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Scholarship Recipient, Seth Justice

Seth Justice

"The John and Linda Mercer Scholarship is appreciated far beyond what my words are capable of describing. I am from a small farm town called Waverly, Ohio. I graduated from high school and moved to Columbus to attend college at Ohio State. I am a double major in music education and music performance (my primary instrument is the tuba) and will graduate spring 2016. I had phenomenal educators during my middle and high school years who helped me to cultivate a love for music.

I chose Ohio State because it is where I felt comfortable and at home while away from Waverly. As soon as I stepped on campus for my first official visit, I knew I wanted to attend Ohio State. The spirit and tradition of the university is tangible and it is a feeling I will always carry with me.

At Ohio State, I had the privilege of being a member of The Ohio State University Marching Band, where I held various leadership roles and was able to fulfill my dream of dotting the "i" on four separate occasions, including Michigan 2014, Sugar Bowl 2015, Hawaii 2015 and Fiesta Bowl 2016. Dotting the "i" is truly one of the greatest traditions in college football, one that stands for not only Ohio State, but the entire state of Ohio as well. These moments are forever etched in my memory as some of the greatest and most powerful in my life.

Your scholarship means so much to my family and me. Southern Ohio is one of the most economically poor regions of the state, and my home county, Pike, is no exception. The ability to attend college is not a guarantee to anyone. My parents raised me to work hard to achieve the best I can, which is, in my opinion, one of the best upbringings to have. With their support and with generous scholarship support, I was able to attend Ohio State with little financial worries. I am forever grateful. Go Bucks!"

If you would like to make an impact and support scholarships for students, contact Tiffany Worthington at worthington.72@osu.edu or at 614-292-8158

 
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