Pictured (in two groups) are the recipients at the 2009 LaPorte Regional Health System Scholarship and Awards Program at LaPorte Hospital on June 16.
Scholarships and awards totaling $93,350 were presented to local students on Tuesday, June 16, during the 2009 LaPorte Regional Health System Scholarship and Awards Program at LaPorte Hospital.
LaPorte Regional Health System (LRHS), the LaPorte Hospital Foundation and La Porte Hospital Auxiliary have sponsored financial scholarships and award/loan programs for students pursuing or considering careers in health science and health care occupations since 1982.
LRHS provided $47,100 to area students pursuing health careers in fields considered to be in critical need in the health care industry. In addition, the LaPorte Hospital Foundation awarded $32,000, and the LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary awarded $14,250 in scholarships to area students pursuing health-related educations.
Here are the recipients:
Critical Occupations Award/Loan Program — Kara Butcher, Goshen College, Bachelor of Nursing; Kristina Havens, Valparaiso University, Bachelor of Nursing; and Nikole Pennington, Purdue North Central, Bachelor of Nursing.
Dr. Robert W. Kepler Memorial Award (for a medical student) — Abigail M. Prast, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, pediatric medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. John E. and Lillian R. Magnuson Scholarships (for LRHS employees advancing their degrees) — Sandra R. Behrens, Columbia Southern, Master in Health Care Management; Tracy E. Blanton, Valparaiso University, Doctorate in Nursing Practice; Tracy A. Estep, Purdue University Calumet, Family Nurse Practitioner; Kimberly Goodrich, Purdue University Calumet, Master of Science; Rebecca S. Herrold, Valparaiso University, Master in Nursing; Amy L. Noble, University of Southern Indiana, Master in Nursing Management and Leadership; Amy R. Pointon, Valparaiso University, Master in Nursing; Suzanne M. Smith, Valparaiso University, Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Certification; and Jennifer K. Williams, Bethel College, Master in Nursing Administration.
LaPorte Hospital Foundation Scholarships (awarded to juniors and seniors in health science-related degrees) — Jordan M. Amor, Ball State University, speech pathology, bachelor’s; Christopher J. Bartholomew, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, radiation therapy, bachelor’s; Karen Chambly, Purdue North Central, liberal studies/organizational leadership, bachelor’s; James R. Eilers, Purdue North Central, Bachelor in Nursing; Monica J. Poplawski, Purdue University, food and nutrition, bachelor’s; and Shannah K. Watts, University of Indianapolis, health science general – physical therapy assistant, bachelor’s.
Kemp Family Scholarship (funded by the Kemp Family in honor of Gladys Kemp) — Michelle L. Martin, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Bachelor in Nursing.
Elizabeth S. and Eugene G. Siefker Scholarship (funded by the Siefker family) — Ashley G. Boswell, Purdue North Central, nursing, associate.
Richard M. Sisson Scholarship (funded by the Sisson family) — Sara C. Davis, University of Indianapolis, Bachelor in Nursing.
LaPorte Hospital Auxiliary awards – First-Year Scholarships: Rachel Barenie, Butler University, pre-pharmacy; Megan Bogart, Butler University, pre-pharmacy; Daniel Cole, Purdue North Central, nursing, associate; Nathaniel Edquist, Indiana University, biology, bachelor’s; Teresa Filipowicz, Tulane University, public health, bachelor’s; Candace Jongkind, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Bachelor in Nursing; Jennifer Kugler, Butler University, biology, bachelor’s; Stephanie Miller, Valparaiso University, Bachelor in Nursing; Debra Piotrowski, Purdue North Central, nursing, associate; Michelle Price, Ball State University, Bachelor in Nursing; and Michael Tuholski, Indiana University, exploratory, bachelor’s. Scholarship Renewals: Cheryl Barney, Ancilla College, Bachelor in Nursing; Sara Biela, Purdue North Central, pre-pharmacy; Katryna Decker, Purdue North Central, nursing, associate; Brittany Haller, Olivet Nazarene University, chemistry, bachelor’s; and Mary Roe, Purdue North Central, Bachelor in Nursing.
Harold L. and Marcy B. Bowen Scholarship — Kaitlin Carlos, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, biology, bachelor’s.
Door Prairie Painters Scholarship — Heather Mills, Valparaiso University, Bachelor in Nursing.
