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Celebrating the 2026 Parkview Health Foundation scholarship recipients

Last Modified: July 02, 2026

Generosity Heals

This year, the Parkview Health Foundation proudly awarded $104,000 in scholarships to 34 outstanding students through 15 unique scholarship programs. These scholarships reflect our commitment to supporting future healthcare professionals and community leaders across Parkview Health’s footprint.

Each scholarship is made possible through the generosity of donors and the dedication of committee members who believe in the power of education and service. From high school seniors to adult learners, these recipients represent the heart of our mission—compassionate care, community engagement and lifelong learning.

Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s awards:

Albright Gemlick Scholarship

  • Samantha Aselage, Bishop Dwenger High School

  • McKale Bottles, West Noble High School

  • Madison Caldwell, Peru High School

  • Hannah Clark, Concordia Lutheran High School

  • Caitlyn Mead, Wayne Trace High School

  • Wijdan Mohammedain, North Side High School

  • Laney Musall, North Miami High School

  • Brayden Rice, Northfield High School (Carter Fleck Memorial Scholarship)

Parkview Huntington Hospital Spirit of Service Scholarship

  • Kayla Reich, Purdue University                  

  • Andrew Szelis, Trine University

Parkview LaGrange Hospital Scholarship

  • Haylee Hicks, Lakeland Jr.-Sr. High School 

Karen Denney Scholarship (Noble)

  • Johanna Carpenter, East Noble High School 

Gloor-Hirschy Scholarship

  • Cassandra Taylor, emergency care technician

Sherry Snyder Nursing Scholarship

  • McKenzy McMullen, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CPEN, TCRN         

  • Taylor Smith, student nurse apprentice – RN, Parkview Bryan                                     

  • Sydni Stuckey, student nurse assistant

Sue Johnson Nursing Scholarship

  • Jamie Smith, RN, Parkview Regional Medical Center

Parkview Methodist School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship

  • Daniel McGlaughlin, RN, Parkview Regional Medical Center        

  • Kacie Thieme, registered respiratory care practitioner, Parkview Regional Medical Center

  • Bethany Zezula, RN, VA-BC, Parkview Huntington Hospital

Darlene J. Tielker Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Taylor Smith*

  • Kacie Thieme*

* Indicates dual scholarship recipient

Shirley Traster Memorial Scholarship

  • Libby Asher, RN, Parkview Noble Hospital                               

  • Gracen Norris, RN, Parkview Regional Medical Center

Cathy E. Harris Good Samaritan Scholarship

  • Joshua Hicks, EMT    

  • Paul Roberts, patient care technician

Jill Dreyer Scholarship (Huntington)

  • Vickie Cook, RN, Parkview Huntington Hospital                   

  • Karlee Hacker, student nurse apprentice – RN, Parkview Huntington Hospital 

Leon J. Ribley Scholarship (Wabash)

  • Lauryn Reichenback, Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School

The Schultz Award (Whitley)

  • Jadyn Forrester, student nurse assistant, Parkview Education Center    

  • Tessa Tonkel, student nurse technician, Parkview Huntington Hospital

The Foundation also awarded three recipients through the newly established Parkview Logansport Memorial Scholarship program for 2026. This marks the first year the scholarship has been awarded through the Parkview Health Foundation following the acquisition of Logansport Memorial Hospital in July 2025.

  • Avery Baldwin, Caston Jr.-Sr. High School                               

  • Nathalia Hernandez, Logansport High School                      

  • Isabela Kirisits, Caston Jr.-Sr. High School 

We are incredibly proud of each recipient and grateful to the donors and committee members who make these opportunities possible. These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of education but also inspire a new generation of caregivers and leaders. If you are interested in making a gift to support a Parkview Scholarship, click here.

Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship winners!