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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

2011 Scholarship Recipient

Bethany Segraves, daughter of Douglas and Deborah Segraves, will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of her choice and up to $800 per year for required books and equipment.

2011 Lilly Scholarship Recipients

Bethany, a Clinton Prairie High School student, is captain of the girl's varsity basketball team, president of the National Honor Society, co-president of Student Council and treasurer of the Class of 2011. She is a member of Key Club and the girls' volleyball team. Bethany has tutored students in geometry and Spanish and was a volunteer assistant coach for elementary children for spring basketball camps.

She has earned many awards and honors: American Citizenship Award, I Dare You Leadership Award, Principal's Leadership Award Nominee and Girls State Alternate. Her basketball awards include Varsity Most Improved (9th grade), Outstanding Hustle (10th grade) and Sportsmanship (11th grade).

Bethany is a 10-year member of 4-H, vice president of the 4-H Paw Prints Dog Club, a church youth group member and church nursery volunteer. She plans to attend Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis to study Spanish.

When asked her reaction to being awarded the scholarship, Bethany said, "I can’t believe this! This is incredible."

Previous Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients

Jessie Fudge, daughter of Jerry and Jackie Fudge
Clinton Central High School graduate
2010 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sophomore at Ball State University studying creative writing

Courtney Jameson, daughter of Tom and Cindy Jameson
Frankfort High School graduate
2010 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Sophomore at Taylor University studying vocal performance

Jacob Batts, son of Steve and Debra Batts
Clinton Prairie High School graduate
2009 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Junior at Purdue University studying electrical and computer engineering technology

Troy Chester, son of Amy Chester and the late Rodney Chester
Frankfort High School graduate
2009 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Junior at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology studying civil engineering

Autumn Dalton, daughter of Larry and Susan Dalton
Rossville High School graduate
2008 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Senior at Taylor University studying music education

Tyler Johnston, son and stepson of Diana Brown and Dennis Brown and son and stepson of Kevin Johnston and Lisa Johnston
Clinton Central High School graduate
2008 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Tyler was accepted to Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine for fall 2011.

Nicholas Krammes, son of Kenneth and Pamela Krammes
Clinton Prairie High School graduate
2007 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Graduated from Purdue University in May 2011 with a degree in management.

Sherah Phillips, daughter of Jonathan and Julie Phillips
Zachary Albright - husband
Frankfort High School graduate
2007 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Graduated from the University of Indianapolis with a degree in nursing.

Pieter Geurs, son of Otto and Margaret Geurs
Clinton Prairie High School graduate
2006 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Graduated from Purdue University with a degree in physics.

Reid Kercheval, son of Kevin and Melea Kercheval
Katie - wife
Clinton Central High School graduate
2005 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Reid graduated from Butler University in August 2009 with a degree in chemistry. Reid is working as a lab analyst for Pace Analytical Services in Indianapolis, Ind.

Kaylee Yost is the daughter and step-daughter of Sherry and Jeff Martin and daughter and step-daughter of Brian and Susan Yost
Derrick Henson, husband
Frankfort High School graduate
2005 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Kaylee graduated from Purdue University with a degree in behavioral neuroscience/psychology in May 2009. Kaylee is working on her master's degree at Indiana School of Medicine in the field of genetic counseling.

Craig Bowen, son of Eric and Elaine Bowen
Clinton Prairie High School graduate
2004 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Craig has completed his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Megan Kingsolver, daughter of Richard and Cynthia Kingsolver
Clinton Central High School graduate
2004 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Megan graduated from Indiana University in May 2008, and is currently working on her doctorate degree in microbiology. She works in one of school's laboratories studying viruses.

Ben Randel, son of Steve and Carol Randel
Frankfort High School graduate
2004 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Ben graduated from Anderson University with his undergraduate degree in 2008 and with a MBA degree in 2009. He is in his third year of medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Jenna Blank, daughter of Mark and Susan Blank
Frankfort High School graduate
2003 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Jenna graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 2007 and is currently working as a senior business systems analyst for Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.

Chelsea Chalk, daughter of Harley and Gail Chalk
Clinton Central High School graduate
2003 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2007 graduate of St. Mary's College with a major in communication studies and obtained her master's degree in 2010. This fall, Chelsea will begin teaching at Ancilla College.

Michael Gabbard, son of Clinton and Ronda Gabbard
Frankfort High School graduate
2003 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Michael has graduated from Earlham with his degree in religion. This fall, Michael will attend the Chicago Theological Seminary to pursue a career in chaplaincy and interfaith dialogue.

Adrianne Faulkner (maiden name Johnson), daughter of Lee Johnson and Kathy Johnson. Her husband is Brent Faulkner
Clinton Central High School graduate
2002 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Addy graduated from DePauw University in 2006 and is currently teaching high school Spanish at Clinton Central High School.

Marissa Mills, daughter of Dennis and Susan Mills
Frankfort High School graduate
2002 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Marissa graduated from Bethel College in April 2006 with a degree in education. Marissa is the central Indiana regional director at The Crossing.

Heather Wenisch, daughter of Kendra Price and Jeffery Wenisch
Clinton Central High School graduate
2002 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Heather graduated from Purdue University in 2006 with a degree in health science/medical technology. She is currently working as a medical technologist for Schneck Medical Center in Seymour, Ind.

Jeff Darrow, son of Brian and Lisa Darrow
Frankfort High School graduate
2001 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Jeff is a 2005 graduate from Indiana University with a degree in biology. He is working as a quality assurance technologist in Indianapolis, Ind.

Kira Dunn (maiden name: Price) daughter of Jeffrey and Margo Price
Her husband is Nicholas Dunn and they have two children.
Clinton Central High School graduate
2001 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Kira is a 2005 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in biology.

Jacob Haney, son of Michal Haney and John Haney
Frankfort High School graduate
2001 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2005 graduate of Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering. Jacob works for Utility Division in Highland Heights, Ky.

Andrew Beardsley, son of Steven and Teresa Beardsley
Andrew and his wife, Teresa, have one son.
Frankfort High School graduate
2000 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Andrew is a 2004 DePauw University graduate with a double major in biology and Spanish and 2008 graduate of I.U. School of Medicine.

Angela Vargas ( maiden name: Milstead), daughter of Dr. Jim and Becky Milstead
Frankfort High School graduate
2000 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Angela graduated from Anderson University in 2004 with a degree in elementary education. She and her husband live in Frankfort, Ind., where she is teaching fifth grade.

Laura Hickman (maiden name: Warthan), daughter of Clarence and Joetta Warthan. Her husband is Andy Hickman
Frankfort High School
1999 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2003 graduate from Anderson University with a degree in psychology and business administration. Laura obtained her master's degree from Wheaton College and is currently working as a therapist in Indianapolis, Ind.

Tim Tharp, son of Dr. Stephen and Susan Tharp
Frankfort High School
1999 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
A 2003 DePauw University graduate, Tim is working on his Ph.D. in physics at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Colleen Boyer Self, daughter of Phil and Linda Boyer
Her husband is Justin Self
Clinton Central High School
1998 Clinton County Lilly Endowment Scholar
Coleen graduated from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2002 with a degree in chemical engineering. Following graduation from RHIT, Colleen worked at Eli Lilly in Clinton, Ind., until the birth of her daughter.

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