Lily Endowment Scholarship Winner Announced

Katelyn Schwenk

A full four-year Starke County Lily Endowment scholarship winner has been announced.

Katelyn Schwenk, an Oregon-Davis Senior, will receive full tuition to the Indiana college of her choice and a $900 yearly stipend for required books and equipment.

Katelyn is the daughter of David and Bonnie Schwenk and she plans to pursue a degree as an Addictions Counselor. She is President of her class and the National Honor Society and she was also the captain of the Lady Bobcats Varsity Girls Basketball team, plus many other activities.

Katelyn Schwenk was selected for this prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship from a field of 15 applicants by the Starke County Community Foundation Scholarship Committee. Only one award was given this year. Applicants are scored on academic performance, volunteer and paid work, school activities and honors as well as a series of essays.