The Zanesville Rotary Club presented the Phoenix Award to several outstanding Muskingum County seniors.

All of the students were selected for overcoming some obstacle in school, whether it be health related or academically. The award acknowledges their hard work and efforts.

"I've been through a struggle and doing this and going far makes me acknowledge that everybody can do what they set their mind to do," said Zanesville High School Senior Kelsey Royer.

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