KREMC Awards $6,000 In Scholarships To Area Students
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Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Steve Rhodes announced the winners of the 2008 KREMC Scholarship Program.
Nearly 80 students applied for the six $1,000 scholarships awarded."This year's field of applicants not only increased in number, up from 50 applicants last year, but they were a phenomenal group of students," said Rhodes. "By investing in the education of our future leaders, we know we're helping create a strong leadership base to serve our county for many years to come."
All applicants were required to submit an application detailing their high school or college grades, community involvement, and to write an essay. Applications were scored by independent judges from Grace College, and 12 candidates were selected from all entrants to be interviewed by area educators. The field was then narrowed to the winning students.
This year's KREMC Scholarship winners are:
Jaclyn Amiss is the daughter of Shanon and Rebecca Amiss, Claypool. Jaclyn recently graduated from Fairfield High School, where she was active in FFA, serving as team captain of the livestock judging team. She also is active in 4-H, and was a member of the Kosciusko County Junior Leaders. She plans to attend Butler County Community College, and pursue a career in animal agribusiness.
A 2007 graduate of Wawasee High School, Kelly Darr is the daughter of Dennis and Leslie Darr, Syracuse. She just completed her freshman year at Purdue University, where she made the Dean's List. She is pursuing a degree in nursing. During her high school career, Kelly was involved in 4-H, serving as a Junior Leader and club president. She also served as president of the Wawasee FFA Chapter.
Triton High School 2008 salutatorian Jessica Ganshorn is the daughter of Tim and Jayne Ganshorn, Etna Green. Jessica plans to attend the University of Indianapolis, where she will pursue a degree in nursing. During her high school career, Jessica served as team captain of the volleyball, basketball and softball teams. She was also vice president of the National Honor Society, and participated in the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy.
The daughter of Mark and Cindy Montel of Claypool, Ashlie Montel is a recent graduate of Warsaw Community High School. She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University, where she will pursue a degree in nursing. During her high school career, Ashlie participated in the school's cooperative work program, was active in 4-H, participated in basketball, volleyball and rugby, and participated in her church youth group.
A 2008 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Teryn Sapper is the daughter of Frank and Deborah Sapper, Warsaw. She plans to attend Purdue University to study nutrition science. Teryn has actively participated in 4-H, Octagon Club, and served as president of the Business Professionals of America local chapter. She also was a participant in the 2007 Kosciusko REMC Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth Scott also is a 2008 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, and she plans to attend Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne to pursue a degree in business. She is the daughter of Michael and Cynthia Scott, Warsaw. She has been active in FFA, was a member of National Honor Society, and was named the Outstanding Agriculture Student for 2008.
KREMC scholarships are open to all members in good standing - and their dependents - who are pursuing higher education (including technical programs, master's and doctorate degrees) at an accredited two-year or four-year university. Applications for the 2009 scholarships will be available at the KREMC office or on the KREMC Web site in January.
