2023 Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarship Recipients
The Ohio Valley Chapter selected 3 scholarship recipients for 2023. Carlee Hogsten a student at the University of Kentucky, received a $5,000 grant after being selected among those area college students who applied for the Ohio Valley Chapter’s annual David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship. Boston Enderle and K. Christian McCormick , juniors studying media production at Western Kentucky University, shared the $3,000 Board of Governors scholarship. Each student received $1,500.
Carlee Hogsten
University of Kentucky
Class of 2024
Carlee Hogsten is the recipient of the 2023 David J. Clarke Memorial Scholarship. She is a junior at the University of Kentucky majoring in Broadcast Journalism, with a minor in Media Arts and Studies. Hogsten is a Kentucky Governor Scholars graduate, an ambassador for UK’s College of Communication and Information, a member of UK’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and an active member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority with a focus on domestic violence and abuse philanthropy.
Hogsten’s journalism focus is local and regional, inspired by stories of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, like her parents. She created a documentary highlighting essential worker experiences. Hogsten said she also wants to shine light on environmental issues like recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky and tornadoes in Western Kentucky, with a focus on the people impacted by those events. She said her goal is to educate and open eyes, hearts, and minds.
Boston Enderle
Western Kentucky University
Class of 2024
Boston Enderle is a recipient of the 2023 Board of Governors scholarship. He is a senior at Western Kentucky University and will graduate in Spring 2024 with a BFA in Film Production. His interest in filmmaking started at age 12 and he wrote, produced, and directed a full-length film as a sophomore in high school. Enderle has a love of the horror genre and shows it through his work. He also focuses on diverse stories from underrepresented creatives as a way to uplift their voices and work.
Enderle’s senior thesis film touches on the queer experience and fears of religious extremism. He said this scholarship will help him complete the project and get it exposure as he continues his career. He is also helping produce other thesis films this year, part of his commitment to encouraging other underrepresented filmmakers – something he intends to continue after graduation.
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K. Christian McCormick
Western Kentucky University
Class of 2024
K. Christian McCormick is a recipient of the 2023 Board of Governor’s Scholarship. He is a senior in Western Kentucky University’s Film Production BFA. McCormick is currently in development with his senior thesis film at WKU—an LGBTQ+ thriller that blends his love of artists like Wes Cravens and Denis Villeneuve with his personal story of survival and self-identity. He said he plans to use scholarship funds to finish and market the project to festivals.
Originally from Atlanta, he grew up in Lexington where he attended the School for the Creative and Performing Arts from 4th-12th grade, studying Vocal Music and Theatre Arts. He came out as transgender in middle school and would later become president of his high school’s Gay Straight Alliance for three years. His goal after graduation is to create a production company focusing on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC projects.
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