Kosciusko REMC announces 2010-2011 Scholarship Winners
Warsaw, Indiana…Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Steve Rhodes has announced the winners of the 2010 KREMC Scholarship Program. Sixty students applied for the six $1,000 scholarships awarded. “Every year I’m amazed by the achievements and accomplishments of the students who apply for our scholarship program,” said KREMC President and CEO Steve Rhodes. “Our county is blessed to have an amazing group of students who represent us well. By investing in the education of these 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 judges from Grace College, and twelve 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:
Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Kate Myers is the daughter of Brent & Lisa Paxton of Silver Lake and Brett & Lori Myers of Akron. Kate has been active in 4-H; organized and implemented a free community supper; acted as a group leader for Kosciusko County’s Agricultural Awareness Day for area 4th graders; and played varsity basketball. She plans to attend Purdue University in the fall to study landscape horticulture and design.
Kelci Freds is the daughter of Brian & Tami Green of Warsaw. Kelci is a senior at Warsaw Community High School, where she has played varsity basketball for four years, serving as team captain and being named MVP for three consecutive years. She also is active in National Honors Society, Business Professionals of America; and Tiger Student Athletic Board. She plans to attend Calvin College, and to pursue a degree in communications and marketing.
Four students from Wawasee High School were selected as winners. These students include:
Amber Hollar is the daughter of Rusty and Jamie Hollar of Milford. Amber has been very active in FFA, holding chapter offices and participating in a variety of activities such as Food for America and dairy judging. She was in charge of elementary school students for the county’s Ag Day. She also has served as a cadet teacher and a teacher’s aide. Amber plans to attend Ball State University to study Elementary Education..
Cody Cline plans to study international business at Bethel College. He is the son of Robert and Sally Cline of Milford. Cody has been active in band, National Honor Society, and is very involved in mission work for his church. He recently completed a mission trip to Kenya where he distributed shoes to needy families.
The daughter of Tommy & Esther Henderson of Milford, Jenna Henderson plans to attend Brigham Young University to study nursing. During her high school career, she has played varsity basketball and softball, serving as team captain. She has also been active in Student Council and National Honors Society, and participated in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy during her junior year. She is also active in her church, and has coordinated numerous fundraisers and community service activities.
The final scholarship recipient, also a Wawasee High School senior is Jose Mejia. He is the son of Graciela and Fernando Mejia of Milford. Jose plans to attend Purdue University to study engineering or business. He is active in cross country and track and field, serving as team captain. He volunteers as a tutor and for other community organizations. He is also active in his church, and has gone on several mission trips.
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 2-year or 4-year university. Applications for the 2011 scholarships will be available at the KREMC office or on the KREMC website in January 2011.
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