The United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon Memorial committee has awarded Julian Johnston Scholarships of $500 each for the 2024-25 academic year to five students.
Isabelle Krapfl is a senior at the University of Iowa. She is the daughter of Adam and Erin Krapfl and is working towards a degree in Speech and Hearing Science, and an Art minor. Anna Nydegger, the daughter of Loren and Renee Nydegger, is a senior at the University of Northern Iowa. Anna is working towards graduate school to obtain a Speech Language Pathology certification. Anna Hoffman is a senior at Lake Forest College with a double major in data sciences and economics as well as a minor in public policy. She is the daughter of Loren and Jennifer Hoffman. Tessa Baty is a junior at Carthage College. Tessa is working towards a degree in English and a minor in communications. She is the daughter of Jim and Julie Baty. Lauren Swartzendruber is the daughter of Darin and Angela Swartzendruber. She is a junior at St. Ambrose University. Lauren is pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
The scholarship was established by Julian E. Johnston, a well-known Mount Vernon businessman. Johnston was very appreciative of the financial support he received from the local Methodist Church as a Cornell College student during the 1930’s and set up this scholarship to help others. This is the 27th year the Memorials Committee has offered the scholarship to church members who are classified as a Junior or Senior at a four-year institution.