05/14/2026
We are proud of you Lynnsey!
We are proud to announce that the winner of the inaugural Horace Mann Elementary PTO Scholarship is Lynnsey Degitz! Lynnsey plans to attend Trine University and major in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering. While she sets herself apart by her involvement in school, church, and the wider community, she also has spent many hours volunteering for Horace Mann since moving on to middle and high school. One of her answers to our application essay questions exemplifies why we are so excited to award her this scholarship:
“I am proud to be among the first graduating class to attend Horace Mann after its reopening! I was involved in many activities during my time there, and I am glad to have learned so much through those experiences. Horace Mann was a great place to be after moving to a new elementary school! This week, the Green Team has organized a service project that will allow me to give back to Horace Mann; we are planting native trees on the school grounds, which allows me to serve a community that has served me in numerous ways. The relationships I built during my time at Horace Mann will have a lasting impact on my goals and on the person I hope to become.”
We are so proud of Lynnsey and all of our Horace Mann graduates! We can’t wait to see the amazing things you all do next!