Larry Beagle Memorial Scholarship

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The Larry Beagle Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2018 with proceeds from the Larry Beagle Memorial 5K. Larry passed away in March of 2008, leaving behind his loving wife, Debra and their children. He was a 1973 graduate of Arlington High School and held the two-mile record from that time until 2003. Larry was a dedicated member of the Arlington community during his 53 years there.

Larry and Debra, along with their children, owned and operated Beagle’s Blooming Business for 25 years. Larry truly enjoyed the many customers and new friends that he made in the greenhouse. In addition to the greenhouse, Larry was a lifelong farmer and was happiest when caring for his cattle, sheep and hogs, or baling hay and running the combine.

Larry was a Vo-Ag teacher at Vanlue. He was a member of the Hancock County Sheep Improvement Association, served on the Hancock County Fair Board, was an Outstanding 4-H Alumni, and a representative for the Hancock County Farm Bureau. Larry was committed to the youth in our community serving as a foster parent for 17 years and coaching youth basketball and soccer. Larry followed in his parents’ footsteps as the advisor for the Jolly Shepherds 4-H Club for 30 years, which his daughter Wendi presently advises.

Standards for Determining Eligibility

• The applicant must plan to be a full time student enrolled at an accredited two or four year college, university or technical school.
• The applicant must be a graduating senior of a high school located in Hancock County or a home schooled or online student who resides in Hancock County.
• The applicant must have maintained a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate participation in Community/Volunteer Service.
• Applicant must be a resident of the United States of America.
• Financial need may be a consideration.
• Any student who receives a full scholarship that includes all of the fees normally payable by policy of the Community Foundation will not qualify for this Scholarship.