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PIONEER STUDENT, KALEY BEAN, RECEIVES LILLY SCHOLARSHIP
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipient
A Cass County student discovered this week that she will receive a full, four-year scholarship as the Cass County Community Foundation 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Kaley R Bean will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of her choice but also a $900 stipend each year for required books and equipment. Kaley received the award after previously announced recipient, Jake Hawes, declined to pursue another opportunity.
Kaley is the daughter of James and Cindy Bean of rural Logansport and a senior at Pioneer High School. She plans to attend Purdue University and major in biomedical engineering & science with aspirations of becoming a member of the Purdue All-American Marching Band. Following graduation, Kaley intends to pursue a career in pediatric orthopedics working with a company to produce child-size implants. The recipient of numerous academic and extra-curricular awards, Kaley is a member of the National Honor Society, a 2012 AP Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist and was selected to participate in the Lugar Symposium
Kaley, along with her younger brother, created and host a YouTube channel producing documentary and educational videos, is an active member in her church and two church youth groups and is student manager for the Pioneer Swim Team. At Pioneer she has also lead the Academic Super Bowl, Spell Bowl, and Quiz Bowl teams. Proficient with several instruments, she leads the high school band as their 2012 Drum Major. She has attended summer programs at Culver Military Academy for four years where she received medals for music excellence, was Captain of the swim team, Co-editor of the campus newspaper and an Officer.
The Cass County Community Foundation received 16 applications for the 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Applicants were required to have an SAT score of at least 1100 or an ACT score of at least 24, as well as a 3.5 or higher GPA. All identifying details, such as student’s name, gender, and school name, were removed from the applications prior to review. Six finalists were selected based solely on the criteria, which include academic ability, achievements, activities and citizenship. The finalists then participated in further review, which included writing an impromptu timed essay, followed by a face-to-face interview session with the selection committee. After completing the selection process, the CCCF Lilly Scholarship Committee submitted the name of the 2013 nominee to the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) for final approval. Each finalist selected will receive an award directly from the Cass County Community Foundation in recognition of their outstanding, high achievement.
ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents thirty-one regionally accredited degree granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is a result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. There were 142 scholarships awarded statewide.
For more information on this award or the Cass County Community Foundation, please call 574-722-2200.
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BACK HOME AGAIN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE!
2013
BACK HOME AGAIN IN INDIANA SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
This $500 scholarship is specifically designed to assist Cass County’s non-traditional students, such as those who are entering or returning to college after raising a family or pursuing a career. CCCF believes that the Back Home Again in Indiana Scholarship will give Cass County residents an opportunity to contribute to our community through newly acquired job skills and increased education. Applications are available at the CCCF office, 417 North St., Logansport, or online at www.casscountycf.org.
The application deadline is May 20, 2013.
For more information, and to obtain an application, call the Cass County Community Foundation at (574) 722-2200.
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JASON "JAKE" HAWES 2013 LILLY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT!
Jason “Jake” Hawes will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of his choice but also a $900 stipend each year for required books and equipment.
Jake is the son of Kelly and Teri Hawes of Logansport and ranked first in his class at Logansport High School. He plans to attend Purdue University and major in aeronautical/astronautical engineering & computer science with aspirations of pursuing a career at NASA. The recipient of numerous academic and extra-curricular awards, Jake is Student Body President, Student Council President, a varsity athlete, editor of the high school newspaper and an active club member at LHS. He is a member of the Speech Team and a state qualifier, National Honor Society where he serves as Vice President, Academic Super Bowl and, Spell Bowl Team Captain, Key Club and Drama Club.
As a student, Jake has received numerous academic awards and is a National Merit Scholars finalist and Coca-Cola Scholar Semi-Finalist. A Hoosier Boys’ State Delegate, Hawes was a Top 20 award winner throughout his high school career. Jake has attained the distinction and rank of Eagle Scout & Bronze Palm through Boy Scouts of America and is the third generation of the Hawes family to do so. He is a community volunteer offering his time and talents to organizations such as Logan’s Landing, Special Olympics, Red Cross, and Historic Preservation.
The Cass County Community Foundation received 16 applications for the 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Applicants were required to have an SAT score of at least 1100 or an ACT score of at least 24, as well as a 3.5 or higher GPA. All identifying details, such as student’s name, gender, and school name, were removed from the applications prior to review. Six finalists were selected based solely on the criteria, which include academic ability, achievements, activities and citizenship. The finalists then participated in further review, which included writing an impromptu timed essay, followed by a face-to-face interview session with the selection committee. After completing the selection process, the CCCF Lilly Scholarship Committee submitted the name of the 2013 nominee to the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) for final approval. Each finalist selected will receive an award directly from the Cass County Community Foundation in recognition of their outstanding, high achievement.
ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents thirty-one regionally accredited degree granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is a result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. There were 142 scholarships awarded statewide.
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CHARLES P. SCHAEFER FUND ESTABLISHED
The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new designated endowment fund named in honor of former Cass County Historical Society board member and volunteer, Charles Schaefer. The Charles P. Schaefer Designated Endowment Fund was established by Sam and Sally Butler, Anne and Bob Hoover, and Jane, Katie, and John Kahle, in memory of their cousin and to honor his commitment to the work of the Cass County Historical Society.
Chuck, as he was known locally, lived his life with a strong sense of pride in his community, both past and present. Board participation was a family tradition and he followed in the footsteps of his grandmother Lenora Uhl Flynn and his aunt Jane Flynn Butler. Chuck began his service as an active board member at the museum in 1977 and was elected board president in 1990. He was instrumental in the restoration of the Carriage House, served on the finance committee during the publication of the first edition of Where Two Rivers Meet, and participated in the periodic updating of the museum bylaws. He served as chairman of nominations, clearly focusing on the future of the society and encouraging new board members to actively participate in all future planning. In 2009 he was granted Director Emeritus standing.
A lifelong resident of Logansport, Chuck Schaefer was a 1949 graduate of LHS and a 1953 graduate of Indiana University. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Korea and retiring as a major in the Air Force Reserves.
Thelma Conrad, CCHS Executive Director reflected, “Anyone who ever served on the Cass County Historical Society Board of Directors with Chuck Schaefer knew how dedicated he was to the preservation of our local history. Mr. Schaefer also knew how essential financial support has been to accomplish the mission goals set forth by the charter members, since the society’s beginning, which was in 1907. The Society is grateful that his family has honored him in such a way as to benefit the Cass County Historical Society and museum and those of us who knew him have no doubt that he’d be pleased.”
Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen shared, “We are honored to establish this named fund in memory of Mr. Schaefer and as a tribute to his family’s long time commitment to preserving our local history. We are also hopeful that others who share Chuck’s passion for history will contribute to this fund in his honor and memory and carry on the work that he loved.”
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NEW FUND TO HONOR JUDGE NORMAN & RUTH KIESLING
Cass County Community Foundation President Deanna Crispen announced today the establishment of the Judge Norman L. and Ruth B. Kiesling Unrestricted Charitable Fund. The fund was established by the Kiesling’s son, John Kiesling and daughter, Marlene Konsek in memory of their parents.
Judge Kiesling was born in Logansport in 1912, graduated from LHS and earned a bachelor of arts from Valparaiso University and a law degree in 1935. He met his wife Ruth while at Valparaiso and they wed in 1937.The couple returned to Logansport where Norman served as a prosecuting attorney prior to being called to the US Navy during WWII. Norman returned to Cass County and practiced law until 1958. He served as judge of the Cass County Circuit Court for twenty-four years and also was elected a state representative in 1949.
Both Judge Kiesling and his wife Ruth were civically engaged and active participants during their time in Logansport supporting organizations such as the St. James Lutheran Church, Pastoral Counseling Center, Boy Scouts, Mental Health Association, Red Cross, PTA, Neal Home, Psi Iota Xi Sorority and others. After Judge Kiesling’s death in 1984, Ruth moved to Ft Myers Florida where she lived and was active in the Zion Lutheran Church until her death in 2007.
The Kiesling children, in establishing the fund, chose to endow an unrestricted fund so that the income produced annually could be used for community grants. CCCF President Crispen said, “This represents a great gift for our community and a wonderful remembrance of the Kiesling’s who shared so much of themselves with the community. We are honored that the family has remembered their childhood hometown with this gift.”
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DONOR STORIES
Lance and Cathy Binder Endow Student Athlete Scholarship
The Cass County Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship for Logansport High School students funded by former LHS academic and athletic standout, Lance Binder who graduated in the class of 1974.
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GRANT STORIES
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CREATING THE COMMUNITY WE WANT
PUBLICATIONS
Back Home Again Scholarship Application
Public Disclosure Policy
2010 Annual Report
2011 Audit
2011 Annual Report
2013 Scholarsship Booklet
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