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Olivia Smithmier-Bohn and Mariah Pehoski receive 2009 Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship
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Monday, June 08, 2009


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2009

Contact: Virginia Zignego, Communications Director, (262) 796-1111 Or Peggy Hamill, State Director, (262) 796-1111, cell: (414) 416-0489

Olivia Smithmier-Bohn and Mariah Pehoski receive 2009 Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship

Brookfield, Wis. -- Pro-Life Wisconsin is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Smithmier-Bohn, who attended St. Ambrose Academy in Madison, and Mariah Pehoski, who was homeschooled and resides in Amherst.

The Sharon Schumer Scholarship rewards Wisconsin youth for pro-life service and encourages them to be soldiers for life on their college campuses. Olivia will be attending Franciscan University of Steubenville and Mariah will be attending Midstate Technical College next year, where they will continue their already substantial pro-life efforts.

Olivia and Mariah have been recognized and honored at their respective senior award or graduation ceremony in their communities. In addition, the Pro-Life Wisconsin Education Task Force has awarded them each $500 their first year of college. They will be awarded an additional $500 their second year, pending continued pro-life leadership on their college campuses.

Pro-Life Wisconsin congratulates Olivia and Mariah and thanks all the worthy applicants for their dedication to the pro-life cause.

Attention high school juniors: envision yourself as the winner of the 2010 Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship, and consider working towards this very worthwhile goal. Contact Pro-Life Wisconsin through e-mail, info@prolifewisconsin.org, or visit the Web site www.prolifewisconsin.org to find out how to apply for next year’s scholarships.

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