Fishers has new people moving into the city and area every day, so there are likely a number of families with students in the Hamilton Southeastern School District that may not be familiar with the name Carrie Colglazier.

The short story is that her promising life was snuffed-out in 2003 when she was tragically killed as the result of someone else driving while under the influence.  Carrie had graduated from HSE High School in 2002.

Carrie was a standout athlete in soccer and track, and was active in the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization.

A scholarship has been created in Carrie Colglazier’s name.  In order to receive one of the scholarships, the committee looks at this set of criteria:

– Must participate in Girl’s Soccer, Girl’s Track, be a Member of FFA or National Honor Society
– Must participate in the community service work day throughout High School
– School Activities
– Academic Achievement
– Community Service
– Leadership Roles

Over a four-year period, about $12,000 in scholarship money has been handed-out by this fund.

But all scholarship funds are in need of one thing in order to be successful – money!  On March 24th, you have the opportunity to hire a student to help out with getting your place ready for the spring season and benefit the scholarship fund.  You can hire a student to mow the lawn, babysit, organize & clean your house and a number of other chores.  You can hire the student(s) for up to 8 hours (8am-4pm) and you are asked to provide a minimum donation of $25 per student volunteer (but, of course, you can always give more).

To register, go to www.carriecolglazier.org

But don’t wait too long, employers are scheduled to be matched-up with students on March 18th.