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The Ohio Automobile Club established the John Bogniard Memorial Scholarship in 2022 to honor his nearly 30 years of dedicated service. Today, it helps students like Addie Harper prepare for a career of helping others.
John Bogniard Memorial Scholarship Fund
Est. 2022 / Scholarship Fund
The Ohio Automobile Club (OAC) established the John Bogniard Memorial Scholarship in 2022 to honor his nearly 30 years of dedicated service and his lasting legacy of helping others. As a respected attorney for Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty and longtime OAC board member, John was known for his kindness, commitment to service and dedication to the well-being of others. This annual scholarship supports students who embody those same values—those who strive for academic excellence, contribute to their communities and positively influence the lives of those around them. Special consideration is given to students whose parents or grandparents are employed by the American Automobile Association (AAA) in Ohio, ensuring John’s spirit of service continues to inspire future generations.
Addie Harper, a student at the University of Mount Union whose grandmother works for AAA in Massillon, received John’s scholarship in 2024. Inspired by her mother’s career as a nurse, Addie is pursuing a degree in nursing, hoping to make the same kind of difference in people’s lives. Witnessing her mother’s compassion and skill instilled in Addie a deep desire to follow in her footsteps. Receiving this scholarship has helped ease the financial burden of college, allowing Addie to focus on her education and her dream of becoming a nurse who serves others—just as John dedicated his life to doing.