2024 Scholarship Recipients
As another way of supporting the family and coworker survivors, every year we award a number of $1,000 college scholarships. We give first priority to the children of fallen officers, followed by the children of serving officers. We also prioritize students planning on pursuing—and past scholarship recipients already majoring in—law enforcement-related degrees.
Congratulations to our 2024 College Scholarship recipients! We wish all of you good luck in your educational pursuits.
Ellie Eckenrode
Ellie Eckenrode, daughter of Officer Chad Eckenrode of the Centerville Police Department, recently graduated from Archbishop Alter High School with a 3.9 GPA. During high school she was involved in her National Honor Society chapter, and achieved first and second level honors for every semester. Ellie will be attending Miami University and studying Business.
Alexander Florea
Alexander Florea, son of Detective Scott Florea of the Dayton Police Department, recently graduated from Bellbrook High School with a 3.348 GPA. During high school he was active in band, football and lacrosse, and volunteered for Fairhaven Church, Winters Library and Wee Eagles Youth Summer football camp. Alexander will be attending Olivet Nazarene University and majoring in Kinesiology with a focus in Athletic Training.
Michael Osborne
Michael Osborne, son of Deputy James Osborne of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, recently graduated from Versailles High School with a 3.95 GPA. During high school he played several sports, served as class president, and participated in Future Teachers of America and Sons of the American Legion. Michael will be attending the University of Cincinnati and majoring in Health Sciences/Pre-Med.
Emma Pruszynski
Emma Pruszynski, daughter of Captain Kevin Pruszynski of the Oakwood Public Safety Department, recently graduated from Vandalia Butler High School with a 4.688 GPA. During high school she served as president of her National Honor Society chapter, captain of the varsity football cheerleaders, and middle school mentor for her school district. Emma will be attending John Carroll University on a Pre-Med track.
Jared Sargent
Jared Sargent, son of Lieutenant Adrian Sargent of Five Rivers MetroParks, recently graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School with a 4.55 GPA. During high school he was involved in several sports, and served as secretary of his National Honor Society chapter and vice president of his local 4-H Club. Jared will be attending The Ohio State University and studying Mechanical Engineering.
Anna Sommers
Anna Sommers, daughter of Officer Tracy Sommers of the Centerville Police Department, recently graduated from Archbishop Alter High School with a 4.2 GPA. During high school she served as captain of the varsity girls golf team and mock trial team, was a Girl Scouts of America ambassador, and volunteered for the Kreusch Safetyville Square and 4 Paws for Ability. Anna will be attending Belmont University and studying Finance.
We strongly encourage any Montgomery County high school senior with family connections in the law enforcement community—and/or an interest in pursuing a law enforcement career—to apply for one of next year’s scholarships in late 2024.