COLUMBUS – Benjamin Logan High School senior Winnie Bodin will receive a special award Monday evening, April 13, from the Ohio Educational Service Center Association, recognizing her among Ohio’s top students in the Class of 2026.
The OESCA hosts the 37th annual Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Awards Program at the Ohioan Hotel & Event Center in Lewis Center to honor the 88 award recipients.
Nominated by one of the 51 educational service centers (ESCs), eligible applicants are high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community service as indicated by high school grades, test scores, school and community activities, and awards.
One senior from each of Ohio’s 88 counties is eligible to receive this annual honor. Bodin is Logan County’s recipient.
“In order to achieve this level of success, these students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, resilience and grit,” stated OESCA Executive Director Craig Burford.
For nearly four decades, OESCA has recognized over 2,800 scholars and student leaders during this event.
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The Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award was established in1989 by Ohio’s educational service center superintendents to recognize outstanding student achievement. Dr. Franklin B. Walter served as State Superintendent from 1977-1991.
During his tenure, Dr. Walter worked with three governors and significantly improved public education in Ohio. Dr. Walter passed away on September 15, 2010, at the age of 80.
“Ohio’s ESCs have over a century of service in providing technical assistance and support to Ohio’s schools and students, and during this event we get to see the impact of that work,” added Burford.
“We look forward to our continued partnership with students and families, school district leadership and state policymakers to ensure students have equal access to high quality educational opportunities and experiences regardless of where they live and attend school.”
