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Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer

Breakfast recognizes 16 students BY LYNETTE DOTSON | DRESDEN BUZZ

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Center for Seniors, Mass Media Comics,
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and Wellness Center, Donald’s Donuts,
The Zanesville-Muskingum County Conference
& Welcome Center, The Elk’s Eye Art Market,
Walgreens (Military Rd.), Sunrise Bowling Center,
Colony Square Mall, Chatty Cat Cafe,
A Taste Of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer, Philip Tabler opens the 32nd Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast. Lynette Dotson
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl, Riesbeck’s Food Markets,
Tee Jay’s Country Place, Ditty's Downtown Deli
The 32nd Annual Martin Luther King gives us hope, and you know gives us a
SOUTH ZANESVILLE: South Branch Library,
Darrell’s Donuts, Central Pike Coffee Co., Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast, confidence that the community is see-
Happy Donuts, Riesbeck’s Food Markets held at North Terrace Church of Christ in ing what we are doing. We just are very
AVONDALE: Tina’s Diner Zanesville on January 19, 2026, offered thankful and appreciative to be the re-
moments of reflection on the impact cipient of this award.”
WEST PIKE: Litten Home Hardware, MLK left and continues to leave, while The final award of the morning, the
West Side Market, Keck’s Pies and Pints
also looking to the future by providing Legacy of Hope Award, went to Dr. Keith
NEW CONCORD: Scott’s Diner, Wally’s Pizza, scholarships for students pursuing high- Brantley for his involvement with the
New Concord Branch Library, Creno’s Pizza, er education. event over the past 32 years. The award
Oscar’s Place, Riesbeck’s Food Markets
“32 years is a long time to really es- was presented to him by his son, Kran-
DUNCAN FALLS: Duncan Falls/Philo Branch tablish a legacy within a community. dall Brantley, who was also one of the
Library
To have this much energy, to have this hosts that morning.
ROSEVILLE: Roseville Branch Library, much focus, to have this much drive, “Dr. Brantley, recognition, extraor-
Higgins Lumber, Midtown Bar and Grill,
Old Town Pizza to have folks come and participate on dinary 32 years, unwavering generos-
a Monday morning dedicated to Mar- ity, and steadfast support of the Martin
Bold type indicates a location with an tin Luther King Jr. and the legacy that Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund. And
outdoor newspaper box.
he has given us. And we focus on this bringing in over 30 years of expertise
idea of scholarship and purpose, and we to the community. Your enduring com-
honor students who have given a signifi- at West Muskingum High School; Noah mitment has opened up doors, inspired
cant amount of their time to work very Shumate, a senior at John Glenn High dreams to generations of students.
diligently … These students have paid School; Kilynn Mayle, a senior at Tri- Through your faithful giving, you have
a price educationally for the opportu- Valley High School; Jasmine Pranoto, a carried Dr. King’s legacy and vision of
nity to be here today. It is our hope in senior at Tri-Valley High School; Kayona education, equality, opportunity. From
the future to give more, to give more, Hostutler, a senior at Zanesville High the true guardian of hope in our commu-
to give more. But this year our students School; Joshua Curtis a senior at Zanes- nity. Thank you for being a pillar of ser-
have surpassed so many things, grades, ville High School; Jaclyn Connell, a se- vice, a champion for youth, a living ex-
community service, all kinds of things to nior at Bishop Rosecrans High School; ample of what it means to invest in the
be here. And I am thankful,” said Philip and Emelia Baird, a senor at John Glenn future,” said Krandall before welcoming
Tabler during his opening remarks. High School. The 2026 Brantley Family his father to the stage.
Scholarship was awarded to Teriauna “I don’t know what to say. But I do
N. Brandford, a senior at West Musking- want to say that in terms of what was
um High School. The Rachel McDonald said about the achievements and the
Memorial Scholarship and Enterprise work put into this day and for the past
Muskingum Award went to Athena Jack- 32 years, my wife deserves this more
son-Wright, who is planning to major than me. And so I want to honor her with
in bookkeeping and accounting, and to this gift, going to her because she really
Brooklyn Burd, who is pursuing a degree deserves it,” shared Dr. Brantley.
in nursing at Ohio University Zanesville. For further information on the Mar-
“Through this scholarship fund, Dr. tin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Prayer
King’s legacy is not just remembered, Breakfast and the Martin Luther King Jr.
but is actually lived out,” said Congress- Scholarship Fund, visit mlkscholarship-
man Troy Balderson. “The scholarship fund.com.
recipients we celebrate today represent
hope, determination, and promise. By
investing in their education and their
16 Students were presented with schol- future, you are opening doors and help-
arships during the breakfast, among ing shape the next generation of leaders
those receiving MLK Book Scholarships right here in this community.”
were: Karisa Bowers, a third-year psy- Also recognized at the Prayer Break-
chology major with a minor in criminal fast was 2026 MLK Jr. Award Honoree,
justice; Teaelyn Dickinson, a criminol- the Animal Shelter Society Inc. Execu-
ogy major at Capital University; Mason tive Director, April Gibson, accepted the
Griffin, majoring in education at Ohio award on behalf of the shelter.
University Zanesville; Morgan Smith, a “This means a lot to the Animal Shel-
senior at John Glenn High School; Jada- ter Society,” Gibson stated. “We have
lyn Zakany, a senior at West Muskingum come a long way as an organization, and
High School; Minh-Lien Scott, a senior we have a long way to go, but this award
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