Logan Stahl headed to school Thursday worried about tests in statistics and calculus.
But when second period began, the Hoover High senior found himself in the guidance office, where TimkenSteel Corporation chairman, CEO and President Ward J. "Tim" Timken Jr. waited with Stahl's parents to present him with an oversized check for $35,000.
The TimkenSteel Charitable Fund awarded eight high school seniors with $245,000 in scholarships Thursday. This is the second year for the competitive program, open to students across the world whose parents work for TimkenSteel.
"The kids we invest in are going to become future leaders in the country," Timken said.
Stahl's scholarship — the largest given Thursday — may be renewed an additional three years, making the gift worth $140,000.
"It makes me feel a lot better (about my tests)," Stahl said. "Now I have some other nerves to deal with, too."
Stahl plans to study computer science at either Grove City College, Case Western Reserve University or Carnegie Mellon University. He hopes to a pursue a career in robotics or artificial intelligence — he's the programming captain now for Hoover's robotics team.
His father, Duane Stahl, works as a purchasing controller for TimkenSteel. He and his wife, Trish, were equally surprised by Thursday's announcement.
"We're just very grateful to Timken," Trish Stahl said.
Other scholarship recipients are:
• Mikayla Aowad, Jackson High School, $10,000 renewable up to three years for a total of $40,000
• Rahul Rambhatla, Solon High School, $10,000 renewable up to three years for a total of $40,000
• Joanne Ash, Lake High School, $5,000
• Amanda Janecek, Louisville High School, $5,000
• Kayla Janecek, Louisville High School, $5,000
• Makayla Sutter, Hoover High School, $5,000
• Nathaniel Webb, Jackson High School, $5,000
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Source: Hoover HS senior, 7 others awarded TimkenSteel scholarships
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