Three Oldenburg Academy Seniors named Lilly Endowment Finalists

Laura Dennis

Bridget Lohmueller

Rachel Suttmann

Three graduating seniors from Oldenburg Academy have been named Lilly Endowment Community Scholars finalists.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and equipment for undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any accredited Indiana public or private college or university.

Oldenburg Academy’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholars finalists include:

Laura Dennis - Laura is one of six finalists who reside in Dearborn County. She is the daughter of Randy and Sara Dennis, Sunman, Indiana. She plans to earn her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

Bridget Lohmueller - Bridget is one of five finalists who reside in Ripley County. She is the daughter of David and Carol Lohmueller, Batesville, Indiana. Bridget’s future course of study is physical therapy.

Rachel Suttmann - Rachel is one of five finalists who reside in Ripley County. She is the daughter of Michael and Anne Suttman, Batesville, Indiana. Rachel will be attending Holy Cross College where she will play basketball and major in biomedical science.

“I would like to send my congratulations to all of the finalists and thank Lilly Endowment Inc. for providing these life-changing opportunities to students in our community,” said Angela Parmer, principal of Oldenburg Academy.

Lilly Endowment, Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although the gifts of stock remain a financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion. Although the Endowment funds programs throughout the United States, especially in the field of religion, it maintains a special commitment to its founders’ hometown, Indianapolis, and home state, Indiana