News : VS seniors receive many scholarships, awards

Bob Moen presents scholarships to several VSHS seniors Wednesday.

Below is the list of Scholarships presented to Vinton-Shellsburg seniors Wednesday, May 13:

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See photos HERE.

Local Scholarships:

Virginia Gay Hospital Scholarship : Brea Burroughs, Aaron Henderson, Morgan Hendryx, Alexis Hicok, Chelsey Mier, Kylie Miracle, Olivia Oltrogge

Jeanette M. Miller Nursing Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle

*John & Beverly Anderson Charitable Trust Scholarship : John Eden, Sydney Robertson

*John & Beverly Anderson Charitable Trust Community College Scholarship : Brea Burroughs, Michael Harris, Steven Henry, Rachelle Rethman, Keaton Robb, Dawn Schminke, Kathleen Steffen, Devin Tollefson, Matthew Upmeyer

+Ben & Nina Smith Memorial Scholarship: Alexis Hicok

US Bank Scholarship: Kathleen Steffen

Scott Hill “Go Hard or Go Home” Memorial Scholarship: Brea Burroughs, Michael Harris, Keaton Robb, Zachary Uthoff

Iowa Bowling Council: Jacob Gosse

Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund, Inc.:

The Paige M. Davis Memorial Scholarship ……Sydney Robertson

The Mary Craddock Memorial Scholarship …..Cali Arbuckle

The Charlene Staab Memorial Scholarship …..Kylie Miracle

The Herbert Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship …..Michelle Patrilla

The Lilyan Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship …..Alexis Hicok

The Ronald Craddock Memorial Scholarship …..Michael Harris

The Ellen B. Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship …..Olivia Oltrogge

The Emma Redlinger Memorial Scholarship …..John Eden

The “Urbana 5” Memorial Scholarship …..Morgan Hendryx

^Edwin/Melba Werning Memorial Scholarship : Christopher Ahlemeyer, Shannon Fox, Brandan Geiger, Michael Neal

*Title One Scholarship : Olivia Oltrogge

*Dr. Ron Baldwin Memorial Scholarship : Michelle Patrilla

*Craig Hackbarth Memorial Scholarship : Michael Harris

*Judy Wood Memorial Scholarship : Sierra Rast

*Thomas Bolenbaugh Memorial Scholarship : Karys Lillie, Aaron Ohlsen

*GO V-S Scholarship : Muriel Glynn, Quinn Monaghan, Aaron Ohlsen, Michelle Patrilla, Sierra Rast, Wyatt Tumilty, Matthew Upmeyer

*LeRoy & Patricia Porter Hopper Scholarship: Jessica Noren

+Howard & Imogene Matters Scholarship : Aaron Henderson

+Russell T. Cottrell Memorial Scholarship : Sydney Robertson, Warren Rouse

+Elmo & Mary Zada Baxter Memorial Scholarship : Warren Rouse, Kathleen Steffen

+Gerald & Beatrice Irwin Scholarship : Sydney Bartling, Daniel Janssen, Caitlin Kruckenberg, Payton Leonard

+Esther Williams Memorial : Kylie Miracle

+Louise Gilchrist Charitable Trust : Derek Dinderman, Morgan Hendryx, Karys Lillie, Olivia Oltrogge, Devin Tollefson

+Marge Schloeman McDowell : Caleb Bendull, Jordan Evans, Rachel Gordon, Alexis Hicok, Caitlin Kruckenberg, Olivia Oltrogge, Zachary Uthoff

#Marlyn & Ann Jorgensen Scholarship: John Eden

P.E.O. Scholarship : Morgan Hendryx

American Red Cross Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle, Brea Burroughs, Morgan Hendryx

Garrison Lions Club : John Eden, Michael Harris, Mogan Hendryx, Keaton Robb

Garrison Emergency Service Auxiliary : Michael Harris, Caitlin Kruckenberg

Benton County Farm Bureau Federation : John Eden, Daniel Janssen

Mary J. Boland Scholarship : Caitlin Kruckenberg

Keystone Communications : Michael Harris

East Central Iowa REC : John Eden, Olivia Oltrogge

Farmers Mutual Telephone Cooperative Scholarship : Derek Dinderman, Shania Heckmann, Karys Lillie, Sydney Robertson

Benton County American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle

Third District American Legion Auxiliary Merit Award : Cali Arbuckle, Sydney Robertson

Vinton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle, Kathleen Steffen

Benton County American Legion Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle

Vinton American Legion (George G. Luckey Post #57)Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle

Gaultier-Kulaszewski AmVets Post 218 Scholarship : Kathleen Steffen

Viking-Vikette Booster Club Scholarship : Brea Burroughs, Derek Dinderman, Payton Leonard, Sydney Robertson

Vinton-Shellsburg Education Association Scholarship : Aaron Ohlsen, Olivia Oltrogge

Vinton Garden Club Scholarship : John Eden

Vinton Kiwanis Club Scholarship : John Eden, Michael Harris, Sydney Robertson

Palace Theatre Scholarship : Alexis Hicok, Caitlin Kruckenberg

Vinton Lions Club Scholarship : Cali Arbuckle, Jordan Evans, Jessica Noren

Vinton Masonic Lodge W. Glenn Wood Memorial Scholarship : Payton Leonard

Vinton Masonic Lodge Jack Milroy Memorial Scholarship : Caleb Bendull

Grand Lodge of Iowa, A.F. & A.M. : Alexis Hicok, Caitlin Kruckenberg

Vinton Women’s Club Scholarship: Kylie Miracle

Benton County Pork Producers Scholarship : John Eden

FFA/Farmers Savings Bank : Keaton Robb

FFA/Crop Plot (Honor of John Anderson Family) : John Eden, Steven Henry, Shania Heckmann, Riley Ries, Sydney Robertson, Dawne Schminke

FFA Chapter/Advisor : Emily Howe

Ross & Shirley Wiley FFA Scholarship : Keaton Robb

*Sponsored through GO V-S (Generating Opportunities for Viking Scholars)

+V/S CSD Foundation

^Vinton Community Foundation

#Community Foundation of NE Iowa

VS-HS & Other Recognition Awards/Scholarships

Tom McLaughlin Award : Jordan Evans, Daniel Janssen, Caitlin Kruckenberg

Vinton Popcorn Project Award : Emily Howe, Caleb Stewart

Citizenship Award : Riley Ries

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Gallon Graduate Awards: Karys Lillie, Quinn Monaghan

United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award: Aaron Henderson, Caitlin Kruckenberg

United States Marines:

Scholastic Excellence …………Payton Leonard

Semper Fidelis …………………Alexis Hicok

Distinguished Athlete ……… Jordan Evans, Chelsey Mier

G.I. Bill ………………………… Elliana Lane, Wyatt Tumilty

National Merit Scholarship : Rachel Gordon

4.0 GPA Awards : Caitlin Kruckenberg

Des Moines Register Academic All-State: Caitlin Kruckenberg

KWWL Best of Class : Caitlin Kruckenberg

Governor’s Scholar : Caitlin Kruckenberg

Black & Gold Community Service Awards: Derek Dinderman, Jacob Gosse, Morgan Hendryx, Alexis Hicok, Daniel Janssen, Caitlin Kruckenberg, Elliana Lane, Jessica Noren, Riley Ries, Sydney Robertson, Kyle Schemmel, Dawne Schminke, Kathleen Steffen,

Devin Tollefson, Matthew Upmeyer, Zachary Uthoff

NHS Scholarships:Alexis Hicok, Katie Langstraat, Payton Leonard, Olivia Oltrogge, Sydney Robertson

Project Lead the Way Awards: 3-Year Participants: Derek Dinderman, Jacob Gosse, Aaron Henderson, Richard Hunter, Michael Neal,

Elijah Rogers, Zachary Uthoff; 4-Year Participants: Quinn Monaghan, Aaron Ohlsen

Career Connections Awards : Kenny Boer, Elliott Stocker

Vital Awards : Elijah Rogers, Justin Shaw, Mitchell Ternus, Alex Walling

Val Patrilla Award : Michelle Patrilla

Senior Art Awards: Christopher Ahlemeyer, Shannon Fox, Michelle Patrilla, Melody Sedlacek, Meranda Sanders, Caleb Stewart

Jeremy Ternus Memorial Cross Country Award: Jordan Evans, Olivia Oltrogge

Athletic Awards:

Bernie Saggau Award …………Payton Leonard

E. Wayne Cooley Award ………Olivia Oltrogge

Vikette Athlete of the Year …Caitlin Kruckenberg & Payton Leonard

Viking Athlete of the Year …Derek Dinderman

Presidential Excellence+ & Academic Letter Awards*: Sydney Bartling+, Caleb Bendull+*, Dannielle Burgess*, Derek Dinderman+, Jordan Evans+, Rachel Gordon+, Jacob Gosse+*, Aaron Henderson+*, Morgan Hendryx+, Alexis Hicok+*, Branda Holladay*, Daniel Janssen+*, Dallas Kramer*, Caitlin Kruckenberg+*, Antonin Labrie*, Elliana Lane+, Payton Leonard+*, Chelsey Mier+, Kylie Miracle+, Quinn Monaghan*, Jessica Noren+, Sadie Novotny+*, Aaron Ohlsen+*, Olivia Oltrogge+*, Michelle Patrilla+*, Riley Ries+*, Warren Rouse+*, Dawne Schminke*, Melody Sedlacek+*, Kathleen Steffen+*, Devin Tollefson+*, Wyatt Tumilty+*, Zachary Uthoff+