Andrew is president of National Honor Society, has served as class president and tutored students every year. He has organized school programs from Veterans Day to the Red Cross to Senior prom. Active in his church, Andrew has acted as Bible School Activities Coordinator and youth group leader throughout high school. Other volunteer activities include church choir, athletic camps, coaching, and refereeing. Recognized for many achievements in baseball, basketball, and football, he was captain of both the football and basketball teams. Andrew’s immediate plans are to study in the field of dentistry.

When surprised with the announcement from Community Foundation staff, parents, school personnel and coaches, Andrew could only say, “I’m amazed!” 

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is open to all Pulaski County high school seniors who will graduate with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school and who have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an Indiana school. Several scholarship applications from Pulaski County students were received and considered by the PCCF Scholarship Selection Committee. Recipients are nominated following a written application and an oral interview/presentation process. Nominees are submitted to Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) for selection in accordance with the criteria and procedures consistent with applicable law and the overall goals of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program.

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. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree. 142 scholarships were awarded statewide this year.