ROCHESTER – Frederick Rakestraw graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1949, which was the beginning of 53 years in the legal profession. He practiced in Akron for five years and, in 1954, was elected Fulton County Circuit Judge where he served for 12 years. In 1966, he served on the Indiana Supreme Court. From 1967 until his retirement in 2002, he practiced law, first in Plymouth then in Rochester. Applicants must have been residents of Fulton County for at least three years during their high school career, accepted into a graduate program, enrolled in any school of law in the United States and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.25. The deadline for the scholarship is June 27 for all first-time applicants. Applications are available at the Northern Indiana Community Foundation office, 715 Main St., Rochester, or online at nicf.org Those who are interested in applyiing are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation Scholarship coordinator at 260-223-2227 for more information.
