Mangas, Chupp Named Kosciusko's 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By David [email protected]
Warsaw Community High School senior Jacob Mangas and Triton High School senior Andrew Chupp are the recipients of the four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the Indiana colleges of their choice.
Mangas found out he was a recipient a little after 11 a.m. Thursday. His parents, Tim and Ann Mangas, thought they were at the high school to take a picture with Jacob for the Times-Union because he recently was named the recipient of the C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship from the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
After a picture was taken, however, Light came into the classroom with a clutch of balloons to tell Mangas he was awarded the Lilly scholarship. His mom kissed and hugged him, and his dad also hugged him.
At the time of his application, Jacob Mangas was ranked second in his graduating class. His school activities have included four years of football, including serving as the starting quarterback and team captain; four years of basketball; Octagon Club, Tiger Student Athletic board; Math Academic Team; National Honor Society; and Business Professionals of America, according to information provided by the KCCF.
His community activities include Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, where he serves as president. He also participates in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy.
Mangas’ volunteer work includes serving as a mentor at Baker Youth Club, and as a coach and counselor at Tiger Basketball Camp. He also tutors through National Honor Society and volunteers in many other ways.
As for work experience, he interned with Room77.com and worked as a cleaner/landscaper at Key West Car Wash.
References describe him as hard working, humble, unselfish, poised, respectful, dependable and kind.
“Jake, remember being kind is far more important than being right,” Light said, also noting that 44 students applied for the Lilly Scholarship.
After the announcement, Jacob Mangas said, “I was very surprised. There’s just a lot of great people and students in our community. I knew it was a long shot, but I’m proud I could represent our community.”
He said he plans to attend Indiana University to study business analytics. The scholarship will be great, he said, because he can concentrate on studying knowing he has that financial backing.
Tim Mangas said his son “put in a lot of work and put in a good resume, and we’re very proud of him.”
Ann Mangas said, “I’m so proud of Jake. He’s always made us proud with everything he’s done.”
Jacob’s basketball coach, Doug Ogle, said, “Jake Mangas is the anti-Johnny Manziel and the anti-Jameis Winston. His character is stellar and he’s a very high achiever in football and basketball. He’s the complete package. I’m very happy for him and his family.”
WCHS Principal Troy Akers said many who know of Mangas know of his athleticism in football and basketball, but those who know him know of his humble aspects. Akers said Mangas knows what it takes to be academically successful and has put his best foot forward.
“He’s right at the top of his class now. If you look at his transcript, it wasn’t an easy path. It was high-risk, high-reward. He knew for some time he wanted to go to IU,” Akers said.
He said WCHS will miss Mangas’ leadership.
“I look at Jake as a Tony Dungy-like kid. Dungy wrote the book ‘Quiet Strength.’ I think that’s who Jake is,” Akers said. He said WCHS was blessed and happy to have another Lilly award winner.
Chupp was surprised to see his parents and four siblings come into his classroom Thursday afternoon. Then Light and representatives of KCCF entered with balloons and Chupp didn’t know what was going on. Once Light told Chupp he was receiving the Lilly scholarship, everything fell into place.
“I knew I applied for the scholarship, but I really didn’t expect to receive it,” Andrew said. He said he applied for it at about the beginning of the school year so it’s been a long wait to find out.
“It’s so amazing, I can’t believe it,” he said.
His parents, Alvin and Heather Chupp, were crying, though Heather said they found out about the Lilly scholarship from a family friend Wednesday night.
“We’re shocked, thankful, amazed,” Heather said. “He’s very reliable, responsible, a great guy.”
She said the scholarship will be an amazing help to them.
“What (Light) read just describes (Andrew) to a T, from the moment he was born,” Alvin said. “He’s a good ambassador for this program.”
Andrew’s older brother, Adrian, drove up from Purdue University Thursday just for the announcement.
“I’m the older brother, so I get to be really mean to him, but he’s never mean back,” Adrian said. “He’s always a nice guy. I couldn’t imagine life without him. When I went to college, I saw him grow as a leader.”
Andrew plans to also attend Purdue University and study agriculture.
Next year, when Andrew and Adrian are at college together, Adrian said, “It’s going to be a good time.”
Chupp is in the top 10 percent of his graduating class. He has been involved with FFA for three years, serving as president his senior year. He is a member of NHS, serving as president; and a four-year member of Key Club, where he also serves as president.
He has been a manager of the varsity basketball team for four years, and a member of student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his school’s science club.
His community activities included Zero Gravity Student Ministries, Hoosier Boys State and Lugar Symposium.
Chupp’s volunteer work has totaled more than 600 hours, including as a camp counselor and in missions trips and community events.
The scholarship committee was impressed with Chupp’s ability to balance a very full extracurricular calendar with a consistent work history, information from KCCF states.
Chupp’s employment history includes Subway, Bates Corp. Tractor Parts and working as a farm hand.
His references describe him as a leader, responsible, respected, a hard worker, dedicated, tender and outstanding.
In Kosciusko County, the KCCF recommends recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship to Independent Colleges of Indiana for final selection. The process is “blind” in that committee members do not see student names when reviewing applications. Consideration for the scholarship is given to academics, community services, extracurricular involvement, work experience, references and essay responses.
ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents 31 regionally accredited degree granting, non-profit private colleges and universities in the state.
The scholarships are a result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education, the KCCF information states.[[In-content Ad]]
Warsaw Community High School senior Jacob Mangas and Triton High School senior Andrew Chupp are the recipients of the four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the Indiana colleges of their choice.
Mangas found out he was a recipient a little after 11 a.m. Thursday. His parents, Tim and Ann Mangas, thought they were at the high school to take a picture with Jacob for the Times-Union because he recently was named the recipient of the C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship from the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
After a picture was taken, however, Light came into the classroom with a clutch of balloons to tell Mangas he was awarded the Lilly scholarship. His mom kissed and hugged him, and his dad also hugged him.
At the time of his application, Jacob Mangas was ranked second in his graduating class. His school activities have included four years of football, including serving as the starting quarterback and team captain; four years of basketball; Octagon Club, Tiger Student Athletic board; Math Academic Team; National Honor Society; and Business Professionals of America, according to information provided by the KCCF.
His community activities include Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, where he serves as president. He also participates in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy.
Mangas’ volunteer work includes serving as a mentor at Baker Youth Club, and as a coach and counselor at Tiger Basketball Camp. He also tutors through National Honor Society and volunteers in many other ways.
As for work experience, he interned with Room77.com and worked as a cleaner/landscaper at Key West Car Wash.
References describe him as hard working, humble, unselfish, poised, respectful, dependable and kind.
“Jake, remember being kind is far more important than being right,” Light said, also noting that 44 students applied for the Lilly Scholarship.
After the announcement, Jacob Mangas said, “I was very surprised. There’s just a lot of great people and students in our community. I knew it was a long shot, but I’m proud I could represent our community.”
He said he plans to attend Indiana University to study business analytics. The scholarship will be great, he said, because he can concentrate on studying knowing he has that financial backing.
Tim Mangas said his son “put in a lot of work and put in a good resume, and we’re very proud of him.”
Ann Mangas said, “I’m so proud of Jake. He’s always made us proud with everything he’s done.”
Jacob’s basketball coach, Doug Ogle, said, “Jake Mangas is the anti-Johnny Manziel and the anti-Jameis Winston. His character is stellar and he’s a very high achiever in football and basketball. He’s the complete package. I’m very happy for him and his family.”
WCHS Principal Troy Akers said many who know of Mangas know of his athleticism in football and basketball, but those who know him know of his humble aspects. Akers said Mangas knows what it takes to be academically successful and has put his best foot forward.
“He’s right at the top of his class now. If you look at his transcript, it wasn’t an easy path. It was high-risk, high-reward. He knew for some time he wanted to go to IU,” Akers said.
He said WCHS will miss Mangas’ leadership.
“I look at Jake as a Tony Dungy-like kid. Dungy wrote the book ‘Quiet Strength.’ I think that’s who Jake is,” Akers said. He said WCHS was blessed and happy to have another Lilly award winner.
Chupp was surprised to see his parents and four siblings come into his classroom Thursday afternoon. Then Light and representatives of KCCF entered with balloons and Chupp didn’t know what was going on. Once Light told Chupp he was receiving the Lilly scholarship, everything fell into place.
“I knew I applied for the scholarship, but I really didn’t expect to receive it,” Andrew said. He said he applied for it at about the beginning of the school year so it’s been a long wait to find out.
“It’s so amazing, I can’t believe it,” he said.
His parents, Alvin and Heather Chupp, were crying, though Heather said they found out about the Lilly scholarship from a family friend Wednesday night.
“We’re shocked, thankful, amazed,” Heather said. “He’s very reliable, responsible, a great guy.”
She said the scholarship will be an amazing help to them.
“What (Light) read just describes (Andrew) to a T, from the moment he was born,” Alvin said. “He’s a good ambassador for this program.”
Andrew’s older brother, Adrian, drove up from Purdue University Thursday just for the announcement.
“I’m the older brother, so I get to be really mean to him, but he’s never mean back,” Adrian said. “He’s always a nice guy. I couldn’t imagine life without him. When I went to college, I saw him grow as a leader.”
Andrew plans to also attend Purdue University and study agriculture.
Next year, when Andrew and Adrian are at college together, Adrian said, “It’s going to be a good time.”
Chupp is in the top 10 percent of his graduating class. He has been involved with FFA for three years, serving as president his senior year. He is a member of NHS, serving as president; and a four-year member of Key Club, where he also serves as president.
He has been a manager of the varsity basketball team for four years, and a member of student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his school’s science club.
His community activities included Zero Gravity Student Ministries, Hoosier Boys State and Lugar Symposium.
Chupp’s volunteer work has totaled more than 600 hours, including as a camp counselor and in missions trips and community events.
The scholarship committee was impressed with Chupp’s ability to balance a very full extracurricular calendar with a consistent work history, information from KCCF states.
Chupp’s employment history includes Subway, Bates Corp. Tractor Parts and working as a farm hand.
His references describe him as a leader, responsible, respected, a hard worker, dedicated, tender and outstanding.
In Kosciusko County, the KCCF recommends recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship to Independent Colleges of Indiana for final selection. The process is “blind” in that committee members do not see student names when reviewing applications. Consideration for the scholarship is given to academics, community services, extracurricular involvement, work experience, references and essay responses.
ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents 31 regionally accredited degree granting, non-profit private colleges and universities in the state.
The scholarships are a result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education, the KCCF information states.[[In-content Ad]]
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