May 28, 2017

Ironton High School Commencement
May 28, 2017

Good evening. My name is Dave Osborne and I am the son of Dr. and Mrs. Barney Osborne.  Tonight we continue the tradition started in 19 years ago of awarding a one-time $1,500 scholarship to an Ironton High School graduating senior who has excelled not only in the classroom, but also in extracurricular activities, as well as helping the Ironton community.  

The scholarship is in honor of my father who, as a surgeon and family physician, served the community of Ironton and Lawrence County for over 30 years before his passing in 1985 and my mother, who supported our family and lived in Ironton almost all of her life before her passing in 2002.  

The winner of tonight’s scholarship has significant academic accomplishments while at Ironton High School.  In addition his long list of community service activities certainly stands out as compared to his peers.  And finally, his submission of his essay, entitled “The Ice Cream Man” was both clever and thoughtful.  He is truly a most deserving winner. So tonight I am proud to present the 2017 Dr. and Mrs. Barney Osborne Memorial Scholarship to Mason Slagel.