2004 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winners Community Foundation of Boone County

The Community Foundation of Boone County Announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winners

15 April 2004

Three Boone County students will receive four-year, full tuition scholarships as the Community Foundation of Boone County 2004 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.

Zachary Einterz, Lauren Prittie, and Saige Rutledge will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of their choice, but, also an $800 stipend for required books and equipment.

Einterz, son of Robert and Lee Ann Einterz of Zionsville, is graduating from Zionsville Community High School. Zach is a high achiever and has been a leader throughout his high school career. He has been an extremely active participant in the cross country and track programs including being the captain and winning many awards. He has also been a dedicated leader in the marching band as it has grown over the last few years. He is driven to succeed, has been an outstanding athlete, accomplished musician and student and community volunteer. He plans to study economics at either the University of Notre Dame or Wabash College this fall.

Rutledge, daughter of Gary and Quella Rutledge of Advance, is graduating from Western Boone Jr. Sr. High School. Music has touched her life in various ways. She actively participates in choir and school musicals including lead vocal. She has won and received excellent ratings in both vocal and instrumental contests in the solo and ensemble categories throughout her high school career. In addition, she has been a cheerleader and on the tennis team for four years in leadership positions. Saige also volunteers as a tutor, works part-time and has been an active 4-H member. She is a strong academic student, a great leader and an involved and dedicated student. Saige plans are to attend either Butler University or the University of Indianapolis in the fall and major in Spanish relations and education.

Prittie, daughter of John and Lisa Prittie of Lebanon will be graduating from Lebanon High School. She has continually been a leader in her academic career and activities even though in the past five years she has attended five different schools. Lauren has held lead roles in musicals, and has lead and accompanied many different choirs. Also she has received first place awards in both piano and vocal solo at state ensemble competitions. In addition, she established two charter chapters in high school: Key Club and German club. Lauren is an exceptionally talented and top ranked young lady. She will pursue a major in English with music and German minors at either DePauw or Purdue University.

Twelve students from Boone County out of 49 applicants were interviewed for these three scholarships. Those interviewed from Western Boone were Saige Rutledge, Laura Hill, Courtney Hull and Zachary Keller. Lebanon High School's students chosen were Lauren Prittie, Katie Brown, Nicholas Hedge, Kristen Sargent, and Tasha Searles. Zachary Einterz and Rachel Heneghan were interviewed from Zionsville. Carrie Ann Hedge was a student who was interviewed from Sheridan High School. To be able to apply for this scholarship, the students had to be in the upper 20% of their senior class after seven semesters. A number of other factors were considered such as GPA, curriculum taken, honors received, test scores, extracurricular activities, community and volunteer involvement, need, work experience, references and an essay. After the interviews, the Community Foundation of Boone County scholarship committee narrowed the field to 3 nominees and an alternate. The finalists' names were submitted to the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) for the final selection of the recipients.

ICI is a nonprofit corporation that represents 31 regionally accredited degree granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state.

The scholarships are the result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. There were 366 scholarships awarded statewide this year.

Additional Information and Assistance:

Address inquires to:

Lisa Latz John, Executive Director
The Community Foundation of Boone County
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077
Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219
Email: cfbc@in-motion.net

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