Licking Heights is pleased to announce that high school student Richard Hill has received the first-ever college scholarship from Pataskala-based solar panel manufacturer Illuminate USA. Hill received the $1,000 award from Eric Heis, director of public affairs for Illuminate USA, during a Career Xpress event at Licking Heights High School on March 19.
Heis was the closing keynote speaker at the Career
“Illuminate USA is proud to support local students as they pursue their academic dreams,” the company said in a social media post. “This grant program is just one way we are truly honored to invest in our incredible community. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated!”
Licking Heights Assistant Superintendent Tom Holdren said this is an excellent example of local industry investment in students’ futures.
“We sincerely appreciate Illuminate USA’s generosity in providing our students with not only the necessary financial resources to further their education, but also accessible pathways to employment in our backyard,” said Holdren. “We were thrilled to have them join our Career Xpress event and take the time to network with interested students about future careers. They are building the skilled, prepared and competitive workforce we need in Central Ohio, start with our students.”
Hill currently participates in college and career preparatory courses at Heights, including AP courses, and works in the hands-on Fabrication Laboratory (FAB Lab) sponsored by Meta. He is a two-sport varsity athlete, playing football in the fall and baseball in the spring.
Information submitted by Licking Heights Local Schools.
This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Licking Heights junior earns first Illuminate USA Scholarship
