DAVIESS CO. – The Daviess County Community Foundation announces the distribution of community scholarships totaling $87,350.
This year, funds established by generous donors, provided scholarships to 29 area students.
Back row: James Graber, Chloe Garland, Madylin Borders, Elle Stowers, Braylee Knepp, Isaac Mozingo, Jayden Meredith, Allyson Gross, Marydith Borders, and Xander Howard.
In addition to announcing the recipients, the Regional Director of Community Engagement & Impact, Laura Hazelman states, “The Daviess County Community Foundation is thankful to our generous fund founders and donors who make these scholarship awards possible. Their investment in the education of our young people has impacted each of these students. The process of choosing who will be awarded each of these scholarships is undertaken with dedication and discipline by a committee of Daviess County community volunteer leaders. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication in doing this. The process is never easy because our Daviess County students are exceptional.”
The scholarships awarded:
Derek Ray Arvin Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by the family of Derek Ray Arvin, class of 2014, to benefit a Washington High School graduating senior. Along with several other factors, the selection is based on financial need, the applicant’s level of athletic involvement, and their participation in a faith community. This year’s award is $2,500 and the recipient is Isaac Mozingo.
Ronald Todd Beasley Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Ronald Todd Beasley by his parents, Ronald Lee, and Diane Beasley; his brother, Dr. Harley Scott Beasley; and friends. Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Daviess High School who demonstrate qualities associated with good moral character and citizenship. This year’s $2,500 award recipient is James Graber.
Ronald Frette and Ann Frette 4-H Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by the Daviess County 4-H Club Association in honor of long-time supporters, Ronald and Ann Frette. Daviess County residents who are graduates of a Daviess County high school and pursuing post-secondary undergraduate studies or training may apply. Applicants must have participated in a Daviess County 4-H program for at least five years, completed at least two 4-H projects during each of those years, and maintained a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average during high school. Applicants must also demonstrate personal interest in and a positive attitude toward continuing their education and demonstrate good moral character. This year’s recipient is Jordan Remsburg, a student at Purdue University. Jordan was awarded $2,000.
Steven L. Gines College Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by friends of Steven L. Gines in his memory. It is open to graduating seniors of Washington High School who have completed college preparatory classes in high school and have been involved in the arts. This year’s $600 award recipient is Allyson Gross.
GPC Washington Employees Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by the employees of Kent-Grain Processing Corporation in Washington to encourage the dependents of employees to further their education, to recognize the academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential. This year there are three recipients that each received $3,000; Leanna Sidebottom, Washington Catholic; Faith Dalton, Olivet Nazarene University; and Katherine Spaulding, University of Southern Indiana.
David K. Lynch Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by Cathleen M. (Lynch) Kendall in memory of her husband. Graduating seniors of any Daviess school who attended Lena Dunn Elementary School may apply. This year’s $700 award recipient is Stephanie Montoya Meza, Washington Catholic High School.
McCall Family Teachers Scholarship is a scholarship established by the John and Anna McCall Trust Fund to provide scholarships to graduates of North Daviess High School who are pursuing a career in teaching with an emphasis in fine arts or elementary education. This year there are two students that received $700 each. They are Erika Myers and Austyn Miller.
McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by Lucile Vance in memory of her husband. Graduating seniors of Daviess County Schools with a scholastic rank in the upper third of their class may apply. Applicants must have participated in 4-H for at least four years and be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. This year the $1,200 scholarship was awarded to Adison Giesler, North Daviess High School.
North Daviess Scholarship is an annual scholarship fund established by the North Daviess Academic Opportunity Alliance (formerly known as North Daviess Dollars for Scholars Program) to help North Daviess students pursue advanced education. Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Daviess High School planning to pursue a degree at any accredited 2- or 4-year educational institution or trade school. This year there are four recipients that received $750 each: James Graber, Abigail Hellums, Marydith Borders, and Adison Giesler.
Lenore Overholser Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Lenore Overholser by her daughter, Kay Sander, and grandsons, Chad Sander and Craig Sander. Graduating seniors of North Daviess High School with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) majoring in education at any accredited college or university may apply. This year’s $750 award recipient is Abigail Hellums.
German American Bancorp Scholarship is a scholarship established by Peoples National Bank of Washington. It is open to seniors from any Daviess County high school with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average planning to major in a business-related course of study. Selection is based on academics and leadership skills. The $2,000 award recipient is Beth Graber, Barr-Reeve High School.
Jo Ann Shawhan Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by John Shawhan in memory of his wife Jo Ann to benefit Daviess County students pursuing a nursing degree at Vincennes University. This year’s award recipient of $2,000 is Kenzyle Jeffers, North Daviess High School.
Dwight Risley Scholarship is a scholarship established by Martha Risley Reiners in memory of her husband. The fund typically awards multiple graduating seniors of any Daviess County high school for tuition, books, and required fees of post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate good scholastic standing and financial need. This year there are ten recipients: Chloe Garland, Washington Catholic High School $5,000; Beth Graber, Barr-Reeve High School $5,000; Xander Howard, Washington Catholic High School $5,000; Marydith Borders, North Daviess $3,500; Elle Stowers, Washington High School $3,500; Allyson Gross, Washington High School $2,500; Kaitlin Miller, Barr-Reeve High School $2,500; Isaac Mozingo, Washington High School $2,000; Madylin Borders, North Daviess High School $2,000; and Molly Brown, Washington Catholic High School $2,000.
Marilyn L. Wallace Scholarship is an annual scholarship established in memory of Marilyn Wallace by her husband Lewis and her daughter Marcia McConnell. Graduating North Daviess High School seniors who plan to pursue post-secondary education in health or health-related fields are eligible for this award. This year’s $700 recipient is Marydith Borders.
Charles and Maxine Williams Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by the Estate of Maxine Williams in memory of Charles and Maxine to benefit North Daviess High School graduating seniors. Applicants must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year educational institution or trade school. This year’s recipients are; James Graber, $1,200; Erika Myers, $1,200; Elaina Morgan, $900; Madylin Borders, $900; Marydith Borders, $900; and Abigail Hellums, $900.
The Fraternal Order of Police Washington Lodge 101 Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Lodge 101 of the Washington Indiana Fraternal Order of Police. The recipient must be planning to pursue a degree in Law enforcement or a related field. This year’s award is $1,000 and the recipient is Madylin Borders, North Daviess High School.
Lawrell Ray Hilgeman Memorial Scholarship is an annual created by Veale Creek Players in memory of Lawrell Ray Hilgeman. Applicants must have been involved in productions featured at the Veale Creek Theatre in Washington. This year’s $1,000 recipient is Xander Howard, Washington Catholic High School.
Sheldon Matthew Smith Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Gregory A. and Natalie J. Smith in memory of their son, Sheldon (1193-2006). Graduating seniors from Washington High School or Washington Catholic High School planning a degree in writing, computer graphics, computer game design, computer art design, computer animation, computer programming, and/or web design. This year’s award is $1,000 and the recipient is Xander Howard, Washington Catholic High School.
William and Mary Summers Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship established by Phillip M. Summers and William E. Summers in memory of their parents. Graduating seniors from Washington High School planning full-time enrollment at Vincennes University majoring in Business or Education are eligible. This year’s $1,000 recipient is Maddison St. John.
Ray L. Angerer Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship created by Westminster Presbyterian Church in memory of Ray L. Angerer. Applicants must be communicant members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Washington, IN. This year’s recipient, Shelby Norris, will be awarded $1,000.
Daviess County Community Foundation Scholarship
This year, 23 students applied for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, and as in years past, the Daviess County Community Foundation awards scholarships to those students who are alternates for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship and finalists. The scholarships are made possible by donors to the Friends of Daviess County endowment fund. The total amount awarded this year is $15,000. The recipients are First Alternate, Braylee Knepp, Barr-Reeve High School $6,000; Second Alternate, Beth Graber, Barr-Reeve High School $3,000. The following Finalist will each receive $1,000; Isaac Mozingo, Washington High School; Chloe Browning, Washington High School; Kaitlin Miller, Barr-Reeve High School; Elle Stowers, Washington High School; Mya Cline, Washington Catholic High School; and Reagan Murray, Barr-Reeve High School.
Jayden Meredith of Washington High School is the 2023 Daviess County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient. He will receive a full-tuition scholarship to the Indiana College of her choice and a $900 yearly stipend for required books and equipment from the Lilly Endowment Scholarship Program. The Daviess County Community Foundation accepted applications and a volunteer selection committee made up of community leaders completed the review process for this award with final selections being made by Independent Colleges of Indiana.
The Daviess County Community Foundation would like to say thank you to the parents, family members, teachers, school administrators, coaches, mentors, and everyone who has inspired these students to be the very best they can be. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their families. We wish you the best as you pursue your college degrees and future opportunities.
