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Jackson Community Foundation s Table of Contents Volunteers........ 2 MACI Sponsorship.. 2 Jackson Community Foundation Descriptions and Recipients ADCO Founders.. 3 Volunteers of Allegiance Health.... 3 Bernice Barabash Sports..... 3 Dennis J. Beck Memorial. 3 Erma E. Biedermann.... 3 Marvin W. and Rosaline A. Brandau.... 4 Dorothy and Dick Burgess..... 4 James M. and Helen M. Crowley... 4 June Danby and Pat Pearse Education. 4 Stacy Lynn Davis... 5 Antonia Dellas Memorial 5 Eleanor A. Ernest..... 5 Robert P. Ernest 5 Edward and Nella Davis Fullman Memorial...... 5 Martha and Oliver Hansen Memorial.. 6 Bob and Dawn Hardy Automotive... 6 William and Beatrice Kavanaugh...... 6 Otis and Florence Lapham Memorial... 6 Jackson Legacy. 7 MACI.. 7 Lawrence and Joanne Maino Memorial... 7 Phillip Guy Richardson Memorial. 8 Eileen J. Smith, R.N. Memorial.. 8 Faith Speckhard.... 8 Paul Tejada Memorial. 8 Howard and Barbara Thompson... 8 Thought 1.. 8 Sue Walicki Nursing.... 9 Dr. William A. & Marceleine J. Sautter Hanover-Horton High School Youth of Promise. 9 Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable Trust..... 10 About the Jackson Community Foundation.. 12 College & Career Access Center.. 12 Annual Reception The Jackson Community Foundation thanks Jackson County Parks & Recreation for allowing us to honor our scholarship recipients in front of the world-famous Cascades. June 24, 2015 1 * Denotes prior recipient.
Jackson Community Foundation Volunteers s The scholarship selection process depends on the help of over 80 community volunteers. We truly appreciate their help and would like to thank the following: Preliminary Reviewers Brady Bellew Margaret Cunningham Lynn Fessel Kathy Lucas Selection Committee Members Heather Albee-Scott Mindy Albert Glen Ashlock Ryan Bailey Joseph L. Beaman Elaine Beck Hadley Beck Haas Carolyn Bloodworth George Boone Katena Cain Anne Campau Thomas J. Campbell Hakim Crampton Sheila Crowley Kay Danby Jeremy Buzz Davidson Christina Dellas John Dellas Nicholas Dellas Mary Ellen Devine Robert Dubois Neil Fernandes Travis Fojtasek Carol Froedtert Eric Froedtert Regina Funkhouser Amanda Garred Carrie Glick Teresa Greenslade John Gruel Sue Gruel Lois M. Hardy Tammy Hersha JCF Youth Advisory Committee Nancy Jez Aaron Kantor Jeff Karmol Molly Kaser Tom Kilgore Gerald Knight Rae Knoll Scott Koziol Betty Kremer Roger Kremer Avar Laws-Wright Dennis Maino Terry Maino Tom Maino Rod Malloy Debbie Marshall Lynn R. Matzen R. Dale Moretz Kristie Morris Andy Moser Noah Nagy Sydney Nagy Brian Niemi Chad Noble Jennifer Noble Sally Pesetsky John R. Polaczyk Carolyn M. Pratt Lisa Pritt Laura Pryor William Purves Mary Ricciardello Betty Richardson Sarah Jones Richmond Steven Rick Nancy J. Robidoux Rita Rochester Kristen Schilling Larry Schultz Robin Schultz-Purves Kendra St. John Annie Steward Kary Swiontek Melissa Tejada Dick Walicki Dianne Welsh Robert Welsh Angela Wetherby Derrick White Ed Woods Michelle Woods A Special Thank You to MACI for Sponsoring this Year s Reception The Jackson Community Foundation s Board of Trustees formally thanks Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI) for sponsoring this year s Reception. We would also like to congratulate MACI on their 25 th Anniversary and recognize their deep commitment to being a responsible community citizen. Youth Education has always been a priority for MACI. Since 2000, the MACI Endowment Fund has given over $55,000 in scholarships! We are proud of all the students who have worked so hard and earned scholarships from MACI and all of our scholarship recipients! 2
Jackson Community Foundation s ADCO Founders $2,000 The ADCO Founders was established in recognition of the late Donald R. Strack and the late Charles O. Pyron, founders of ADCO Products, Inc. The scholarship recognizes outstanding high school or college scholastic achievement, extracurricular activity and involvement in the school or community. Elizabeth Brueggeman* Spring Arbor University, Biology/Pre-Med Derek Douglass Eastern Michigan University, Medical Nursing Kaylee Kok Central Michigan University, Psychology Volunteers of Allegiance Health Up to Provides an award to a qualified high school senior or graduate majoring in the field of health care. Applicants must be a dependent of an employee of Allegiance Health. Morgann Brafford* Michigan State University, Psychology James Darby Bethel College, Exercise Science Megan Hubbard* Eastern Michigan University, Recreational Therapy Hannah Stanley* Northern Michigan University, Nursing Bernice Barabash Sports Bernice Barabash believed that young people should be recognized for participation in hockey while maintaining high academic standards in preparation for future educational enrichment. Gregory Deliyanne Alma College, Biology/Pre-Dental 3 Dennis J. Beck Memorial Established by the family and friends of Dennis J. Beck, this scholarship honors his belief that a person s character, when supported through education, is the foundation for the future. A non-renewable award is given to qualified minority students pursuing any field of study. Special consideration is given to those pursuing a degree in manufacturing (including any discipline used in direct support of operating a manufacturing facility). Jordan Mulcahy Michigan State University, Computer Science Erma E. Biedermann $2,000 Erma E. Biedermann was a passionate educator who spent 27 years of her life as a teacher and principal in the Michigan Center School District. Shortly before her death in 1982, she established a trust fund to provide money for students desiring to continue their education in college. It was her intention to continue to help educate young people long after she was gone. Lance Bitner-Laird University of Michigan, Biology Amber Flannery Western Michigan University, Nursing Michaela Haller* University of Michigan, Bimolecular Science Tori Haskell Grand Valley State University, Nursing Skyler Kienutske Grand Valley State University, Biomedical Science Ronald Rentsch* Michigan State University, Human Biology Brooke Taylor Michigan State University, Nursing * Denotes prior recipient.
Jackson Community Foundation s Marvin W. & Rosaline A. Brandau $2,000 The Marvin W. and Rosaline A. Brandau was established as a lasting tribute to long-time Jackson residents, Marvin and Rosaline Brandau. The Brandaus did not have children of their own and their formal schooling was limited. They realized, however, that the world of today is far different than what they experienced and that education is a requirement, regardless of one s chosen work. It is their desire that those receiving financial assistance from the scholarship would continue their legacy of hard work, improving one s self and helping others. Chad Noble, nephew Alex Anderson Jackson College, Law Enforcement Thomas Locke Jackson College, Computer Science Thomas Reed University of Michigan-Flint, Nursing Cora Sears* Grand Valley State University, Exercise Science Michelle Strzyzewski* Grand Valley State University, Health Sciences Dorothy and Dick Burgess $4,000 This scholarship provides deserving young students the opportunity to attend a smaller Michigan college. I paid for my own college education and I know the difference it s made in my life. I d like to help deserving young people in our community do the same. Dick Burgess Amber Flannery Western Michigan University, Nursing Rachael A. Jasinowski* Grand Valley State University, Biomedical Sciences James M. and Helen M. Crowley $5,000 The late Mrs. Helen M. Crowley established this fund in honor of her late husband, James M. Crowley, and her family s commitment to the Jackson community. Ivyanne Augustine* University of Michigan, English Molly Ann Gorczyca* Spring Arbor University, Education Jordan Jackson* University of Michigan, Earth Science Jordan Mulcahy Michigan State University, Computer Science Madison Navarre* Michigan State University, Nursing Corbin Rangler* Michigan State University, Engineering Lindsay Rasmussen University of Michigan, Engineering Ronald Rentsch* Michigan State University, Pre-Med June Danby and Pat Pearse Education The June Danby and Pat Pearse Education recognizes those who desire to enter the field of education. Sierra Lasky Adrian College, Education Emily Powers Michigan State University, Education Collin Soltis Grand Valley State University, Special Education 4
Jackson Community Foundation s Stacy Lynn Davis This scholarship fund was established in memory of Stacy Lynn Davis. Stacy was an 8 th grade student attending the Middle School at Parkside at the time of her death. She was an excellent student who set high standards for herself. She played second chair clarinet in the marching band and was a participant in varsity and symphonic band. Ashley Purdy Asbury University, Art Eleanor A. Ernest Up to The Eleanor A. Ernest is awarded each year to a valedictorian, salutatorian or student with the highest grade point average of a smaller Jackson County high school. The award recognizes exceptional high school achievement in academics, citizenship and extracurricular activity. Lance Bitner-Laird University of Michigan, Biology Antonia Dellas Memorial $2,000 This scholarship was established by John J. Dellas in memory of his wife. Antonia (Toni) lived her life by helping others in so many ways and always found time to help those in need. One path Toni chose to practice this was her career of working with children with special needs. I believe that the scholarship recipients who follow and stay true to this path, will not only contribute to society, but will also discover the joy and inner peace derived from guiding, helping, teaching, listening to and learning from those who are in need, challenged or just growing up. I can t think of a better way to memorialize Toni than by helping others to follow her path, that is, one of performing angels work. - John Dellas Jordan Hite Central Michigan University, Special Education Ali McEldowney Grand Valley State University, Special Education 5 Robert P. Ernest Up to The Robert P. Ernest Memorial is awarded each year to a valedictorian, salutatorian or student with the highest grade point average of a larger Jackson County high school. The award recognizes exceptional high school achievement in academics, citizenship and extracurricular activity. Drake Csage Central Michigan University, Engineering Edward and Nella Davis Fullman Memorial Established by Georgia and Travis Fojtasek, in memory of Georgia s mother, Nella Davis Fullman. The purpose is to support students with financial need and compelling circumstances who wish to enter the field of nursing. Ashley Newton Jackson College, Nursing Jeanine Quetant Spring Arbor University, Nurse Practitioner * Denotes prior recipient.
Jackson Community Foundation s Martha & Oliver Hansen Memorial The Martha and Oliver Hansen Memorial, established by Martha and Oliver s children, Steve Hansen, Cindy Barrus and Marty Mercer, honors their parents dedication to learning. The purpose of the award is to recognize and encourage those who desire to enter the field of Education with the intention of teaching in the classroom. We have all greatly benefited from the support our parents gave us in pursuing educational opportunities and would love to recognize our parents by opening opportunities for others to go to college as well. - The Hansen Children Kelsey Carney* Western Michigan University, Education Bob and Dawn Hardy Automotive $1,200 We have been in the automotive business for over 50 years and know that customers must have well-trained technicians to repair their cars. Jackson College has an excellent program in automotive service and technical repairs and we are eager to help students who desire to make the automobile business their career. Bob and Dawn Hardy Michael Cook Jackson College, Automotive Lionel Jackson Jackson College, Automotive William and Beatrice Kavanaugh Memorial The William and Beatrice Kavanaugh was established by the Kavanaughs in appreciation of the quality of education their children received from the Grass Lake Public Schools. It is awarded to Grass Lake High School students to enable them to further their educational goals. Andrea Glaspie Central Michigan University, Pre-Medicine Otis and Florence Lapham Memorial Otis and Florence were residents of Hanover for more than fifty years (and) were supportive of community affairs. They chose to leave a legacy to the area in the form of scholarships to Hanover-Horton schools for further education of the students. (They were) looking to the future. - Anonymous Lindsay Rasmussen University of Michigan, Engineering It s Never Too Early to Start Thinking About Next Year! Apply for 2016 scholarships beginning November 2, 2015 www.jacksoncf.org 6
Jackson Community Foundation s The Jackson Legacy Up to The Jackson Legacy Program is a plan formulated by the Jackson Community Foundation to provide scholarships for qualifying Jackson County high school graduates. The program provides Jackson County students with financial means to further their education at Jackson College, Baker College of Jackson, or Spring Arbor University. Anna Alexander Robert Anderson Alex Anderson Myranda Blumhardt Lindzee Blumhardt Carly Brake Cody Chapman Amanda Cook Michael Cook Sara Corravo Sarah Downs Harleigh Falor Dallas Frisby Summer Gannon Nicholas Greenslade Tiffany Griffin Miranda Hand Keegan Harness Brooke Jennett Christy Johnston Rebecca Kaiser Brian Lewis Paige Lukasik Kaelyn Madery Isaac Masters Brandon McIntyre Kegan McMichael Jessica Mitchell Kristin Montecinos Daniel Owens Ashley Partin Miranda Penn Emma Pritt Cassandra Robinson Elizabeth Saylor Olivia Stephens Trevor Tarantowski Elizabeth Thompson Sydney Tyslenko Kaitlyn Vinson Rachel Waskiewicz Spencer Wertzbar Lauren Wilson Madison Zegarlowicz MACI $1,500 The MACI recognizes children of MACI associates for excellence in high school or college scholastic achievement, citizenship, and extracurricular activities through involvement in school and community. It is our hope that students will be encouraged to continue their pursuit of excellence through education. Today s children are tomorrow s work force. We offer this scholarship to encourage them to fulfill their potential as the most important asset of the future. - Jan Johnson Hannah Sauter Michigan State University, Undecided 7 Lawrence and Joanne Maino Memorial Larry and Joanne Maino loved their community of Michigan Center. They wanted to make a difference in the lives of the residents by providing exceptional care to their customers at Maino Pharmacy. Larry Maino also served for 26 years as a Jackson County Commissioner giving tirelessly his time and expertise to improve his community. The provision of this scholarship to Michigan Center High School students honors their memory and ensures their legacy in perpetuity. Kelsie P. Eaton* Jackson College, General Sonography Lauren Edwards* Grand Valley State University, Psychology Samantha Roe* Michigan State University, Communications Cheyenne Zakrzewski Eastern Michigan University, Social Work * Denotes prior recipient.
Jackson Community Foundation s Phillip Guy Richardson Memorial $2,000 The Phillip Guy Richardson Memorial is awarded to a graduating senior of Napoleon High School. It recognizes exceptional high school and college achievement in academics, citizenship and extracurricular activity. Rachael B. Wellman-Benedict* Siena Heights University, Child Development Paul Tejada Memorial $1,500 The Paul Tejada Memorial was established in memory of Paul Tejada, former President of W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited college or university to major in Health Services Administration, Nursing or Human Medicine. Megan Clemons Western Michigan University, Nursing Eileen J. Smith, R.N. Memorial The Eileen J. Smith, R. N. Memorial was established by Eileen s husband and children. Eileen was a friendly generous person. This scholarship is a reminder of the passion and dedication she had for helping others. Amanda Wood Michigan State University, Biology/Pre-Medicine Faith Speckhard Up to $5,000 The Faith Speckhard provides scholarships to qualified Jackson High School graduating seniors who demonstrate motivation in their pursuit of higher education, are actively involved in their community, and have financial need. Cole Dillon Western Michigan University, Aviation Jordan Mulcahy Michigan State University, Computer Science Keantae Wilkie University of Michigan, Medicine Jemia Williamson Michigan State University, Arts & Humanities Howard and Barbara Thompson $500 Established in honor of Barbara and Howard Thompson, this scholarship reflects their personal dedication to the youth of Jackson County and their belief in the importance of history and education. Each year one award is given to a Jackson High School graduating senior or previous recipient pursuing a degree in History and/or Political Science. Jane Toll Kalamazoo College, History Thought 1 $2,500 Thought 1 was established to help provide a Jackson County high school senior, whose life has been impacted by either losing a parent, step-parent or legal guardian to cancer or who is a cancer survivor themselves, a significant scholarship and an opportunity to continue their education. Sarah Blissick Grand Valley State University, Nursing 8
Jackson Community Foundation s Sue Walicki Nursing $2,500 The Sue Walicki Nursing was established in memory of Sue by Sue s husband, Richard Walicki, and father, Jim Winter, in honor of the passion and dedication she had for her work. She knew she wanted to be a nurse from the time she was a child. Richard Walicki Alozie Asika Jackson College, Nursing Katherine Blackmer Siena Heights University, Nursing Aaron Frederick University of Detroit Mercy, Nursing Dr. William A. & Marceleine J. Sautter Hanover-Horton High School Youth of Promise Both Dr. William and Marceleine J. Sautter were strong advocates of education and saw their four children all become graduates of Hanover-Horton High School and pursue college degrees and beyond. This scholarship was established to recognize Hanover-Horton students for overall achievement and scholastic excellence. Lucas Crisanti Michigan State University, Kinesiology Connor Johnson Ferris State University, Pre-Medicine Lindsay Rasmussen University of Michigan, Engineering SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE JCF SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donor Name(s) Include my name in the JCF annual report and other publications. I would like to remain anonymous. Address City State ZIP Phone Enclosed is my gift of $ Email to the Jackson Community Foundation. I would like my gift deposited in the [Name of Fund]: I would like to learn more about the Jackson Community Foundation. Please contact me. Mail check to: Jackson Community Foundation, One Jackson Square, Suite 308, Jackson, MI 49201 The Jackson Community Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization serving Jackson County, Michigan. Contributions are tax deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes. Please Note: All designated funds are owned and managed by the Jackson Community Foundation. JCF has exclusive legal control over the assets contributed. JCF retains the authority to redirect earnings of a designated fund to another beneficiary without prior approval if distribution to the specified organization becomes unnecessary, impossible to fulfill, or inconsistent with the needs of the community. MICS 1378 9 * Denotes prior recipient.
Myer Jackson and Community Lois Franklin Charitable Foundation Trust s Myer and Lois Franklin, life long residents of Jackson, Michigan, were highly appreciative of the success they enjoyed as a result of the opportunities afforded them in the Jackson community. In order to give back to others, they chose to leave a legacy of education. As strong believers in the power of education, the Myer and Lois Franklin Charitable Trust was established to be utilized as a vehicle for providing scholarships to residents of Jackson County. The ability to give back to the community and the right to an education for all was of extreme importance to the Franklins. They created the trust to provide scholarships embracing all members of the Jackson community no matter what their background in an effort to promote acceptance and access to education to those seeking same. All scholarship recipients are expected to be a role model for the Jackson community and to demonstrate the qualities and perform the activities which enabled them to be selected as an outstanding scholarship recipient. Up to $5,000 Taylor Adams*: Valparaiso University, Meteorology Amanda Anderson*: Michigan State University, Pre-Med Zachary Argo: Michigan State University, Undeclared Kaitlyn Arnold*: Alma College, Integrated Physiology/Health Sciences Victoria Aubrey: Jackson College, Nursing Maggie Belcher: University of Michigan, Anthropology Diane Belcher*: Grand Valley State University, Psychology Madelyn Bellew: Hope College, Management Henry Berkemeier: Purdue University, Engineering Katherine Blackmer: Siena Heights University, Nursing Mackenzie Blaine: Grand Valley State University, Radiation Therapy Sarah Blissick: Grand Valley State University, Nursing Evan Boyers*: Michigan State University, Mechanical Engineering Carly Brake: Jackson College, Graphic Design/3D Animation Elizabeth Breton*: Siena Heights University, Biology Alec Briggs*: Jackson College, Nursing Maycee Brigham*: Jackson College, Nursing Emily Bristow*: Adrian College, Chemistry Kristin Brown*: Saginaw Valley State University, Occupational Therapy Parker Brue*: Michigan State University, Physics Raelynn Burger*: Grand Valley State University, Social Work Corey Cagle: Central Michigan University, Physical Therapy Emalee Cantlin: Seton Hill University, Communications Kelsey Carney: Western Michigan University, Education Amanda Chesser: Jackson College, Nursing Jared Copeland*: Western Michigan University, Music Education Autumn Corser: Michigan State University, Biochemistry Megan Cox: Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering Emily Crance*: Grand Valley State University, Public Administration Amanda Crisanti*: Michigan State University, Kinesiology Drake Csage: Central Michigan University, Engineering Cassidy Curtis: Central Michigan University, Psychology Evan Dailey*: Jackson College, Education Heather Darby*: Cornerstone University, Integrated Science Ele. Education James Darby: Bethel College, Exercise Science Alex Deighton: University of Michigan, Undeclared Sawyer Dickinson*: Eastern Michigan University, Construction Mgmt. Morgan DuBois: Jackson College, Nursing Kelsie Eaton: Jackson College, General Sonography Emily Esser: Alma College, Undeclared Amber Flannery: Western Michigan University, Nursing Alexandria Fodor: Eastern Michigan University, Animation & Gaming Jessica Fransted*: Eastern Michigan University, Environmental Biology Aisha Ghumman*: University of Michigan, Pre-Med Alex Gumper: Michigan State University, Agribusiness Mgmt. Kaitlin Hagerty*: Western Michigan University, Nursing Danielle Hale: Jackson College, Undeclared Michael Haynes*: University of Michigan, Philosophy Madison Howe: Michigan State University, Premedical Lindsie Hubbard: Michigan State University, Kinesiology Tyler Huizenga*: Central Michigan University, Accounting Taylor Hunter: Cleary, Business Lionel Jackson: Jackson College, Automotive Mark Johnston: Jackson College, Accounting and Education Jacob Kampf*: Western Michigan University, Flight Science Emily Kelly: Central Michigan University, Elementary Education Timothy Kelly*: Michigan State University, Computer Science Haley Kennedy: Albion College, Pre-Med Jennifer Knezevic*: Jackson College, Computer Support Kaylee Kok: Central Michigan University, Psychology Janessa Krueger*: Cedarville University, Pre-Pharmacy Allyssa Kryst: Grand Valley State University, Accounting Sierra Lasky: Adrian College, Elementary Education Taylor Leathead: Western Michigan University, Social Work Allie Lefere: Michigan State University, Undeclared Benjamin Lefere*: Butler University, Accounting Olivia Lefere*: Michigan State University, Zoology Heather Lehman*: Spring Arbor University, History 10
Jackson Myer and Community Lois Franklin Charitable Foundation Trust s Brian Lewis: Jackson College, Engineering Amela Ljaljic: Central Michigan University, Pre-medicine Charles Lubitz*: Michigan Technological University, Engineering Paige Lukasik: Jackson College, Nursing Kaelyn Madery: Jackson College, Psychology Francisco Martinez-Vasquez*: Jackson College, Nursing Gloria Masterton: Grand Valley State University, Secondary Ed Brendan Maynard*: Michigan State University, Computer Science Timothy Mayotte: Olivet Nazarene University, Biology Brandon McIntyre: Jackson College, Electrical Engineering Emily McKay*: Michigan State University, Physiology Dakota Miller: Grand Valley State University, Secondary Ed Jessica Mitchell: Jackson College, Pre-Veterinary Sydney Nagy: Northern Michigan University, Sports Science Madison Navarre*: Michigan State University, Pre-Nursing Maverick Nichols: Central Michigan University, Physical Therapy Ana Oancea*: Jackson College, Psychology Kim O'Connell*: Michigan State University, Lyman Briggs-Undeclared Sean Palmer: Baker College, Accounting Shayne Palmer: Michigan State University, Sociology Taylor Parsons*: Lansing Community College, Pre-Dental Hygiene Lindy Perlos*: Western Michigan University, Occupational Therapy Kaylin Peterson: Eastern Michigan University, Nursing Drew Philson*: Olivet Nazarene University, Actuarial Science Kayla Piloske: Jackson College, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Madison Post: Michigan State University, Pre-Veterinary Conner Powell: Ferris State University, Pre-Law Emily Powers: Michigan State University, Secondary Education MaKayla Priest*: Michigan State University, Veterinary Technology Alyssa Putnam: Cornerstone University, Physicians Assistant Jeanine Quetant: Spring Arbor University, Nurse Practitioner Grecia Quiroga:* University of Michigan, Biopsychology & Neuroscience Evan Rader*: Jackson College, Energy Systems Management Corbin Rangler*: Michigan State University, Computer Science Engineering Lindsay Rasmussen: University of Michigan, Engineering Jacob Reed*: Eastern Michigan University, Computer Info Systems Hannah Repasy*: Central Michigan University, Exercise Science Craig Reska: Jackson College, Pre Med Nicholas Resor: Ferris State University, Criminal Justice Shannon Richardson*: Siena Heights University, Nursing Paige Rochefort*: Grand Valley State University, Psychology Samantha Roe: Michigan State University, Communications Isabel Roth: Central Michigan University, Biology Blake Ryan: Jackson College, General Studies-Engineering Kelsey Ryan*: Baker College, Early Childhood Education Caleb Sailor*: Spring Arbor University, Business & Marketing Daniella Sanchez*: Ferris State University, Advertising & Marketing Michael Sanchez: Michigan State University, Mechanical Engineering Elizabeth Saylor: Jackson College, Psychology Grant Saylor: Western Michigan University, Music Therapy Dustin Schonhard*: Grand Valley State University, Fine Arts Ryan Schonhard*: Michigan State University, Construction Mgmt Jade Sharrer*: Grand Valley State University, Occupational Therapy Jacob Shields*: Alma College, Pre-Therapy Kristi Simmons: Michigan State University, Kinesiology Rachel Sinkovitz*: Jackson College, Nursing Raquel Soat*: Emory University, Political Science, Environ. Science Storm Soat: Jackson College, Applied Science Collin Soltis: Grand Valley State University, Special Education Paula Stone*: Grand Valley State University, Nursing Blaine Stowe: Rochester College, Business/Biology Tristan Swartout*: Jackson College, Biology Trevor Tarantowski: Spring Arbor University, Worship Ministry Michaela Taylor: Coastal Carolina University, Social Work Zachary Taylor*: Grand Valley State University, Pharmacy Ethan Thomas*: Lake Superior State University, Fisheries & Wildlife Elizabeth Thompson: Jackson College, Marketing Tiffany Thornsberry: Jackson College, Nursing Hannah Vicary: Jackson College, Applied Science Taira Vogt: Grand Valley State University, Mechanical Engineering Jacob Voss*: Michigan Technological University, Chemical Engineering Amanda Vreeland: Grand Valley State University, Occupational Therapy Hannah Wadke: Grand Valley State University, Biology Tyler Warner*: University of Chicago, Psychology Rachel Waskiewicz: Jackson College, Nursing Hannah Weeks*: Eastern Michigan University, Special Education Rachel Wellman-Benedict*: Siena Heights University, Child Psychology Madison Wensley*: Michigan State University, Animal Science Rebecca Whitaker: Michigan State University, Educ. Technology Andrew White*: University of Michigan, Undeclared Justin Williams*: University of Michigan, Business Administration Jonathan Williams: Cedarville University, Pharmaceutical Science Jena Wines*: Michigan State University, Neuroscience/Pre-med Kyndle Wolfinger*: Siena Heights University, Accounting Tobi Wood: Michigan State, Undeclared Benjamin Woodruff*: University of Michigan, Political Science Elissa Wyne: Western Kentucky University, Exercise Science Rachel Yzenbaard*: Grand Valley State University, Elementary Ed Michael Zeiler: Jackson College, Chemistry 11 * Denotes prior recipient.
About Jackson the Community Jackson Community Foundation s Foundation OFFICERS Karen Chaprnka Board Chair Hendrik Schuur Immediate Past Chair For Jackson. For good. Forever. TRUSTEES John Butterfield Rick Davies Travis Fojtasek H. Ronald Griffith John Gruel Jim Miller Philip Moilanen Nate Lavery Frank Lusebrink, Jr. Rick Mills Kevin Oxley Randy Purvis Sarah Richmond Cynthia Rider Jim Serino Renell Weathers STAFF Monica Moser President & CEO Dana Ashlock Program Director Cindy Bellew Youth Advisory Committee & Coordinator Lori Grace Finance Director Lisa McDaniel Executive Assistant & Marketing Coordinator Rita Rochester Finance & Human Resource Coordinator CONTACT US One Jackson Square, Suite 308 Jackson, MI 49201 Telephone 517-787-1321 FAX 517-787-4333 Email jcf@jacksoncf.org Website www.jacksoncf.org College & Career Access Center of Jackson Understanding that the majority of future jobs will require some education after high school, the College & Career Access Center exists to support people in achieving their goals. Trained advisors help students navigate this complex process by helping with financial aid, scholarship applications, college applications, and related paperwork. The Jackson Community Foundation is thankful for the support the CCAC provides to our scholarship applicants. 1082 Jackson Crossing Jackson, MI 517-990-0671 www.jacksoncac.org 12
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Jackson Community Foundation s Printing of this booklet was made possible by a generous donation from Georgia and Travis Fojtasek. Cover photo: Covered wooden bridge north of Jefferson Road on the Grand River.