Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Program
The Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Program was established in 1989 by the Ohio Educational Service Center Association to promote student achievement and to recognize outstanding students. Annually one senior from each of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties receives this prestigious honor.
The award bears the name of Dr. Franklin B. Walter, who served as State Superintendent from 1977-1991. During his tenure, Dr. Walter worked with three governors, significantly improved public education in the state, and brought Ohio’s schools to the forefront of the nation’s attention.
Students receiving the award in 2023 are Michael Telakowicz from Hillsdale High School representing Ashland County, Grace Schlabach from East Holmes High School representing Holmes County and Emily Batchlet from Orrville High School representing Wayne County.
This year recipients have the opportunity to attend the 2023 OESCA All-Scholastic Awards Program and luncheon at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio on April 18th.
Michael Telakowicz – Ashland County
Michael is the son of Kevin and Stacy Telakowicz of Jeromesville. He is ranked third in his graduating class at Hilldale Local Schools. He will be attending the University of Akron majoring in Computer Science. Michael’s long-term professional goal is to become a software developer, specifically a front-end developer.
Grace Schlabach – Holmes County
Grace is the daughter of Justin and Amy Schlabach of Millersburg. She is ranked fifth in her graduating class at East Holmes. She will be pursuing a degree in Music Education. Grace’s professional goal is to become a teacher and making a positive impact on the people around her.
Emily Batchlet – Wayne County
Emily is the daughter of Bob and Amy Batchlet of Orrville. She is ranked first in his graduating class at Orrville High School. Emily will be attending The Ohio State University majoring Chemical Engineering. Emily would like to be involved with projects that aim to make businesses more environmentally friendly and initiatives that focus on cleaning up our planet.