Common Ground
A Newsletter of the Clinton County Community Foundation
Summer 2009
2009 Board Members
Bill Beard - Chairman
Community Volunteer
Jean Beard
Community Volunteer
Lester Bergum
Robison Robison
Bergum & Johnson
Bob Brinson
Community Volunteer
Ted Cripe
Farm Bureau Insurance
Glenda Frey
Community Volunteer
Debbie Graves
Lincoln Bank
Karen Miller
Farmers Bank
Brad Mohler
Ponton and Mohler
Kent Ryan
Ryan, Moore, Cook & Hunter
John Shoup
Ryan, Moore, Cook & Hunter
Harold Vice
Community Volunteer
CLINTON COUNTY
Community Foundation
215 W. Sycamore St.
Kokomo, IN 46901
(800) 964-0508
cfclinton.org
Lilly Endowment
Community Scholarships
The Clinton County Community
Foundation is pleased to honor the recipients of the
2009 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
Due to the generosity of Lilly Endowment, two
Clinton County students will receive full-tuition,
required fees, and a special allocation of up to $800
per year for required books and equipment for four
years of undergraduate study at any Indiana public
or private college or university. The recipients are
Jacob Batts and Troy Chester.
Jacob D. Batts, son of Steve and Debra
Batts, is a 2009 graduate of Clinton Prairie High
School. In the fall, he will attend Purdue University
in pursuit of a degree in engineering. Jacob recalls
his reaction to learning of the award, "When I first
opened the letter, I was in disbelief. I think the
2009 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
Troy Chester (left) and Jacob Batts (right)
reality of it all still hasn't hit me. I am very grateful
and honored to receive this prestigious scholarship
award." During his time as a student at Clinton Prairie High School, he was involved in cross country,
track, bowling, Drama Club and Rotary. He was also a member of National Honor Society, FFA,
Hoosier Heartland Math Competition, and ACE Team.
Troy Chester, son of Amy Chester and the late Rodney Chester, is a 2009 graduate of
Frankfort High School. In the fall, he will attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to pursue a
degree in civil engineering. Troy stated, "I am thrilled to have received this incredible opportunity and
honor". While at Frankfort High School, Troy was involved in cross country, track and field where he
was captain, top scorer and scholastic award winner. In addition Troy was a four-year band member
where he participated in the Advanced Percussion Ensemble, Advanced Concert Band and the Pep
Band.
This is the twelfth year that the Endowment has funded the Lilly Endowment Community
Scholars program for outstanding students in Indiana. The Community Foundation defined the criteria
based on the Endowment’s stated goal to “raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana.” The
criteria identified by the Foundation and used in the selection process were: scholastic achievements;
school, community, and work activities; essay; financial need; and an interview. There were 23
qualified and eligible Clinton County students who applied for the scholarship. A committee of
volunteers evaluated the applications and selected nine finalists who were interviewed by the Clinton
County Community Foundation board and scholarship committee.
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Clinton County Scholarship
Laura Brassie
Community Foundation Scholar
Kristen Rich
Community Foundation Scholar
2009 Clinton County Scholarship Reception
Front Row (l to r): Xan Gross, Abigail Marcum, Kelsey Miller, Alissa Clawson, Christina Bailey,
Kristen Rich, Erin Overman, Bernadette Frey, Laura Brassie;
2nd Row: Jacob Harden, Josue Ordaz, Zachary Nichols, Chad Kingsolver, Aaron Rogers, Danielle
Gould, Jessica Rodkey;
Top Row: Clay Carter, Jenna Pelling, Alyssa Bell, Kyle Stuard, Jacob Batts, Troy Chester, and Dane
Snyder.
The Clinton County Community Foundation has awarded approximately $315,000 in scholarships for the
2009-10 school year including the two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships.
Jessica Rodkey
Community Foundation Scholar
Dane Snyder
Community Foundation Scholar
Kyle Stuard
Community Foundation Scholar
Adam Moore
Community Foundation Scholar
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A. J. Archibald Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Jan and Tom Archibald, parents of A.
J. Archibald, a former student at Clinton Central High School, who demonstrated good citizenship, aboveaverage character and the ability to make his best effort to reach his potential in academics and athletic
events. This fund provides scholarships for deserving, graduating seniors from Clinton Central High
School, who demonstrate such characteristics and are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution.
The 2009 recipient is Wendy Pullen, daughter of
Garry and Denise Pullen, will attend the University
of Indianapolis to study occupational therapy.
Beta Tau-Psi Iota Xi Scholarship was established
in 2004 to provide educational scholarships to
graduate students studying speech pathology. The
2009 recipient of this award is Stephanie Bertram,
daughter of Darrel and Nadine Bertram. Stephanie
is a second-time recipient and a second year graduate student at Ball State University studying speechlanguage pathology and audiology.
Jenny Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund was
established by Ralph and Mary Butler in memory
of their granddaughter, Jenny. This fund provides
scholarships for students graduating from Clinton
Central High School who will be attending a postsecondary educational institution in Indiana and
who will be pursuing a career in nursing, the ministry, or Christian education. The recipient of this
award is Wendy Pullen. Wendy, daughter of Garry
and Denise Pullen, will attend the University of
Indianapolis to study occupational therapy.
Clinton Central High School Vision Scholarship
Fund was established in 2000 to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from
Clinton Central High School. The following are the
Wendy Pullen (middle) receives the
A.J. Archibald Memorial Scholarship
Board member Jean Beard poses with Josue Ordaz and Chad
Kingsolver, recipients of the Kaspar Scholarship
Recipients Announced
(l to r) Abigail Marcum, Wendy Pullen, Lance Miller,
Jenna Pelling and Xan Gross receive the Clinton Central
H. S. Vision Scholarship
recipients for 2009: Xan Gross, daughter of Sally
Dirbas and Michael Gross, will attend Hanover
College. Abigail Marcum, daughter of Brian and
Annette Marcum, will attend Purdue University.
Lance Miller, son of Doug and Debbie Miller,
will attend Ball State University. Jenna Pelling,
daughter of Stan and Janet Pelling, will attend
Indiana University-Kokomo. Wendy Pullen,
daughter of Garry and Denise Pullen, will attend
the University of Indianapolis.
Clinton County Community Foundation
Scholars are the finalists in the competition for
the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. The following are the awardees for 2009: Laura
Brassie, daughter of Gregory and Peggy Brassie and graduate of Clinton Prairie High School, will
attend Indiana State University this fall to study music business. Jacob Harden, son of Kenneth
and Leah Harden and a Clinton Central High School graduate, will attend Purdue University to study
crop and soil science. Adam Moore, son
of Greg Moore and Ellen Young and graduate of Clinton Central High School, will
attend Purdue University to study management. Kristen Rich, daughter of Annette
Goodnight and Craig Rich and graduate of Frankfort High School, will attend
Purdue University to study science. Jessica
Rodkey, daughter of Fred and Karyn
Rodkey and Rossville High School graduate, will attend Purdue University to study
wildlife sciences and anthropology. Dane
Snyder, son of Curtis and Gail Snyder and
graduate of Rossville High School, will
attend Purdue University to study physics.
Kyle Stuard, son of F. Scott and Marta
2009 Lily Endowment Community Scholarship Finalists
Stuard and Frankfort High School graduate,
(left to right from top): Jacob Harden, Troy Chester, Kyle Stuard,
will attend Butler University to study busiAdam Moore, Laura Brassie, Kristen Rich, Jessica Rodkey,
Jacob Batts and Dane Snyder.
ness/law.
Clarence Cochran Agricultural Scholarship Fund was established by Pat Robertson and her children in honor of her father and their grandfather. The fund provides scholarships for students graduating from Clinton Central or Clinton Prairie High Schools who are pursuing an education in agriculture or another vocation-related field, and who are likely to
succeed as post-secondary, trade, vocation, college, or university
students. The recipient of this award is Jenna Pelling, a 2009
graduate of Clinton Central High School and daughter of Stan
and Janet Pelling. Jenna plans to attend Indiana UniversityKokomo in the fall to study business administration/agribusiness.
Anna Fudge Field & Mary S. Field Endowment Fund was
made possible by the generosity of the Fields family many years
ago. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Clinton
County graduating senior. This year the scholarship committee
selected the 2009 recipient, Danielle Gould, daughter of Tom
and Denise Smith. Danielle will attend Ball State University to
study aquatic biology.
Jenna Pelling (left) with Pat Robertson
receives the Clarance Cochran
Agricultural Scholarship
Louise & Robert A. Hedgcock History Essay Scholarship recognizes student history essays written during the student’s junior
Danielle Gould
Anna Fudge Field and
Mary S. Field Scholarship
Christopher Ruckel
Mulberry H.S. Alumni Assoc.
Amanda Krammes
Mulberry H.S. Alumni Assoc.
Kelsey Schutz
Mulberry H.S. Alumni Assoc.
Addie Scott
Mulberry H.S. Alumni Assoc.
NEW TRIBUTES
IN HONOR OF
Betty Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. Walker
Robert Brinson
Mr. Glenn A. Crum
Mark & Jennifer Rule Family
Mr. & Mrs. J. Daniel Robertson
Nancy Fullerton
Mr. & Mrs. Carroll L. Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Max McKinney
Sievers School
Barbara Siegfried
Mr. Glenn A. Crum
Mr. & Mrs. D. Lynn Grider
Jim & Barbara Siegfried
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Ms. Sharon Ochs
Scholarships Recipients
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year of high school. The recipients of this award are Clay Carter, Zachary Nichols, and Alyssa
Bell. All three recipients are 2009 graduates of Frankfort High School. Clay, son of Cary and Bobbi
Carter, will attend Purdue University to study engineering. Zachary, son of Shari Nichols, will attend
IUPUI to study criminal justice. Alyssa, daughter of Marshall and Jami Bell, will attend Purdue
University to study nursing.
Wendy Pullen (middle) receives the
Michigantown H.S. Alumni Association Scholarship from
Pat Newton and John Stock
Board member Karen Miller congratulates winners of
the Hedgcock History Essay Scholarship (l to r) Zachary
Nichols, Clay Carter, and Alyssa Bell.
Vern & Lillian Kaspar Scholarship Fund was
established by Vern Kaspar to provide funds for
students studying mathematics, physics, or engineering at an accredited college or university. The
recipients of this award are Chad Kingsolver,
son of Richard and Cindy Kingsolver and Josue
Ordaz, son of Juan and Marivel Ordaz. Chad is
a 2009 Clinton Central High School graduate and
will be studying mechanical engineering at Purdue
University. Josue is a 2009 Frankfort High School
graduate and will attend Purdue University studying mechanical engineering.
Michigantown High School Alumni Association
Scholarship Fund was established to provide
scholarships to qualified, graduating students residing in Michigan Township or Warren Township, in
Clinton County, Indiana who will be enrolled in a
full-time course of study at an accredited two or
four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. The 2009 recipient is Wendy Pullen,
daughter of Garry and Denise Pullen, will attend
the University of Indianapolis to study occupational therapy.
William & Doris Mohr Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of the late
William and Doris Mohr. It is a four-year renewable scholarship, which will award up to ten new
scholarships each year.
The 2009 recipients from Clinton Central High School are Chad Kingsolver and Aaron Rogers.
Chad, son of Richard and Cindy Kingsolver, will attend Purdue University to study mechanical engineering. Aaron son of Stewart and Kimberly Rogers, will attend IUPUI to study sports medicine.
The 2009 recipients from Clinton Prairie High School are Christina Bailey and Erin Overman.
Christina, daughter of Bradley and Annette
Bailey, will be studying animal science at
Purdue University. Erin, daughter of Craig
and Cheryl Overman, will be attending
Indiana State University to study biology.
The 2009 recipients from Frankfort High
School are Bernadette Frey, Zachary
Nichols and Josue Ordaz. Bernadette,
daughter of Kenneth and Alvia Frey, will be
studying elementary education at Indiana
University. Zachary, son of Shari Nichols
and Brian Nichols, will be attending IUPUI to
study criminal justice. Josue, son of Juan and
Marivel Ordaz, will be attending Purdue University studying mechanical engineering.
William and Doris Mohr Scholarship recipients
The 2009 recipients from Rossville High
(left to right) Bottom row: Kelsey Miller, Alissa Clawson,
Christina Bailey, Erin Overman, Bernadette Frey; Top Row: Jose
School are Alissa Clawson and Kelsey
Ordaz, Zachary Nichols, Chad Kingsolver, Aaron Rogers and
Miller. Alissa, daughter of Lawrence and
Foundation Board Chairman, Bill Beard.
Amy Clawson, will attend the University of
New
Memorials
(Gifts received from 7/1/086/30/09)
A. J. Archibald
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Archibald
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Archibald
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry L. Barnett
Mr. Glenn A. Crum
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Robbins
Mr. Andrew J. Robertson
Dr. & Mrs. Max Rodibaugh
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rule
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Strawn
Jeff & Jane Trenary and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Wilson
Lester Bergum, Sr.
Hilda and Kevin Burns
Mrs. Marilyn Chittick
John & Guilda Black
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Wilson
Ralph & Mary Butler
Mr. Andrew J. Robertson
Clarence Cochran
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew L. Robertson
Mrs. Patricia S. Robertson
Sara Costlow
Ms. Ida Hawley
Ms. Susan Rhine
SIA Foundation, Inc.
Waneita Davies
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Siegfried, Jr.
Richard Evans-Class of 1979
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Gedig II
Sara Evans-Class of 1999
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Gedig II
Margaret Gibbs
Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Skiles
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hensley
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Skiles
Donald Johnson
Ms. Marilyn Chittick
Andy & Rita Andrew
Rick & Vonda Hand
Fred Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Gene A. Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Skiles
Iva McCreary
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Pugh
Joseph Kendrick Ransom
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ransom
Rawl & Rosemary Ransom
Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Ransom
Kramer Lumber Co., Inc.
Betty Rule
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Wilson
Wilbur Rule
Mr. Andrew J. Robertson
Eleanor Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Agnew
Ms. Louanne V. Baldwin
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Beai
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Beard
Dr. & Mrs. Frank A. Beardsley
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Beardsley
Lester & Linda Bergum
Ms. Linda Brown
Hilda & Kevin Burns
Allen & Margaret Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Claude W. Caddell
Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Carr
Marilyn Chittick & Family
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Roger K. Claudon
Clinton County Bar Association
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Coapstick
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New
Memorials
Mr. & Mrs. Neil S. Cooper
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Coyle
Maurice & Barbara Davies
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Davis
Ms. Margaret M. Derrick
Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Doan
Mrs. Nancy Fullerton
Mr. & Mrs. James V. Goar
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Hackett
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hamm
Mrs. Hilda Hinshaw
Mr. & Mrs. David Hudson
Ms. Susan Imel
Ms. Pat Jones
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kay
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick
Mr. & Mrs. Elbert J. Kram
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ledman
Mr. & Mrs. Perry Lewis
Ms. Mary Jane McMahon
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Montgomery
Mr. & Mrs. James Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Morrill Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Myers
Mr. & Mrs. David R. Neumayer
Mr. & Mrs. William Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Osterhoff
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Ostler
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Ostler
Ponton & Mohler
Ms. Kelly Petit
Ms. Meredith Price
Mr. & Mrs. Jack W. Ransom
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ransom
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Ristow
Mr. Gene Robbins
Ms. Rosemary Q. Rodarmel
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rohrabaugh
Mr. & Mrs. John Rossmeissl
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Rothenberger
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Ruch
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Scheid
Mrs. Roberta P. Staton
Mrs. Jacqueline Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wehr
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Zeh
Max Seigfried
Gene, Linda & Alice Marshall
Carl Sink
Mrs. J. Lois Sink
James Robert Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Ristow
Jeanette V. Thorley
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Carter
Mr. Roger Douglass
Mrs. Lois J. Dowden
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Padgett
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Siegfried, Jr.
Ms. Ramona M. Skertich
Mr. & Mrs. Ansel W. Tinker
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. Walker Jr.
Ms. Marjorie L. Wyrick
Robert F. Thorley
Thorley Trust
Helen Walls
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Ryan
J. Allen Wyrick
Crawford Farms
Mr. Andrew J. Robertson
Ms. Marjorie L. Wyrick
Mr. Tim Wyrick
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Scholarships Recipients
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Southern Indiana to study nursing. Kelsey, daughter of Dennis and Lisa Miller, will be attending
Purdue University in the fall studying animal sciences.
Mulberry High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 to grant educational scholarships to qualified students residing in Mulberry/Madison Township in Clinton County.
The 2009 recipients of this scholarship are Joseph Hoffman, Amanda Krammes, Christopher
Ruckel, Kelsey Schutz, and Addie Scott. Joseph is a junior at IUPUI studying physical/health education. Amanda is a junior at Purdue University where she is studying nursing. Christopher is a
sophomore at Ball State University studying social studies education. Kelsey is a senior at Purdue
University studying elementary education. Addie is a senior at Purdue University studying elementary education.
Barbara K. Siegfried Scholarship Fund
was established and funded by the family,
friends, and present and former students of
Mrs. Siegfried in honor of her many years as
a dedicated teacher at Clinton Central High
School. The fund provides scholarships to
Clinton Central High School graduates who
will be attending Purdue University. The 2009
recipient of this award is Jacob Harden, son
of Kenneth and Leah Harden. Jacob plans to
pursue a degree in crop and soil science.
J. Allen Wyrick Memorial Scholarship Fund
was established by Mrs. Marjorie Wyrick in memory of her husband. The scholarship provides
tuition assistance to a deserving Clinton Central
High School student who has chosen agriculture,
engineering, or technology as a course of study at
Purdue University. The recipients of this award
are Jacob Harden and Chad Kingsolver. Jacob,
son of Kenneth and Leah Harden, will be studying
crop and soil science. Chad, son of Richard and
Cindy Kingsolver, will be studying mechanical
engineering technology.
Jacob Harden (middle) receives the
Barbara K. Siegfried Scholarship
Chad Kingsolver and Jacob Harden receives the J. Allen
Wyrick Memorial Scholarship
Sample Will Language
Make a Will and Leave a Legacy....
It’s never too early to make a will, but it
could be too late
~ for your children
~ for your grandchildren
~ for your community
~ for all of those you love
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Clinton County Community Foundation, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc., a nonprofit corporation in
Indiana, ____ percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate for the unrestricted benefit of the Clinton County Community Foundation.
If you wish to have your bequest used to establish a named fund within the Clinton County
Community Foundation or to go into an existing fund, please let us know so that we can
honor your wishes.
Scholarship Program Gifting
Scholarship programs
need your support.
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of our county
through a gift to a
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While there are many scholarships listed in this newsletter, each year we have
to say no to many worthy
students who need assistance, simply because we do
not have enough money in
our scholarship funds. In
addition to increasing the
number of scholarships available, we have a critical need
to be able to increase the
monetary value of many of
Name: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________
the awards to keep up with
the inflation of college costs.
Many students have a need
for financial support beyond
the freshman year, but most
of our awards are not renewable. Your help is needed!
To make a tax deductible contribution to one of
the scholarship funds listed
in this brochure or to the
Community Foundation
Scholarship Fund, please
clip the form below and
return it with your check to:
Clinton County Community
Foundation, 215 W.
Sycamore Street, IN 46901.
To make a gift of stock, real
estate, life insurance, gift
annuities, and charitable
trusts, call us at (800) 9640508 or e-mail [email protected].
Name of Scholarship Fund: _____________________________
Clinton County Community Foundation Scholarship Fund: ________________________
If you would like to make your gift in honor or in memory of a special person or event,
we will send a gift card to the person you designate to acknowledge the tribute.
I want my contribution to be in honor/memory of: __________________________________________________
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can do is to lay a few stepping
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