Announcing the James S. Eggers Carpe Diem Award Community Foundation of Boone County

Jim Eggers

7 February 2008

The James S. Eggers Carpe Diem Award was recently established at the Community Foundation of Boone County. This scholarship was established by Greg and Janet Ostendorf to honor a great educator, Jim Eggers. Jim has made an outstanding contribution to education and to the well being of ZCHS students. Currently he holds the position in the Zionsville Community School Corporation of Academic Services Director. Of his 37 years in education, 34 have been spent making a difference within the Zionsville schools as a teacher, coach and principal. Jim Eggers is highly respected among the students, staff and families within the community. Jim truly believes "It's all about the kids."

To find out more information about the James S. Eggers Carpe Diem award, go to the Scholarship section of the Community Foundation of Boone County's web site or to the ZCHS guidance department. The deadline for this scholarship is April 14, 2008.

The Community Foundation of Boone County continues its mission of providing pathways for connecting people who care with causes that matter for now and in the future.

For more information, please contact:

Mailing Address:
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Street Address:
60 East Cedar Street
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219