The Porter County 4-H Council is pleased to announce our 2022 Porter County 4-H Scholarship Recipients. These outstanding 4-Hers completed a thorough portfolio and participated in an interview with the Awards Committee. (Note to recipients: at the time of this post, if you have not yet received further information, it is on its way to you.)
John Keller Memorial 4-H Scholarships
John Keller was the 4-H Youth Extension Agent in Porter County from 1975 until his passing in 1984. He and his wife Mary Ann were the parents of three children. John loved working with young people and was very dedicated to his family and the youth of Porter County. He loved sports and often officiated at sporting events. Money from the 4-H Foods Auction is used to support this scholarship in his memory. The following 4-H members were selected to receive John Keller Memorial 4-H Scholarships in the amount of $5000 each.
- Lane Banks – Morgan Hustling Hoosiers 4-H Club, Morgan Township High School
- Rosalee Hough – Center Homesteaders 4-H Club, Indiana Connections Academy
- Tyce Kolan – Morgan Hustling Hoosiers 4-H Club, Morgan Township High School
- Ethan Lucas – Center Homesteaders 4-H Club, Valparaiso High School
- Carter Stoner – Morgan Hustling Hoosiers 4-H Club, Morgan Township High School
Alumni Memorial 4-H Scholarship
The Alumni Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of all former 4-H members who have passed away. The following 4-H member was selected to receive the Alumni Memorial 4-H Scholarship in the amount of $1500.
- Kara Krause – Boone Grove Future Farmers 4-H Club, Boone Grove High School
Emily Jane Seramur Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Emily Seramur was a member of the Boone Busters 4-H Club. She had just completed third grade when she passed away from a rare heart/lung disease in 2004. Despite her lifelong illness, Emily was a very active member of her 4-H club and participated in Share-the-Fun, parades, and many community service activities. She especially enjoyed attending meetings, doing her projects, and attending the Porter County Fair. With this scholarship, we celebrate her life and all that 4-H meant to her. The following 4-H member was selected to receive the Emily Jane Seramur Memorial 4-H Scholarship in the amount of $1500.
- Caleb Hajek – Pleasant Pioneers 4-H Club, Kouts High School
John Swarner Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Dr. John Swarner was a well-respected physician in Porter County. He and his wife Bonnie became very involved helping with the rabbit and goat projects when their children were members of 4-H. Fair week would find him helping out in the barns in any way he could. Dr. Swarner was also a strong supporter of the Porter County 4-H Livestock Auction. The following 4-H member was selected to receive the John Swarner Memorial 4-H Scholarship in the amount of $1000.
- Nathan Stoner – Morgan Sodbusters 4-H Club, Morgan Township High School
Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarships
In addition to the above-listed awards through the Porter County 4-H Program, the following 4-H members also were selected recipients of Indiana 4-H scholarships in a statewide application process.
- Lane Banks – Morgan Sodbusters 4-H Club, Morgan Township High School – Indiana 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship – $1500
- Ada Brandstetter – Lakeshore Drifters 4-H Club, Chesterton High School – Indiana 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship – $1000
- Caleb Hajek – Pleasant Pioneers 4-H Club, Kouts High School – Indiana 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship – $1500
- Rosalee Hough – Center Homesteaders 4-H Club, Indiana Connections Academy – Indiana 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship – $1500
- Kaitlyn Whitaker – Morgan Hustling Hoosiers, Morgan Township High School (11th grade) – Indiana 4-H Accomplishment Scholarship – $1000
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