2024 Ben Bushlack Scholarship Recipients Announced

Submitted by TERESA CHIRPICH

On Sunday, November 24, two St. Casimir’s Catholic School students, of Wells, earned the honor of joining the ranks of past Ben Bushlack Scholarship recipients when they were presented with the honor of being chosen as the 2024 winners.

Following the morning Mass, Ben's mother, Mary Beth, addressed those in attendance by sharing memories of Ben's remarkable life and how he still impacts others' lives even today. Mrs. Bushlack then announced that this year's recipients of the Ben Bushlack Scholarship were Colton Mullery and Gemma Woodringtwo very deserving students.

This memorial scholarship is provided by Ben’s family and friends to students who exhibit the qualities that represented Ben’s infectious personality, including his strong faith-filled life, giving of self to others and his love of the educational environment. Ben was the perfect example of how we must face adversities in life in an enthusiastic, optimistic and unselfish manner. Congratulations to Colton and Gemma, and our thanks to Ben's family for their ongoing generosity!

Pictured to the left are Ben’s parents, Gary and Mary Beth Bushlack; with Tri-Parish Pastor Fr. Pratap Salibindla; School Administrator Jinger Woodring; and scholarship recipients Colton Mullery and Gemma Woodring.

Teresa Chirpich is the office manager for St. Casimir School in Wells.