Recipient Highlights

Aidan Pasiuk, son of Ken and Chris Pasiuk, expressed his gratitude for the support he received through the scholarship program, noting that it played a meaningful role in helping him throughout both his high school and collegiate wrestling career.

Aidan said what made the journey truly special was not only the accomplishments, but the people behind them - his family, friends, coaches, teammates, and the Carrollton community. He shared that having that kind of encouragement every step of the way made all the difference and is something he will always appreciate.

Aidan is a three-time state placer, highlighted by winning a state championship in 2017, becoming the first state champion in Carrollton High School wrestling history during his senior year. He earned First Team All-Conference honors three times and was named Northeastern Buckeye Conference Wrestler of the Year twice. His accomplishments helped set a new standard for Carrollton Wrestling and continue to serve as an example for future Warriors.

Josh Carman, son of Mike and Angie Carman, shared his appreciation for being selected for the scholarship and for the support it represents. He said wrestling taught him discipline, accountability, and how to keep pushing through challenges.

Josh is a four-time state placer in the Carrollton High School wrestling program and one of only two wrestlers in program history to achieve that distinction. He earned conference Most Valuable Wrestler honors twice and was named team Most Valuable Wrestler four times.

He is also a four-time sectional champion, two-time district champion, and two-time team captain. His tournament accomplishments include winning the Top Gun Tournament twice and capturing a title at the RenoWorlds wrestling tournament in the 18U division, earning All-American honors. Josh finished his high school career with 179 wins, ranking third in program history. During his tenure, Carrollton teams won three league championships and placed fourth at the Ohio State Duals.

Aiden Shaw, son of Ryan and Jamie Shaw, shared his sincere appreciation for the opportunity the scholarship provides as he continues working toward his academic and athletic goals. Aiden said he is very grateful to have received the scholarship from the Rusty Bright family and thankful for the new opportunity to continue pursuing his future. He said being part of the Carrollton Wrestling family helped him grow into the person he is today.

He also expressed deep appreciation for the support he received throughout the years from coaches, teammates, supporters in the stands, and his parents. Aiden said wrestling taught him many lessons about life, including how to handle adversity, continue striving forward, and push past limits to earn success.

Aiden also made special mention of his Pap, Larry Shaw, who was one of the early wrestlers under Rusty Bright's teams in the 1960s. Larry helped Aiden during his youth wrestling years and taught him about the grind, the ups and downs, and the lessons that come with the sport.

Aiden was a three-time youth OAC state qualifier in Ohio at heavyweight. He was also a member of the back-to-back EBC junior high championship teams. During his high school career at Carrollton, he participated in football, wrestling, and baseball before focusing on football and wrestling.

He was part of the three-time EBC championship wrestling teams in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and also played on two football playoff teams during his time at Carrollton High School. Aiden was a member of the National Honor Society, was named co-captain of the football team his senior year, and earned EBC conference honors in wrestling. He was also part of the Carrollton wrestling team that placed fourth at the Ohio State Duals.

Aiden's accomplishments have led him to Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, where he plays football on the offensive line for the Yellow Jackets. He saw varsity action as a sophomore and is pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. He is on schedule to graduate in two years.