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These Eastside seniors were among those who received scholarships during the school’s awards program Wednesday. In front, from the left, are Owen Davis, Brayden Baatz, Sydnee Kessler, Kiersten Haynes, Lilyan Kreischer and Blake Lesser. In the middle row are Lillian Cline, Sophia Davis, Emelly Lamberson, Aleigha Pfefferkorn, Avery Wilson, Karly Kaufmann, Brooklyn Burley and Addison Pfefferkorn. In back are LaTrisha Lee, Brooke Carper and Addilyn Brown.
These Eastside seniors were among those who received scholarships during the school’s awards program Wednesday. In front, from the left, are Owen Davis, Brayden Baatz, Sydnee Kessler, Kiersten Haynes, Lilyan Kreischer and Blake Lesser. In the middle row are Lillian Cline, Sophia Davis, Emelly Lamberson, Aleigha Pfefferkorn, Avery Wilson, Karly Kaufmann, Brooklyn Burley and Addison Pfefferkorn. In back are LaTrisha Lee, Brooke Carper and Addilyn Brown.
BUTLER — Hard work in the classroom was rewarded for Eastside seniors.
Through academic, fine arts and athletic achievements, seniors were presented with more than $1.4 million in scholarships, the school announced at Wednesday’s awards night.
That total represents one-time and renewable scholarships. The ceremony took place in the Millie Hansen Auditorium, with faculty and community representatives awarding scholarships.
The Eastside Area Community Foundation presented eight scholarships totaling $41,300:
• Emelly Lamberson — Sechler’s Pickles, Jerry Markle, Knisely National Bank, Butler Eagles scholarships ($2,000);
• Aleigha Pfefferkorn — Dr. Wendell and Joan Hughes, George and Gwyn Kandel, Roger and Judy Kitchen, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Community Commitment Fund, Universal Tool & Stamping Co. scholarships ($3,000);
• Addison Pfefferkorn — Connie Bowman, Eastern DeKalb Education Association, Elaine Underhill Memorial, Jerry and Kathy McNerney Memorial, Sustarsic Memorial scholarships ($4,000);
• Kiersten Haynes — Charles Robert “Bob” and Evelyn Ridge Memorial, Lane “LB15” Burns, A B Ward Memorial, Heath Mack Memorial, Roger and Dorothy Laub, Toni Bosserman scholarships ($4,300);
• Sydnee Kessler — Frank and Roselyn Brock Memorial, Crow and Bortner Families, Butler Rotary Club, Chester Dekko Memorial, Dick and Lois Bercaw Memorial, Jack and Randy Bercaw, Terry Bosserman and Eastside Area Community Foundation scholarships ($6,000);
• Lillian Cline — Brian Bowman Memorial, Steve Bevington Memorial, Joey Miller Memorial, Pete Seltenright Memorial, Sons of American Legion, St. Joe Lions Club in memory of Mike Storer and Sheila Hoch, St. Joe Lions Club, Therma-Tru Doors, Tony Sechler Memorial and Wayne and Marge Shook Memorial scholarships ($6,000).
• Blake Lesser — Charles Kester and Kate Cather Memorial Scholarship ($8,000).
• Lilyan Kreischer — Rex and Mary Rectenwall Scholarship ($8,000).
The Community Foundation of DeKalb County presented the following scholarships:
• Kiersten Haynes — Walters Family Memorial Scholarship ($1,000).
• Kiersten Haynes — DeKalb County Master Gardeners ($500).
• Lillian Cline — Dr. Bonnell Souder Scholarship (Auburn Business and Professional Women Scholarship ($1,000).
• Brooklyn Burley — Butler Community Day Center Center BEE Scholarship ($4,000).
• Emelly Lamberson — Donald Ruegsegger Scholarship for Christian Leadership ($500).
• Kiersten Haynes — Raymond, Luella and David Aschleman Scholarship ($5,000).
• Addilyn Brown — Chuck Fifer Memorial Scholarship ($500).
These scholarships were also presented Wednesday:
• Kiersten Haynes — The James Foundation Scholarship ($5,000, renewable for two years).
• Kiersten Haynes — Mike Fiedler Memorial Scholarship ($500).
• Kiersten Haynes — DeKalb County Extension Homemakers ($1,000).
• Kiersten Haynes, Emelly Lamberson, Addison Pfefferkorn — DeKalb County Farm Bureau ($1,000 each).
• Sophia Davis — Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship ($500).
• Kiersten Haynes — Edon Farmers Co-op Scholarship ($1,000).
• Sydnee Kessler — Better Business Bureau Student of Intregrity Indiana Tech Scholarship ($2,000).
• Addison Pfefferkorn — Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship ($10,000, renewable for four years, $40,000 total).
• Lily Kreischer — Gary McPheeters Memorial Scholarship ($1,000).
• Brayden Baatz, Brooke Carper, Olivia Crager, Sydnee Kessler, Aleigha Pfefferkorn and Avery Wilson — Nucor Corporation Scholarships, $4,000 each per year, renewable for four years, $96,000 total).
• Addilyn Brown, Lillian Cline, Owen Davis and Avery Wilson — Steel Dynamics and New Millennium Scholarships, $5,000 each per year, renewable for four years, $80,000 total).
• Brooklyn Burley, Sophia Davis, Kiersten Haynes, Karly Kaufmann, Sydnee Kessler, Lily Kreischer, Emelly Lamberson, LaTrisha Lee, Aleigha Pfefferkorn — American Legion Post 202 Scholarships ($500 each).
• LaTrisha Lee — Spencerville Order of the Eastern Star/The Dwyer Scholarship ($1,000).
• LaTrisha Lee — Concord Masonic Lodge ($750).
• Addilyn Brown — Indiana University Provost Scholarship ($16,000 total).
• Brooklyn Burley — Trine University Distinguished Scholarship ($72,000 total); Dean’s Education Scholarship ($12,000 total); Legacy Award ($8,000 total); SDI Scholarship ($20,000 total).
• Brooke Carper — Hanover College Bicentennial Merit Scholarship ($112,000) and Hanover College Visit Award ($16,000).
• Lillian Cline — Indiana University Provost Scholarship ($16,000 total).
• Owen Davis — Indiana University Provost Scholarship ($4,000 total); O’Neil Indiana Leadership Scholarship ($4,000 total).
• Sophia Davis — University of Saint Francis Trustee’s Scholarship ($76,000 total); Catholic Scholarship ($8,000 total); Women’s Basketball Scholarship ($6,000 total); Accepted Student Day Scholarship ($1,000).
• Kiersten Haynes — Purdue University Agricultural Alumni Seed Improvement Association Agricultural Scholarship ($16,000 total); Frank O’Bannon Grant ($3,950); Marquardt Alumni Scholarship ($4,800 total); Kelly and Margaret ONeall Scholarship ($4,000 total); Beck’s Hybrid Agriculture Scholarship ($1,000).
• Sydnee Kessler — Indiana Tech Elite Scholarship ($72,000 total); Athletic Scholarship ($20,000 total); DeKalb Farm Bureau Insurance ($4,000 total); Questa Foundation Traditional Scholarship ($20,000 total).
• Lily Kreischer — Grace College Presidential Scholarship ($56,000 total); Athletic Scholarship ($56,000 total); Campus Visit ($2,000 total).
• Blake Lesser — University of Saint Francis President’s Scholarship ($80,000 total); Legacy Scholarship ($2,000 total); University of Saint Francis Scholar ($4,000 total); Accepted Student Day Scholarship ($1,000); Questa Foundation Traditional Scholarship ($20,000 total).
• Jami Morgan — Ball State University Scholars Award ($16,000 total); Ball State Grant ($14,800 total); Frank O’Bannon Grant ($3,050).
• Addison Pfefferkorn — Grace College Provost Scholarship ($60,000 total); Winona Merit Scholarship ($4,000 total); Campus Visit Grant ($2,000 total); Frank O’Bannon Grant ($3,400).
• Aleigha Pfefferkorn — University of Saint Francis Tuition Exchange Scholarship ($152,000 total).
• Ryan Strong — Trine University Distinguished Scholarship ($72,000 total); Allen Engineering Scholastic Award ($8,000 total); Dual Enrollment Scholarship ($4,000 total); Tuition Incentive Grant ($2,000 total).
• Paige Traxler — University of Saint Francis Founders Scholarship ($68,000 total); Women’s Basketball Scholarship ($6,000 total); Accepted Student Day Scholarship ($1,000).
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