VW Service Club seeks RK Thompson applicants
Information submitted Monday, February 22, 2021 12:00 AM
VAN WERT – Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area youths who best exemplify self-reliance. A presentation video and informational materials were provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, Crestview and Vantage Career Center in support of the program.
The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for high school seniors who do the best with what they have. First place boy and girl winners will receive $1,000 each and the eight finalists will receive $500 each.
This is the 51st year for the award, which is sponsored by the Thompson Family Trust through The Van Wert County Foundation in honor of the late R.K. Thompson Sr. The late Mr. Thompson worked closely with young people and encouraged them to set high, but attainable goals and then apply themselves to obtain these goals. This has been the guiding phi
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The Van Wert Service Club has initiated its annual search for area high school seniors who best exemplify the character trait of self-reliance. A presentation video and informational materials were provided to Van Wert, Lincolnview, and Crestview high schools, and Vantage Career Center in support of the program.
R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award finalists from 2019 include (seated, from the left) Noelle Heffner, Lindsey Hill, Hannah Kraner, Brayden Langdon, Chloe Sidle; (standing) Nathan Bidlack, Noah Carter, Zachary Lape, Joshua Oberlitner, and Andrew Kline.
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The R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award is designed to provide recognition and cash awards for high school seniors who “do the best with what they have.” First place boy and girl winners will receive $1,000 each, while the eight finalists will each receive $500.