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Alexandria Tlmee-TrlDune Wednesday, May 28, 2003 PAGE 7 Embry named Lilly Scholar 1 111 A JUL by MARY JANE FUSCHETTO Andrew Embry tried to act calm when he got the phone call at work notifying him that he had won the prestigious Lilly Scholarship that covers full tuition, fees and partial book expenses at any Indiana college. "Oh man, I was real excited," Embry recalled. "But Leslie White (of the Madison County Community Foundation) called me at work and I knew I had to stay calm. But after I got off the phone I was so pumped." Emory's first thought was to call his parents, Jane Ann and Bo Embry, who happen to own Strong's Market where Embry works. "I think the only people more excited than me were my parents.

My mom was real happy." But reality finally set in at the end of that phone caJ. True to the work ethic that may have helped earn him the Lilly Scholarship, Embry laughed, They still made me finish out the rest of my shift at the store." Embry also laughs that all he wanted to do to celebrate was enjoy a dinner of Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni. "I love that stuff, but my mom still says she won't make it for me." Word of the scholarship soon spread throughout the market. "Everyone at the store was really happy for me too. There were a few hugs and lots of teary-eyed congratulations.

IVe known all the people who work at the store for so long that I'm kind of like their kid too. They were aR real happy for me." Embry spent the evening calling his eighth grade brother, Zach, his grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends. But he admits it wasn't until the next day that the magnitude of his award hit him. "I woke up and thought, 'Oh Lord, that's a lot of money." Embry brought an impressive list of credentials to the Lilly applica- Andrew Embry tkn process. He is a class valedictorian, president of the AMHS National Honor Society, vice-president of Student Council, was Homecoming King, participated In Quiz Bowl and Spell Bowl competitions, and played varsity football for four years, serving as captain his senior year.

The scholarship money came at an appropriate time for Embry, who planned on attending Bad State University to major in education, but had recently decided to change his major to Business management. Though room and board are not covered by the Lilly Scholarship, Embry plans to keep working in the summers and hopes to possibly receive more financial aid from Butler. "I'm not complaining that they don't cover housing. Money is money and I'm really thankful for the scholarship." Embry feels Butler's strong alumni network and smaller class size will be beneficial to his studies. "I'm concerned now that I need to keep meeting those 3.5 standards to keep the scholarship, but I work hard.

I'll deal with it. I'm excited. I'm pumped. I'm ready." AMS eighth graders visit Washington, D.C. Congressman Mike Pence, far right, takes a few minute to visit with 63 Alexandria Middle School eighth graders and 45 parents, grandparents, teachers, AMS Principal Jan Mock and Guidance Counselor Myra Rose, on the steps of the U.S.

Capital The students made the annual trip on April 29. They toured the Capitol and the House of Representatives, drove past federal buildings, the White House and walked to the Supreme Court Building. The group had lunch at the National Museum of American History and then toured the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. They also visited the Washington National Cathedral, Washington Monument, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and witnessed the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Students participating were: Molly Adams, Jeremy Alexander, Medhi Ayari, Brent Blanton, Derek Blue, Emma Brisco, Amanda Burger, Karissa Campbell, Zach Carson, Chris Clark, Joel Collins, Jonathan Combs, Taryn Condon, Kate Custer, Julia Daulton, Alex Davis, Corey Dolliver, Sarah Douglas, Zach Embry, Elrle Ferguson, Justin Gillespie, Adam Gouker, Michael Griffin, Aaron Gross, Courtney Hall, Sam Hartley, Daniel Hartman, Tyler Hensley, Tyler Hinton, Tom Hite, Paul Jackson, Michael Jester, Cory Johnson, Zach Johnson, Carrie Jones, Laura Kendall, Caleb Knepp, Katie Lamb, Nick Lawler, Sarah Lewis, Brandon Uneberry, John Lustkj, Rebecca Martin, Brooke Mevzek, Thomas Mundy, Stephanie Naselroad, Tanla Ramirez, Jamie Rodeman, Martin Rohde, Drake Sayre, Travis Scott, Ryan Shafer, Rachel Shrewsbury, Jesse Slaven, Morgan Smith, Josh Snodgrass, Shaun Thomas, Derek Thompson, Angel Waymire, Cotton Wehsollek, Kristyn Wehsollek, Josh Whflehair and Chelsey Williams.

A foundation for the children FALLEN HEROES LAST WISH FOUNDATIJ wish of any parent who falls on the battlefield is not for a medal or a parade, it is: please take Care of my The U.S. government provides a one-time $6,000 payment, $948 per month stipend and optional $250,000 life insurance policy paid over three years, but this is not enough," said O'Dowd, who started the Foundation with a personal contribution of $100,000, and he's paying all overhead costs. The Founda (NAPS) Today's rnrenr-ori-unU'd military means mure fallen service members will It -ivc behind a spouse and children like Gunnel Sergeant Joseph Mcnusa who served in the Marine Corps for 14 years, saw notion in the Gulf War and left behind a wife and three-year-old son. The Fnllen Heroes Last Wish Foundation is leading the way in providing ndditionnl money to families of fallen service members to tion is giving 100 percent of the donated funds to the children of service members who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, with a minimum goal of $5,000 per child. Donations in any amount are appreciated and O'Dowd will match all contributions until the first $500,000 is raised.

For more information on the Fallen Heroes Lnst Wish Foundation, visit www.lastwishfound ation.org. Gaither Family Resources will host 'Tiger Tuesdays" beginning June 10 and running for the next 10 Tuesdays. One teacher and two Alexandria athletes will be reading with students from Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Pre-K through grade one will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and grades two through five will meet from 10 to 11 a.m.

at Gaither Family Resources in the meeting room. supplement military death benefits. It was founded by Dan O'Uowd, the father of two sons and CEO of Ureen Mills Software, because he believes that "the last 7ifi WayTG Class of 2W3 Ashley McLay School T.A.C.II.E. Graduation Date 53103 Harry Cindy McLay Rusty Aleta Butler, Grandparents Cory Michael Boy land School Frartkton Graduation Dale 53003 Jeff Dai- Boyland Papaw Mamaw Boyland f- I NAA it mm yiiBiig Mil 1 Kay lee Pratt School Alexandria Graduation Date 53003 Nisha Pratt Jessica Wire School Frankton Graduation Date 53003 Martin Wire Dee Ann Butts Gregory Todd Boyland School Elwood Graduation Date 67103 Gary Christy Boyland Papaw Mamaw Boyland Landon Ryan Morris School Tipton Graduation Date 6803 Cliff Sheila Carpenter Kenny Morris rnari'rmnr "rtmmiT Magen Idlewine School Elwood Graduation Date 6103 Mom and Family Laura Murray School Frankton Graduation Date 53003 Orville Vickie Murray Joshua David Undcni School Elwood Graduation Date 6103 Tim Laura Undeirj ller Jameson Riley School Elwood Graduation Date 6103 Frank Shirley Riley 3 to -HSfcr m' Jake Wilson School Alexandria Graduation Date 53003 Ike Anita Wilson Andrew-Co wart School Alexandria Graduation Date 53003 Robert Jody Cowart Kaylie Shay Fry School Frankton Graduation Date 53003 Mel Marcy Fry.