Ashland Elks #1360 Announces 3 Students Winners of $1,000 Scholarships
Rose Sommers, Sienna Reep, and Bradey Krichbaum have each been awarded $1,000 scholarships by the Ashland Elks Lodge 1360. The scholarships are awarded annually to children or grandchildren of members of the local lodge.
Rose Sommers is the granddaughter of Elks member Rick Wolfe. She is a member of the class of 2025 at Cincinnati Anderson High School. Rose was a four-year honor roll student and member of National Honor Society. She was a member and team captain of the varsity swim team and participated in marching band, jazz band and wind ensemble. She was involved with Student Athlete Leadership Training, Student Aid for Special Education classrooms, and Teachers Academy internships. During the summers, Rose supervised the K-2 children’s program at Marantha Bible and Missionary Conference and did a 7-week mission trip to Zambia, Africa in 2022. Rose plans to attend Taylor University and study Elementary Education.
Sienna Reep is the daughter of Elks member Bryan Reep and granddaughter of Elks member Vicki Guemelata. She is a member of the class of 2025 at Olentangy Orange High School. Sienna was a member of National Honor Society and French Honor Society. Her extensive community service work included participation in WISE Club, Interact Club, and MedCrew Orange. As a member of varsity cheerleading, she earned the Scholar Athlete award and an All-American Cheerleader scholarship. She is a Master Company Dancer, having trained for 13 years in 7 genres of dance. Sienna plans to attend Miami University and study Kinesiology and perform on the dance team.
Bradey Krichbaum is the grandson of Elks Member Bob Garn. He is a member of the class of 2025 at Hillsdale High School. Bradey is a four-year scholar-athlete who graduated at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA. He was a member of National Honor Society and also active in FFA for two years. His stellar athletic career included All-Ohio accolades in football and basketball. He served as team captain in both sports and earned team MVP in basketball and outstanding offensive lineman in football. He is a member of Jeromesville Methodist Church and past member and officer of Hilltop 4-H’ers. Bradey plans to attend Ashland University and study Business Management