Franklin, Indiana….The Indiana Golf Foundation recently awarded six scholarships to Indiana high school seniors who are planning on continuing their education. Two received the David E. Simon Scholarship and four received Indiana Golf Foundation scholarship awards.

Marcella Moreman of Greenwood and Emma Briscoe of Petersburg were awarded David E. Simon Scholarship awards. The David E. Simon Scholarship is given on behalf of Indianapolis businessman David E. Simon who committed $100,000 in 1999 to endow this scholarship program. The Simon Scholarship is available to any Indiana high school senior who is employed at an Indiana golf facility.

Moreman, who is graduating from Greenwood High School, plans to attend Butler University where she will be a member of the Women’s Golf Team. She was a member of the Greenwood High School Girls Golf Team and was selected MVP three times during her high school career. She is the daughter of Bruce and Nancy Moreman.

“Many of the things I have learned in the past years are life lessons I never expected to get from a sport,” said Moreman. “I also did not expect to learn them through golf. But these are things I will use all my life whatever I may do, both personally and professionally,”

Moreman was a two-time Johnson County Medalist and a Medalist in the Mid State Conference tournament during her high school career. “She was not only our number one player, but also our number one positive attitude and work ethic leader,” said Greenwood coach Joseph Cougill.

Briscoe, the daughter of Brick and Marta Briscoe, will graduate from Pike Central High School. She plans to attend St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont. Briscoe will be a member of the St. Michael’s College Women’s Volleyball Team.

While not playing golf on a competitive level, Briscoe has grown up around the game and feels that it has had a strong influence on her life. “Golf has meant so much to me in my childhood and has given me wonderful memories and valuable time with my family,” she said. Briscoe grew up working at her family owned Pride’s Creek Golf Course in Petersburg.

“Emma is mature for her age and assumes full accountability and responsibility for her actions”, said her German Teacher, Fritz Krahl. He added, “She has clearly defined goals, which she pursues enthusiastically and relentlessly, while displaying a great sense of humor. Emma looks at problems as opportunities and I have no doubt that she will attain any goal she sets for herself.”

The Indiana Golf Foundation Scholarships are awarded to Indiana junior golfers who have participated in the Pepsi Junior Golf Program. Golf ability is not a factor in selecting scholarship recipients. Both awards are given based on SAT/ACT test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities and financial need.

Ellen Hazelet of Columbia City, Jacob Ziolkawski of Remington, Brad Smith of Peru and Nate Holm of Connersville were selected at the 2007 Foundation Scholarship winners.

Hazelet will graduate from Columbia City High School and plans to attend Ohio Northern University. A three-year letterwinner in golf, she plans to continue her golf career at Ohio Northern University.

“My experience playing high school golf has taught me two very important lessons: hard work leads to success and quitting never gets you anywhere,” said Hazelet. “I can apply the lessons I have learned from golf to all of my future endeavors.”

“Ellen not only demonstrates her ability to excel academically, she is focused on her future”, said her Advanced Placement English teacher, Thomas Lough. “Her goal is to become a member of the health care community. To achieve that goal she has challenged herself with the most difficult courses available. She also has become an intern at the local hospital. Her internship reveals that she is a person who has a desire to prepare herself for the future.”

Aside from golf, Hazelet’s achievements include being a member of the National Honor Society and a 10-year 4–H Member. She is the daughter of Bruce and Kathy Hazelet.

Ziolkawski will graduate from Lafayette Harrison High School and plans to attend Indiana University. He was a five-sport participant at Harrison High School, lettering in golf, basketball, cross-country and swimming. He captained the swimming, soccer and golf teams.

“Golf has never been a major sport in my family,” said Ziolkawski. “The knowledge I have gained from research, practice and touring experience has given me so much appreciation for the game and energy to pass on what I have learned to others.”

Outside of athletics, Ziolkawski is a member of the National Honors Society and served as Treasurer and Vice President of Student Council. He is the son of James Ziolkawski and Kathleen Casey.

Smith will graduate from Peru High School and will attend Ohio State University where he will be a member of the golf team. He was a four-year letterwinner in both golf and basketball at Peru High School. He also served as captain of both of these teams.

“Golf has a wonderful way of teaching us about the lessons of life,” said Smith. “My first tournament (where he finished last) taught me that being successful at anything requires hard work and commitment. I worked hard at my golf game and finally won my first tournament when I was twelve years old. The satisfaction of achieving a goal was unbelievable.”

Smith is a National Honors Society member and is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Academic Super Bowl Team. He ranks number two in his Peru class.

“Brad is better than one in a million,” said Dr. Thomas McKaig, Superintendent of Peru Community Schools. “He brings the total package of academics, work ethic, leadership and service with a positive attitude and energetic style. He is among the very best well-rounded high school students I have known or seen.”

Smith, the son of Todd and Claire Smith, completed his high school career without making anything lower than an “A”.

Holm will graduate from Connersville High School and plans to play collegiate golf at the University of Indianapolis. He was a four-year letterwinner in golf at Connersville and served as captain of the golf team. He was chosen as MVP of the Connersville team and is a two-time conference champion.

“Nate is achievement motivated and goal oriented,” said Pat Keaffaber, Holm’s guidance counselor at Connersville High School. “His personal attributes of self-discipline, honesty, responsibility and cooperative attitude will enable him to be successful in college and in life.”

In addition to golf, Holm is a member of the National Honor Society and serves on the Student Athletic Council as a representative for the sport of golf.

“He is an excellent role model for our younger players and is a very good student in the classroom,” said Doug Fischesser, Connersville High School Boy’s Golf Coach. Holm is the son of Pete and Maureen Holm.

Since beginning its scholarship program in 1996, the Indiana Golf Foundation has awarded over $210,000 in scholarship awards to 69 deserving youth.