2012 HOWARD COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Community Foundation of Howard County awards more than $420,000 in scholarships for 2012-13 school year
June 15, 2012 — Through the Community Foundation of Howard County, 67 scholarships and 32 renewals from 36 scholarship funds have been awarded to Howard County students with an approximate value of $420,000, including the two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships.
"A lot of students are out working, volunteering and contributing in our communities," said Glenn Grundmann, Scholarship Chair for the Community Foundation of Howard County. "Thanks to our donors, it is gratifying to be able to support our recipients' achievements by helping with the expense of college. These scholarships provide encouragement and motivation to students to pursue higher education."
The students and scholarships they were awarded are listed below:
Carl Anderson Scholarship
Kelsie Cook, daughter of Laura Cook and Kyle Cook, is a Eastern High School graduate. She will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University to pursue a degree in education.
Kathie Beatty Memorial Scholarship
Katelyn Singer, daughter of Todd and Angel Singer, is a Western High School graduate. She will be attending Purdue University to study psychology.
Alex & Kitty Bell Scholarship
Hannah Werner, daughter of Marley and Jan Werner, is studying elementary/special education at Purdue University.
Jenny Michelle Butler Memorial Scholarship
Andrew Pemberton,son of Tom and Dawn Pemberton, is a Northwestern High School graduate. He will attend Taylor University to study chemistry.
Andrew Van Auken, son of Jerry and Robin Van Auken, is a Western High School graduate. He will attend Purdue University to study mechanical engineering.
M. Joyce Cook Memorial Scholarship
Kyle Condon, son of Brian and Mary Katherine Condon, is a Northwestern High School graduate. Kyle will attend Grace College to study ministry.
Roy L. Crume Scholarship
Richard Burns, son of Richard and Beth Burns, is a Carroll High School graduate. Richard plans to attend Redlands Community College to study animal science.
Courtney Gilman, daughter of Ronald and Tammi Gilman, is a Kokomo High School graduate. She will attend Indiana University Kokomo and then transfer to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to study dental hygiene.
Thomas Lytle, son of Thomas and Donna Lytle, is a Pioneer High School graduate. He plans to study welding.
Morgan Tinkel, daughter of Kevin and Kathy Tinkel, is a Oak Hill High School graduate. She will attend Ivy Tech Community College to study radiology.
Receiving renewals are Emily Allen, Macey Malott, Cory Plough, Brittany Ruff and Megan Vester.
Jesse W. Dunn Total Effort Award
Blake Brutus, son of Bill and Stephanie Brutus, is a Kokomo High School graduate. Blake will attend Indiana University to study mathematics.
Richard L. and Marion J. Eller Scholarship
Megan Harshman, daughter of Paul Harshman, is a Northwestern High School graduate. She will attend Butler University to study pharmacy.
Receiving renewals are: Alan Mast and Andrew Hunkeler.
Tony Gabriel Student Athlete Scholarship
Tyler McClish, son of Charles and Jo Dee McClish, is a Taylor High School graduate who plans to attend Vincennes University to study precision manufacturing technology.
Elizabeth Vautaw, daughter of Sherrie Alexander and Keith Vautaw, is a Taylor High School graduate who will be attending Indiana University Kokomo.
Receiving renewals are: Emily Dill and Ryan Goudy.
Hamilton-Middleton Scholarship
Kody Augustine is the son of Kevin and Vicki Augustine and is a Western High School graduate. Kody will be attending Indiana University to study business.
Receiving a renewal is Linda Terrón.
C. V. Haworth Memorial Scholarship
Madison Waltemath, daughter of Ross and Shelly Waltemath, is a Kokomo High School graduate who plans to attend Indiana University to study nursing.
Gerald Hood Memorial Scholarship
Emily Wallace, daughter of Jeff and Lisa Wallace, is a Northwestern High School graduate who plans to attend Ball State University to major in elementary education.
William S. & Susannah B. Hough Scholarship
Shayla Elmore, daughter of Stacy Pointer and Christopher Elmore, is a Kokomo High School graduate. She will study special education at Indiana University Kokomo.
Charlene Johnson, daughter of Chrystal Johnson, is a Western High School graduate who plans to attend Indiana University to study nursing.
Anthony Rentz, son of James and Nikki Rentz, is a Taylor High School graduate. He will study new media communications at Indiana University Kokomo.
Cody Whitehead, son of Debra Hearn and Edward Whitehead, is a Kokomo High School graduate. He plans to attend Indiana University Kokomo to study accounting.
Sara Yeagley, daughter of Robert and Kimberly Yeagley, is a Eastern High School graduate who will attend Indiana University Kokomo to study psychology.
Receiving renewals are David Brinkley, Courtney Cochran, Hayley Crawford, Macey Malott, Alexis Reed and Cara Russell.
Howard-Tipton County Central Labor Council Scholarship
Brooklyn Juday, daughter of Eric and Paula Juday, is a Tipton High School graduate. She plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to study business.
Charissa Richards, daughter of Mark and Diane Richards, is a Eastern High School graduate. She will attend Purdue University to study pre-veterinary medicine.
Danny M. Keating Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Evan Doran, son of David and Laura Doran, is a Taylor High School graduate. He plans to attend Indiana University to study computer science.
Elizabeth Vautaw, daughter of Sherrie Alexander and Keith Vautaw, is a Taylor High School graduate who will be attending Indiana University Kokomo.
Knolinski Family Scholarship
Cody Whitehead, son of Debra Hearn and Edward Whitehead, is a Kokomo High School graduate. Cody plans to attend Indiana University Kokomo to study accounting.
Kokomo Country Club Scholarship
Jeffrey Blankenberger, son of Jeff and Diane Blankenberger, is a Northwestern High School graduate. He plans to attend Purdue University to study computer and information technology.
Blake Brutus, son of Bill and Stephanie Brutus, is a Kokomo High School graduate. Blake will attend Indiana University to study mathematics.
Jillian Hungate, daughter of Cary and Lori Hungate, is a Northwestern High School graduate. She plans to attend Purdue University and study to become a registered dietician.
Rebecca Reeder, daughter of Galen and Claire Reeder, is a Western High school graduate. She plans to attend Indiana University to study speech pathology.
Kokomo High School 'Spirit of 1961'
Raven Brown, daughter of Elizabeth Brown, will be attending University of Indianapolis to study social work.
Carly Connor, daughter of Beverly Connor, plans to attend Indiana University to study business.
Kokomo High School Class of 1964
Cameryn Dennis, daughter of Bryan and Yolanda Dennis, will attend Purdue University to study business management.
Kokomo High School Class of 1969
Jashaun Bottoms plans to attend Tuskegee University to study chemistry.
Mayor’s Advisory Council Scholarship
RaShawn Brown is a graduate of Kokomo High School and plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to study graphic design.
Alexis Fort is a graduate of Kokomo High School who plans to attend the University of Indianapolis to study social work.
John Heffernan, son of Skip and Barbara Heffernan, is a Kokomo High School graduate who plans to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf to study electrical engineering technology.
Michael Hicks, son of Joseph and Karla Hicks, is a Northwestern High School graduate who plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to study computer information technology.
Kathy A. Name Memorial Scholarship
Madison Waltemath, daughter of Ross and Shelly Waltemath, is a Kokomo High School graduate who plans to attend Indiana University to study nursing.
Linda F. Pagel Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Farris, daughter of Terry and Lisa Farris, is a Tri-Central High School graduate. She plans to attend Indiana University Kokomo to study nursing.
Monica Graves, daughter of Charles and Lynn Graves, is a Western High School graduate who will be attending Butler University to study biology.
John Pitzer Scholarship
Blake Brutus, son of Bill and Stephanie Brutus, is a Kokomo High School graduate. Blake will attend Indiana University to study mathematics.
Sarah Frey, daughter of Robert and Linda Frey, is a Kokomo High School graduate who will attend Indiana University Kokomo.
Ping Hu, son of Weishang Hu and Tessa Vaughan, is a Kokomo High School graduate who plans to attend Indiana University to study biology and chemistry.
Amelia Lawrence, daughter of Jay and Maria Lawrence, is a Kokomo High School graduate who plans to attend Indiana University to major in social work.
Receiving renewal scholarships are Nia Bonnafon-Mosley, Patrick Hagenow, Michael Heilman, Audriana Jones and Robert Walker.
Abby Kathryn Rethlake Memorial Scholarship
Katlyn Cullison is the daughter of Amanda and Kevin Cullison. She is in the cosmetology program at The Salon Professional Academy.
Shantaná Hillman is the daughter of Moniqne Pettay. She is in the cosmetology program at the Kokomo Area Career Center.
Andréa Reemer is the daughter of Susan and Russell Bassile. She is in the cosmetology program at The Salon Professional Academy.
Victoria Shelden is the daughter of Michael and Catherine Shelden. She is in the cosmetology program at the Kokomo Area Career Center.
Donald B. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Kody Augustine is the son of Kevin and Vicki Augustine and is a Western High School graduate. Kody will be attending Indiana University to study business.
James F. and Janet G. Smith Trust Scholarship
Colby Marner, daughter of Ed and Stacy Marner, is a Eastern High School graduate who will be attending Indiana University Kokomo to study psychology.
Amy McCauley, daughter of Mark and Ivy McCauley, is a Eastern High School graduate who will be attending Indiana University Kokomo to study physical therapy.
Helen and Morris Stout Scholarship
Megan Harshman, daughter of Paul Harshman, is a Northwestern High School graduate. She will attend Butler University to study pharmacy.
Brandon Hoeksema, son of Curt and Vivian Hoeksema, is a Northwestern High School graduate who will attend Taylor University to study computer science.
Jordan Shoemaker, daughter of David Shoemaker and Dawn Williams, is a Kokomo High School graduate. Jordan plans to attend Hanover College to study pre-medicine and psychology.
Receiving renewal scholarships are Benjamin Akers, Micah Detweiler, Ryan Hartman, Ryan Horner and Olivia Ortmann.
Thacker Memorial Scholarship
Stephenie Droll, daughter of Charlotte Droll, is a Kokomo High School graduate. She will study genetics at Purdue University.
Sadie A. Townsend Memorial Scholarship
Stephenie Droll, daughter of Charlotte Droll, is a Kokomo High School graduate. She will study genetics at Purdue University.
Western High School Class of 1962
Monica Graves, daughter of Charles and Lynn Graves, plans to attend Butler University to study biology.
Western Women's Scholarship
Erin Weber is the daughter of Anthony and Michaela Weber and is a Western High School graduate. Erin will be attending Purdue University to study athletic training.
Frederick E. Wideman, M.D. Taylor Student Athlete Scholarship
Taylor Fruth, daughter of Randy Fruth and Rachel Morgan, is a Taylor High School graduate who plans to attend Purdue University to study pharmacy.
Wiese Scholarship
Joshua Maurer, son of Reno and Pamela Maurer, is a Western High School graduate and plans to attend Rose Hulman Institute of Technology to study computer science.
Receiving renewal scholarships are Abby Cline, Austin Pearson, and Rebecca Weirauch.
Franklin Zehring Scholarship
Kyle Condon, son of Brian and Mary Katherine Condon, is a Northwestern High School graduate. Kyle will attend Grace College to study ministry.
Receiving renewal scholarships are Alexandria Combs, Jonathan Harbaugh and Matthew Silvey.
Community Foundation of Howard County Scholars
Kody Augustine is the son of Kevin and Vicki Augustine and is a Western High School graduate. Kody will be attending Indiana University to study business.
Glenda Hernandez is the daughter of Angel and Glenda Hernandez and is a Kokomo High School graduate. Glenda plans to attend Purdue University to study electrical engineering.
Jordan Shoemaker is the daughter of David Shoemaker and Dawn Williams and is a Kokomo High School graduate. Jordan plans to attend Hanover College to study pre-medicine and psychology.
Erin Weber is the daughter of Anthony and Michaela Weber and is a Western High School graduate. Erin will be attending Purdue University to study athletic training.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Ernest Joseph Fipps, son of Ernest and Melissa Fipps, is a Eastern High School graduate. He plans to attend Indiana University to study telecommunications.
Michael Jones is the son of Ronald and Susanne Jones and is a Western High School graduate. Michael plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study mechanical engineering.
The Community Foundation of Howard County was formed as a not-for-profit public charity in March 1991. The Foundation seeks to serve donors and make grants to benefit the citizens of Howard County. For more information about the Community Foundation, contact Ron Harper or Hilda Burns at 765-454-7298 or ron@cfhoward.org and hilda@cfhoward.org. The Web site www.cfhoward.org contains information about making gifts to endowment funds, scholarships and grantmaking.
