Kyle Keith Memorial Fisheries Scholarship
Kyle Keith of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, loved fishing and believed in preserving the sport for future generations. He always practiced “catch and release” with muskies he caught, hoping they’d grow a few more inches for the next person. He also supported organizations who stocked fish and worked to provide good fish habitats in area lakes. Despite being vigilant about boating safety, Kyle tragically lost his life in a boating accident in 2016 at age 30. To honor his memory, his family and friends established this scholarship along with the Kyle Keith R.E.E.L. Fishing Memorial Fund to provide education and resources so that others may enjoy fishing safely.
Preston Raeder Fisheries and Water Resources Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Plymouth, Wisconsin
April Ryckman Fisheries and Water Resources Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Berlin, Wisconsin
Madison Fishing Expo Scholarship
The Madison Fishing Expo (MFE) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization started by a “bunch of fishing buddies” that built one of the premier fishing shows in the Midwest, drawing over 20,000 anglers. The group ran the event for its first 30 years (1986 – 2015), directing event proceeds to support fish habitat projects, boating safety, youth fishing days, disabled fishing piers and many other endeavors relating to water resources in Wisconsin, including these scholarships. Since 1985, MFE has returned about $750,000 to various projects and organizations to improve fishing in Wisconsin. The event they established continues to flourish today as the Wisconsin Fishing Expo (https://wifishingexpo.com). The current board, including: Chuck Rolfsmeyer, Steve Hauge, Tom Haynes, Hal Bohne, Sal Maglio, Dave Price, Tom Belk, is proud to continue the Expo’s 40+ year tradition by providing scholarships.
Catherine Kromenaker Fisheries and Water Resources Hydrology Hortonville, Wisconsin
Molly Krystal Fisheries and Water Resources Water Resources Merrillan, Wisconsin
Mark and Eva Schroeder Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in 2003 by Mark and Eva Schroeder of Riverside, California. Mr. Schroeder, who passed away in 2010, is a 1936 alumnus of UW-Stevens Point. He worked for over 31 years as a research meteorologist for the National Weather Service and the U.S. Forest Service in the field of fire meteorology and fire danger rating. A World War II veteran, Mark served as a Weather Reconnaissance Officer and later retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. The scholarship is open to any UW-Stevens Point student majoring in natural resources with an interest in fire science.
Gavin Goetz Conservation and Community Planning Woodbury, Minnesota
Roman Westrich Forestry Ecosystem Restoration and Management La Crosse, Wisconsin
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