What does this scholarship mean to you?
SOME OF OUR 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SHARE…
“To me, this scholarship represents a commitment to service and giving back to others-especially those who are less fortunate. I am humbled to receive this award and will strive to pay it forward for the rest of my life”
“I wanted to thank you so much for selecting me to receive the Ken Hess Scholarship of Honor. As I learned more about Kenny, I was so inspired by his story, commitment to service and sacrifice. I hope to live up to his example.”
Sarah Fletcher, 2020 Ken Hess Scholarship of Honor
“I am extremely honored to be the 2020 Brian LaViolette Scholarship recipient. I wanted to thank you for including me in a Foundation that stands for community service, inspiration and of course the dedication to create a lasting legacy for Brian. As I read his book and share with my friends and family about this award, it is so clear what a special person Brian was at just age 15. I look forward to representing his legacy and everything he stands for.”
Lauren Bonetti, 2020 Brian LaViolette Scholarship recipient
“The General George S. Patton Scholarship of Honor has shown me that there are people who can appreciate the work of others, and I am grateful for that. Receiving this scholarship is an honor for me, but also a great commitment for the future. I appreciate that someone can acknowledge my work with volunteer firefighters. It will definitely motivate me to do what I fully enjoy.”
Martin Volf, 2020 General Patton Scholarship of Honor recipient, Pilsen Czech Republic
“It is truly an honor to have received this scholarship in honor of a Luxemburg-Casco alum as selfless and courageous as Jesse was. He gave everything for his country and his community and I hope that one day I can be remembered in such an honorable way. With the help of this scholarship I will be able to begin paying for my education at UW Oshkosh to pursue a degree in nursing so that I can do my part to help others.”
Holly Baierl, 2020 Jesse Thiry Scholarship of Honor recipient
“Receiving the Ryan Jerabek Scholarship of Honor from the Brian LaViolette Foundation is an absolute honor. I am very appreciative for your support. Your generous financial assistance will allow me to continue my education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Having earned this scholarship, I am more motivated to pursue a career in special education and give back to my community by teaching young individuals with disabilities. Thank you for believing in me and for the support you have given me”
Paige Willer, 2020 Ryan Jerabek Scholarship of Honor
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This scholarship is an absolute honor to have seen so many mentors of mine receive the same scholarship before amplifies the honor of it. I am excited to honor Thomas Hudner and the Brian LaViolette Foundation through my pursuits in the future.”
William Voelker, 2020 Thomas Hudner Scholarship of Honor
“Winning the Isaiah Hunt Scholarship is an amazing honor. The generous award makes me excited about the future, but also makes me think about the past. The award puts me one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist. In addition, it shows me that hard work pays off. It means a lot knowing that I have supporters and people who believe in my abilities and my capacity to succeed in the future.
Sarah Dehnel, 2020 Isaiah Hunt Scholarship of Honor recipient
“I have dreamed of being a teacher since I was four years old. The older I have gotten, the more I realize how deeply passionate I am about education and making an impact in the life of the youth. I am honored to receive this scholarship and hope to someday live up to the achievements of Mike Colalilllo. I am so grateful that I am to use this scholarship money to invest in furthering my education. The scholarship is the extra boost I need to pay for my tuition and inspire me to never give up on my aspirations to serve the world. “
Kennedi Coffman, 2020 Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor
“This scholarship means I’ll be able to get a head start on paying for my college tuition. With this head start, I will be able to spend more time on the mat and studying than working. It also means that I get support for my future career.”
Colby McHugh, 2020 Riley Garbe Scholarship recipient
“It is truly an honor to be the first recipient of the Bernard C. Webber Scholarship of Honor. It made me realize that my contribution to my community wasn’t being taken for granted. For the first time in a long time, my work was recognized, and it is a blessing.”
Alexa Venereo, 2020 Bernard Webber Scholarship recipient
