Two Pendleton Co grads awarded Rumpke scholarships

    Rumpke Waste & Recycling recently awarded 2021 Pendleton County High School graduates Allison Redden and Jordan Kirsch with $2,500 scholarships.
    “For more than a decade, Rumpke has offered a scholarship for higher education to graduating Pendleton County seniors who share Rumpke’s commitment to protecting and preserving human health and the environment,” said Adam Rumpke, vice president. “This year, because of the high quality of applicants, we decided to offer two scholarships. Allison and Jordan are impressive individuals who have already accomplished great things.”
    During her high school career, Redden played soccer and tennis and also ran track. She also participated in student council, National Honor Society, Teen Court and the Y Club. She participates in the Adopt-A-Highway program and helps to keep a stretch of US 27 free of litter. Next year, Redden will begin her dream of owning a small-town dental practice by pursuing a degree in health sciences and public health.
    Kirsch also had an active high school career, playing Varsity Volleyball for four years, track and field for two years as well as participating in the National Honor Society, choir, Champions for a Drug Free Pendleton County, the PCHS Academic Team and a member of the school’s recycling team in addition to being active at Grassy Creek Christian Church. Kirsch will attend Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the Fall majoring in History and English with the hopes of later pursuing a Master of Arts in secondary education.
    Annually, Rumpke offers scholarships to graduating seniors in Pendleton County pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited institution after graduation.
    In 2021, Rumpke awarded $37,000 in higher education scholarships to students throughout its service footprint.