The legacy of Irv Harlamert is living on in Oakwood High School students and their investigation into their futures. For the 13th year, the Harlamert Charitable Foundation Entrepreneurship Competition, sponsored by the Oakwood Schools Foundation, provided OHS students the opportunity to shadow an entrepreneur and share their experience.

This year, 20 students participated in the competition.  Winning essays were separated into three categories: creator, innovator and inspired.  Judges awarded four students perfect scores this year.

Participants were recognized at an awards breakfast Thursday, March 24.  The event began with a moment of silence for Harlamert who passed away Sept. 29, 2021 at the age of 91.  OSF Chair Linda Woods and OSF Grants Co-Chair Ashley Coyne, along with OHS business teacher Natalie Johnston presented winning students with their certificates and financial awards.  In addition to students and families, Irv Harlamert’s son, Bruce Harlamert, OHS Principal Dr. Paul Waller and Oakwood Schools Superintendent Dr. Kyle Ramey attended the breakfast to show their support of the students and the program. 

Creators ($150 award each)
Maeve Lynch     
Martin Ashley    
Lily Meehan      

Innovators ($175 award each)
Sarah Harris       
Cecilia Dalrymple           
Claudia Butler   
Collin Weckstein           
Luke Ruetschle  
Anna Dalrymple 
Deirdre Lynch    
Gavin Parker      
Sarah Connell    
Kate Ruetschle   
Riley Cahill      
Caroline Woessner          
William Mhaskar

Inspirers ($200 award each)
Sylvia Vanderburgh        
Emerson Davis  
Tess Patton       
Caterina Tian-Svobdny