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CELEBRATION OF Oscar W. Neale
TEACHING AND LEARNING
U W P S
Monday, April 24, 2023
Oscar W. Neale Celebration of Teaching and Learning
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AWARDS COMMITTEE
Lynda Fernholz Amber Garbe Erin Heider
Johannes Schmied Kelly Seefeldt Uzeyir Ogurlu
IN ASSOCIATION WITH Aspiring Educators Early Childhood Educators
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society Student Council for Exceptional Children Students for Health, Physical Education and Recreation School of Education College of Professional Studies
ALUMNI SPEAKER Anna Schneider ’22 Stevens Point Area Public School District
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OSCAR W. NEALE FELLOWSHIP Lynn Burzinski - Weston Elementary D.C. Everest District Hmong Multicultural History, Tradition, and Art
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES STUDENT HEROES AWARD Recipient: Lynzie Ashley Major: Special Education
Lyznie Ashley is determined to become a teacher of the visually impaired and teach braille to other blind students to influence the lives of young students – a dream she has had since junior high. She volunteers to share her story with other School of Education students so they can be better educators to their future students who are blind or visually impaired. Lyznie has also completed more than the required number of practicum hours with local schools to take any opportunity she can to make a positive impact.
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UW-STEVENS POINT ASPIRING EDUCATORS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Recipient: Alicia Utke Awards and Scholarships
UW-STEVENS POINT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Recipient: Courtney Thomas
KAPPA DELTA PI, EPSILON CHAPTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Recipient: Colleen DeMarco
UW-STEVENS POINT STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Recipient: Jim Gilmore
STUDENTS FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Recipient: Michael Feltz
UW-STEVENS POINT TOM HAYES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO TEACHER EDUCATION Recipient: Kelly Jung
DISTINGUISHED FRIEND OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Recipient: Rosemary Francsis
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VAN DRESER BAY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Alexis Persike Major: Early Childhood Education
The Van Dreser Bay scholarship is designed for an incoming first year student from Mosinee High School who is interested in being a teacher.
LARSEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Marissa Rakovec Major: Elementary Education
Dr. John Larsen served in the UWSP Office of Admissions starting in 1964 and retired as Director of Admissions in 1996. His wife Ann Janda Larsen received her master’s degree in nutrition and food science from UWSP. Thirteen additional family members have earned bachelor’s and or master’s degrees at UWSP. Their Pointer bloodline runs deep. Following Dr. Larsen’s death in 2018, the family was moved to establish a scholarship to honor their parents’ lifetime decisions, and to acknowledge the impact of education in their own lives. They believe that a teacher makes a difference in the life of a student, and in the life of a community.
THOMAS MCCAIG FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Dalton Casey Major: History and Social Studies Education
Thomas McCaig, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, established this scholarship. McCaig joined the faculty in the School of Education in 1966 after earning three degrees from Loyola University and teaching in the public schools in Chicago. He is a two-time recipient of the UWSP Excellence in Teaching Award.
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OSCAR W. NEALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Recipient: Chloe Schroeder Major: Elementary Education
This scholarship was established in memory of Oscar Neale by his family. Mr. Neale was Director of the Rural Department (later to become the School of Education) at Stevens Point Normal School (later called Central State Teachers College) from 1915-44. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate for two four-year terms. Mr. Neale was a pioneer in art appreciation and the picture study movement in education at UW-Stevens Point. YULGA FAMILY FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Giselle Rottier Majors: Mathematics; Spanish Established in 2007 by surviving brothers Fred and Jim, this scholarship commemorates the relationship between the Yulga family, UW-Stevens Point and the teaching profession. Their late father Bernard attended Central State Teachers College (UWSP) and graduated with a degree in chemistry. Mona, their late mother, attended UWSP, then graduated with an education degree from UW- Whitewater. Late brother Don graduated with a degree in biology and computer information systems. Fred graduated with a bachelor’s in chemistry and master’s in education. Fred’s son, Brian, graduated with a degree in physics and mathematics. Jim graduated with a degree in biology and computer information systems. Many of the degrees earned have included teaching certification or have led to teaching positions. The family has spanned the educational system – teaching at high school, technical college, and university levels. As such, the family has been dedicated to influencing lives. As we all know, teachers make a difference.
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ERMA HAFERBECKER SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Jasmine Schnelle Major: History and Social Studies Education
This award is made possible by Dr. Gordon Haferbecker in memory of his wife Erma. Dr. Haferbecker was a UWSP graduate and economist who worked at the college for many years as a faculty member, vice president and acting president.
EDDIE KOTAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Kennedy Dransfeldt Major: Physical Education
This award was established in 1973 to recognize the contributions of Eddie Kotal, former coach at UW-Stevens Point. While at UW-Stevens Point, Eddie coached football, basketball, boxing, and track and field teams. He left Stevens Point to become a coach and scout for the Green Bay Packers and later for the Los Angeles Rams. Mr. Kotal died in January 1973, three months after his induction into the UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame.
VANCE FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Marissa Garcia Lerma Major: Elementary Education
Walter and Shirley Vance, the parents of Gerald and Jim Vance, instilled the value of education and community service to all of their children. Gerald attended UWSP on athletic scholarship from 1953-57. After graduating he served in the army from 1957-59. From 1959-90 he was employed in Milwaukee Public Schools as an educator, administrator and Director of Student Services. Jim Vance attended UWSP from 1963-67, and served his country in the Vietnam War from 1968-72. Jim worked at UWSP as director of PRIDE, Director of Student Services and Director of Educational Opportunity Program from 1972-1988. From 1988-2002 he served as Director of American Ethnic Coordinating Office for Recruitment and Retention of Multicultural Students at UW-Eau Claire.
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HALE QUANDT MEMORIAL AWARD Recipient: Gina Wasniewski Major: Physical Education
Friends and associates of the late Hale Quandt established this award in 1969. Hale’s initial assignment on campus was the unenviable task of working with the basketball and football programs at a time when men’s athletics had been eliminated at the university because there were too few men to create a team, due to World War II. He served as athletic director at UW-Stevens Point for 18 years. VAN DRESER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP In 1966, Roy Van Dreser began teaching Instructional Resources in the Learning Resource Center at UWSP. He and Harlan Hoffbeck developed the television studio. Roy later became a member of the School of Education faculty. He chaired the Instructional Resources program and designed its curriculum. Roy retired in 1991 and passed away in early 2007. Donna Van Dreser has two master’s degrees from UWSP: Education-Professional Development and Elementary Education. Donna taught in the UWSP Lab School for one year and then in the Stevens Point Public Schools. Their three children: Jann, John and Jill, son-in-law Jeff Jakusz, and daughter-in-law Sue Podoll Van Dreser, all graduated from UWSP. This scholarship was established in honor of the family and includes gifts given to Roy and Donna in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary in 2005. Recipient: Amanda Buechel Major: Elementary Education
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JANET RUTH JENSEN “IT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE” SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Raven Killian Major: Early Childhood Education Janet Ruth Jensen “It Was a Dream Come True” Scholarship. Janet Ruth Jensen grew up in Tomahawk, WI, and graduated from high school with a desire to go to college. She inquired about a scholarship in the principal’s office and found that one existed for $28. She took this scholarship and graduated from Stevens Point Teachers College in 1944. Janet married and had seven children while still working as a substitute teacher in the Stevens Point area. Her dedication, kindness, thoughtfulness, unconditional caring and patience for everyone will be her legacy. Mrs. Jensen’s hope is that this scholarship in her name means as much to the recipient as hers did to her—and that with it, all the recipient’s career dreams do come true, just like hers did.
SEAN MAHER SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Erica Borchardt Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
Recipient: Eve Wenzel Major: Elementary Education
This scholarship was established by Marilyn Kapter in 2007 in memory of her grandson Sean. Sean died in a tragic accident at the age of 21. He had the soul of a poet, a young man who loved music and theater and took great joy in writing songs and performing. On his last evening with Marilyn, he read the balcony scene from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to her with great tenderness and feeling. With all these abilities, Sean also had a disability. He was born with Down Syndrome. It is Marilyn’s hope that the recipient of this scholarship will go the extra mile and concentrate on students’ abilities, not their disabilities, allowing them to develop their full potential.
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PATRICIA A. OKRAY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Kirsten Faulkner Major: English Recipient: Shoua Vang Major: Early Childhood Education
Recipient: Nicholas Walker Major: Physical Education
This scholarship was established by Patricia A. and Joseph J. Okray. Pat attended Stevens Point State Teachers College as an elementary education major and taught kindergarten in Nekoosa. The Okray Family Farms of Plover celebrated its 100th year of business in 2005.
NANCY PAGE SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Ethan Roehm Major: Physical Education
Nancy Page was a teacher and coach at UWSP from 1973-2004, coaching field hockey (1973-85), softball (1980-90) and tennis (1986-2004). Nancy taught numerous activity classes inside and outside the physical education major and was generally responsible for teaching 175-200 students a semester. Her teaching day may have featured teaching two hours each of badminton, cross country skiing and tennis with enough energy left to play tennis in the late afternoon or evening. Her passion for sports and activity served as an outstanding role model for students and staff. Nancy was active in promoting women sports and is a charter member of the Women’s Athletic Fund.
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ROSEMARY AND SUE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Kally Krueger Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education This scholarship was funded through the estate of Mrs. Sue Nelson and Rosemary Adele Nelson. Sue Nelson was Rosemary’s mother. Rosemary taught English and music in the Stevens Point school system and was well known in the Wausau area as a piano teacher.
JOHN BERND SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Samuel Schneider Major: Music Education
This scholarship was established by John Bernd to honor two intelligent, caring, creative teachers, Lee Cayo Bernd and Marilyn Kapter Bernd. This scholarship is for students at either the elementary or secondary teaching level who have shown creative ideas in planning or writing, and who are interested in encouraging students to read good literature at every age.
CRAIG AND CAROL LOCASCIO SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Libby McGrath Major: Elementary Education
This award is made possible by the family of Craig and Carol LoCascio. Established by Guy LoCascio in memory of his brother Craig and sister-in-law Carol.
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ARLENE W. THOYRE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Lindsey Tyrolt Major: Elementary Education
Arlene and Howard Thoyre established this scholarship. Arlene taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade students in North Dakota, Madison and Stevens Point for more than 30 years. Her teaching career began in a small North Dakota coal mining town where her 6th grade class consisted of nine girls and 20 boys, two of whom were on probation from a juvenile correctional facility. It was a challenging year, but an invaluable experience. Arlene credits much of whatever success she enjoyed over the rest of her career to what she learned in that first classroom.
FRANKLIN H. PEARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Hannah Retzleff Major: Elementary Education
At age 19, Franklin H. Pearson began teaching in a one-room school in Marinette County where English was the second language for most of the students. Pearson could have done many things, but he chose teaching. He had immeasurable patience and was accomplished at helping young people think and learn. Established by the family and friends of Franklin H. Pearson, former faculty member at UWSP. HABECK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Morgan Laas Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education The Habeck Family Scholarship was established by Roy and Phyllis Habeck to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1953 graduation from the Two-Year Rural Education program at Wisconsin State College, Stevens Point. This scholarship is offered in recognition of the excellence demonstrated by faculty and support staff of the era in which they were students. While the names and faces have changed at UWSP since that time, excellence has continued to be constant; therefore, this scholarship is designed to recognize academic excellence in a candidate for a teaching position at the elementary or secondary level.
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MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Mariah Angove Major: Elementary Education
Recipient: Molly Braden Major: Early Childhood Education
Recipient: Alexandra Burrill Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
Recipient: Delilah Daraskevich Major: Elementary Education Recipient: McKayla Martens Major: Elementary Education
This scholarship was established in 1992 by Mary’s son, Father James Samter, to honor his mother. Mary Shorey Samter graduated from the Stevens Point Normal School in 1927 and taught for many years at UWSP. She believed that all primary teachers should know how to teach reading and should consider it a foundation for all classroom learning.
JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Jacob Barth Major: Elementary Education
Recipient: Kelcey Clark Major: Elementary Education
Recipient: Alexis Lamboley Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education
Recipient: Kailee Slinkman Major: Elementary Education
This scholarship was established by Mrs. John Gach in memory of her husband. John was a teacher, administrator and educational leader for many years in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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ROBERT S. AND RUTH L. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Nicholas Waid Major: Physical Education
Robert S. Lewis was a UWSP professor from 1942-76. During his tenure he taught courses in geography and education and began the audio visual department. He also initiated the student abroad program. Mr. Lewis was president of the faculty twice and received two teaching awards from the university and the National Education Association. Ruth Lewis taught history at P.J. Jacobs Middle School for 27 years and on several occasions substituted in the English and education departments for UWSP. She was involved as a sorority advisor and chairman of the faculty wives. She accompanied her husband on student trips in the U.S. and abroad. Ruth asked that the recipient truly enjoy teaching and the process of making learning creative and exciting for his/her students.
ROGER WOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Megan Steffens Major: Elementary Education
Roger Wood passed away in 2002 and this scholarship was established by his family in memory of him. Mr. Wood was a professor of science education at UWSP from 1966 until his retirement in 1992. During his career at UWSP, he garnered several grants and directed projects to provide mathematics and science training for area teachers. Roger loved teaching and was the recipient of the UWSP Excellence in Teaching Award.
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DR. MARJORIE J. SPRING ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Ana Augustine Major: Physical Education
Marjorie Spring’s contributions to UWSP during her 18-year tenure as an educator in elementary physical education and coach in women’s field hockey and track and field are still being felt today. During her tenure, Marjorie created opportunities for women to compete in athletics that paved the way for women athletes today. Her foresight in providing hands-on teaching opportunities for students studying to be teachers created the motor development and adapted physical education programs. Additionally, Marjorie has the unique distinction of being the first woman inducted into the UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame.
ESTHER L. BERNDT READING SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Bethany Betro Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
This award is made possible by Dick Berndt in memory of his wife, Esther. Esther Berndt was a 1950 graduate of Central State Teachers College, now UWSP, with a degree in primary education. She taught kindergarten at Laona, Wis., and the Campus Laboratory School. Later she was employed by the Stevens Point School District to help junior high students with difficulties in reading and comprehension. Esther was a pioneer in starting the Alternative School Program in the Stevens Point School District. In 1978 she received a master’s degree in teaching elementary education/reading.
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ROSE LEE PETERSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Elise Fischer Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Recipient: Kelly McIntyre Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education This scholarship was established by Rose ’59 and Don Petersen for students who have a passion for educating and changing the lives of young children. Rose began working with young children while still a student at UWSP and eventually operated her own facility for young children. Through this scholarship, Rose and Don will always continue to make a difference for the future of both early childhood students and future educators.
HARRIET COEY DICKMANN FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Rachael Peters Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
This award is made possible by the family of Harriet Dickmann. Harriet Coey Dickmann was a teacher in the Wisconsin and Indiana public schools. Mrs. Dickmann was inspired by our university and by Miss Sue Coleman to become a teacher.
BETTY W. MARTINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Taylor Chynoweth Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
This scholarship was established by father and son, Harvey Sr. and Jr., in memory of wife and mother Betty. Betty was a teacher of special education students for more than 40 years.
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KAREN ENGELHARD ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Joseph Schneider Majors: Early Childhood Education; Special Education
This scholarship is funded by UWSP Alumni, Bob and Karen Engelhard and the Seramur Foundation in honor of Karen’s 20 years as director of alumni relations. Karen is a 1959 UWSP graduate and was UWSP director of alumni relations from 1976-96. She received the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1997. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman and may be renewed for three additional consecutive years.
MARGARET DAFFINSON SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Grace O’Brien Major: Early Childhood Education
This scholarship was established by Mike Daffinson in memory of his wife, Maggie. Margaret “Maggie” Daffinson emphatically believed that music is a key element in the instruction of young children. She was a champion for all children no matter their disability or circumstances. Maggie had a profound effect on all staff, parents and children in her environment with a gift for storytelling, a quick wit and sincerity that was unforgettable. PHYLLIS RAVEY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Recipient: Victoria Hasenohrl Major: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education Mrs. Ravey was an instructor in the UWSP Lab School for many years and became the first director of the Gesell Institute on campus. She graduated from Stevens Point Normal in 1936 with a two-year rural education degree and received her B.A. in Elementary Education from UWSP in 1952.
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CAROL HUETTIG SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Emily Wintrone Major: Physical Education
Carol Huettig taught and coached at UW-Stevens Point from 1981- 89. She was a masterful leader, inspiring students and athletes to continually raise their goals and perform to their maximum abilities. As a specialist in adapted physical education, Carol was a passionate advocate for underserved populations, particularly children. Her research focused on ways to improve services to children with disabilities, and she shared that information by authoring many articles and books and speaking at conferences throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Carol was very intuitive about individuals’ feelings. She had a gift for sensing the needs of people and reaching out to assist them in any way that would protect their dignity and self worth. GORDON FAMILY MEMORIAL FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Chelsea Dax Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education This award is made possible by the Gordon Family in memory of the children of Martin and Belle Gordon: Lancelot, Troy, Royal, Gladys, Irving, Laurin and Arvie, children of Martin and Belle Gordon, whose support of each other in pursuit of teacher training degrees at Stevens Point Normal School is a testimony to their belief in the value of education.
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KAPPA DELTA PI SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Cassandra Netols Majors: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education This award was made possible by the UWSP Kappa Delta Pi chapter for students who are committed to academic excellence and education as a career.
AMBROSE AND EVELYN BUDZYNSKI SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Haley Larson Major: Physical Education
Ambrose and Evelyn Budzynski understood the value of education and always supported learning in every way throughout their married life of 55 years. In the small village of Hatley, they had been active church and community leaders; Ambrose as the village Treasurer for over 40 years and Evelyn as a grade school teacher since she graduated from the Normal School, now UWSP, at the age of 20.
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KEN AND SANDY FALKINHAM SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Lynzie Ashley Major: Special Education
Recipient: Dakota Carriveau Major: Physical Education
Recipient: Brayden Hulce Major: History and Social Studies Education
Recipient: John Ziesemer Major: English
Since graduating from UW-Stevens Point in the late 1960s, Sandy and Ken Falkinham have pursued careers in education and business that utilized the skills and course work received from UWSP. Over the years, these skills have allowed the Falkinhams to create an annual scholarship to support a worthy student pursuing education as their career. Realizing just how difficult it is to find the funds necessary to attend an institution of higher education, it is the wish that this scholarship allow the recipient to further his/her studies while receiving some assistance in lowering his/her financial obligations.
DICK BERNDT SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Paige Franz Major: Physical Education
This scholarship is to provide an award to a physical education major of junior or senior status who has demonstrated citizenship at UWSP and in the community, and has an interest in the coaching profession.
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MILDRED K. SCHILLER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Oliver Bronk Major: English Recipient: Lynzie Nightengale Major: Family and Consumer Sciences Education Recipient: Ariel Smits Majors: Elementary Education, Special Education
Recipient: Ivy Voeltz Master’s Degree; Elementary Education Accelerated Certification Established by Helen Preston to honor her aunt who was an elementary teacher in Wisconsin and who was an inspiration to Miss Preston for her own career as an elementary education teacher. Miss Preston is a 1938 graduate of Stevens Point Normal School and taught first grade.
MARGARET AND HENRY BANNACH SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Hailey Krueger Major: Elementary Education
This scholarship was established by the daughters of Margaret and Henry Bannach. Mrs. Bannach was a 1934 elementary education graduate. Henry, nicknamed “Tiny,” was a 1930 graduate of the same program. This scholarship is for a student majoring in elementary education or physical education during their student teaching experience.
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DALE H. & ELDORA (REINEKING) VOLLRATH PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Lydia Beyer Major: Physical Education
Dale H. Vollrath completed his undergraduate degree at UW-Stevens Point in history with a minor in mathematics and physics in 1959. He took additional coursework at UW-Madison, UW-Green Bay, UW-Whitewater, University of Western Illinois, London, Texas A&M, Berline Volshochsule and completed his master’s in history (MSE) at UW-Oshkosh. Dale taught three years at Clintonville and 28 years at Green Bay East. Eldora Vollrath completed her undergraduate degree at UW-Stevens Point in home economics with a minor in physical education and physical science in 1955. She taught home economics and physical education for one year at Spencer and then stayed home to raise their three children. In 1980, she was hired as a full-time home economics teacher and taught in every junior and senior high in Green Bay, retiring in 1991. She was the first president of the Green Bay Substitute Teachers Union. They have been blessed to have traveled to more than 80 countries.
MARJORIE AND ORLAND RADKE SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Morgan Baier Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
This award was made possible by Marjorie and Orland Radke for students in the School of Education.
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ESTHER GAVIN HEGG & ERLING E. HEGG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient: Jacob Groff Major: Mathematics
Recipient: Austin Vonderloh Major: Music Education
This scholarship was established in 1986 by the family of Esther Gavin and Erling E. Hegg, who met at Stevens Point Normal College in the early 1920s. Their son, William Gavin Hegg has since perpetuated the scholarships. Eligible students must be admitted to Professional Education in the School of Education and completed at least the first semester of their junior year with an overall grade point average of at least 3.2; or UWSP faculty or staff members of distinguished accomplishment who are former Hegg Scholars are eligible each year for the Hegg Scholarship.
LUIDA SANDERS HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Kobe Blake Major: Physical Education
This scholarship is for a student at UWSP pursuing the health education minor and was created by Luida Sanders who was a 1939 graduate of the “Central State Teachers College” with a two year rural degree. She taught in small rural schools and then received her bachelor’s and master’s from UW-Madison. She worked at the State Board of Health, received her Master’s in Public Health from University of California-Berkeley, and then worked for years at the State Board of Health and the WI Department of Public Instruction in the health area. She was an advocate for the professionalization of school nurses and for a robust health education curriculum in schools. She retired in 1974 and began this scholarship in 2004.
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DAVID AND DOROTHY ASHENBRENNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Trevor Hartl Major: Music Education David (1968) and Dorothy (1967) Ashenbrenner were both first- generation graduates of UWSP in Education. While their teaching careers began in public schools, they went on to become lifelong educators in their beloved community of Galloway, Wisconsin as catechism teachers, 4H leaders, foster parents, church leaders, and as community icons. Their love of learning was also deeply instilled in their three children and five grandchildren. The Ashenbrenners believed that the opportunity to attend college was something that should be available to anyone who had the desire. To continue Dorothy & David’s spirit of lifelong learning, their family would like to honor their memory by extending a need-based scholarship to first-generation students admitted to the School of Education.
JERRY E. BAIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Elena Vlotho Major: Spanish
Jerry Baird supported all of what UWSP meant, particularly in the arts and in athletics. His three daughters, sons-in-law and wife all attended UWSP. His wife, Mary Ann, was a faculty member at UWSP for 38 years. This scholarship for an education major to study in an international program aims to help a future teacher touch the lives of many in promoting an understanding and appreciation of an international perspective because each of us is a citizen of the world, and not just of our own community and country.”
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SIEGLINDE A. SHEAHAN SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Lauren Gierl Major: Elementary Education
Established by the family and many friends of Sieglinde Sheahan, who died in 2000. Sieglinde was a gifted teacher known for her innovation and creativity. She worked for the UWSP School of Education and at the time of her death, had the job of her dreams teaching in the Mosinee School District.
DARVIN AND MARGE MILLER EARLY INTERVENTION SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Jennifer Lindee Gifted and Talented Add-on Certification
This scholarship was established by Drs. Darvin and Marge Miller, creators and coordinators of the first majors and graduate curriculums in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education in the College of Professional Studies, 1971-1993. The intent of this scholarship is to enhance the preparation of exemplary students who are committed to alleviating moderately-handicapping conditions early in the lives of young children with special needs so they may be integrated and succeed with their peers in the K-3 curriculum.
CHERYL B. JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Megan Froh Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in special education.
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ROSSMILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Madison Gamez Majors: Elementary Education; Special Education
This scholarship was established in 1991 by Dr. Bob Rossmiller, Professor Emeritus at UW-Stevens Point and his late wife, Elaine Rossmiller, who passed away in 2000. Bob was a faculty member specializing in gifted education and Elaine was a teacher of learning disabilities at Plover Whiting School. PAUL J. STADDLER HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP Paul Staddler graduated from UWSP in 1982 with a degree in physical education and health education. Following several years of work for Glaxo Corporation, Paul began a very successful teaching and coaching career in the Wisconsin Rapids School District, where he was recognized as a Kohl Outstanding Teacher. Paul and his wife Doris worked their way through college; therefore, this scholarship was a life goal of Paul’s to assist students with their college expenses. He also felt the scholarship was a way to honor faculty and staff at UWSP for the guidance and many kindnesses they offered. Paul’s hope is that, at some point in their lives, the recipients of this scholarship will find the means and opportunities to enhance the lives of future students. Paul died on September 3, 2004, at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Recipient: Courtney Krueger Major: Physical Education
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GARR-DAWLEY SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Stephanie Payne Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
The Kelly Garr Dawley Scholarship is to encourage a non-traditional female student to continue her education by helping to provide her with financial resources to pursue a college degree. This scholarship is provided by Phil Garr and his late wife, Donna Garr, in memory of their daughter.
PETERSON FAMILY CPS SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Katelyn Buth Major: Elementary Education Recipient: Madelaine Freeberg Major: Early Childhood Education
The Peterson Family CPS Scholarship Award was established by alumni Sharon and Denny Peterson. It provides support for a student in the College of Professional Studies participating in a study or service abroad program or a cultural service program in the United States. The intent of the award is to give students the opportunity to develop their awareness and understanding of cultural traditions, lifestyles, or viewpoints that differ from their own.
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JEFFREY E. AND SALLY A. FIDDLER SOE SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Abby Bond Major: Early Childhood Education
Sally Fiddler was grateful for the efforts of Dean Warren Jenkins with respect to her receiving her degree, If it weren’t for his efforts, she would not have had the ability to finish her course work and obtain her degree. With that degree, she went to Chicago, where she met her husband, Jeffery, and where she spent many years in the Chicago educational system. This allowed her to make a difference in the lives of her students, just as Dean Warren Jenkins made a difference in her life. KATIE TRYBA ’10 HOMECOMING SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Alesia Royem Master’s Degree; Special Education Accelerated Certification Katie (Lutzke) Tryba graduated from UWSP in 2010 with a degree in early childhood education and received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lakeland University. She is now a licensed professional counselor at New Directions Counseling Center in Stevens Point. Her diverse background includes teaching special education, facilitating at a day treatment for children and adolescents, published short stories author, and a volunteer sexual assault advocate. This one-year scholarship was established during the 2022 UWSP Homecoming celebration.
DOROTHEA BERNDT-HARJU SCHOLARSHIP Recipient: Bailey Bauer Major: Elementary Education
Recipient: Abigail Woller Major: Elementary Education
Mrs. Harju graduated with a teaching certificate in 1943 as a geography graduate. She received her M.S. in English in 1966.
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Cooperating Teachers
ABBOTSFORD Amber Schneider Andrea Shilts
BONDUEL Lela Schmitzer BRILLION Stacy Geiger BRISTOL Bristol CAMPBELLSPORT Danielle Meyer CEDAR GROVE- BELGIUM Sara Kluck CEDARBURG Megan Acuna Sowmya Desai CESA 5 Brandy Lennert CHILTON Sarah Rusch COLBY Samantha Johnson CHILTON Sarah Rusch
COLUMBUS Robyn Ehrke CRANDON Linda Denz D.C. EVEREST
ALMOND-BANCROFT Stephanie Perzinski Brenda Ramczyk ANTIGO UNIFIED Amber Damitz Mike Flood Sara Wickersheim Mike Werdeo APPLETON Alex Allinger Jennifer Blattner Kevin Bleck Kathy Munson Lauren Ott Jane Savatski AUBURNDALE Elyse Batien Jim Farrell Heath Novitzke Dawn Urban AUGUSTA Alexis Bergman
Isaac Bray Matt Bullis Ben Burish
Lynn Burzinski Katie Delaney Joe Finnegan Lisa Jakusz Lynn King
Olivia Kranz Alayna Krejci Stephanie McGrath Sarah Nye Lisa Phalen Michael Plaza Kami Resch Miranda Ritger Michelle Sendelbach Tim Strehlow
Miranda Stroik Amanda Winter Chelse Wodalski DE PERE Katie Berceau Teri Geurts
BEAVER DAM Abby Heinzen
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EDGAR Kristin Bornbach Jessica Ristow ELMBROOK Joanne Michalski FOND DU LAC Kellie Bolin Shannon Schultz Luke Tranel
MARINETTE Kyle Fischer Shawn McMahon Alisha Polzin Jodi Wahl MARSHFIELD James Bennett Dan Dargenio Bridget Eberl Heather Grissman Katie Hitchcock Alison Kunhart Keira Lobner Kathleen Mahoney Adam Meyer Andrew Neidner Samantha Ponshock Anna Raber Carolyn Spoerl Kelly Trulen Rebecca Whitrock Danielle Wilke Susan Teter MARSHFIELD COLUMBUS Mandy Volkman MENASHA JOINT Meghan Hendricks Kelly Quast MERRILL Sherri Schulz MIDDLETON
KAUKAUNA Trisha VandeVoort KIMBERLY Megan Berger Emily Bolden Mike Chalupny Brianne Draves Anthony Meehl Mike Weyer LA CROSSE Meghann Blakstad LAKE GENEVA Deanna Giovingo LODI Melissa Castro Jennifer Morgan LOWER KUSKOKWIM- ALASKA Marcus Geissler Kaymbra Mortensen MADISON Kate Burdey Katie Camacho Susan Martin Emily Durst MANAWA
GREEN BAY Jamie Blair Kou Chang
Stormee Genz Melissa Hearn
Abby Jurczykowski Ashley Thompson Megan Willis HOWARD-SUAMICO Danielle Henne McKayla Johnson Chelsi Kuffel Audrey Nowak HUDSON Susan Johnson Julie Zamzow Lindi Everson IOLA-SCANDINAVIA Casey Danielson
Hayley Harvey Michelle Poppy
ISD 748 - MN Julie Gohman JANESVILLE Andrew Jensen
CROSS PLAINS Jennifer Degner
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MOSINEEE Jennifer Bruening Aubree Brux Benjamin Gotz Lindsey Jensen Anna Kaiser Ann Kedrowski Tessa Knetter Andrea Lewens Kati Maier Greg Mielke Nicole Schwartz Kara Trelka NECEDAH John Graves NEENAH Cassandra Corrado Katherine Hess Lauren Lange Phil Smyth NEILLSVILLE JoAnn O’Leary Rebecca Radloff NEKOOSA Phil Rokser Candace Strehlau Ciara Narel NEW HOLSTEIN Hayley Brandes NORTHERN OZAUKEE Eric Meinnert
OAK CREEK - FRANKLIN Amy Fuchs Guy Gregg OOSTBURG Stephanie Timm OSHKOSH Robyn Badtke Barbara Deacy PARDEEVILLE Patrick Pape PITTSVILLE Bonnie Hedstrom PORT EDWARDS Heather Lisitza Riley Thomas PORTAGE Mark Hoffmann RANDOLPH Amy Vredeveld RIB LAKE Jonah Campbell
ROSHOLT Julie Krolow Andrew Krueger
Shane Larson Megan Vosters SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY Rachel Reinert SPENCER Abbi Roehrborn SPRING VALLEY Jane Borgerding Rachel Traynor ST. JOHN LUTHERAN- BERLIN Melissa Linse STEVENS POINT Luke Adsit Scott Ahern Elizabeth Anderson Monica Anderson Scott Anderson Gary Baier Kim Barden Kelly Beadles Laura Beckman Vicki Blaha
Deb Noennig Tom Noennig RICHLAND Laura Huth Amy Pepich
Michelle Blohm Mark Bohanski Heather Bolton Emma Bouressa Beth Chandonais Trish Dakins Colleen DeMarco Tammy Derubis
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SYBLE HOPP SCHOOL Karen VandeVoort
Jordan Doran Amy Dulak Marti Engebretson Amanda Esser Sue Felder Mike Feltz Kari Fink Jacque Gerritsen April Gosse Alli Gostomski Rachel Gottlieb Rachel Graves Jennifer Grezenski Rebecca Grulke Laura Gunderson Susan Hager Ben Hall Robert Hardina Mallory Heinen Stacy Henaman Jennifer Hintz Dean Hodsdon Tanya Hoffman Kyla Iczkowski Brenda Jones Kelly Jung Emily Keifer Susan Kollross Tammy Konczal Joseph Korb Karen Kosobucki Colleen Kruzicki Abby Landolt Karla Landwer Megan Lawrence Laura Leahy Anne Leton Krista Lucas Jean Luetschwager
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TOMAHAWK Renee Loka Aubrey Nycz
TOMORROW RIVER Vurchelle Baumann Emily Connor Caitlin Douglas Kylie Johnson Chris Karl Brooke Mahoney Dan Quade Samantha Seebruck Joanna Slattery Doug Spadoni Kathy Suski Kevin Vander Laan Jolynn Wucherer VALDERS Joy Palecek Lynn Woelfel VERONA Katherine Greenfield Sara Halberg WATERFORD Carrie Rydzewski WAUKESHA Kelly Bronkalla Elizabeth MacCudden
STRATFORD Ryan Bloom
STURGEON BAY Megan Erickson Christine Maas
Nicole Nelson Taylor Nelson
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS ASSUMPTION Joe Rayles Colton Schenk WRIGHTSTOWN Quinn Van Asten Stephanie VanZeeland
Ivy Ruehmling Dana Widdel WAUPUN Danielle Newton WAUSAU Haley Abel Linda Adams Phil Beck Monica Borreson Courtney Brown Travis Brown Elayna Clark Kelley Derrick Jennifer Ekiss Daniel Emerson Kerry Euting Malana Gehrke William Giese John Kozlovich Nate Lemmens John Masanz Darci Mick Beaversdorf Shawn Moretti Yumiko Okabe Robert Perkins Kenneth Smith Jaime Stepan Katelyn Veith Nancy Xiong Patricia Zemke Ashley Zoch
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