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Celebrating Our Scholars

2024 Lilly Endowment Inc. Community Scholars

Lacey Pickering

Carroll

Lacey, daughter of Timothy and Leslie Pickering, is a Delphi Community High School student graduating with an Academic Honors Diploma.

  • Lacey is a ten-year 4-H member where she shows swine. She is involved in Junior Leaders, the Carroll County Ag Association, and the National Honor Society. Lacey has been president of the Delphi FFA chapter for two years. She is a four-sport varsity athlete at Delphi Community High School. Lacey will have 16 varsity letters at the conclusion of her senior year.

    She has been on student council throughout high school and is the president of her senior class. She also works part-time for a local show pig breeder. Lacey will attend DePauw University or the University of Indianapolis to pursue a major in physical therapy with a minor in animal science.

Chloe Rodkey

Clinton

Chloe, daughter of Larry and Stephanie Rodkey, is a Rossville High School student graduating with an Academic and Technical Honors Diploma.

  • She is a four-year member of the varsity golf team. Chloe has been a class officer and an active member of student council. She mentors an elementary school student through the COACH Kids Mentor program. She also holds several part-time jobs. Chloe was a Hoosier Girls State citizen in 2023 and has won several academic and athletic awards during her high school career. Chloe plans to attend Indiana University or Purdue University to study business.

Kelsie Avery

Howard

Kelsie, daughter of Amy Trine and Tim Avery and granddaughter of Janie Trine, is a Northwestern High School student graduating with an Academic Honors diploma.

  • She has been an FFA member since eighth grade and has been president of her chapter since tenth grade. Kelsie is also president of FFA District 5 this year. She is a ten-year 4-H member and has been secretary of her Junior Leaders club for four years. Kelsie participates in various community service activities.

    She is the captain of the softball team at Northwestern High School and the manager of the cross-country team. She also works part-time as a veterinary assistant. Kelsie plans to attend Purdue University and major in Animal Science.

Shelby Stepler

Howard

Shelby, daughter of Kelly Stepler, is a Kokomo High School student graduating with an Academic Honors diploma.

  • She is very active in marching band and indoor wind ensemble. Shelby is positioned as a leader in her school through service clubs such as Girls League, student council, and Leadership Academy, in which she mentors incoming freshmen. She also works part-time as a hostess throughout the school year. Shelby plans to attend Ball State University and major in nursing.

Scholarship History