ALLAMAKEE SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC.
CLASS OF 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECEPIENTS
A OK WELL SERVICE
Given by the owners of this local business
Tanner Mitchell
AG ADVANCEMENT
Funded by WHS Alumni Jeff Troendle
Faith Palmer
ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Sponsored by our local teachers union
Nathan Liddiard, Alison Sherman
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER
Funded by the local chapter
Zach Davison
ALLAMAKEE EMS
Given by our local EMS providers
Katelyn Benzing
ALLAMAKEE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
Awarded to students going into an agriculture or natural resource field
Faith Palmer, Shara Cota
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a female that is related to a veteran
Leah Bulman
AMERICAN LEGION/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Awarded to a student that is related to a veteran
Zach Davison
ARLIN FALCK FOUNDATION
Arlin Falck was a self-made man who became successful in the business world
Brady Beyer, Asher Fahey, Logan Houg, Reed Kelly
AFS MEMORIAL
Funded by many who donate in honor of loved ones who have recently passed away
Olivia Opat
BENNIE FIET MEMORIAL
Bennie Fiet was a local farmer who valued education and taking care of others
Justin Strub
ASF BOARD
Funded by the interest earned from Fund investments
Ryan Hanson
BOB & JULIA ROTACH 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Given by the founder of this scholarship program in honor of their special wedding anniversary
Ryan Hanson
BRESNAHAN & McCULLOUGH FAMILY
Funded by the Pat & Donna Bresnahan Family
Ainsly Lydon, Carissa Bockman
BRYCE M. DAVID MEMORIAL
Given in memory of Bryce David by his family
Katie Gress, Haylee Thesing
DAVE SCHOEBERLEIN MEMORIAL
Mr. Schoeberlein was a long-time teacher and coach at Allamakee Schools
Faith Palmer, Hailey Regan, Alison Sherman
DEAN & GAIL LANSING formally DEAN’S PLUMBING
Given by Dean & Gail to support students going into the trades
Carter Benzing
DRIFTLESS HALF MARATHON
Funded by this local, volunteer organization
Madalyn Ellingson
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Awarded to a church member who fulfills the requirements
Madalyn Ellingson
FRANK & GOLDIE HAGER MEMORIAL
Frank & Goldie have supported local scholarships even after their passing
Teddy Holthaus, Abbie Brainard, Justin Strub, Rebecca Thorstenson, Oonagh Ahouse, Tyler Block, Sophie Halverson, Dawson Baures, Owen Halverson, Carrissa Bockman, Laney Johnson, Brock Hatlan, Kaedan Snitker, Cassie Schellsmidt, Michael Smith, Morgan Hennessy,
Christian Hernandez, Michael Hagen, Logan Kucera, Sarah Miller
FREEDOMBANK
Given to two Senior Spotlight students
Ellec Armstead, Katelyn Benzing
GOOD SAMARITAN NURSING
Given to students going into nursing
Leah Bulman, Soraya Reyes
GRETCHEN STANGLAND NURSING
Gretchen was a former school nurse in the Allamakee School District
Rebecca Thorstenson
GUNDERSON LUTHERAN CLINIC
Funded by the Gunderson Clinic
Carrissa Bockman
HAROLD & SHARON KERNDT MEMORIAL
Long-time Waukon residents, Sharon taught for over 20 years at West Elementary
Teddy Holthaus, Luke Pladsen
HARPERS FERRY BOOSTER CLUB
Awarded to Harpers Ferry area students
Katelyn Benzing, Alyx Ede, Luke Pladsen, Soraya Reyes,
Shara Cota, Carter Benzing, Aislinn Goettel
JOE O’NEILL MEMORIAL
Mr. O’Neill was a beloved teacher and coach at Waterville and East Elementary
Nathan Johnson
JUDGE JOHN BAUERCAMPER SCHOLARSHIP
In honor of the recently retired local judge
Logan VanRuler
KERNDT BROTHERS INSURANCE AGENCY & SAVINGS BANK
Funded by this local business
Amber Bock, Hailey Regan, Alison Sherman, Katelyn Monroe
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Given by this local group from St. Patrick’s Church
Alyx Ede
MITCH EINCK MEMORIAL
Mitch was a 2004 WHS graduate and a valuable member of the Indian football team
Alyx Ede
NORMA FIET MEMORIAL
Given by her daughters in her memory, Norma was a former elementary teacher at ACSD
Nathan Johnson
ORRIN & NANCY GRANGAARD
Funded by the owners of Systems, Inc
Carter Benzing, Katelyn Benzing
P.E.O.
Awarded by this local philanthropic women’s organization
Faith Palmer
P.E.O. RAE BEARDMORE MEMORIAL
In memory of long-time PEO member Rae Beardmore
Madalyn Ellingson
PERKINS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Dr. Steve & Stef Perkins to support local students
Katelyn Benzing
RED RIXEN & DR. JIM RIXEN MEMORIAL
In memory of long-time Waukon optometrist and his father
Miann Barr
REVELYN LONNING
Awarded by Rev to support local students
Logan VanRuler
REVEREND CURTIS WEBSTER MEMORIAL
Reverend Webster was a teacher and minister from the Forest Mills area
Abbie Brainard
SANDO FOUNDATION
Funded by a donation from the estate of lifelong Waukon resident Rosella Sando
Logan VanRuler, Sophie Halverson, Dawson Baures,
Owen Halverson, Katelyn Monroe
SCHULZE CONSTRUCTION TRADE
Funded by the Bob & Shirley Schulze family to support local students
Katie Gress
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL
Awarded to a student who attended St. Patrick School
Asher Fahey
TANYA SCHNUELLE MEMORIAL
Awarded to a student intending to pursue a career in nursing in memory of Tanya Schnuelle
Soraya Reyes
THOMAS E. LUTHER FAMILY
Funded by a WHS graduate to support students in need
Ellec Armstead, Zach Davison
THOMAS & EMMA MCDOWELL
Given by St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Shara Cota, Nathan Johnson
TOMMY HOWE MEMORIAL
Tommy was a WHS graduate who worked hard and enjoyed the outdoors
Zach Thornton
TREVOR’S TREASURES PAY IT FORWARD
Given by the Nathan & Kathleen Block family (& especially Trevor!)
Brady Beyer, Brock Hatlan
TYLER BLAKE MEMORIAL
Given by Tyler’s family in his memory
Luke Pladsen
WATERVILLE COMMUNITY
Funded by the efforts of the people of Waterville
Aislinn Goettel, Kaylee Gibbs
WAUKON DENTAL
Awarded to a student pursuing a career in the dental field
Megan Rathbun
WAUKON FEED RANCH, INC
This local business supports a student going into the agriculture field
Kaylee Gibbs
WAUKON LIONS CLUB
Given by this local organization to recognize students who have given back to their community
Oonagh Ahouse, Brady Beyer, Leah Bulman, Soraya Reyes
WAUKON STATE BANK
Funding provided by WSB to support local students
Leah Bulman, Logan Houg, Asher Fahey, Faith Palmer
WAUKON WRESTLING CLUB
Awarded to someone who has committed their time to the sport of wrestling
Tyler Block
YEAROUS-ST. PAUL’S METHODIST CHURCH
Given by the members of this local church
Miann Barr
ZIMMERMAN FAMILY
In honor of Wally and Sally Zimmerman and family
Reed Kelly
DR. RAY HERMEIER ALUMNI
ASF alumni who have graduated more than one year prior are welcome to apply
Evan Armstead, Brittani Benzing, Erika Johnson, Katelyn Leiran,
Makayla Manning, Abe Schwartz, Nathan Smith, Madison Snitker,
Carley Sweeney, Morgan VanRuler
*E. Wayne Cooley Award—Katelyn Benzing *Bernie Saggau Award—Logan Houg
For the 2019-2020 school year, the Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc is awarding $69,320 to 53 seniors and 10 alumni.
Since its inception in 1993, this organization has awarded $1,148,738 to 1,681 students.
CLASS OF 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECEPIENTS
A OK WELL SERVICE
Given by the owners of this local business
Tanner Mitchell
AG ADVANCEMENT
Funded by WHS Alumni Jeff Troendle
Faith Palmer
ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Sponsored by our local teachers union
Nathan Liddiard, Alison Sherman
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER
Funded by the local chapter
Zach Davison
ALLAMAKEE EMS
Given by our local EMS providers
Katelyn Benzing
ALLAMAKEE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
Awarded to students going into an agriculture or natural resource field
Faith Palmer, Shara Cota
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a female that is related to a veteran
Leah Bulman
AMERICAN LEGION/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Awarded to a student that is related to a veteran
Zach Davison
ARLIN FALCK FOUNDATION
Arlin Falck was a self-made man who became successful in the business world
Brady Beyer, Asher Fahey, Logan Houg, Reed Kelly
AFS MEMORIAL
Funded by many who donate in honor of loved ones who have recently passed away
Olivia Opat
BENNIE FIET MEMORIAL
Bennie Fiet was a local farmer who valued education and taking care of others
Justin Strub
ASF BOARD
Funded by the interest earned from Fund investments
Ryan Hanson
BOB & JULIA ROTACH 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Given by the founder of this scholarship program in honor of their special wedding anniversary
Ryan Hanson
BRESNAHAN & McCULLOUGH FAMILY
Funded by the Pat & Donna Bresnahan Family
Ainsly Lydon, Carissa Bockman
BRYCE M. DAVID MEMORIAL
Given in memory of Bryce David by his family
Katie Gress, Haylee Thesing
DAVE SCHOEBERLEIN MEMORIAL
Mr. Schoeberlein was a long-time teacher and coach at Allamakee Schools
Faith Palmer, Hailey Regan, Alison Sherman
DEAN & GAIL LANSING formally DEAN’S PLUMBING
Given by Dean & Gail to support students going into the trades
Carter Benzing
DRIFTLESS HALF MARATHON
Funded by this local, volunteer organization
Madalyn Ellingson
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Awarded to a church member who fulfills the requirements
Madalyn Ellingson
FRANK & GOLDIE HAGER MEMORIAL
Frank & Goldie have supported local scholarships even after their passing
Teddy Holthaus, Abbie Brainard, Justin Strub, Rebecca Thorstenson, Oonagh Ahouse, Tyler Block, Sophie Halverson, Dawson Baures, Owen Halverson, Carrissa Bockman, Laney Johnson, Brock Hatlan, Kaedan Snitker, Cassie Schellsmidt, Michael Smith, Morgan Hennessy,
Christian Hernandez, Michael Hagen, Logan Kucera, Sarah Miller
FREEDOMBANK
Given to two Senior Spotlight students
Ellec Armstead, Katelyn Benzing
GOOD SAMARITAN NURSING
Given to students going into nursing
Leah Bulman, Soraya Reyes
GRETCHEN STANGLAND NURSING
Gretchen was a former school nurse in the Allamakee School District
Rebecca Thorstenson
GUNDERSON LUTHERAN CLINIC
Funded by the Gunderson Clinic
Carrissa Bockman
HAROLD & SHARON KERNDT MEMORIAL
Long-time Waukon residents, Sharon taught for over 20 years at West Elementary
Teddy Holthaus, Luke Pladsen
HARPERS FERRY BOOSTER CLUB
Awarded to Harpers Ferry area students
Katelyn Benzing, Alyx Ede, Luke Pladsen, Soraya Reyes,
Shara Cota, Carter Benzing, Aislinn Goettel
JOE O’NEILL MEMORIAL
Mr. O’Neill was a beloved teacher and coach at Waterville and East Elementary
Nathan Johnson
JUDGE JOHN BAUERCAMPER SCHOLARSHIP
In honor of the recently retired local judge
Logan VanRuler
KERNDT BROTHERS INSURANCE AGENCY & SAVINGS BANK
Funded by this local business
Amber Bock, Hailey Regan, Alison Sherman, Katelyn Monroe
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Given by this local group from St. Patrick’s Church
Alyx Ede
MITCH EINCK MEMORIAL
Mitch was a 2004 WHS graduate and a valuable member of the Indian football team
Alyx Ede
NORMA FIET MEMORIAL
Given by her daughters in her memory, Norma was a former elementary teacher at ACSD
Nathan Johnson
ORRIN & NANCY GRANGAARD
Funded by the owners of Systems, Inc
Carter Benzing, Katelyn Benzing
P.E.O.
Awarded by this local philanthropic women’s organization
Faith Palmer
P.E.O. RAE BEARDMORE MEMORIAL
In memory of long-time PEO member Rae Beardmore
Madalyn Ellingson
PERKINS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Dr. Steve & Stef Perkins to support local students
Katelyn Benzing
RED RIXEN & DR. JIM RIXEN MEMORIAL
In memory of long-time Waukon optometrist and his father
Miann Barr
REVELYN LONNING
Awarded by Rev to support local students
Logan VanRuler
REVEREND CURTIS WEBSTER MEMORIAL
Reverend Webster was a teacher and minister from the Forest Mills area
Abbie Brainard
SANDO FOUNDATION
Funded by a donation from the estate of lifelong Waukon resident Rosella Sando
Logan VanRuler, Sophie Halverson, Dawson Baures,
Owen Halverson, Katelyn Monroe
SCHULZE CONSTRUCTION TRADE
Funded by the Bob & Shirley Schulze family to support local students
Katie Gress
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL
Awarded to a student who attended St. Patrick School
Asher Fahey
TANYA SCHNUELLE MEMORIAL
Awarded to a student intending to pursue a career in nursing in memory of Tanya Schnuelle
Soraya Reyes
THOMAS E. LUTHER FAMILY
Funded by a WHS graduate to support students in need
Ellec Armstead, Zach Davison
THOMAS & EMMA MCDOWELL
Given by St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Shara Cota, Nathan Johnson
TOMMY HOWE MEMORIAL
Tommy was a WHS graduate who worked hard and enjoyed the outdoors
Zach Thornton
TREVOR’S TREASURES PAY IT FORWARD
Given by the Nathan & Kathleen Block family (& especially Trevor!)
Brady Beyer, Brock Hatlan
TYLER BLAKE MEMORIAL
Given by Tyler’s family in his memory
Luke Pladsen
WATERVILLE COMMUNITY
Funded by the efforts of the people of Waterville
Aislinn Goettel, Kaylee Gibbs
WAUKON DENTAL
Awarded to a student pursuing a career in the dental field
Megan Rathbun
WAUKON FEED RANCH, INC
This local business supports a student going into the agriculture field
Kaylee Gibbs
WAUKON LIONS CLUB
Given by this local organization to recognize students who have given back to their community
Oonagh Ahouse, Brady Beyer, Leah Bulman, Soraya Reyes
WAUKON STATE BANK
Funding provided by WSB to support local students
Leah Bulman, Logan Houg, Asher Fahey, Faith Palmer
WAUKON WRESTLING CLUB
Awarded to someone who has committed their time to the sport of wrestling
Tyler Block
YEAROUS-ST. PAUL’S METHODIST CHURCH
Given by the members of this local church
Miann Barr
ZIMMERMAN FAMILY
In honor of Wally and Sally Zimmerman and family
Reed Kelly
DR. RAY HERMEIER ALUMNI
ASF alumni who have graduated more than one year prior are welcome to apply
Evan Armstead, Brittani Benzing, Erika Johnson, Katelyn Leiran,
Makayla Manning, Abe Schwartz, Nathan Smith, Madison Snitker,
Carley Sweeney, Morgan VanRuler
*E. Wayne Cooley Award—Katelyn Benzing *Bernie Saggau Award—Logan Houg
For the 2019-2020 school year, the Allamakee Scholarship Fund, Inc is awarding $69,320 to 53 seniors and 10 alumni.
Since its inception in 1993, this organization has awarded $1,148,738 to 1,681 students.