Scholarships

Mr. and Mrs. John Schlessman established a scholarship fund in memory of their son Alan. Consideration is given for leadership, academic competence, desire for higher education, and for participation in golf, basketball, tennis, and school peer programs. Scholarship applications can be obtained in the counselor's office at Perkins High School or from the Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation.

Alan R. Schlessman Scholarship

Awarded to a Perkins High School Senior with strong leadership potential and whose activities may have included peer leader, tennis, golf and/or basketball.

Recipients:

2003 Andrew Miller, Baptist Bible College

2004 Adam Davie, Ohio State University

2004 Jon Baker, Ohio State University

2005 Natalie Smith, New York University

2006 Amy Scheck, Bowling Green State University

2006 Jessica Bouy, Ohio State University

2007 Jenna Baker, Clemson University

2007 Dan Doster, Ohio State University

2007 Cory Grathwol, Ohio State University

2008 Jared Patton, Washington & Jefferson College

2008 Natalie Reddaway, Capital University

2008 Carol Jean Kurtz, Bowling Green State University

2009 Mary Giardina, Ohio State University

2009 Jen Kustec, Bowling Green State University

2009 Michael Henzler, Univ. of Akron

2009 Katie Stephens-Rich (awarded in '10), Ohio State University

2010 Sarah Kerst - Univ. of Cincinnati

2010 Chaz Herzog - Bowling Green State Univ.

2010 Chris Baxter - Dayton Univ.

Al's Scholarship

Awarded to a Sandusky High School Blue Streak Senior basketball player. Alan was ball boy for the Streaks in his younger years when his father coached.

Recipients:

2004 Jonathan Stratton, Miami (Fla.) University

2004 Chris Magee, Bowling Green State University

2004 Ryan Williams, University of Texas at San Antonio

2005 Daniel Williams, Bowling Green State University

2006 Michael Love, St. Louis University

2008 Donté Walk, Central State University

2009 Sandusky High, $$ awarded for 2009 Summer AAU program

2010 Sandusky Basketball Shoe Fund

Al's Golf Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a Perkins High School senior golfer. Proceeds from the Pirate Booster Club's annual Alan Schlessman Memorial Golf Scramble make this award possible.

Recipients:

2003 A.J. Erney, Ohio State University

2004 Abby Bertsch, Ohio Northern University

2005 Jessica Goff, Ohio State University

2006 Michael Grathwol, Notre Dame University

2007 Perry Mullins, Ohio State University

2008 Marina Trent, Ohio State University

2009 Derek Brennen, BGSU/Firelands

2010 Breanna Trent - Kent State Univ.

2010 Kevin Ebert - Univ. Of Toledo

Al's Clinics was established to provide an opportunity for Sandusky's area youth to learn lifetime sports in an exciting, positive environment. The clinics are open to ALL interested youth, regardless of age, experience and background. The clinics will be a catalyst for future opportunities such as leagues and camps, and monetary assistance will be available for continued instruction. Proper techniques, game rules and sportsmanship will be taught at all events.