Katlin Lidge Memorial Scholarship Announced
April 3rd, 2012 by Submitted
Katlin Lidge was tragically taken from us on March 5, 2011. Katlin may well be remembered by the public as a fine athlete, but to those who knew him well Katlin was far more. He was a kind soul. He was a young man of character and spirit.
On a personal note-if I may. I missed seeing Katlin graduate from college last May. I will miss him sitting with me at Billie football games, watching the new crop of Billies grow. We can try to make sense of what can only be described as senseless. But, Katlin taught us some important lessons in his short life. Katlin knew from personal experience that life was not always fair or even or equal. He could be angry, vengeful, or sullen, but he was not. Katlin would have done much for the world and now you and I must do what he would have done. It will not be easy. It was not always easy for Katlin. But, I hope Katlin will be as proud of us, as I was of him.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student(s) who personifies Katlin’s spirit. If you are that type of student, please fill out this application completely and return it to your guidance counselor in a sealed envelope with an official copy of your seven semester transcript. ACT scores will be accepted if they are noted on the transcript by the counselor prior to sealing with the counselor’s signature verifying their accuracy.
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior(s) at Monticello High School who actively participated in athletics while in high school. The award will be a single $500 payment to be used by the student to defray the cost of a computer and/ or peripherals. The student must be slated to graduate on time and in good standing with the class of 2012. They must also have been accepted and be scheduled to begin classes by the fall of 2012 at an accredited college or trade school. Awards will be given based on the student’s essay, academic performance, community involvement, and citizenship.
Awards will be determined solely by a private committee. No member of the Monticello School System will be on the committee, nor will they hold influence over it. The committee will not consider race, religion, creed, or gender. The decision of the committee is final – no appeal will be allowed or provided.
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