Kyle Wagers of Centerville has been chosen as the 2007 Lingle Scholar. The scholarship award will continue throughout his pursuit of a four-year degree at Indiana University East.

Wagers graduated in May 2007 from Centerville High School. He received his high school diploma with honors. While in high school, Wagers was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and several citizenship awards.

Wagers is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a concentration in accounting while attending IU East. He is the son of Eddie and Anita Wagers of Centerville.

The Lingle Scholar award was established by Paul and Pat Lingle in October 2005 in order to keep the best and brightest youth in Wayne County. The scholarship is given to an incoming freshman student who has also been accepted to the IU East Honors Program. Applicants must undergo an interview process with the Honors Program committee as well as with the Lingles. Recipients receive a $2,000 annual scholarship over four years. Scholars are also congratulated by having their names added to the Lingle Scholars plaque.

For more information about the scholarship program, contact Joanne Passet, Honors Program director, at (765) 973-8521 or visit the IU East Web site at www.iue.edu.

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