Service club recognizes area students and volunteers

The Hoover Service Club recently presented $14,500 in scholarships to Hoover and Spain Park High School students and recognition awards to middle school students.

Recipients were selected on the basis of academics, community service and need.

Mary Sue Ludwig also received the club’s annual Flora Mae Pike Community Service Award.

The award honors a Hoover resident who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to the community. It is named in honor of the founder of the service organization.