Et cetera : Area freshmen earn Central Presidential Scholarships

Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.

Caitlyn Conway of Blairstown is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Emily Dye of Newhall is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Hannah Miller of Keystone is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Chase Overton of Vinton is a recent graduate from Vinton-Shellsburg H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Jamie Retz of Newhall is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Dylan Rippel of Vinton is a recent graduate from Vinton-Shellsburg H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Kayla Taylor of Garrison is a recent graduate from Vinton-Shellsburg H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

Central's presidential scholarships range from $14,500 to $18,500 and are renewable for four years. Central evaluates scholarships based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT composite test score results.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.