Lakewood Senior Awarded in BBB Scholarship Contest

For Immediate Release – 12/9/2015 - Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland presented its Students of Integrity Awards today to three Greater Cleveland high school students who personify integrity through their leadership, community service, academics, and strong character ethics.

Joseph “Jack” Grespin, a St. Edward High School senior, was awarded a $1400 scholarship. Along with his academic accomplishments, Grespin is an outstanding varsity swimmer, and has traveled to the Dominican Republic for mission work. Recipient of several awards at St. Edward recognizing his character and service, he was recognized as the Service Student of the Year and founded “Big Mike’s Books and More,” a nonprofit that donates books and reads to children at the Ronald McDonald House. His guidance counselor said, “Jack Grespin is a remarkable young man with many talents and the drive, focus and determination to make a difference in the world….He is a true Renaissance Man and one of the best we have had here at Saint Edward High School.”

A total of 48 public and private high schools within the BBB’s five county service area participated by selecting their own Student of Integrity who, in turn, submitted an essay to the BBB.

“The Students of Integrity Awards program is one of several BBB initiatives that emphasize the importance of continually enhancing and focusing on character-building in all aspects of one’s life…whether you are a high school student or a business leader,” said Sue McConnell, president of BBB.

Two other students were awarded scholarships:

Rachael Kaufman, Fuchs Mizrachi High School

Tori Roberts, St. Joseph Academy

BBB also recognized 13 area students as Honorees:

Madeline Bals (Mentor), Cornerstone Christian Academy

Cyan Blackwell (Maple Heights), Maple Heights High School

Katherine Bondy (University Heights), Beaumont High School

Rachel Cannata (Chesterland), West Geauga High School

David Gale (Grafton), Keystone High School

Christina Hansen (Mentor), Lake Catholic High School

Steven Mentzer (Oberlin), Oberlin High School

Elena Paparizos (Independence), Independence High School

Anthony Price (Cleveland Heights), Shaw High School

Ashley Sindelar (Mentor), Mentor High School

Elliott Spirakus (North Royalton), North Royalton High School

Emily Wilson (Newbury), Newbury High School

Alyssa Wood (Columbia Station), Columbia High School

The Students of Integrity Awards competition is sponsored by The Boler School of Business at John Carroll University and Dominion East Ohio, with valuable support from Rad Air Complete Car Care and Tire Centers, Easton Telecom Services L.L.C., & Sheakley.