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Thanks to the bequest of Howard N. Myerly, who established the significant George R. Myerly & Sons Scholarship Fund in memory of his grandfather, the Tipton County Foundation has granted Myerly Scholarships to the remaining finalists in the demanding LECSP process.
In 1842, George Myerly and his wife Susannah, originally from Maryland, established a farm in eastern Tipton County. They took part in the official organization of the County. Their son Silas, his son George R., and his son Lee all continued farming, as did Lee’s son Howard. Howard was also a die setter at the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson for 32 years, retiring in 2000.
Howard made arrangements that, upon his death, the farm would be sold, and the proceeds given to the Tipton County Foundation in honor of his grandfather, to provide an endowment that would assist in funding higher education for county high school graduates, forever.
The Class of 2026 Myerly Scholars are:
Alyssa Hoover is the daughter of Troy and Christine Hoover of Tipton. She is a senior at Tipton High School, where she served on the Mayor’s Youth Council and as the Key Club President. She plans to double major in social work / human services and developmental sciences at Purdue, IU Bloomington, or St. Mary’s. She then intends to pursue a master’s in social work so that she can engage in a career where she works with children in a healthcare setting in the local area.
Brogan Foerg is a Tipton High School senior and the son of Nicole Foerg. He plans to attend Purdue University or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to obtain his degree in mechanical engineering / flight technology. He is Student Body President at THS, a 10-year 4-H member, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Grant Day is a Tipton High School senior and the son of Mary and Ryan McAllister and Brian and Christina Day. He plans to attend Butler University to major in marketing with a minor in psychology. He is currently a THS tennis player, Vice President of the THS Band, and a member of National Honor Society.
Josie Butler is the daughter of T.J. and Diane Butler of Tipton. She is a senior at Tipton High School where she cheers and is a member of National Honor Society as well as the golf team. Josie has been accepted with distinction to the University of Indianapolis with early assurance to the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. Her career goal is to work as an athletic trainer for a professional sports team.
Logan Sargent is the son of Carl and Amy Sargent and a senior at Tri-Central High School. He plans to attend either IU Bloomington, Taylor, Indiana-Wesleyan, or Ball State to major in business administration and sports management. He is a multi-sport athlete, playing basketball, baseball, and soccer. He is also an FCA student leader at TCHS, and the Senior Class President.
Noah Walker is a Tipton High School senior and the son of Patrick and Cecilee Henderson and Jeff and Jill Walker of Tipton. He plans to pursue a degree at a small private institution in elementary education and special education. He is currently a member of the varsity cross country and track and field teams, the Tipton Mayor’s Youth Council, and IU Kokomo’s tomorrow’s teachers’ program.
The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship applicants were all exceptional in their academics, as well as their involvement with their schools and community. Congratulations are in order as they finish high school and move on toward furthering their education.
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