News : Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors Receive over $132,000 in Scholarships and Awards

With more than $132,000 in Scholarships, V-S Seniors are ready for their next step

Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors received over $132,000 in scholarship awards at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Senior Awards Night.

The following Scholarships were presented to the High School Senior Class Members.

Local Scholarships

Benton County Cattlemen's Scholarship presented by Drew Fish to: Emma Wiley

Carson Wealth/Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Scholarship presented by Tom Lindauer to: Emma Wiley

Mike Betterton Memorial Soccer/Wrestling Scholarship presented by Matt Kingsbury to: David Lapan-Islas, Caleb Rickels, Elias Colsch, Ethan Rollinger, Jesse Pladsen, Noah Lindauer, Madison Atkinson, Josephine Sagan, Chloe Tharp, Jaden Voshell, Mycala VanderHeiden, Marjorie Davis, Maren Redlinger, Bryce Radeke

Scott Hill "Go Hard or Go Home" Memorial Scholarship presented by Sandy Hamilton to: Brooks Erickson

Shellsburg Area Community Group presented by Ed Schaeffer to: Madison Atkinson, Julia Shultis

US Bank Scholarship presented by Cindy Stier to: Lydia Radeke

Keystone Communications presented by Scott Tandy to: Elijah Kalous

Jeanette M. Miller Nursing Scholarship presented by Robin Martin to: Eli Powers

Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinic Scholarship presented by Robin Martin to: Kayla Griffith, Elijah Kalous, Abbye Hendryx, Mycala Vanderheiden, Lydia Radeke, Marjorie Davis, Josephine Sagan, Conner Hicok, Emily Levis, Christina Harrelson

Edwin & Melba Werning (Vinton Community Foundation) presented by Shelly Peterson to: Kyle Medvedjevs

Ahrenstein Family Charitable Fund, Inc presented by Jerry Ahrenstein

The Loretta F. Rundettt Memorial Scholarship to: Emma Dickinson

The Charlene F. Staab Memorial Scholarship to: Emma Arnold

The Ellen B. Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship to: Clarissa Carolan

The Herbert Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship to: David Lapan-Islas

The Holly B. Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship to: Andrew Jessen

The Lilyan Ahrenstein Memorial Scholarship to: Connor Hicok

The Mary Craddock Memorial Scholarship to: Travis Hantz

The Paige M. Davis Memorial Scholarship to: Chloe Tharp

The Ronald Craddock Memorial Scholarship to: Brayden Almquist

The Charles E. Craddock Memorial Scholarship to: Madison Atkinson

The Michael Davis Memorial Scholarship to: Brooks Erickson

The Marvin J. Rappaport Memorial Scholarship to: Aza Swayzer

The AFCF US Veterans Memorial Scholarship to: Marjorie Davis

The Brennan Still Memorial Scholarship to: Eli Powers

The Michael Betterton Memorial Scholarship to: Abbye Hendryx

The P.E.O. Scholarship presented by Linda Fischer to: Madison Atkinson

Title One Scholarship presented by Sandy Hamilton to: Emma Wiley

Garrison Emergency Service Auxiliary presented by Teresa Meyer to: Jenna Pattee, Elijah Kalous

Garrison Lions Club presented by Teresa Meyer to: Alisha Brunssen, Emma Dickinson, Elijah Kalous, Stormie Lokenvitz, Jeanna Pattee

Shellsburg Lions Club presented by Ed Shaeffer to: Lydia Radeke, Kyla Jeffery

Vinton Lions Club Scholarship presented by Matt Kingsbury to: Emily Levis, Caleb Rickels, Marjorie Davis

Vinton Kiwanis Club Scholarship presented by Tom Lindauer to: Noah Lindauer, Eli Powers, Marjorie Davis, Jaden Voshell

*GO V-S/Cedar Valley Bank "Class of 2021 Penny Wars" Scholarship presented by Matt Johnson to: Kailey Bahmann

*GO V-S Scholarship presented by Duane Fisher to: Emma Arnold, Alesha Brunssen, John Engler, Mackenzie Hansel-Walker, Lucy Howes-Vonstein, Katelyn Humiston, Brynn Johnson, Evian Yarbrough

*John & Beverly Anderson Charitable Trust Scholarship presented by Bob Moen to: Carly Williams, Mycala VanderHeiden

*John & Beverly Anderson Charitable Trust Community College presented by Bob Moen to: Emma Arnold, Emma Dickinson, John Engler, Brooks Erickson, Kayla Griffith, Mackenzie Hansel-Walker, Travis Hantz, Abbye Hendryx, Kyla Jeffery, Andrew Jessen, Brynn Johnson, David Lapan-Islas, Caleb Rickels, Taylor Shipley , Aza Swayzer, Jaden Voshell, Emma Wiley, Evian Yarbrough

*Craig Hackbarth Memorial Scholarship presented by Tom Lindauer to: Eli Powers

*LeRoy & Patricia Porter Hopper Scholarship presented by Duane Fisher to: Julius Sloop

*Vinton Masonic Lodge W. Glenn Wood Memorial Scholarship presented by Duane Fisher to: Julius Sloop

*Vinton Masonic Lodge Jack Milroy Memorial Scholarship presented by Duane Fisher to: Andrew Wirth

*Thomas Bolenbaugh Memorial Scholarship presented by Duane Fisher to: Carly Williams, Marjorie Davis

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

+Ben & Nina Smith Memorial Scholarship presented by Bob Moen to: Christina Harrelson

+Elmo & Mary Zada Baxter Memorial Scholarship presented by Gordon Baxter to: Josephine Sagan, Ethan Rollinger

+John J. Dieter Trust Scholarship presented by Sharon Dieter to: Isaac Allsup, Clarissa Carolan, Katelyn Humiston, Brayden Almquist, Lucy Howes-Vonstein

+Marge Schloeman McDowell Scholarship presented by Linda Druschel to: Clarissa Carolan, Mycala VanderHeiden, Kallea Christy, Marjorie Davis, Conner Hicok, Allison Kemp, Keira Ott, Jesse Pladsen, Bryce Radeke, Lydia Radeke, Preston Tippie, Emily Trinkle, Carly Williams

+Russell T. Cottrell Memorial Scholarship presented by Teresa Meyer to: Maren Redlinger, Eli Powers

+Gerald & Beatrice Erwin Memorial Scholarship presented by Teresa Meyer to: Emma Dickinson, Elijah Kalous, Chloe Tharp, Josephine Sagan

+Howard & Imogene Matters Scholarship presented by Teresa Meyer to: Eli Powers

+Esther Williams Memorial Scholarship presented by Teresa Meyer to: Madison Atkinson, Julius Sloop

+Kathy Luze Memorial Scholarship presented by Lori Bierschenck to: Emma Dickinson, Taylor Shipley

+V/S CSD Foundation

VSCSD Community Service Scholarship presented by Sandy Hamilton to: Emma Wiley

Viking-Vikette Booster Club Scholarship presented by Renne Stein to: David Lapan-Islas, Elijah Kalous, Isaac Allsup, Marjorie Davis, Josephine Sagan, Aza Swayzer

Vinton-Shellsburg Educations Association Scholarship presented by Kelly Steffen to: Carly Williams, Kallea Christy

Other Scholarships

Gems of Hope Scholarship presented by Kathy Cink to: Clarissa Carolan

ClickStop's Dream Big! Scholarship presented by Troy Halberg to: Madison Atkinson, Elijah Kalous

Farmer's Mutual/USA Communications Scholarship presented by Glenda Shipley to: Bryce Radeke, Kyla Jeffery, Lydia Radeke, Madison Atkinson, Taylor Shipley

Vinton American Legion George G. Luckey Post #57 Scholarship presented by Roger Uthoff to: Katelyn Humiston, Conner Hicok

Benton County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Emma Wiley

East Central Iowa REC Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Christina Harrelson

Jamie Harder Leadership Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Kyla Jeffery

NWMS University Scholar Green and White Advantage presented by Scott Tandy to: Emily Levis

Central College Distinguished Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Keira Ott

Central College Presidential Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Keira Ott

Central College Raise Me Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Keira Ott

Central College Trustee Scholarship presented by Scott Tandy to: Keira Ott

Mediacom World Class Scholarship presented by Carolyn Johnson to: Katelyn Humiston

VS-HS Recognition Awards/Scholarships

KWWL Best of Class presented by Matt Kinsbury to: Madison Atkinson

Governor's Scholar presented by Matt Kingsbury to: Katelyn Humiston

Des Moines Academic All-State presented by Matt Kingsbury to: Katelyn Humiston

Black & Gold Community Service Awards Presented by Matt Kingsbury to: Brayden Almquist, Madison Atkinson, Clarissa Carolan, Kallea Christy, Elias Colsch, Marjorie Davis, Emma Dickinson, Gretta Dilley, Sophia Dilley, Kayla Griffith, Conner Hicok, Katelyn Humiston, Kyla Jeffery, David Lapan-Islas, Emily Levis, Eli Powers, Ethan Rollinger, Josephine Sagan, Cordell Sparks, Aza Swayzer

American Citizenship Award presented by Robert Fischer to: Katelyn Humiston

National Honor Society Scholarships presented by Cynthia Chyma to: Madison Atkinson, Katelyn Humiston, Elijah Kalous, Ethan Rollinger, Josephine Sagan

Project Lead the Way Awards presented by Sandy Hamilton to: Isaac Allsup, Brayden Almquist, Elias Colsch, Conner Hicok, Kyle Medvedjevs, Ethan Rollinger, Julius Sloop, Preston Tippie, James Merrifield

State of Iowa Seal of Biliteracy Awards presented by Michelle Lash to: Brayden Almquist, Madison Atkinson, Clarissa Carolan, Kallea Christy, Emma Dickinson, Kayla Griffith, Conner Hicok, Katelyn Humiston, Brynn Johnson, Emily Levis, Kyle Medvedjevs, Keira Ott, Jesse Pladsen, Eli Powers, Josephine Sagan, Julius Sloop, Emily Levis, Jaden Voshell, Carly Williams

Val Patrilla Award presented by Ann Diedrichson to: Andrew Jessen, Brianna Thomsen, Chloe Tharp

Senior Art Award presented by Ann Diedrichson to: Kaylie Appleby, Christina Harrenson, Jeanna Pattee, Julia Shultis, Taylor Shipley, Cordell Sparks, Alexis Bunten, Gretta Dilley, Noah Lindauer, Lucy Howes-Vonstein, Aurora Gulino, Paige Rambo, Chloe Tharp, Brianna Thomsen, Evian Yarbrough, Andrew Jessen, Cameryn Stephens

Vinton Popcorn Project Awards presented by Tom Lindauer to: Isaac Allsup, Noah Lindauer

VITAL Scholarship presented by Laura Hammersley to: Sage Holmes

Jeremy Ternus Memorial Cross Country Award presented by Jeff Mangold to: Lydia Radeke, Preston Tippie

Workplace Learning Connection Award presented by Scott Tandy to: Abbye Henryx, Brianna Thomsen, Christina Harrelson, Davis Lapan-Islas, Josephine Sagan, Katelyn Humiston, Emma Arnold, Clarissa Carolan, Emma Wiley

The President's Volunteer Award (Bronze Level) presented by Scott Tandy to: Madison Atkinson

Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award presented by Shawn Ruzicka to: Clarissa Carolan

Marine Corps "Semper Fidelis" Award for Musical Excellence presented by Shawn Ruzicka to: Emma Dickinson

Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award presented by Shawn Ruzicka to: Julius Sloop

Athlete Awards:

Bernie Saggau Award presented by Jim Struve to: Ethan Rollinger

Vikette Athlete of the Year presented by Jim Struve to: Kayla Griffith

Viking Athlete of the Year presented by Jim Struve to: Ethan Rollinger

Presidential Excellence+ & Academic Letter Awards*:

Presented by Scott Tandy, Tony Islas and Matt Kingsbury

+*Isaac Allsup, +*Brayden Almquist, *Emma Arnold, +*Madison Atkinson, +Kailey Bahmann, +*Ayden Bearbower, +*Clarissa Carolan, +*Elias Colsch, +*Emma Dickinson, +* Alexis Dighton, +Sophia Dilley, +*Brooks Erickson, +*Kayla Griffith, *Aurora Gulino, +*Mackenzie Hansel-Walker, *Travis Hantz, +*Christina Harrelson, +Conner Hicok, +*Lucy Howes-Vonstein, +*Katelyn Humiston,

*Kyla Jeffery, *Andrew Jessen, *Brynn Johnson, +*Elijah Kalous, +Davis Lapan-Islas,

+*Noah Lindauer, *Lucille Lindsey, +*Keira Ott, +*Lydia Radeke, *Paige Rambo, +* Maren Redlinger, +Caleb Rickels, +* Ethan Rollinger, +*Josephine Sagan, +*Katherine Seitz, +*Taylor Shipley,

+*Julius Sloop, *Cameryn Stephens, *Aza Swayzer, *Damon Swenson, +*Chloe Tharp, +*Emily Trinkle, +*Jaden Voshell

Presidential

Isaac Allsup, Brayden Almquist, Madison Atkinson, Kailey Bahmann, Ayden Bearbower, Clarissa Carolan, Elias Colsch, Emma Dickinson, Alexis Dighton, Sophia Dilley, Brooks Erickson, Kayla Griffith, Mackenzie Hansel-Walker, Christina Harrelson, Conner Hicok, Lucy Howes-Vonstein, Katelyn Humiston, Brynn Johnson, Elijah Kalous, Davis Lapan-Islas, Noah Lindauer, Keira Ott, Lydia Radeke, Maren Redlinger, Caleb Rickels, Ethan Rollinger, Josephine Sagan, Katherine Seitz, Taylor Shipley, Julius Sloop, Chloe Tharp, Emily Trinkle, Jaden Voshell

Academic Awards

Isaac Allsup, Brayden Almquist, Emma Arnold, Madison Atkinson, Ayden Bearbower, Clarissa Carolan, Elias Colsch, Emma Dickinson, Alexis Dighton, Brooks Erickson, Kayla Griffith, Aurora Gulino, Mackenzie Hansel-Walker, Travis Hantz, Christina Harrelson, Lucy Howes-Vonstein, Katelyn Humiston, Kyla Jeffery, Andrew Jessen, Brynn Johnson, Elijah Kalous, Noah Lindauer, Lucille Lindsey, Keira Ott, Lydia Radeke, Paige Rambo, Maren Redlinger, Ethan Rollinger, Josephine Sagan, Katherine Seitz, Taylor Shipley, Julius Sloop, Cameryn Stephens, Aza Swayzer, Damon Swenson, Chloe Tharp, Emily Trinkle, Jaden Voshell

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