2016 Women & Hi Tech Scholarship - Undergraduate

Emily Barge, BS - Life Science Education, Grace College

This year Emily graduated from Angola High School and began her freshman year at Grace College, where she is pursuing a B.S. in Life Science Education. Her goal is to become a high school life science teacher.

During High School, Emily participated in a wide variety of activities, including FFA and 4-H. She served as President of her local 4-H club, where she exhibited well-mannered and courteous leadership. As a participant in the 4-H Bio-Tech Teen Teachers program, Emily put her passion for science and teaching to work by educating and mentoring hundreds of students and cohorts about biotechnology.

Emily is a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Indiana Beekeepers Association, and was active in a variety of sports and academic programs during high school, including track, soccer, science academic super bowl, Girl Scouts, Campus Life, the Student Academic Advisory Council (just to name a few).

She has shown characteristics of a great future leader. She is well-rounded, dependable, and well-respected; adapts and thrives in diverse and challenging environments; and shows commitment and innovation in scientific pursuits. She is able to cross boundaries and make connections between seemingly disparate concepts. And importantly, she has a passion for educating others. She will surely be an inspiration to many young girls in Indiana who aspire for careers in STEM-related fields.

Below is a list of Emily’s activities and achievements.

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2012-2016)
  
• Angola FFA (2012-2016)
  
• Student Athletic Advisory Council (2014-2016)
  
• National Honor Society (2014-2016)
  
• S.W.A.R.M. Peer Mentoring (2014-2016)
  
• French Club (2012-2016)
  
• Science Academic Super Bowl (2014-2015)
  
• Science Fair (2014-2015)
  
• Key Club (2015-2016)
  
• Cross Country (2012-2014, 2016)
  
• Soccer (2015)
  
• Track (2013-2016)
  
• Angola High School Campus Life (2015-2016)
  
• Steuben County 4-H (2006-2016)
  
• 4-H State of Indiana Bio-Tech Teacher (2014-2016)
  
• Girl Scouts (2004-2016)
  
• Fairview Missionary Church Member (1997-2016)
  
• Campus Life Middle School Helper (2015-2016)
  
• Member of Indiana Beekeepers Association (2013-2016)

Experience

Owner and Operator
BEElicious Honey, Angola, IN - Owner and Operator
March 2013 – Present

Concession Stand Worker
Angola High School, Angola, IN
August 2012 – May 2016

Babysitter
Angola, IN
May 2012- Present

Childcare Teacher
Little Lambs Daycare, Angola, IN
Current

Awards and Leadership

• Girl Scout Silver Award (2012)
  
• Angola Cross Country Top Newcomer (2012)
  
• FFA Greenhand Degree (2013)
  
• The Conquerors 4-H Club Secretary (2013-2014)
  
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes Female Leader (2013-2016)
  
• FFA Chapter Degree (2014)
  
• FFA National Grant (2014)
  
• FFA State Degree (2015)
  
• The Conquerors 4-H Club President (2014-2016)
  
• 2nd place Regional Science Fair Engineering Division (2015)
  
• Student Athletic Advisory Council President (2015-2016)