Fremont High School graduate Spencer Divis, flanked by Pam Murphy and Rick Hollendieck at last year’s Fremont Area Community Foundation Scholarship Luncheon, received the Pat Murphy Track and Field Scholarship in 2024.
The Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) recently awarded area high school graduates more than $150,000 in scholarships.
The amount of funds — $150,781 — awarded was a record, according to a press release from FACF. In celebration of students’ achievements, the foundation’s Annual Scholarship Luncheon is set for Sunday, June 8.
Founded in 1980, the FACF connects donors, nonprofits and community leaders with the needs of the community, creating positive local impact. Over the life of the foundation so far, approximately $40 million has been distributed throughout Fremont and the greater Dodge County area in the form of scholarships and grants in five areas of interest including arts and culture, civic improvement, education, health and recreation, and social services.
This year saw 1,470 applications submitted for scholarships from 144 area students. Almost 130 area volunteer reviewers scored each application. According to the press release, scholarships are available in many different areas of study and most are available for students attending two- or four-year colleges or universities. Some of these scholarships focus on academic achievement or areas of study. Others recognize extracurricular activities or financial need.
“Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Fremont Area Community Foundation is proud to support hundreds of area graduating seniors each year with scholarships. Our streamlined online application helps make the process simple and accessible for students and reviewers alike,” said Melissa Diers, executive director of the foundation. “Whether students are heading to a four-year university, community college, or trade program, scholarships help them focus on learning and worry less about finances.”
Students who received scholarships this year graduated from: Archbishop High School, Arlington High School, Cedar Bluffs High School, Fremont High School, Logan View High School, North Bend Central High School, Schuyler Central High School, Tekamah-Herman High School, and Yutan High School. FACF also administers scholarship funds for North Bend Central School which totaled $29,600 this spring.
For more information about the FACF, call 402-721-4252 or visit facfoundation.org.
Scholarship Name: Recipient, high school/college attending
AEF – Ignas Kuksty Scholarship: Killian McIntosh, Arlington
AEF – John & Betty Anderson Scholarship: Jordan Camden, Arlington
AEF – John & Betty Anderson Scholarship: Killian McIntosh, Arlington
AEF – Lila (Greunke) Scheer Scholarship: Whitney Wollberg, Arlington
AEF – Matthew Purchase Scholarship: Jacob Vanek, Arlington
AEF- Malverd Scholarship: Hannah Goodwater, Arlington
AEF – Cory Moravec Scholarship: Stokely Lewis, Arlington
AEF – Cory Moravec Scholarship: Peyton Timm, Arlington
AEF – Paul Menking Scholarship: Trent Koger, Arlington
Al & Patti Bahe Memorial Scholarship: Noah Miller, FHS
Allyssa, Sheldon & Mariah Johnson Memorial Scholarship: Jaxon Kurmel, FHS
Altrusa of Fremont Scholarship: Katie Proskovec, FHS
Andy Mruz Memorial Scholarship: Kylin Swanson, NBC
Anne Crofton Sidner Memorial Scholarship: Aidan Eberspacher, FHS
Arbor Vitae Eastern Star Scholarship: Megan Millard, FHS
Arlington Education Foundation Scholarship: Kolby Tighe, Arlington
Arlington Education Foundation Scholarship: Dathan Hansen, Arlington
Arlington Education Foundation Scholarship: Joseph Burns, Arlington
Arlington Education Foundation Scholarship: Libby Hegemann, Arlington
Arlington Education Foundation Scholarship: John Von Behren, Arlington
Bruce Gocken Memorial Business Scholarship: Ester Martinez, FHS
Cecil Anderson Midland University Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Emmalee Sheppard, Midland
Cecil Anderson Vocational Fremont Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Hannah Johns, FHS
Cedar Bluffs Alumni Association Scholarship: Emersyn Shanahan, Cedar Bluffs
Coach Melcher Scholarship: Madelyn McBratney, FHS
Coach Melcher Scholarship: Lucia Pleskac, FHS
Daniel Family Memorial Scholarship: Thalia Gonzalez Barrios, FHS
Dave Williams Memorial Scholarship: Ansley Giesselmann, FHS
Don and Jan Hinds Educational Scholarship: Ethan Peterson, FHS
Dr. Brian L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship: Tegan Shallberg, Cedar Bluffs
Dr. Darleen Ritter and Skip Anderson Class of 1962 Scholarship: Diego Calderon, FHS
E.V. “Vic” and Lois Nielsen Fremont Noon Optimist Scholarship: Nora Pentel, Bergan
Elvera Eckdhal Scholarship: Melany Gates, FHS
Emily Brown Memorial Scholarship: Diego Calderon, FHS
Emmett and Mae Johnson Scholarship: Callie Anderson, Tekamah-Herman
Francis and Dorothy Conrad Memorial Scholarship: Brooke Ziepke, Logan View
Freeman Midland University Fremont Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Grant Kiefer, FHS
Freeman Vocational Fremont Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Jadyn McManus, FHS
Fremont Area Art Assoc Hazel Keene Memorial Scholarship: Aidan Eberspacher, FHS
Fremont Area Association of Retired School Personnel Fund – Education: Emersyn Shanahan, Cedar Bluffs
Fremont Area Association of Retired School Personnel Fund – Trade: Joseph Blaha, NBC
Fremont Business & Professional Women’s Scholarship (College): Molly Brester:
Fremont Business & Professional Women’s Scholarship (HS): Alexa Brodd, NBC
Fremont High School Alumni Student Aid – College: Madison Mostek, UNL
Fremont High School Alumni Student Aid – HS: Ainsley Johnson, FHS
Fremont Noon Kiwanis Harold Anderson Scholarship: Hannah Johns, FHS
Fremont Noon Kiwanis Harold Anderson Scholarship: Jadyn McManus, FHS
Fremont PTA/PTSA Council Scholarship: Carter Vanek: FHS
Fremont PTA/PTSA Council Scholarship: Jackson Jones, : FHS
Fremont Rotary Youth Scholarship: Noah Miller, FHS
Fremont Rotary Youth Scholarship: Mason Nau, FHS
Fremont Rotary Youth Scholarship: Quinlan Johnson, FHS
Grace Cunningham, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Scholarship Fund: Kolby Tighe, Arlington
Grand Passage Scholarship – Schuyler: Allison Vavricek, Schuyler
H.M. “Micky” Krupinsky Scholarship: Brynne McDermott, FHS
Haines Hill Memorial Scholarship: Brynne McDermott, FHS
Hiram Lodge #52 AF&AM Masonic Lodge: Brayden Fuchs, Arlington
Jake Monke Achievement Scholarship: Libby Hegemann, Arlington
Jake Monke Achievement Scholarship: Lucia Pleskac, FHS
James Ebers Scholarship: Carter Vanek, FHS
James L. Paulin Fremont Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Laura Alonzo Tzunux, Midland
Jamie Charleston Memorial Scholarship – Boy: Ashton Lamb, FHS
Jamie Charleston Memorial Scholarship – Girl: Kiersten Dockerty, FHS
Janet Ludwig Scholarship: Kolby Tighe, Arlington
Jason Bechtel Memorial Welding Academy Scholarship: Jackson Schutt, FHS
Jean M. Welstead Memorial Scholarship: Jackson Kiefer, UNO
Jeanette Carpenter Roberts Memorial Scholarship: Jamie Morehouse, FHS
Jerome S. Main Agriculture Scholarship: Layne Ruzicka, NBC
Jim A. Hoshor Scholarship: Jackson Jones, FHS
Jody (Flamme) Riemann Memorial Scholarship: Olivia Buresh, NBC
Keith Hindmarsh Memorial Scholarship: Aaron Fuchs, Arlington
Kenny Erickson Memorial Scholarship (boy): Zane Gerrish, Arlington
Kenny Erickson Memorial Scholarship (girl) : Britt Nielsen, Arlington
Kim Koski Memorial Scholarship: Rachel Wageman, FHS
Kristine Gale Leadership Scholarship: Lindsey Emanuel, NBC
Larry and Mary Flamme Scholarship Fund: Betsy Janssen, FHS
LaVern F. Lueschen Scholarship: Alexander Cook, FHS
Loren Nothwehr Scholarship: Keegan Francis, Logan View
Maddie Everitt Memorial Scholarship: Loganne Barta, Yutan
Martha Wicklund Velasco Memorial Scholarship -Business: Mason Nau, FHS
Martha Wicklund Velasco Memorial Scholarship -Health: Lyndi Hanson, FHS
Martha Wicklund Velasco Memorial Scholarship -Trade: Levi DeBoer, FHS
Marty Williamson Memorial Scholarship: Wyatt Schwanebeck, NBC
Marvin G. Welstead Scholarship: Noah Miller, FHS
Mary Ellen Wieland Scholarship: Annabelle Bignell, FHS
Matthew Hartmann Memorial Scholarship: Lucia Pleskac, FHS
Matthew Hartmann Memorial Scholarship: Dalton Kelberlau, FHS
Mike Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund: Dalton Newcomer, UNL
Mildred Hindmarsh Scholarship: Jayla Van Ampting, NBC
Pat Murphy Track and Field Scholarship: Noah Miller, FHS
Pat Murphy Track and Field Scholarship: Madelyn McBratney, FHS
Ray Mitchell Golf Scholarship: Ava Harms, NBC
Rebecca McClain Memorial Scholarship: Macy Thompson, Coon Rapids
Rhea Family Scholarship Fund: Rachel Wageman, FHS
Richard A and Joyce E Klebe Scholarship -BERGAN: William Bendig, Bergan
Richard A and Joyce E Klebe Scholarship – FMT: Noah Miller, FHS
Robert Tookey Music Scholarship: Tegan Shallberg, Cedar Bluffs
Robert Yanike Music Scholarship: Ainsley Johnson, FHS
Rodney and Amy Mueller Johnson Memorial Scholarship – Fremont: Lyndi Hansen, FHS
Rodney and Amy Mueller Johnson Memorial Scholarship – Loganview: Malorie Weaklend, Logan View
Ruth I. Frederiksen Memorial Scholarship: Madelyn McBratney, FHS
RVR Bank Hometown Scholarship : Aiden Vacha, FHS
RVR Bank Hometown Scholarship : Brian Magana, FHS
RVR Bank Hometown Scholarship : Jason Magana, FHS
Sam Heineman Business Student of the Year: Mason Nau, FHS
Sherlock Nursing Scholarship: Marysa Webb, FHS
Terry J. McClain Scholarship: Alexa Brodd, NBC
Trey Hansen Memorial Scholarship: Raymond Rise, FHS
Tyler Walling Memorial Scholarship: Camden Rangeloff, FHS
Valerie Post Memorial Scholarship: Ariel Larios, FHS
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Kolby Tighe, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Libby Hegemann, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Dathan Hansen, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Joseph Burns, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Callee Shearer, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Hailey O’Daniel, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Whitney Wollberg, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Britt Nielsen, Arlington
Verdell Gnuse Memorial Scholarship: Aaron Fuchs, Arlington
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Dawson Klug, Logan View
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Killian McIntosh, Arlington
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Diego Calderon, FHS
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Levi DeBoer, FHS
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Brian Magana, FHS
Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW) – Post 854 Scholarship: Jason Magana, FHS
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