The Black Hawk College East Foundation honored both those who gave and those who received at its annual scholarship banquet Oct. 4, 2016, at Lavender Crest Winery in Colona, Illinois.
Welcoming benefactors, scholarship recipients and their guests, college and foundation leadership, faculty and staff were Doug Parrott, vice chair of the Black Hawk College East Foundation Board of Directors; Liz Breedlove, executive director of the Black Hawk College East Foundation, Dr. Bettie Truitt, president of Black Hawk College; and Betsey Morthland, executive dean.
Dr. Truitt quoted author Steve Goodier saying, “But I give best when I give from that deeper place; when I give simply, freely and generously, and sometimes for no particular reason. I give best when I give from my heart.”
“We express our deep gratitude to those whose generosity opens doors for our students,” Breedlove said. “And we celebrate the students, some of whom have risen above great odds to pursue their college degrees.”
A total of $85,304 was awarded to 72 students. With additional spring scholarships yet to be awarded, the East Foundation is on track to give than $100,000 again this year.
The East Foundation maintains 85 scholarship funds with assets of more than $2.24 million. Since 2010, more than $566,000 has been awarded to East Campus students.
Breedlove encouraged students and guests to establish scholarships in the future through the East Foundation. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and can be given in memory or in honor of a loved one, friend or colleague.
The mission of the Black Hawk College East Foundation is to serve as the primary support partner of the East Campus of Black Hawk College by providing for and conducting activities that facilitate the growth and development of the East Campus.
For individual photos of the Black Hawk College students who attended the banquet, visit Black Hawk College on Facebook.
The scholarship recipients by hometown are:
(All towns are in Illinois unless indicated otherwise.)
Adel, IA – Rachel Hoy – Norma Denzer Scholarship
Aledo – Cole Thomas – Dean L. Bates Scholarship
Annawan
- Blake Roselieb – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship, Giertz Brothers Scholarship
- Shannon Smith – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
Auburn, IN – Elizabeth Seely – Holmquist Scholarship
Belding, MI – Brady Blasher – Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Bradford – Cody Scott – Elmer Brose Scholarship, GROWMARK Scholarship
Cambridge
- Jamie Franck – Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Henry County World Festival
- Jacob Jeffries – Harriet McCarthy Scholarship
Cascade, IA – Lillie Beringer – Rosemary E. Ward Scholarship
Castleton – Kaycee Eklund – Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship
Chicago – Kiovante Buckner – Brick Lundberg Memorial Scholarship, Holmquist Scholarship
Columbia – Lucas Stumpf – Livestock Judging Scholarship
Danville, IA – Sydney Logan – Agriculture Fund Scholarship
Davie, FL – Bradley Nairn – Dave Lapan Memorial Scholarship
Eaton Rapids, MI – Dalton Humphrey – Holmquist Scholarship
Elmwood – Brooke Parrish – Cargill Equine Scholarship, Susan Shipp Memorial Scholarship
Eolia, MO – Katherine Koenig – BHC Equine Endowed Scholarship
Erie – Donald Hayes – Dave Lapan Memorial Scholarship
Fort Wayne, IN – Allison Olinger – Holmquist Scholarship
Galva
- Kendra Clark – Darlene Collinson Memorial Scholarship, Debbie Kitterman Memorial Scholarship, Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship, John L. Haines Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Rachel Heck – Demmler Business/Technology Scholarship
- Erika Olson – David Bradbury Scholarship, Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship, Smith Scholarship
- Amanda Smith – Bea Haines Endowed Scholarship, Educational Assistance Ltd. (EAL) Scholarship
- Dalton Spivey – Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship, Henry County Association of Independent Insurance Agents Scholarship, Nancy & Wayne Hier Scholarship
- Kyle Streeter – Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship, Robert H. & Bernice E. Eastman Scholarship
- Jacob Swearingen – BHE Welding Scholarship
Geneseo
- Cortney Atkisson – Eleanor Washburn Scholarship
- Samantha Casteel – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
Glenwood, IN – Matthew Hoel – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
Henry – Mary Trim – Barbara J. Curran Golby Memorial CNA Scholarship
Kewanee
- Rhaelynn Brody – Black Hawk East Foundation Scholarship, Ron & Theresa Brown Memorial Scholarship
- Lindsey Brown – Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Henry County World Festival
- Diana Cervantes – Kewanee Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Kewanee Rotary Club Scholarship, Otto Schwefel Scholarship, Theodore & Penny Vlahos Scholarship, William & Elizabeth Dolieslager Scholarship
- Kaylynn McNamee – Kewanee Area Business Women’s Scholarship, Mehaffey Memorial Scholarship
- Joseph Pollard – 25 for 25 Scholarship
- Amber Rodgers – Eleanor Washburn Memorial Scholarship
- Marshall Shimmin – Hyer Fund Scholarship
- Thomas Vanwassenhove – Butch Downs Memorial Auto Mechanics Scholarship, Dave Lapan Memorial Scholarship
- Mason Wentworth – George & Mary Lee Wilsey Skilled Trades Scholarship
Knoxville
- Justin Hoben – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
- Alec Lester – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
Lafayette, IN – Ronalee Austin – Dale & Helen Swanson Scholarship
Lafayette, NJ – Amanda Clawson – Educational Assistance Ltd. (EAL) Scholarship, Kandis Family Equine Scholarship, Lyle & Marie Blodgett Memorial Scholarship
Laura – Haley Smith – Black Hawk East Foundation Scholarship
Ligonier, IN – Luke Wechter – Cory Lowderman Freshman Challenge Award Scholarship, Cory Lowderman Memorial Scholarship
Martinsville – Adeline Shotts – Dean L. Bates Scholarship
Melrose Park – Fabiola Corral – Dale & Helen Swanson Scholarship, Dean W. Stoner Scholarship, Frank Gerard Memorial Scholarship, Jeff Owens Memorial Scholarship
Metamora – Noelle Pearson – Robin Moreland Memorial Equine Scholarship
Milford, IN – Elise Rollins – Cargill Equine Scholarship
Mokena – Jayme Goesel – Amelia Wallen Memorial Scholarship
Monmouth – Kaylyn Hall – People’s National Bank Scholarship
Monroe City, MO – Hana Murphy – Robert & Jean Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Morehead City, NC – Mirai Kaneshi – Erickson Family Endowment Scholarship
Mount Pulaski – Kamryn Aylesworth – BHE General Scholarship
Plattsburg, MO – Carter Ward – Elmer Hoge Memorial Scholarship, Mid-Continent Fund Scholarship
Pocahontas, AR – Brittany Luttrell – Verlin & Joan Jackson Foundation Endowed Livestock Judging Scholarship
Poneto, IN – Jordyn Sills – Livestock Judging Scholarship, Todd DeMay Memorial Scholarship
Powell Butte, OR – Kinsey Ayres – BHC Equine Endowed Scholarship, Dean L. Bates Scholarship
Prophetstown – Matthew Wagenecht – Janssen-Ewoldson Scholarship
Rockford – Samantha Grams – Colwell Scholarship
Tampico – Kali Fetrow – Glenn Webb Education Fund
Toulon
- Crystal Brady – 25 for 25 Scholarship, Brick Lundberg Memorial Scholarship
- Tyler Dorsey – Dean L. Bates Scholarship
- Madison Deruiter – Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Old Settler’s Association
- Kaley Rouse – CNA Scholarship
Viola – Payton Carlson – Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Mercer County Queen
White City, OR – Keenan Skudlarek – Verlin & Joan Jackson Foundation Endowed Equine Scholarship
Williamsfield – Curtis Howerton – Walter H. Shreck Scholarship
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – Hunter Langholff – Livestock Judging Scholarship
Woodhull
- Bradley Bowman – Dr. Gene Gardner Impact Scholarship, George & Mary Lee Wilsey Skilled Trades Scholarship Endowed
- Allison Hand – Black Hawk East Alumni Club Scholarship, Piper Scholarship
Wyoming
- Courtney Frisby – Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Henry County Fair Festival, Amelia Wallen Pageant Scholarship-Old Settler’s Association
- Lucas Wisnefski – Livestock Judging Scholarship
Last updated 11/18/2016