The Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League awarded its annual $1,000 scholarships this week to four area high school seniors.

This year’s scholarship winners were:

• Samantha Holzer, daughter of Denny and Christy Holzer, graduating from Hauser Jr. Sr. High School. She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study education.
• Katherine Lynn London, daughter of Tony and Amy London, graduating from Columbus North High School. She plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington to study Law.
• Genea Martoccia, daughter of John and Aimee Martoccia, graduating from Columbus East High School. She plans to attend Indiana University – Columbus to study Psychology.
• Jonathan Ruch, son of David and Carla Ruch, graduating from Columbus East High School.  He plans to attend  Purdue University to study Mechanical Engineering.

According to the organization, the scholarships recognize outstanding young students involved in many extracurricular, community, and school activities. Among the requirements to qualify for the scholarship, students must pass a 5-question political history test, as well as maintain a 3.0 GPA.

If you would like to support the Ladies League scholarship fund with a donation, you can contact Phyllis Apple at 812-343-1992.

If you would like to learn more about the Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League, you
can follow them on Facebook @barthcoladiesleague.

Photo courtesy of Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League