May 25, 2005

Kokomo technology students receive $41k in scholarships

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University's College of Technology honored 15 students who have been awarded scholarships to study at the Kokomo location next year.

The college recognized the honorees – who will receive a total of $41,500 in scholarship money – during a banquet on Tuesday (May 24) at the Kelly Center on Indiana University's Kokomo campus. The event was sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club, a group that supports the university's local programs.

"Some of the top students at Purdue are enrolled in the College of Technology in Kokomo, and these 15 students represent the cream of the crop," said Thomas K. Capozzoli, location director and a professor of organizational leadership and supervision. "That many of these scholarships are made possible by the generosity of local individuals and businesses speaks volumes to the value of the contributions our students and graduates make to this community."

Student honorees are:

• Cory L. Denton, who received a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the Security Federal Savings Bank.

• Jon-Eric Eliker, who received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Gala and a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Michael R. Entringer, who received a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by John and Hilda Hingst and a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Sabrina N. Featherston, who received a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by Marni Cole Renard and a $3,500 scholarship sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Chase G. Glassburn, who received a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the First National Bank.

• Joseph W. Griffin, who received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by John and Hilda Hingst.

• Lisa A. Hurley, who received a $1,000 scholarship from Thomas and Rosemary Sheehan and a $4,000 scholarship from the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Scott A. Jivery, who received a $500 scholarship from Monroe Custom Homes and a $1,500 scholarship from the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Brittiny L. Lawson, who received a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by Delphi Delco Electronics.

• James F. Sunday, who received a $3,000 scholarship from Richard and Marion Blacklidge and a $1,000 scholarship from the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Stephen M. Voorhis, who received a $500 scholarship sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Billy J. Wallen, who received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Glen and Jeanne Harland and a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

• Ricky W. Weir II, who received a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the John Milner Memorial and a $1,000 scholarship from the Purdue/Kokomo 400 Club.

Purdue's College of Technology, one of the nation's largest, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. One of the first of its kind in the country, the college educates more than 6,000 undergraduate students at eight locations throughout Indiana.

Through its Kokomo location, the College of Technology offers associate's degrees in computer integrated manufacturing technology, computer graphics technology, computer technology, electrical and computer engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and organizational leadership and supervision. Bachelor's degrees are offered in electrical and computer engineering, industrial technology, and organizational leadership and supervision.

Purdue began offering degrees in Kokomo in 1967, and today students can take classes toward the degrees in Kokomo, Lafayette, Crawfordsville and Logansport.

Writer: Matt Holsapple, (765) 494-2073, mholsapple@purdue.edu

Source: Thomas K. Capozzoli, (765) 455-9218, capozzol@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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