Scholarships totaling $9,000 have been awarded to the youth of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Vero Beach. Awards were made from the Carole Dressler Memorial Scholarship Fund established in memory of much loved Oseola Magnet School teacher, Carole Dressler, as well as from the general scholarship fund. Scholarship awards are available to graduading seniors and students already enrolled in college. The Church awarded the following scholarships:

Sara "Libby" Anderson, daughter of Tom and Donna Anderson of Vero Beach. Libby is a member of the National Honor Society and the Golden Indian Society, a society based upon high moral standards. She has been Vice President of the Vero Beach High School Chorus and Editor in chief of the Yearbook. Libby has been active in the Our Savior Lutheran Youth Group, is a communion assistant and a ever present volunteer ready to lead or lend a hand.

Dillon Boyle, son of Steve and Terry Boyle of Vero Beach. Dillon has excelled academically at Vero Beach High School, has been a member of the school student council and has been a very active member and leader in Our Savior Lutheran's Youth Group. He will be attending IRCC this fall.

Katie Diehl, daughter of Jack and Karen Diehl of Vero Beach . Katie will be completing her senior year at the University of Southern Florida, after following a call to serve in youth ministry with Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of Florida.

Jonathan Dressler, son of Stephen and the late Carole Dressler of Vero Beach. Jonathan is a junior at Florida State University this year.

Sally Dressler, daughter of Stephen and the late Carole Dressler of Vero Beach. Sally will be attending Indian River Community College this fall.

Jenna Lovretin, daughter of Barbara Magee of Vero Beach. Jenna has volunteered with the United Way and put in many hours of community service, including the Council on Aging, the Boys & Girls Clubs and with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Jenna will attend IRCC this fall.

Peter Turner, son of Toby and Gwen Turner of Vero Beach. Peter is an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church and a youth group leader. He is currently attending the University of North Florida.

Megan Zokvic, daughter of Louisa and Terry Zokvic of Vero Beach. Megan continues to devote her time to others - tutoring low income students in Gainesville through the Bright Futures Mentoring program while earning her own set of straight A's at the University of Florida.

These young people have excelled academically, held leadership positions in band, orchestra, drama and athletics and have collectively contributed hundreds of hours of community service to local organizations.

Our Savior Lutheran Church awards scholarships to young people in appreciation for their being an active part of the life and ministry of the Church. These scholarship awards help young people remember their roots and their faith in God, and assists them in developing the gifts that God has bestowed upon each of them. Church members contribute to the Scholarship Fund and Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America as well as Men in Mission hold fund raising events throughout the year to fund scholarships for church youth members. Awards, which are based upon merit, not financial need, ranged from $250 to $1,500.

The Our Savior Lutheran Church Youth Group is an active part of the Church's ministry, and is staffed by Youth Minister, Jimmy Smith, under the direction of Associate Pastor Shelly Satran and Pastor Jack Diehl.

A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Our Savior Lutheran is located at 1850 Sixth Avenue in Vero Beach.

For further information, contact Pastor Shelly Satran at (772)-567-2253.