JEROMESVILLE — Firelands Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that Michael Telakowicz of Hillsdale High School was recently awarded a $1,700 scholarship from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives (OEC).
OEC is the statewide association for the 24 electric cooperatives, including Firelands Electric, which provide power to more than 380,000 homes and businesses in 77 of Ohio’s 88 counties.
The son of Kevin and Stacy Telakowicz of Jeromesville, Michael was the first-place winner in Firelands Electric’s Children of Members Scholarship contest held in February. As the cooperative’s top finisher, Michael then competed at the statewide level in Columbus on April 12.
There were 24 high school seniors representing each of the Ohio-based electric distribution cooperatives competed for $49,000 in scholarships.
A panel of independent judges reviewed each applicant’s academic record, personal achievement, leadership, and school and community activities, as well as conducted a personal interview, before determining the scholarship winners.
Following graduation, Michael will attend the University of Akron, where he plans to study computer science.
Firelands Electric Cooperative, A Touchstone Energy Cooperative, is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.
Learn more about the youth programs offered by Firelands Electric Cooperative and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives by visiting www.firelandsec.com/community.
