Dearborn County Young Professionals Award Future Leader Scholarships To EC Students

New East Central High School graduates Katelyn Whitaker and Lauren Greiwe have earned the scholarships based in part on their essays about business ideas to benefit Dearborn County.

Pictured, left to right back row: Dearborn County Young Professionals board members Rachel Reynolds, Sarah Jordan, Jessica Howe Mueller, Jen Callon, Miranda Boyles, and Andrea Ewan, Scholarship recipients front row, Katelyn Whitaker and Lauren Greiwe. Photo provided.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) – Two students from East Central High School have been awarded scholarships from Dearborn County Young Professionals.

The DCYP Future Leader Scholarship framework is based on strong leadership, academic excellence, and big ideas. Amounts awarded to each student were based on the overall merits of their application. Applicants were asked to write an essay about a business idea they have or devise a way to improve an existing local institution or business.

Katelyn Whitaker was one of the 2019 DCYP scholarship recipients from East Central High School. She is going to continue her education close to home commuting to Thomas Moore University where she plans to study Athletic Training and play for their golf team. Katelyn’s essay described her idea to implement a “Forever Young” program in conjunction with the hospital to promote health and wellness for the baby boomer generation. She plans to become an active member of our local community upon graduation.  

Lauren Greiwe, also from East Central, was also a 2019 scholarship recipient. Lauren plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana to study Radiology and compete on their cross country and track & field teams. Lauren plans to obtain a job in nursing locally upon graduation so she can help the lives of others.

The Dearborn County Young Professionals Future Leader of Dearborn County Scholarships are funded by the group’s annual Whiskey City 5K, sponsorship of the organization by local businesses, and membership dues.

DCYP plans to offer the Future Leader of Dearborn County Scholarships again in 2019-2020 to high school students in Dearborn County including South Dearborn, Lawrenceburg, and East Central. Interested students and parents can learn more by e-mailing DearbornCountyYP@gmail.com or inquiring to the school guidance counselor.