2015 CARROLL COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Carroll County Community Foundation awards more than $74,300 in scholarships for 2015-16 school year

June 10, 2015 -- The Carroll County Community Foundation has awarded 19 scholarships and renewals from 12 funds to Carroll County students with an approximate value of $74,300, including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

"These scholarships exist because our donors have a desire to help students pursue their educational goals," said Dr. Paul Manning, chairman of the Carroll County Community Foundation Services Committee. "This financial support allows students to concentrate on their studies while removing some of the concern of how to pay for their education. We are proud to connect people and resources as a way to improve the quality of life in the community."

The students and the scholarships they were awarded are listed below:

John and Kathie Connelly Scholarship

Mekenzie Gear, daughter of Jennifer Roth and Scott Gear, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School. She plans to attend Purdue University and enter the pre-veterinary program.

Carolyn S. Gilbert Scholarship

Ashlyn Brewer, daughter of James and Tracy Brewer, is a Carroll High School graduate. She will be attending Western New England University to study pharmacy.

Indiana Packers Scholarship

Adam Shanks, son of Daniel and Tara Lynn Shanks, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School.  Adam plans to study agriculture at Purdue University.

Irving E. Manning Scholarship

Baylee Benn, daughter of Anne Couk, is a Carroll High School graduate. She plans to attend Ball State University and study botany. 

Receiving renewal scholarships are Drew MCombs, Kylie Wagoner and Justin Willoughby.

Robert & Joan Maxwell Scholarship

Emily Kender, daughter of Keith and Laurie Kender, is a Delphi Community High School graduate.  She will study graphic design at Purdue University.

John McCormick Agricultural Scholarship

Noah Rider, son of Paul Rider and Janie Rider, is a Delphi Community High School graduate.  He plans to attend Purdue University and study animal science.

Mid-North Indiana Executive Committee for Christ Scholarship

Abigayle Burns is the daughter of Richard and Beth Burns and is a Carroll High School graduate. She will study animal science at Allen Community College.

James Champ is the son of Edward and Christina Champ and is a Lewis Cass High School graduate. He plans to study engineering at Tennessee Technological University.

Danielle Memmer is the daughter of Daniel and Paula Memmer and is a Rossville High School graduate.  She will study radiography at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. 

Lewis and Hazel Mullin Scholarship

Adam Zink son of Jon and Kathalene Zink, is a Delphi Community High School graduate.  He will attend Wabash College to study physical therapy.

Bill Pearson Scholarship

Kolt Kinsler, son of Burton Kinsler and Renee Kinsler, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School. Kolt plans to study agriculture at Purdue University.

Dorothy Stark Scholarship

Wyatt Rumell, son of Brian and Darlene Rumell, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School.  He plans to attend Ball State University to study respiratory therapy.

Robert Thornburg Scholarship

Madison Rinehart, daughter of Bret and Michelle Rinehart, is a Carroll High School graduate.  She will study agriculture at Purdue University.

Carroll County Community Foundation Scholars

Shari Bowers, daughter of Troy and Alice Bowers, is a graduate of Carroll High School. She will attend the University of Southern Indiana to study psychology.

Mekenzie Gear, daughter of Jennifer Roth and Scott Gear, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School. She plans to attend Purdue University and enter the pre-veterinary program.

Emily Kender, daughter of Keith and Laurie Kender, is a graduate of Delphi Community High School. She will study graphic design at Purdue University.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

Angela Musall, daughter of Brian and Jamie Musall, is a Twin Lakes High School graduate.  Angela will attend Purdue University to study biomedical engineering.

The Carroll County Community Foundation, established in 1997, is a not-for-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer board of local citizens. The purpose of the Foundation is to serve the interests of donors, to make grants and to act as a catalyst around issues of community importance in Carroll County.  For details about making a charitable gift or establishing a permanent endowment fund to benefit a charitable organization or interest in Carroll County, please contact the Carroll County Community Foundation at (800) 964-0508 or visit the Web site at www.cfcarroll.org.