Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc.

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Kokomo, IN 46901
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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

2011 Scholarship Recipients

Colten Fowler, a Western High School student, is active in the school’s FIRST Robotics Team, where he is the electrical lead. Colten is a member of the National Honor Society, Japanese Club, Spell Bowl Team, Math Academic Super Bowl, Student Council and the cross country team. He is the president and founder of Western’s Chess Club and captain of the Science Academic Super Bowl. Colten has earned two Academic Excellence Awards. Through his involvement with the Robotics Team, he volunteers at AndyMark. Colten plans to study electrical engineering at Purdue University.

When asked his reaction to being awarded the scholarship, Colten said, "I was mostly speechless. I never dreamed I’d actually receive this and it was a bit of a shock when I opened the letter. I can’t express how honored I am."

Zoe Wolfe, an Eastern High School student, participates in track and field and is captain of the soccer team. She is president of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and the National Honor Society, and vice president of the Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.) Club and the EHS Chamber Orchestra Ensemble. Zoe is a member of Science Club, Interact Club, and Spelling and Science Academic Bowls. She is a four-year volunteer at the Kokomo Humane Society. Zoe has earned many awards and honors: Academic All-State for track and soccer, Mid-Indiana Conference Academic Award for soccer, MIC First Team Soccer, Team Academic Award for track and soccer, Outstanding Girl as a Hoosier Girls' State Delegate, National Merit Commended Scholar and Classroom Excellence Award for geometry, orientation to life and careers, advanced biology and advanced history. In addition, she placed first in the senior division of the 2011 Howard County Science Fair. Zoe plans to study biology at Earlham College.

Zoe was excited to learn she was a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient. "I felt both incredibly honored and shocked after reading the letter," she said. "My family and I could hardly believe the news, and there was lots of whooping and hugging! It truly felt like a dream."

Previous Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients

Shelby Beasley, daughter of Charles and Pamela Beasley
Eastern High School graduate
2010 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sophomore at DePauw University studying political science and English literature

Stephen Chou, son of Thomas and Nellie Chou
Northwestern High School graduate
2010 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sophomore at Taylor University studying mathematics education

Chelsea Weber, daughter of Anthony and Michaela Weber
Western High School graduate
2009 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Junior at Purdue University studying psychology

Kyle White, son of Teresa White and Neal White
Kokomo High School graduate
2009 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Junior at Indiana University studying telecommunications

Blaire Bell, daughter of Kim Bell and Scott Bell
Northwestern High School graduate
2008 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Senior at Butler University studying pharmacology

Sean Sullivan, son of Kathleen Sullivan
Kokomo High School graduate
2008 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Senior at Butler University studying business

Joseph Parker, son of Kenton and Janine Parker
Kokomo High School graduate
2007 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in May 2011 and is working as a financial/budget analyst for Chrysler LLC.

Anna Hurlock, daughter of Dean and Patti Hurlock
Western High School graduate
2007 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Graduated from Purdue University in May 2011 in the field of bio-chemistry. Anna is pursuing a doctorate degree from Michigan State University.

Kyle Hagelskamp, daughter of Denise Wilder and Joe Hagelskamp
Northwestern High School graduate
2006 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2010 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree in management. Kyle is working for Abbott Laboratories in Illinois.

Matthew Cox, son of Larry and Teresa Cox
Western High School graduate
2006 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Matt graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering. Matt is working for Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis.

Nikki D'Arruda, daughter and step-daughter of Angela and Grover Coble
Kokomo High School graduate
2005 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Nikki graduated from Purdue University in May 2009 with a degree in sales and marketing. She is pursuing another baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Sunny Jewell McClurg, daughter of Marie Jewell and Mark and Laurie Roper. Sunny and her husband Maci, have one son.
Eastern High School graduate
2005 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sunny graduated from Indiana University-Kokomo with a degree in nursing in May 2009. She is employed as a emergency room nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kokomo, Ind.

Lyndsey Antosik, daughter of Vicki and Robert Smock and the late John Antosik
Western High School graduate
2004 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Lyndsey has a pharmacy degree from Butler University.

Jeff Carter, son of Dave and Jena Carter
Western High School graduate
2004 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Jeff graduated from Purdue University with a degree in physics in 2008. Jeff is working as an analyst in Aurora, Colo.

Adam Martin, son of Mary Martin; son and stepson of Gary and Jan Martin
Taylor High School graduate
2004 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Adam is a December 2008 graduate of Butler University with degrees in international studies and Spanish. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Sept. 2009 and is currently stationed at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., for specialized undergraduate pilot training.

Brian Buffington, son of Dave and Mimi Buffington
Western High School graduate
2003 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Brian graduated from Indiana University with degrees in accounting and finance. He is working with Navigators (a Christian ministry on college campuses).

Tia Gaddis McKay, daughter of Peggy Gaddis
Her husband is Robby McKay.
Northwestern High School graduate
2003 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2007 graduate of Indiana University - Kokomo with a degree in business. Tia works as a relationship manager at AmericanTrust.

Michael Tetrault, son of Ray and Robin Tetrault
Kokomo High School graduate
2003 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Michael graduated from Butler University with degrees in telecommunication arts, education and French. He is currently teaching at Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Ind.

Tiffany Case, daughter of and stepdaughter of Shelly and Christopher Santucci
Kokomo High School graduate
2002 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Butler University

Alexis Phipps, daughter of Ingrid Ormsby and Jim Phipps
Kokomo High School graduate
2002 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Alexis graduated from Purdue University.

Stefani Vande Lune Meyer, daughter of Doug and Mary Vande Lune
Her husband is Jon Meyer.
Kokomo High School graduate
2002 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Stefani graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2006 from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and in 2008 graduated from Rose with a master's degree in biomedical engineering. She graduated from law school at George Washington University in May 2011 and will be working in patent litigation.

Leon Organ, son of Leon Organ Jr. and Amy Organ
Kokomo High School graduate
2001 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2005 graduate from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a degree in computer sciences, Leon is working for Software Engineering Professionals in Carmel, Ind.

Sarah Jo Walker, daughter of Susan Walker and Don Walker
Eastern High School graduate
2001 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sarah is a 2005 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in art.

Stephanie Welcher Barnes, daughter of Deborah McAllister & Alan Welcher. Her husband is Travis Barnes.
Kokomo High School graduate
2001 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2005 graduate of University of Evansville with a degree in English education, Stephanie teaches 8th grade Language Arts at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Ind.

Zach Armstrong, son of David and Charlene Armstrong
Kokomo High School graduate
2000 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Zach is a 2004 Hanover College graduate with a degree in biology and 2005 Purdue University graduate with a master's degree. Zach graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in May 2009 and he is working in emergency medicine.

Brandie Bryan Hopper, daughter of Glen and Kathie Bryan
Brandie's husband is Craig Hopper and her daughter is Ava.
Taylor High School graduate
2000 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Brandie graduated from Indiana University-Kokomo in 2004 with a degree in elementary education. She and her family live in Belle Glade, Fla., where she is teaching third grade at Belle Glade Christian Academy.

Justin Smith, son of Terry and Bonnie Smith
Kokomo High School graduate
1999 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2003 graduate from University of Evansville with a degree in math education, Justin is a math teacher at Central Middle School.

Monica Gavala, daughter of Ron Gavala and Colleen and Larry Leckrone
Kokomo High School graduate
1999 Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2003 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology graduate, she completed her doctorate degree in a PhD. program in pharmacology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008.

Sadie Townsend, daughter of Greg Townsend and Susan Thompson
Kokomo High School graduate
1998 Howard County Lilly Endowment Scholar
A 2001 graduate of St. Mary-of-the-Woods with a degree in psychology,
Sadie passed away in April 2002.