R.K. Thompson Award apps due soon

Just a reminder that applications for the 41st annual R.K. Thompson Self-Reliance Award are due this Friday, February 18, at a student’s respective student services office.

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.

Applicants will be judged by members of the Van Wert Service Club and 10 finalists, five boys and five girls, will be named. From the finalists, the club will choose one boy and one girl overall winner.

All seniors from Van Wert, Crestview, Lincolnview and Vantage Career Center (whose home schools are Van Wert, Lincolnview or Crestview) are urged to complete an application for judging by the awards committee.