May 19, 2009, Gallipolis, OH - Holzer Clinic recently held its 26th annual High School Science Awards Banquet to honor outstanding science graduates from 28 area high schools. The Clinic hosted the scholars, their parents and school representatives and presented each student with a certificate, monetary award, and picture frame. A representative from each high school was also presented a check to further their efforts in the Science Programs. The Science Awards Program encompasses high schools from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Lawrence and Vinton Counties in Ohio; and Mason County in West Virginia.

Holzer Clinic Chief Executive Officer, G. Patrick Connors served as Master of Ceremonies and delivered the introductory remarks. Wayne Munro, MD, President of Holzer Clinic, outlined the history of the Science Awards Program. Dr. Munro commented, “the Clinic sees the Science Awards as an opportunity to give back to the community and formally recognize the achievements of our students and educational systems.” The Science Awards Program honors a student selected by the high school based on outstanding achievement in science and a desire to pursue a higher education.

The featured speaker for the program was Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Open Heart Program, John Perry, MD. Dr. Perry practices medicine at the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute, specializing in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Heart Valve Surgery, Lung Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, Pacemaker Insertion and Vascular Surgeries. Also, Dr. Michael Englund, Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Institute provided a brief background and history of the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute.

The Holzer Clinic Science Awards have been honoring area students since 1969. Through the Science Awards Program, Holzer Clinic has contributed several thousands of dollars to area schools and students for the betterment of education in our region.

Holzer Clinic Science Award Recipients
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The Award Recipients are: (Front Row L to R) Mr. G. Patrick Connors, Chief Administrator of Holzer Clinic, Inc., Lauren Barber, Nelsonville York High School; Rebecca Grimm, Wahama; Julie Ann Carter, Symmes Valley High School; Sarah Billman, Jackson High School; Sarah Radekin, Alexander High School; Lauren Elizabeth Fulks, Fairland High School; Heather Rose, Dawson-Bryant High School; Matthew Kelley, Wellston High School; Carrie Ann Watts, Hannan High School; Jennifer Fife, Meigs High School; Alison Nikole Leonard, Oak Hill High School; Mark Dylan Rees, Gallia Academy High School; Tresa Swatzel, Eastern Local High School; and Lauren Downs, Trimble High School.

(Second Row (L to R) Michael Englund, Medical Director of the Holzer Cardiovascular Institute; Michael Kennedy, Ironton High School; Jared Holley, Christ Academy; Ryan Alexander Trent, Ohio Valley Christian School; Matt Thompson, Point Pleasant High School; Joe Finney, Federal Hocking High School; Herbert Butterbaugh, Rock Hill High School; Cody R. Trigg, Vinton County High School; David Householder, River Valley High School; Alex Wells, Chesapeake High School; Andrew Hoover, Southern High School; Jonathan McCormick, South Point High School; Dr. T. Wayne Munro, President of Holzer Clinic, and Dr. John Perry, Medical Director of the Open Heart Program.

About Holzer Clinic:

Holzer Clinic is a multiple discipline health care system of over 130 board certified physicians providing care in more than thirty areas of expertise. With nine locations throughout southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia, Holzer Clinic provides “Medical Excellence, coupled with Local Caring”.

Holzer Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care.

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