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Karissa Kelly of Clayton, Ohio, was awarded a four-year scholarship Tuesday to Wright State University by Dayton’s CW.
An aspiring teacher, Karissa’s winning essay was part of a contest addressing the theme “Changing Lives, Changing Community.”
“We are so happy to be giving back to the community through this amazing opportunity,” said Lisa Barhorst, Vice President and General Manager of WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW, “Karissa is a bright, young girl who will impact lives and her community around her in the years to come.”
Read more at DaytonsCW.com

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