Education

TELL CITY – A Daughters of Isabella $500 scholarship was awarded to Amanda Wagner, daughter of Chris and Janet Wagner. She is a 2012 graduate of Tell City High School and valedictorian of her class.

This award is based on financial need, academics, grade-point average and extra curricular activities in areas such as community, civic and religion. The length of college or program is also taken into consideration. The student must be a child or grandchild of a member of the local D. of I. circle.

BLOOMINGTON – Jason Sprinkle of Tell City graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University – Bloomington May 5 with bachelor’s degrees in English and political science, minors in economics and public and environmental affairs, and the honors notation from the Hutton Honors College.

He has accepted a full tuition offer from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, where he will also pursue a masters of public affairs degree.

Stepping Stones Preschool held its graduation May 7. Eight speckled frogs were a part of the festivities. They are, from left, AJ Daum, Molly Goffinet, Gracie Brown, Teyah Mullis, Addison Sommer, Phoebe Angerer, Naomie Schultz and Hunter Kellems. Kellems was also rewarded during the event for reading the most books during the school year.
 

Lincoln Hills Development Corp. Early Head Start children and their families enjoy a day out together. Early Head Start participants meet weekly for home visits and twice monthly for playtime, education and family activities. Pictured are April Applegate, Fannie, Olivia and Kaitlyn Goffinet and Laura and Isaac Schwartz. For more information, contact Kelly Luker at 619-1842 or 547-4850, Ext. 113.