IU names 12 Kelley Scholars

August 2, 2000

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Kelley School of Business at IU Bloomington has announced the selection of 12 Kelley Scholars to begin study for the fall 2000 semester. They are:

Scott Boruff, Moline High School, Moline, Ill.

Alexandra Bosley, Sacred Heart Academy, Louisville, Ky.

Eric Derheimer, Northrup High School, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Erin Elmore, Pike High School, Indianapolis, Ind.

Alan Hazzard, Broad Ripple High School, Indianapolis, Ind.

Pearl Hwang, Columbus East High School, Columbus, Ind.

Elizabeth Keller, Yorktown High School, Muncie, Ind.

Kelly Kurzawinski, Lake Central High School, Schererville, Ind.

Alison Pekinpaugh, Delta High School, Muncie, Ind.

Matthew Roush, East Noble High School, Kendallville, Ind.

Christina Skekloff, Canterbury High School, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Kyle Wittstein, Lawrence North High School, Indianapolis, Ind.

Kelley Scholars are incoming freshmen who intend to major in business at IU Bloomington. The recipients receive tution and fees, a stipend for living expenses and other funding -- which may include internships and overseas study. The award is for four years and has an annual value of more than $11,000.

The Kelley Scholars program is funded by a $23 million gift from E.W. Kelley and his family, and ranks among the most competitive and prestigious awards offered business students at any American university.

The Kelley undergraduate program is ranked in the top five nationally, and emphasizes close interaction with faculty, academic and career advising, community service opportunities and contact with distinguished visitors. Kelley Scholars are selected for having demonstrated character, leadership and distinction, both inside and outside of the classroom.

(Katherine Paulin, 812-855-4474, kpaulin@indiana.edu)

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