The Ashtabula Distance Runners Club (ADR) is pleased to announce the awarding of four $500 college scholarships totaling $2,000 to Ashtabula County high school seniors who participated in cross country or track during the 2021-2022 school year.

The ADR Board of Directors received applications from 11 students who were seniors during the 2021-2022 cross country and track seasons.

Scholarships winners are chosen based on several factors involving a student’s academic and athletic accomplishments along with service within their school and community.

“We were pleased to have many great candidates to consider for scholarships,” said John Hutchison, ADR Board President. “These awards will help these outstanding students pursue their academic dreams at the next level of their education. We wish all the candidates who applied the best and look forward to them contributing to the community.”

The ADR Board of Directors selected Chase Carpenter of Conneaut for boys track, Joshua Diehl of Jefferson for boys cross country, Allison Wintz of Jefferson for girls cross country, and Renee Tetlow of Geneva for girls track.

Wintz completed her high school career with a 4.0-grade point average and plans to attend Cleveland State University this fall. Tetlow finished with a 4.4-grade point average and will attend Allegheny College.

During the 2022 Track season, Carpenter qualified for the regional meet twice in the 400-meter run. Diehl qualified for the regional meet during the 2021 Cross Country season.

During her career, Wintz twice qualified for the regional meet and was a state qualifier her freshman year in cross country. Tetlow was a state qualifier for indoor track and part of a state championship 4 x 400 relay indoor relay during her sophomore season. She also qualified in the regional outdoor meet for the 800-meter run and 4 x 800-meter relay during high school.