The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) is awarding 14 scholarships, totalling $15,000, to college students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

The OHHA Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Graduate students are eligible if they are enrolled in a harness racing-specific graduate or professional-level program. The scholarships are based on academic merit and financial need and must be used towards the cost and expenses directly related to coursework and a degree being pursued at a college or university. In addition, the applicant or a family member must be an OHHA member.

This year’s recipients are Avery Barker, Sophia Henson, Lane Hess, Drew Lane, Danielle Legault, Victoria Moore, Lauren Mueller, Dani Nesselroad, Aubrey Schwartz, Brett Sugg, Lily Sunderhaus, Blake Taylor, Lexi Twaddle and Meadow Twaddle.

Avery Barker of Chillicothe, Ohio is a graduate of Southeastern High School and is currently attending Ohio University. The daughter of James and Bonnie Barker, Avery is majoring in Communication Studies.

Sophia Henson of Orient, Ohio is the daughter of Joe and Kristen Henson and Dan Noble. She is a graduate of Westfall High School. Sophia is attending the University of Findlay where she is enrolled in the pre-vet\animal science program.

Lane Hess of Johnstown, Ohio is a graduate of North Ridge High School and is currently attending Columbus State University. The son of Carrie and the late James Hess, Lane is working on his degree in animal science.

Drew Lane of Chillicothe, Ohio is the son of TC and Shannon Lane and is a graduate of Zane Trace High School. He is attending classes at The Ohio State University majoring in business.

Danielle Legault of Lebanon, Ohio is a graduate of Lebanon High School and is currently attending Hocking College. The daughter of Leslie Clemmons is enrolled in the Farrier Science and Business program.

Victoria More, the daughter of Ellen and Jeremy Moore, is from Washington Court House, Ohio. A graduate of Miami Trace High School, Victoria is attending Wilmington College with the goal of becoming a pediatric occupational therapist.

Lauren Mueller of Huron, Ohio graduated from Saint Joseph Academy and is currently at West Virginia University. The daughter of Gregg and Dana Mueller is studying Marketing.

Dani Nesselroad of Stockport, Ohio is the daughter of Eric and Dawn Nesselroad. Dani graduated from Morgan High School and is attending Marietta College, majoring in Strategic Communications.

Aubrey Schwartz of Washington Court House, Ohio is a graduate of Miami Trace High School and is currently attending Wilmington College. The daughter of Bret and Robin Schwartz, Aubrey is working on a double major in Agriculture and Education.

Brett Sugg of Deshler, Ohio is the son of John and Lisa Sugg. Brett is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and is currently attending the University of Toledo where he is studying to be a pharmacist.

Lily Sunderhaus, the daughter of Paul and Mary Sunderhaus, is from Celina, Ohio. A graduate of Celina High School, Lily is attending Bowling Green University where she is majoring in Business Management.

Blake Taylor of Marysville, Ohio is a graduate of North Union High School. The son of Jeromy Taylor and Dr. Laurie Gallatin, Blake is attending Marion Technical College where he is studying Mechanical Engineering.

Lexi and Meadow Twaddle of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania both have been awarded OHHA scholarships. The daughters of Timothy and Sophia Twaddle graduated from Canon-McMillan High School. Lexi is attending Walsh University and majoring in Biology Pre-Med, while her sister Meadow is attending Washington and Jefferson College studying Psychology.

(OHHA)