A fast pitch softball tournament will take place this May 16th
through the 18th at Riverside park to commemorate the life of Celine
Wyatt.
Celine was a passionate eleven year old athlete who passed
away tragically last September. The Celine 'Bulldawg' Wyatt Memorial
Tournament will raise funds for a scholarship memorial in her honor.
"We
want to make it big," said Becky Wyatt, Celine's Mother. "We want to
emphasize the qualities that she possessed when she played. We want to
make it for any girl in the state of Ohio can apply"
One hundred
percent of the proceeds from this event will go toward the Celine Wyatt
Memorial Scholarship Fund. The annual scholarship will be awarded to
one senior college bound female softball player as well as a Tri-Valley
female college bound student. Athletes should exemplify the hard work
ethic and passion that Celine displayed.
"She loved to teach,
so education was very important to her," said Tim Wyatt, Celine's
Father. "She did very well in school. Softball was her love. We went
year round. We practiced we played even when she was playing basketball.
She still continually practiced her softball. She had a fierce heart
and she was a fierce competitor."
Over 70 sponsors are supporting
this event. There will be a Chinese Auction with donations from local
businesses and residents. Drawings will begin 5 pm Saturday evening.
Some of the prizes include: Jenny Finch autographed items, Cincinnati
Reds Tickets, Ohio State themed gift baskets, Radar Oakley sunglasses,
movie night gift baskets, rounds of golf, gift cards, Avon products, oil
changes, car washes AND MORE!
There will be a baked goods sale
with $1 baked goods. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Tournament shirts will
also be for purchasing. This will be a huge event so be sure to come out
and show your support for Celine and the Wyatt family.
Sponsors
who would like to help make the Celine Wyatt Memorial Scholarship
successful can make a tax deductible donation payable to the Muskingum
County Community Foundation. You can find more information about the
tournament and the scholarship at the following link to the MCCF
https://mccforg.presencehost.net/donors/ways_to_give/donate_established_fund/funds/celine-wyatt-memorial-scholarship.html
For information on the tournament visit
http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=celinewyattmemorialtournament
Compilation Reel
Biography
Miriah Turner is a freelance Meteorologist, Anchor, and Reporter currently in Dallas, TX. She is also experienced in print advertisement and voice over talent.
Previously, she worked as a Weather Forecaster for WLWT News 5 in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to her time at WLWT, she was a Forecaster, Reporter, and Weekend Anchor for WHIZ-TV in Zanesville, OH. She began her career in television as a News Content Specialist for FOX 19 in Cincinnati and reported traffic for Cincinnati and the Tri-state area.
Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Miriah excelled in Communication Studies at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA and graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelors in Arts and Communications. She has completed a Certificate in Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Miriah has worked with local leaders to reach youth through YoungLife. She has actively served communities along the east coast through benefit concerts and entertainment fundraisers as a vocalist and percussionist for Harmony Roads through Beyond the Veil Ministries (harmonyroads.com).
A highlight of Miriah’s service experience includes her time in Louisiana, working among those assisting residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina. She has also actively participated in funding missions overseas, counteracting human sex trafficking, and has performed alongside the USO at military troop deployments at the Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Previously, she worked as a Weather Forecaster for WLWT News 5 in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to her time at WLWT, she was a Forecaster, Reporter, and Weekend Anchor for WHIZ-TV in Zanesville, OH. She began her career in television as a News Content Specialist for FOX 19 in Cincinnati and reported traffic for Cincinnati and the Tri-state area.
Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Miriah excelled in Communication Studies at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA and graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelors in Arts and Communications. She has completed a Certificate in Operational Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Miriah has worked with local leaders to reach youth through YoungLife. She has actively served communities along the east coast through benefit concerts and entertainment fundraisers as a vocalist and percussionist for Harmony Roads through Beyond the Veil Ministries (harmonyroads.com).
A highlight of Miriah’s service experience includes her time in Louisiana, working among those assisting residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina. She has also actively participated in funding missions overseas, counteracting human sex trafficking, and has performed alongside the USO at military troop deployments at the Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
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