Johnson announces winner of 2025 Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship

State Rep. Blake Johnson (D-Indianapolis) has announced that the Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship committee has selected a recipient for 2025. The winner is Mariah Questelles of Purdue Polytechnic High School Englewood. Mariah will attend Indiana University in the fall with plans to study neuroscience and pursue a pre-med track.  

The Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship is granted to a high school student in House District 100 who demonstrates their commitment to community and public service. The one-time, $5,000 scholarship is awarded each year by Johnson and his wife, Natalie. It was created and named in honor of former Indianapolis City-County Councilor and dedicated public servant, Mary Moriarty Adams, who passed away in 2018.  

“Natalie and I are thrilled to award the 2025 Mary Moriarty Adams Memorial Scholarship to Mariah Questelles. Mariah represents the very best of our city’s future—smart, driven, and deeply committed to serving others. Her leadership at school and in the community has been inspiring, and we’re proud to support her as she pursues her dream of becoming a doctor.”

“The selection committee was thrilled by the number of impressive applicants this year. It’s a powerful reminder that so many young people are stepping up to make a difference in Indianapolis. This scholarship is one small way we can celebrate that commitment to service and invest in the next generation of leaders—leaders like Mariah.”