BUTLER TWP— The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation awarded five students $1,000 scholarships each with money provided by Amerikohl Mining.

The students are 2008 graduates from Butler High School's College Tech Prep Program pursuing careers in technical fields.

The recipients are:

• Jonathan Fleming, a freshman at Penn State University, majoring in civil engineering. Jonathan is the son of Charlene Fleming of Butler.

• Kayla Gilliland, a freshman at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, majoring in nuclear medicine technology. Kayla is the daughter of Alan and Joni Gilliland of Butler.

• Daniel Lowe, a freshman at Penn State Behrend, majoring in mechanical engineering. Daniel is the son of Theodore and Diane Lowe of West Sunbury.

• Justin Luteran, a freshman at Robert Morris University, majoring in television and video production. Justin is the son of James Luteran of Butler.

• Joshua Saeler, a freshman at Pennsylvania College of Technology, majoring in HVAC design technology. Joshua is the son of Donald and Shirley Saeler of Fenelton.

The Amerikohl Technical Scholarship was established through the foundation for graduates of Butler High School who have completed the first semester of college or technical school and who are pursuing a technical career. The review committee considers academic merit, need and a student essay in the selection process.

This is the second year the scholarships have been awarded. Amerikohl expanded the program from one to five scholarships.

Scholarship applications are available in the high school guidance office and should be submitted at the conclusion of the first freshman semester.