Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor

Following his 1999 graduation from Green Bay West High School, Ben attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. After a year in school, he joined the Marines. He served one tour of duty in Iraq and went back for a second tour when he was injured. Doctors thought he would heal so he could pursue his educational plan of becoming a veterinarian, but his injuries proved to be too much.

Recipients

2024

Fatuma Umberwa is studying at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a major in Biomedical Engineering. She is passionate about advancing medical technology and aspire to work on developing innovative solutions that enhance healthcare. 

2023

Samara Brown is studying Nursing at UWGB

2022

Dylan Gerou is studying Criminal Justice/Law enforcement at NWTC

2021

Alexander Knutson is studying in the Fire Medic Programs at NWTC.

2020

Isabella Schabell-Barrera is studying International relations at Franklin University Switzerland

2019

Cade Benz is studying Criminal Justice at NWTC

2018

Haley Davis is pursuing a degree in Social Work at UW-Stevens Point.  She is pictured here with Ben's mom, Rose.

2017

Jose Del Rio Aviña is studying Law Enforcement at NWTC

2016

Nikita Konkel, pictured here with Ben's mom Rose, is studying Psychology at UW-Madison

2015

Katie Clark, pictured here with Ben's mom Rose, is studying Criminal Justice at NWTC.

2014

Shaina Dodson is studying Education at the University of Minnesota.  She is pictured here with Ben's Mom, Rose

2013

Melissa Shefchek is following her dream of becoming a Nurse..

2012

Rebeccas Johnson received the 2012 Ben Edinger Scholarship of Honor.  She is enlisted in the National Guard and studied Animal Sciences. 

2011

Krista Burke followed her dream to become a Nurse

2010

Jenelle Selig studied Chemical Engineering and participated in the Navy ROTC at the University of Wisconsin.

2009

Zachery Ebben studied Criminal Justice.

2008

Philip Gorecki received the 2008 Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor. Philip majored in Criminal Justice.

2007

Susan Tran received the 3rd annual Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor. Susan majored in International Business.

2006

Matthew Spengler received the 2006 Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor. Matthew had plans to become a firefighter.

2005

Mary Yang received the 1st annual Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor. Mary majored in Politcal Science and Business.

Contributors

5 Star Endowment Contributors

• John Maino/WNFL Maino and Nick Show

4 Star Contributors

• Green Bay Youth Football

• Helen and James Edinger

3 Star Contributors

• St. Philip Athletic Support Club

• James & Deanah Downey

2 Star Contributors

• Anonymous donor

• Weyers Family Foundation

1 Star Contributors

• Russel Ackels

• Bonita Alberts

• Dan & Terri Brunmeier

• Kathryn Chandler

• Denis & Stephanie Downey

• Gerald & Barbara Downey

Special Dedication Contributors