Congratulations to Judy Veatch Memorial Scholarship recipient Avery Benedict and Chuck Keraga Memorial Scholarship recipient Ethan Baker.

The recipients were presented their awards on May 16, 2023 at the ZCHS Senior Honors Night by ZLL Board President Torrye Kampen.

These scholarships are awarded each year to high school seniors who played in Zionsville Little League.  The Keraga Scholarship is awarded to a former ZLL baseball player and the Veatch Scholarship is awarded to a former ZLL softball player.  Each scholarship is valued at $500 and is based on the applicant’s involvement in ZLL, their academic performance, participation and leadership in extra curricular activities, and the quality of a written essay about how their experiences in Zionsville Little League helped prepare them for college, a professional career, and family life.

The scholarships were begun to honor the memory of longtime ZLL volunteers Chuck Keraga and Judy Veatch.  More information about Chuck, Judy, and these scholarships can be viewed here.

Avery is the daughter of Scott and Elisabeth Benedict and played softball in ZLL for 5 years. Avery participated in the Quahog Cove Foundation and played softball for ZCHS. She was active in the ZCHS Best Buddies program and cited her involvement with the ZLL Challenger program as the initial inspiration for her decision to pursue a special education major at the University of Cincinnati.

Ethan is the son of Jay and Jennifer Baker. Ethan played baseball for 7 years in ZLL and served as a ZLL youth umpire for 7 years. While at ZCHS Ethan was involved in many student activities, including Student Council, ZCHS musicals, the Best Buddies program and Business Professionals of America. Ethan plans to attend Butler University this fall and major in business.