Eastern High School's very own Hayden Pendleton has been selected as the Washington County Lilly Scholarship recipient. Hayden is the son of Lisa and Mike Pendleton of Salem.
Hayden is the Drum Major of the Musketeer Brigade and enjoys band and theater. He is President of the National Honor Society, secretary of the Student Council, and assistant director of the middle school musical in 2024. He is also a National Merit Commended Student and recognized by the College Board as a National Rural and Small Town Scholar and First Generation Scholar. Hayden was named a Rising Star of Indiana in 2024.
Hayden plans to pursue a degree in Biology with a concentration in Genetics or Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Congratulations Hayden on your hard work and dedication!