{"id":4951,"date":"2023-08-07T07:16:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=4951"},"modified":"2023-08-07T07:16:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T11:16:09","slug":"accf-continues-to-grow-in-support-of-local-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/07\/accf-continues-to-grow-in-support-of-local-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"ACCF continues to grow in support of local college students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PRESS RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACCF recently announced the June cycle of scholarships awarded to Adams County residents that are currently in college. A total of 124 students found their way to the Adams County Community Foundation recently to collect their awards and to learn of their scholarship amount.\u00a0 Many students were recognized with a John and Kay Boch Scholarship, while others were recognized with a special award. Many students earned multiple awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/98.158.76.108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-1024x404.jpg?resize=640%2C253\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C404&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C118&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C303&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C606&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C807&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.W.July12_2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>13 SCHOLARS<\/u><\/strong>: (L-R)&nbsp;Listed Alphabetically: Megan Baczynski, Logan Bauman, Taylor Braun, Ashlyn Claghorn, Karson Everett May Heyerly, Abbigail Juengel, Mandy Lengerich, Ashlyn McIntosh, Kylee Roe, Katelyn Rumschlag, Cole Shifferly, Morgan Shifferly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars\u2019 details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan Baczynski&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/Ball State University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elementary Education\/Aquatics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Logan Bauman&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SA\/Ivy Tech &amp; Purdue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Agribusiness\/Animal Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor Braun&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SA\/Purdue FW&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marketing\/Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashlyn Claghorn&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SA\/Indiana FW&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Medical Imaging Sonography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Karson Everett\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0NA\/Purdue Fort Wayne\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May Heyerly&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HS\/Saint Francis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assoc. Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abbigail Juengel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/Bellarmine University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finance\/Art&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandy Lengerich&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/Oaklander Training&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Virtual Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashlyn McIntosh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/University of Indianapolis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Doctoral Clinical Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kylee Roe&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/Saint Francis&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assoc. Radiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katelyn Rumschlag&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/North Dakota State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Respiratory Care<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cole Shifferly&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/Wabash&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Biology\/Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan Shifferly\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NA\/Indiana University\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exercise Science\/Pre-Physical Therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/98.158.76.108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-1024x455.jpg?resize=640%2C284\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C455&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C133&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C341&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C910&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/group.Th_.July13_2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>5 SCHOLARS<\/u><\/strong>:&nbsp; (L-R) Shown:&nbsp; Miguel Suarez, James Fosnaugh, Kassidy Johnson, Caroline Keim, Ethan Brown,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars\u2019 details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethan Brown&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/Purdue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mechanical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James Fosnaugh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SA\/Ball State University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Health &amp; Physical Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kassidy Johnson&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/Purdue Fort Wayne&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elementary Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caroline Keim&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HS\/Indiana Kokomo&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miguel Suarez\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NA\/Indiana University\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Marketing\/Sales\/Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/98.158.76.108\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-1024x600.jpg?resize=640%2C375\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C600&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C176&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C450&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Group.Fri_.July_14_2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>4 SCHOLARS<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 (L-R) Shown: Justin Bultemeier, Dana Schirack, Anna Laukhuf, Alivia Dalrymple<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars\u2019 details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Justin Bultemeier&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/South Alabama &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-Physical Therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alivia Dalrymple&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/Bethel &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Biochemistry\/Pre-Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna Laukhuf&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AC\/Purdue FW&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Popular Music\/Business Studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dana Schirack&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA\/Purdue&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mechanical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The John and Kay Boch Fund was managed by their nephew, Bob Boch.\u00a0John Boch was the Decatur postmaster and Kay Boch was the owner of the popular \u2018Kiddie Shop\u2019 on Second Street in Decatur. Though deceased, they are leaders in the philanthropic giving in Adams County. Establishing a supporting organization in the ACCF in 1996, this fund has provided stability to the Foundation. Growing the fund to over $5,000,000, nephew Robert Boch was very dutiful as he managed the investment and the distribution of the grants and scholarships. Bob Boch turned these responsibilities over to the ACCF in 2020.\u00a0 Bob set up the eligibility requirements to provide support to current college students.\u00a0The priority is used to support non-traditional students (out of high school 5+ years).\u00a0If funding allows, support is extended to include 0n-track students (out of high school 1-5 years).\u00a0The ACCF has been involved with the John and Kay Boch Scholarships since 2000.\u00a0 This scholarship program has grown from 12 scholars in 2000 to over 200 in 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although in these scholarship recognitions many John and Kay Boch Scholars were announced, it is important to note that there are several special awards that have added to the ACCF for adult students.\u00a0 These scholarships were also announced:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiffany\u00a0<strong>Abner<\/strong>\u00a0Memorial Scholarship, Brittany Raymond\u00a0<strong>Arnold<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, (Madonna) Pauline\u00a0<strong>Borders<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship,\u00a0<strong>FCC\u00a0<\/strong>(Adams) Scholarship,\u00a0Jordan D.\u00a0<strong>Fuelling<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, Ruth\u00a0<strong>Gottschalk<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship,\u00a0Carol\u00a0<strong>Hackman<\/strong>\u00a0Business Scholarship, Pam &amp; Earl\u00a0<strong>Johnson\u00a0<\/strong>Family scholarship,\u00a0Robert and Faye<strong>\u00a0Keuneke<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship,\u00a0Clarence &amp; Viona\u00a0<strong>Lengerich\u00a0<\/strong>Scholarship, John\u00a0<strong>Lingenfelter<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, Harold &amp; Dora Ann\u00a0<strong>Long<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship,\u00a0<strong>LHSN\u00a0<\/strong>\/ Lutheran Hospital School\/Nursing, Dee\u00a0<strong>Macke\u00a0<\/strong>Memorial Scholarship,\u00a0Robert &amp; Patti\u00a0<strong>McCabe<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, Tina\u00a0<strong>Mere\u00a0<\/strong>Memorial Scholarship, Kevin C.\u00a0<strong>O\u2019Shaughnessey<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, Ruby\u00a0<strong>Rambo-<\/strong>Blazer Memorial Scholarship, Brittany\u00a0<strong>Raymond<\/strong>-Arnold Scholarship, Dennis &amp; Sylvia<strong>\u00a0Scheumann\u00a0<\/strong>Scholarship, Betty Jean Jones\u00a0<strong>Seffernick\u00a0<\/strong>Scholarship, John and Lou Karsh-<strong>Sink<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship, Carole\u00a0<strong>Thieme<\/strong>\u00a0Memorial Scholarship, Glen &amp; Phyllis\u00a0<strong>Zimmerman<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, multiple awards:&nbsp; Don and Helen<strong>&nbsp;Forst&nbsp;<\/strong>Memorial Scholarships, John&nbsp;<strong>Geimer<\/strong>&nbsp;Memorial Scholarships, Dr. H.S.&nbsp;<strong>Lee<\/strong>&nbsp;\/ Adams Memorial Hospital Scholarship, Peter&nbsp;<strong>Minnich<\/strong>&nbsp;Memorial Scholarships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Wells County Foundation: K. Robert&nbsp;<strong>Ehrman<\/strong>&nbsp;\/ Educational Scholarships, K. Robert&nbsp;<strong>Ehrman<\/strong>&nbsp;\/ Vocational Scholarships, and the Mary V.&nbsp;<strong>Reinhard&nbsp;<\/strong>Education Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACCF is pleased to be in a position to award this many scholarships, reported Louise Ray, ACCF president.\u00a0She added that the ACCF has not always had this bounty of funds with which to dedicate to adult students. In 1998, the ACCF awarded only 39 scholarships to high school and college level students.\u00a0 In 2023, including the high school seniors, the ACCF awarded over 400 scholarships to Adams County residents planning to attend college or already in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ACCF board of Directors and scholarship Committee members are very proud to note this growth and invites the community to consider adding to this list of donors.\u00a0We are investing in our future with these students.\u00a0Contact the ACCF for a no-obligation appointment to learn how you can get involved with the ACCF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For graduating high school seniors wishing to apply for the Lilly scholarship through the ACCF, the next due date will be Wednesday, September 13, 2023 by 4:00 p.m.\u00a0For current college students that have not yet earned a scholarship through the ACCF in 2023:\u00a0the next due date is Wed., November 1, 2023. These applications and details can be down-loaded from the ACCF website at:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.adamscountyfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.AdamsCountyFoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nonprofit organizations serving Adams County residents, the next grant cycle due date is Wednesday, October 11, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on ACCF grants for nonprofit organizations serving Adams County residents, ACCF scholarships available to local students, or on how you can create a new fund or contribute to an existing fund, please contact the Adams County Community Foundation at 260-724-3939 or email at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/virtualmin4.corpsite.com:20000\/mailbox\/reply_mail.cgi?new=1&amp;to=accf%40AdamsCountyFoundation%2Eorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accf@AdamsCountyFoundation.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like ACCF on Facebook and keep up with the grant and scholarship awards and upcoming due dates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE The ACCF recently announced the June cycle of scholarships awarded to Adams County residents that are<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[17,15],"class_list":["post-4951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community","tag-community","tag-featured"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4951"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4951\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}