April 2026 News
Purdue University John Martinson Honors College Recognizes Senior Finn Almandmoss as Stamps Scholar
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The newest class of Stamps Scholars has been announced, with representation at nearly 40 universities nation-wide. Finn Almandmoss from Kodiak, AK has been named one of the incoming Stamps Scholars at Purdue. He will also be a member of the John Martinson Honors College.
The Stamps Scholars Program covers a student’s full cost of attendance (tuition, room, and board) and connects students with a national network of dedicated peers. With the support of benefactors E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny, the award also gives scholars access to an academic enrichment fund of up to $10,000 to finance activities such as academic conferences, study abroad experiences or research experiences.
Eligible students are automatically considered for the Stamps Scholarship upon applying to Purdue. Purdue Stamps Scholars demonstrate academic merit, strong leadership potential and exceptional character. The Stamps Scholars Program welcomes and supports students from all backgrounds and areas of study.
The Stamps Scholarship program was created by Penny and Roe Stamps, originally at the University of Michigan and Georgia Tech. It has since grown to award multi-year merit scholarships across the United States.
Finn plans to study Chemical Engineering while attending Purdue University.
One Ball State Day 2026 Recap
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Dear Indiana Academy Students, Parents/Guardians, Alumni, and Friends:
One Ball State Day (OBSD) at the Indiana Academy was a tremendous success yesterday. We set a goal of raising $100,000, and not only did we meet that by 5 PM, but we also raised an additional $14,000 to finish the day, bringing the total to $114,269 from 350 gifts! Wow!
These funds will be used to directly support students by expanding room-and-board affordability, updating classroom technology and equipment, and improving our classroom and building facilities.
Thank you to everyone who helped make One Ball State Day at the Indiana Academy a huge success, including those who came out to support Meg Wright as she represented the Academy in the Dash and Splash challenge, and Paul Douglas in the dunk tank on a not-so-nice day to be in one.
Yesterday’s big day would not have been possible without your donations and help spreading the word to others. On behalf of everyone at the Indiana Academy, thank you!
Dain Kavars, Ph.D.
Executive Director