Local high school seniors were honored with Leadership Scholarships during the 17th annual Strimbu Memorial Fund barbecue dinner in Yankee Lake Ballroom.

The Strimbu Memorial Fund was founded in 1990 to honor Nick Strimbu Jr.

During his life, he developed a legacy of leadership, self-reliance and service.

A $10,000 Leadership Scholarship is awarded to the outstanding high school senior from 10 local school districts who demonstrated scholarship, leadership and self-reliance.

This year’s recipient is Hannah Kathleen Miller, daughter of Aaron and Melissa Miller, Kinsman.

The Joseph Badger High School student plans to study political science at Dennison University.

Students receiving $1,000 awards are:

• April Marie Scudere is a daughter of Anthony and Barbara Scudere, Fowler.

A student at Brookfield High School, she plans to attend Westminster College to study secondary education.

• Allyson Kelly Smoot, daughter of Riley and Cheryl Smoot, Farrell, is a Farrell High School student.

She plans to major in marketing and merchandise management at Kent State University.

• Kyle R. King, son of Dale and Debra King, Greenville, is a student at Greenville High School.

He plans to attend Mercyhurst College to study English.

• Christina Ann Horsman, Hermitage, is a student at Hickory High School.

The daughter of William and Carole Horsman plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to study pharmacy.