Concern for Community is one of KREMC’s core principles, and investing in the youth in our community is one way we show this. Every year, Kosciusko REMC awards two different scholarships, the 4-H Scholarship and the John H. Anglin Scholarship. The 4-H Scholarship is a $350 award presented to 10 students to support their 4-H projects. The John H. Anglin Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to 10 students’ chosen institution of higher education for the upcoming school year. Read on to meet some of the brilliant students who have received these scholarships.
JOHN H. ANGLIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Natalie Linnemeier
Linnemeier is a senior attending the University of Saint Francis. She is in the educational program with plans to teach middle school English or math after graduation.
“I have always loved making a difference in kids’ lives, and what better place to do so than in the classroom,” she explained. Currently, she is working as a substitute teacher. In her free time, she coaches middle school basketball and high school girls’ flag football. Additionally, she offers piano and guitar lessons every Tuesday. With FAFSA cuts this year, she wasn’t sure what paying for tuition would look like, but this scholarship helped with this concern.
“It helps lessen the financial burden that college tuition has and allows me to focus more on my schoolwork rather than how to come up with the additional money for tuition,” said Linnemeier. She looks forward to graduating in May and hopes to secure a job at a local middle school. Eventually, she hopes to attend graduate school for a master’s degree in administration, with the goal of one day becoming a principal.
“Overall, I hope to continue to touch the lives of students or athletes that I have the privilege to be around.”
McKale Hagg
Hagg is a sophomore attending Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is ambitiously pursuing three majors: bible and theology, ministry leadership, and accounting. So far, he has completed two internships: one at First Christian Church of Warsaw and the other at Dynamic Church in Silver Lake. Additionally, he has volunteered at the local homeless shelter and played the drums in the student-led worship band.
“These opportunities have helped me to put my classroom training into practice and have given me some real-world experience,” he said. These real-world experiences and opportunities, which he has had as part of his education, were made possible by the John H. Anglin Scholarship.
“I can more fully concentrate on my studies without the need of having to worry as much about the financial impact of college. This also frees up more of my time so I can engage in volunteer activities,” said Hagg.
After graduation, he looks forward to moving back to Warsaw and becoming a lead pastor at a church, while also possibly pursuing part-time work in the accounting field.
“I hope to give back to the community that has blessed me and be a part of helping others live out their faith.”
