Thermwood Corporation is proud to announce that twelve local 2025 Seniors have been awarded the $2,000 Renewal Thermwood Scholarships this year.
Anna Deorto is the daughter of Christina Balbach and David Deorto. She is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School. Anna has been a member of the Cross Country, Swim and Track teams. She is also a member of Pep Club, Young Women Lead, True Life Baptist Church, and a coach for Girls on the Run. She plans to attend Vincennes University on an Athletic Scholarship to pursue a degree in Education this fall.
Bria Hayko is the daughter of Bill and Lisa Dotson of Tell City, IN. She graduated with Academic Honors from Tell City High School. Bria has been a member of Spanish Club and Pep Club. She has also been a member of the basketball and softball teams. Bria plans to major in Exercise Science at Western Kentucky University in the fall.
Claudia Burton is the daughter of John and Angela Burton of Huntingburg, IN. She is a Top 10% graduate of Southridge High School. She has been a member of the BPA, FCA, Student Council, Key/Kindness Club, and Spanish Club. She was also part of the Volleyball and Softball teams. Claudia plans to major in Respiratory Therapy at University of Southern Indiana this fall.
Cruz Meece is the son of Natalie and Jeff Meece of Huntingburg, IN. He is a graduate of Southridge High School. He has been a member of FCA and National Society. Cruz was also a part of the Football and Unified Track teams. He plans to major in Exercise Science at Indiana University.
Elijah Meece is also the son of Natalie and Jeff Meece of Huntingburg, IN. He is a Top 10% graduate of Southridge High School. He has been a member of FCA and National Society. Elijah was also a part of the Football and Track teams. He plans to attend Purdue University to major in Construction Management.
Emma Hoffman is the daughter of Jeremy and LeeAnn Hoffman of Mariah Hill, IN. She is an Academic Honors graduate of Heritage Hills High School. While in high school she was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Emma also has been a part of the Volleyball and Track teams. She plans to major in Business Administration this fall at Vincennes University Jasper Campus.
Jayden Klem is the daughter of Kyle Klem and Tonya Goerfrich. She is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School. While in high school she was a member of Young Women Lead, Pep Club, and Chess Club. Jayden plans to major in Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana in the fall.
Logan Callahan is the son of Ryan and Mary Callahan and Kathryn and Matthew Brenner. He is a graduate of Heritage Hills High School. He has been a member of Santa Claus Christian Church Youth Group. He plans to major in Computer Science at the University of Southern Indiana in the fall.
Nigel Tretter is the son of Daniel and Jennifer Vonderheide and Michael and Kelly Tretter. He is a Perfect Attendance graduate of Northeast Dubois High School. He has been a member of Beta Club, Student Council, Class Officer, FCA and Spirit Club. Nigel was also a member of the Swim and Soccer teams. He plans to major in Motorsports Engineering at Purdue University.
Olivia Vote is the daughter of Amanda and Nicolas Vote of Newburgh, IN. She is a Collegebound AP Scholar graduate of Castle High School. Olivia participated in Student Council, Theater and French Club. She is pursuing a major in Chemistry at Purdue University.
Shera Deno is the daughter of Jason and Rene Deno of Huntingburg, IN. She is a graduate of Southridge High School. She has been a member of the Choir and participated in the Musical. Shera plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to pursue a major in Early Childhood Education.
Waylon Willhite is the son of Jason and Rachel “Jones” Willhite of Rome, IN. He is a graduate of Perry Central High School. He has been part of the track and football teams. In addition to the $2,000 scholarship, Waylon has also entered into the Career Advancement Partnerships with Thermwood Corporation. In return for scholarship assistance with additional educational expenses at Vincennes University Jasper Campus, to pursue a degree in Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Technology he will have a career within Thermwood Corporation.
We would like to congratulate all students of the Class of 2025 and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.
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