Findlay grad awarded Rotary scholarship

FINDLAY — Paige Ouwenga has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Richard E. "Dick" Daugherty Scholarship. Paige is a 2025 graduate of Findlay High School and plans to attend Kent State University in the fall to pursue a degree in communications/broadcasting. She is the daughter of Karen Ouwenga. During high school, Paige earned a place on the distinguished honor roll and was actively involved in the Findlay High School choir, as well as the bowling and gymnastics teams. She also dedicated time to volunteering with the Miracle League. The Richard E. "Dick" Daugherty Scholarship fund was endowed by the Findlay Publishing Co. and Findlay Rotary Club in 2004 in honor of Daugherty, who passed away in 2008. He had spent more than 50 years with the company. Daugherty had been recognized as "Mr. Findlay Rotary." He was the first recipient of the Findlay Rotary Lifetime Achievement Award which has since been named the Richard E. Daugherty Lifetime Achievement Award. The scholarship is designated for students studying art, including graphic design, music, dance, theatre or speech (broadcasting). Anyone wishing to contribute to the Richard E. "Dick" Daugherty Scholarship Fund may contact the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, 101 W. Sandusky St., Suite 207, Findlay OH 45840, or call 419-425-1100.