Three Indiana natives have been awarded Lilly Scholarships to attend Wabash College. The three members of the Class of 2015 will receive full tuition and room/board support during their four years at Wabash.
Kristofer D. Nickle is a senior attending Rockville High School. He was a 2010 Hoosier Boy’s State Delegate and member of the National Honor Society. Nickle was a four-year varsity football player, earning all-conference honors and academic all-state awards. He was also a four-year track captain and a regional qualifier in the high jump. Nickle is interested in a career in engineering.
Edward Pingel, South Bend, is a senior at Trinity School at Greenlawn. He was a 2010 Boy’s State Delegate, Eagle Scout, Chamber Choir Student Leader, and four-year varsity basketball participant and two-year MVP. He has participated in mission trips to re-build damaged neighborhoods, including a trip to Allendale, LA.Last year's Lilly Scholars were: Spencer Peters, Brookston, In., Francisco Huerta, Chicago, and Adam Barnes, Bradford, Pa. The Class of 2013 Lilly Scholars: Riley Floyd, Noblesville, In., Thomas Schmidt, Euless, Tx., and Liam Smith, Lawrence, Ka.