Japanese club. He is also a Special Olympics, Habitat for
Humanity and soup kitchen volunteer. Jacob's father,
Victor Whann, works in the cold mill
roll grinding department at the company's Butler Works.
- Max Williams, son of
John Williams and Renee Filiatraut of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Max attends the Summit Country Day School where he is a member
of the National Honor Society, an AP scholar with distinction and a
national achievement finalist. He is captain of the football
team and a member of the baseball and basketball teams. He is
also a member of the student senate and the diversity and
inclusion team. Max is a four-time city debate champion, and
he participates in mock trial. He also participates in the
leadership scholars program as a youth mentor and is a Meals on
Wheels volunteer. Max's mother, Renee
Filiatraut, works in the legal department at AK Steel's
corporate headquarters.
In addition, Jordan
Keeton, son of Spencer and
Kimberly Keeton of Flatwoods,
Kentucky, was originally selected to receive an AK Steel
scholarship. Jordan subsequently accepted a full scholarship
from an accredited university, making him ineligible to receive the
funds that would have otherwise been provided by the AK Steel
scholarship. Jordan attends Russell
High School where he is a member of the National Honor
Society and a National Merit Scholar finalist. He is a
Kentucky Governor's scholar, as
well as a science, writing and Spanish academic team
champion. Jordan is captain of the varsity baseball team and
a member of the cross country and basketball teams. He also
participates in key club, mock trial and student government.
He is a Safe Harbor and domestic violence center volunteer, as well
as a youth baseball instructor and food drive participant.
Jordan's father, Spencer Keeton,
works in the steelmaking maintenance department at the company's
Ashland Works.
AK Steel
AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical
steels, primarily for automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing,
construction and electrical power generation and distribution
markets. The company employs about 6,200 men and women in
Middletown, Mansfield, Coshocton and Zanesville, Ohio; Butler, Pennsylvania; Ashland, Kentucky; Rockport, Indiana; and its corporate
headquarters in West Chester,
Ohio. Additional information about AK Steel is available on
the company's web site at www.aksteel.com.
AK Tube LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AK Steel, employs
about 300 men and women in plants in Walbridge, Ohio and Columbus, Indiana.
AK Tube produces carbon and stainless electric resistance welded
(ERW) tubular steel products for truck, automotive and other
markets. Additional information about AK Tube LLC is
available on its web site at www.aktube.com.
AK Coal Resources, Inc., another wholly-owned subsidiary of AK
Steel, owns or leases metallurgical coal reserves in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. AK Steel
also owns 49.9% of Magnetation LLC, a joint venture headquartered
in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, which
produces iron ore concentrate from previously mined ore
reserves.
SOURCE AK Steel