Jenna Batty was surprised Wednesday with a scholarship award from Indiana State University. Greg Bierly, ISU Dean of Honors College, and Kelly Pierce, ISU Associate Director of University Scholarships, visited Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School to notify Batty of her selection for the University Honors Scholarship. The University Honors Scholarship is a very competitive award and is offered to thirty incoming freshmen who meet at least two out of three of the following criteria: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 on a 4.0 scale, a 1270 SAT or 27 ACT composite score, and ranking in the top 10% of their senior class. This award provides four years of full in-state tuition to the recipient valued at nearly $40,000.00. If accepted, Batty will be a part of the Honors College at ISU where they will attend leadership meetings, perform community service, and be given the opportunity to study abroad.
Those present at the surprise visit, pictured from left, are: Kelly Pierce, ISU Associate Director of University Scholarships, Chet Dickey, RP Assistant Principal, Annette Cox, RP Counselor, Kyle Kersey, RP Principal, Jenna Batty, recipient, Leslie Batty, mother, John Batty, father, Cora Batty, sister, and Greg Bierly, ISU Dean of Honors College.