2015 CLINTON COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Clinton County Community Foundation awards more than $250,000 in scholarships for 2015-16 school year
June 24, 2015 -- The Clinton County Community Foundation has awarded 74 scholarships and renewals from 19 funds to Clinton County students with an approximate value of $250,000 including the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The students were recognized at a Scholarship Reception held on June 11 at Arborwood in Frankfort, Ind. Parents, donors, educators, community volunteers and leaders also attended the event in recognition of the efforts of the students.
"These scholarships exist because our donors have a desire to help students pursue their educational goals," said Alan Dunn, chairman of the Clinton 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:
A. J. Archibald Memorial Scholarship
Kelly Fox is the daughter of William and Melissa Fox and a Clinton Central High School graduate. She plans to attend Ball State University to study public relations.
Bailey Trucking Company Scholarship
Christopher Vawteris attending Indiana University - Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Jenny Butler Scholarship
Caitlyn Bradley is the daughter of Brian and Jeanne Bradley and a Clinton Central High School graduate. She will study radiologic and imaging sciences at the University of Southern Indiana.
Clinton Central High School Vision Scholarship
Lane Carey is the daughter of Tanya Smith and Nicholas Carey. She will attend Ball State University to study psychology.
Logan Flack is the daughter of Cindy Walters and Tony Flack. She plans to attend Purdue University to study speech pathology.
Matilyne Laughner is the daughter of Mitchell and Brenda Laughner. She will study veterinary medicine at Purdue University.
Tenley Orr is the daughter of Clint and Marianne Orr. She will study anthropology or biology at Ball State University.
Clarence Cochran Agricultural Scholarship
Daniel Wyrick is the son of Timothy and Elizabeth Wyrick. Daniel is a Clinton Central High School graduate and will study agriculture at Purdue University.
Vincent and Lois Dowden Scholarship
Kelly Fox is a Clinton Central High school graduate. She plans to pursue a career in community/public relations for a philanthropic business.
Anna Fudge Field and Mary S. Field Endowment Scholarship
Grace Stewart is the daughter of Libbi Smith and the late David Stewart. She is from Clinton Central High School and plans to attend Ball State University and study education.
Louise and Robert A. Hedgcock History Essay Scholarship
Irvin Torres is the son of Fernando and Alma Torres. He is from Frankfort High School and plans to attend Purdue University to study aeronautical engineering.
Isabel Ward, daughter of Brenda Ward and Kevin Ward, will be a senior at Frankfort High School.
Kristyn Webb, daughter of Dan and Barbara Webb, will study environmental engineering at Purdue University.
Vern and Lillian Kaspar Scholarship
Patrick Smith is the son of Sally Smith and Fred Smith and attends Clinton Prairie High School. He will attend Purdue University to study engineering.
Michigantown High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Kylie Crenshaw is the daughter of Bruce and Tonya Crenshaw. She is a Clinton Central High School graduate and plans to attend the University of Evansville to major in physical therapy.
William and Doris Mohr Scholarship
This is a four-year renewable scholarship.
Clinton Central High School
Ryan Ferguson is the son of Robert and Lisa Ferguson. He will attend Purdue University to study aeronautical engineering technology.
Logan Flack, daughter of Cindy Walters and Tony Flack, plans to attend Purdue University to study speech pathology.
Receiving renewal scholarships are: Lindsay Davis, Courtney Fox, Sarah Jacoby, Leilah Miller, Matthew Rogers and Kendra Stockberger.
Clinton Prairie High School
Noah Freestone, son of Brent and Lanna Freestone, will be attending Purdue University to study animal science.
Dylan Stambaugh is the son of Eddie and Melanie Stambaugh. He will study business at Indiana University.
Receiving renewal scholarships are: Hannah Coons, Lucy Coons, Stephanie Schrock, Mason Thomas and James Woods.
Frankfort High School
Sofia Byrd is the daughter of Billy and Maria Byrd. She will study bio-chemistry at Purdue University.
Taylor Dillingham is the daughter of Tracee Dillingham and Todd Dillingham. She will attend Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to study health.
Zachary Tatum is the son of Jeffrey and Dawn Tatum. He will study mathematics at Purdue University.
Receiving renewal scholarships are: Hadley Catron, Allison Emswiller, William Fischer, Maricruz Garcia, Michael Harris, Hannah Pierce, Ivan Pozos, Anthony Redington and Branon Renick.>
Rossville High School
Kelly Ruff is the daughter of Scot and Sheila Ruff. She will study occupational therapy at Purdue University.
Receiving renewal scholarships are: Emma Brown, Michaela Heffernan, Bethany McIlrath, Chelsea Sandifur, Kaitlyn Tappenden and Holly Ware.
Psi Iota Xi Scholarship — Beta Tau Chapter
Tenley Adams, daughter of Joseph and Jean Catron, is pursuing a post graduate degree in speech pathology at Purdue University.
Wilbur T. Rule Team Player Scholarship
Bailey Barrentine, daughter of Jessica Barrentine and Kyle Barrentine, is a Clinton Central High School graduate. Bailey will attend Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to study dental hygiene.
Greg A. Scofield Scholarship
Ryan Fergusonis the son of Robert and Lisa Ferguson. Ryan is an Eagle Scout.
Barbara K. Siegfried Scholarship
Logan Flack, daughter of Cindy Walters and Tony Flack, is a Clinton Central High School graduate. She is a mentor with COACH Kids.
Strange Family Scholarship
Megan Ferrel, daughter of Steve and Gwendolyn Ferrel, is a Clinton Central High School graduate. She will study agriculture at Purdue University.
Phyllis M. Widener Music Scholarship
Annaka Grismer, daughter of Charles and Melinda Grismer, is a graduate of Frankfort High School. Annaka will attend Indiana University to study music performance.
Receiving renewals from the fund are Isaac Denniston, Logan Harness and Chloe McLaughlin.
J. Allen Wyrick Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Ferguson, son of Robert and Lisa Ferguson, is a Clinton Central High School graduate. Ryan wants to start a business flying and building small drones for agricultural purposes.
Clinton County Community Foundation Scholars
Noah Freestone, son of Brent and Lanna Freestone, is a graduate of Clinton Prairie High School. He will be attending Purdue University to study animal science.
Zane Gottschalk, son of Stephen and Regina Gottschalk, is a graduate of Rossville High School. Zane will study engineering at Purdue University.
Annaka Grismer, daughter of Charles and Melinda Grismer, is a graduate of Frankfort High School. Annaka will attend Indiana University to study music performance.
Receiving renewal scholarships are: Jennifer Erdman, Stephen Good, Logan Harness, Ryon Herin, Kaitlyn Jameson, Dillon Lawrence, Bethany McIlrath, Chloe McLaughlin, Stephanie Schrock, Rachel Stowers and Kaylen White.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Kristyn Webb is the daughter of Dan and Barbara Webb. She is a Frankfort High School graduate. Kristyn plans to attend Purdue University to study environmental engineering.
The Clinton County Community Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization created in 1996. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life of the community through the accumulation and stewardship of enduring charitable gifts. For details about making a charitable gift or establishing a permanent endowment fund to benefit a charitable organization or interest in Clinton County, please contact the Community Foundation at (800) 964-0508 or visit the Web site at www.cfclinton.org.
