HLGU awards full-tuition Founders Scholarships to two students

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently gave the full-tuition Founders Scholarship to Lauren Secoy and Josey Watznauer, who will be freshmen in the fall.

To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must apply and be admitted to HLGU and have an ACT primary composite score of 27 or higher. Students present an essay and go through an interview with a panel of three faculty members.

Secoy is a student at Marquette High School in Chesterfield. She is involved with the Marquette Theatre Company, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and peer tutoring. She attends Pathfinder Church, where she serves in leadership of students interested in studying the Bible.

“Lauren exudes grace and humility, as well as kindness and sincerity,” assistant director of admissions Scott Douglas said. “She has quickly grown to love HLGU. She has been a highlight of my recruitment season, and she and her family will be a tremendous plus to HLGU for many years to come.”

Watznauer attends Danville (Iowa) High School, where she is at the top of her class.

“We are excited to see the energy and charisma that Josey will bring to the university,” admissions counselor Logan Ross said. “She will fit in very well here at HLGU and will add tremendous strength to our student body.”

“In the world of admissions, counselors have the opportunity to meet students who we all know are going to exceed our expectations,” director of admissions Rachael Abrahamson said. “Lauren and Josey are two such students. I have high hopes for them as students at HLGU and look forward to seeing what they are going to accomplish with their time here.”