February 28, 2017 at 6:21 p.m.
Rogers wins Alger scholarship
Jay County senior is one of 10 Indiana honorees
Lilly Rogers was honored in December as Jay County’s recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. On Monday, she was announced as the recipient of an even more exclusive honor.
Rogers, a Jay County High School senior, was one of just 10 Indiana students to be selected for the $10,000 Horatio Alger State Scholarship.
“It really just makes me feel so humbled,” she said. “Since the Lilly doesn’t cover room and board, every little bit helps, and this definitely helps.
“I just think it's incredible that all my hard work is actually paying off. And I can’t believe I was one of the 10.”
The Horatio Alger scholarship is given in recognition of “outstanding students, who, in the face of great adversity, have exhibited an admirable commitment to continuing their education and serving their communities.” Recipients this year came from households with an average annual income of $15,456.
“My fellow members and I are inspired by the courage, perseverance, and integrity that this year’s state scholars exhibit,” said Tony Novelly, chairman of the Horatio Alger Association, in a press release. “These young men and women have triumphed in the face of some of life’s most difficult challenges, proving that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. The association is proud to support this impressive group of students as they pursue success in college and beyond.”
Rogers said her challenges have included a difficult home life — she now lives in Redkey with her great aunt and uncle Kent and Carolyn Rayburn — and the death of her grandfather earlier this year.
She ranks 14th in her class with a 4.11 GPA and is involved in National Honor Society and German club. She was the starting goalie for the JCHS girls soccer team, which won two sectional championships with her in the net. She is also involved in track and bowling, and volunteers as a youth soccer coach.
“I’ve definitely overcome a lot to get to where I’m at,” Rogers said, “and knowing that other people recognize that just makes me feel like it’s all be worth it. Everything I’ve been through has been worth it.”
Rogers, who plans to attend Indiana University and major in nursing or follow the pre-med track, was announced as Jay County’s Lilly winner in December. That scholarship covers full tuition and $900 annually for books at an Indiana college.
She was one of 577 students nationwide to earn the Horatio Alger scholarship after turning in a lengthy application in the fall. The organization has awarded more than $125 million to students since 1984.
Rogers, a Jay County High School senior, was one of just 10 Indiana students to be selected for the $10,000 Horatio Alger State Scholarship.
“It really just makes me feel so humbled,” she said. “Since the Lilly doesn’t cover room and board, every little bit helps, and this definitely helps.
“I just think it's incredible that all my hard work is actually paying off. And I can’t believe I was one of the 10.”
The Horatio Alger scholarship is given in recognition of “outstanding students, who, in the face of great adversity, have exhibited an admirable commitment to continuing their education and serving their communities.” Recipients this year came from households with an average annual income of $15,456.
“My fellow members and I are inspired by the courage, perseverance, and integrity that this year’s state scholars exhibit,” said Tony Novelly, chairman of the Horatio Alger Association, in a press release. “These young men and women have triumphed in the face of some of life’s most difficult challenges, proving that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. The association is proud to support this impressive group of students as they pursue success in college and beyond.”
Rogers said her challenges have included a difficult home life — she now lives in Redkey with her great aunt and uncle Kent and Carolyn Rayburn — and the death of her grandfather earlier this year.
She ranks 14th in her class with a 4.11 GPA and is involved in National Honor Society and German club. She was the starting goalie for the JCHS girls soccer team, which won two sectional championships with her in the net. She is also involved in track and bowling, and volunteers as a youth soccer coach.
“I’ve definitely overcome a lot to get to where I’m at,” Rogers said, “and knowing that other people recognize that just makes me feel like it’s all be worth it. Everything I’ve been through has been worth it.”
Rogers, who plans to attend Indiana University and major in nursing or follow the pre-med track, was announced as Jay County’s Lilly winner in December. That scholarship covers full tuition and $900 annually for books at an Indiana college.
She was one of 577 students nationwide to earn the Horatio Alger scholarship after turning in a lengthy application in the fall. The organization has awarded more than $125 million to students since 1984.
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