John Bradley Scholarship of Honor
United States Navy Corpsman
John Bradley, Appleton, WI
John Bradley graduated from Appleton West in 1942. He served his country as a US Navy Corpsman in World War II. Bradley received the prestigious Navy Cross for his bravery in saving lives at Iwo Jima. After he returned from the war, he married high school sweetheart, Betty, and they had eight children. He fulfilled his life-long dream by buying and managing his own funeral parlor. Bradley's loss in 1994 at the age of 70 saddened his home town of Appleton, Wisconsin and the family he left behind.
Eligible to Appleton West High School seniors only.
Recipients
2024
Grace Rukamp is studying Forensic Science at Fox Valley Technical College
2023
Jered Marvin is studying Biology at UW-LaCrosse with human emphasis to hopefully be a PA or work in the ER in the future. Jered also signed as a combat medic in the U.S. Amry.
2022
Aaliyah Xiong is pursuing a degree in Nursing at UW-Oshkosh.
2021
Kylie Olson is studying Nursing at Fox Valley Technical College.
2020
Lindsey Vue is studying Nursing at UWGB
2019
McKayla Knoebel is studying Chemistry at the University of MN- Twin Cities
2018
Kayleigh Beaudo is studying Education at UW-Stevens Point. She is pictured by the John Bradley memorial.
2017
Claire Ferguson is studying Pre-medicine at St. Norbert
2016
Elaine Christianson is studying Biology and Pre-Medicine at Bethany Lutheran College
2015
Sydney Wayner is pursing a degree in Dietetics at University Wisconsin Stevens Point
2014
Mackenzie Bush is studying Education at the UW-Oshkosh. She is pictured here with John's Daughter, Kate Bradley
2013
Christian "Jordon" Filipiak studied to become a Physicians Assistant. He is pictured here with John's daugther, Kate after this years scholarship presentation.
2012
Madelyn Fellinger was accepted in the nursing program at the Univesrity of Eau Claire. She is pictured here with John's daugther, Kate after this years scholarship presenation.
2011
Elizabeth Seitz entered into Aerospace Enginnering while participating in the Air Force ROTC at the University of Minnesota.
2010
Benjamin Hanson pursued a career in fire protection
2009
Nathan Franzke entered in the field of Criminal Justice. He is pictured here with Ron and Colleen Weyers and John's daughter, Kate.
2008
Stacy Pritchett majored in Elementary Education
2007
The first John Bradley Scholarship of Honor was awarded to Luke Justman in May 2007. Luke pursued his dream of becoming a combat medic. Luke was presented the scholarship by Mrs. Bradley (l) and scholarship sponsors Ron and Colleen Weyers.
Contributors
5 Star Endowment Sponsor
Weyers Family Foundation
2 Star Contributors
Appleton West High School World War II Veterans
1 star Contributors
Elizabeth, Jeffrey and Linda Seitz
