Clockwise from top left, Maria Hoffman is the valedictorian, Elizabeth Ryan is the salutatorian, and Alex Dieringer and Elizabeth DePalma received the Bishop's Cross award at Lima Central Catholic High School. (Photo courtesy of Lima Central Catholic High School)

Maria, daughter of Todd and Melissa Hoffman, is to attend Centre College in Kentucky where she won a four-year, renewable Centre Faculty Scholarship. She also received a Procter and Gamble Scholarship. Ms. Hoffman plans to major in pre-medicine.

Elizabeth Ryan, daughter of Dr. Ann Baker and Dr. Fred Ryan, is to attend The Ohio State University where she plans to pursue a medical career. Ms. Ryan received The Ohio State University Trustees Scholarship.

Elizabeth DePalma is the daughter of Tony and Patti DePalma. She is to attend Ohio Northern University where she earned the Ohio Northern University Recognition Scholarship. She also received the CIAO Scholarship, the Msgr. Herr Scholarship, the State Board of Education Award of Merit and the President's Education Award for Merit.

Alex is the son of Mark and Kaille Dieringer. He is to attend The Ohio State University and plans to major in accounting and finance.