The Pat Wagner Memorial Scholarship Fund was established with proceeds from the Pat Wagner Memorial 5K, organized by Pat’s students, friends and family. This fund will help high school seniors from Arlington or Liberty-Benton High School pursue a college education.

Pat was a 1967 graduate of Arlington High School who graduated from Bluffton College and Miami University. He married Barbara Steinman in 1972 and they had four children, Scott, Sara, Jennifer and Kyle. Pat taught at Spencerville, Sheridan High School in Perry County, Berne Union, and Liberty-Benton. He spent 42 years teaching physical education and coaching. Pat was highly successful in his coaching career, earning state championships in girls cross country in ’84, ’85, ’86 and ’96 as well as state runner-up in track in ‘96. In addition Pat earned several State awards including State Honored Coach of the Year. He was elected to the Ohio Association of Track/Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame and was also inducted into the Hancock County Sports Hall of Fame. Coach Wagner further earned the Ohio Association of USA Track and Field Achievement Award.

A scholarship is an investment in your community’s future. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation provides the expertise in administering the application process and awards scholarships to deserving students. For additional information about the Community Foundation, visit www.community-foundation.com or call 419-425-1100. Contributions to the fund can be made online at www.community-foundation.com/give.