BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
An event recognizing our scholarship recipients and the generosity of our donors who have opened doors and made college possible for our students.
Blackhawk Foundation Officers
Dave Holterman, President First Community Bank
Sue Ripsch, Secretary Mercyhealth (Retired)
Phil Whitehead, Treasurer Blackhawk Bank
Blackhawk Foundation Board of Directors
Gretchen Burgess Murphy Desmond, S.C.
Sharon Cox
Beloit Health System
George Cullen JP Cullen
Dr. Gregg Dickinson Janesville Pediatric Dental (Retired)
Jeff Garde Combs & Associates
Renae Henry Century 21 Affiliated
Jill Leitzen KUHN North America, Inc.
Frank McKearn R.H. Batterman
Kara Sankey Mercyhealth
Angela Slagle Frito-Lay/PepsiCo
Blackhawk Technical College District Board
Barbara Barrington-Tillman, Chairperson Chief Deputy, Rock County Sheriff's Office (Retired)
Eric A. Thornton, Vice-Chairperson SSM Health
Rachel Andres Prent Corporation
Robert Hendrickson PepsiCo/Frito-Lay
Suzann Holland
Monroe Public Library
Rich Deprez, Secretary TDS Telecom
Mark Holzman Janesville School District
Kathy Sukus Rock County Communications (Retired)
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Alliant Energy Manufacturing Scholarship
In 2015, Alliant Energy established this scholarship in support of students enrolled in one of Blackhawk's Manufacturing Programs.
Monique Addison, Computer Numeric Control Technician Fall & Spring
Dylan Hallman, Computer Numeric Control Technician Fall
Clarissa Grezka, Electro-Mechanical Technology Spring
Asher Schumacher, Electro-Mechanical Technology Spring
Alliant Energy Electric Power Distribution Scholarship
Started in 2019, Alliant Energy established this scholarship to provide financial support to Blackhawk students in the Electric Power Distribution (EPD) Program.
John Cust, Electric Power Distribution Spring
Caleb Goff, Electric Power Distribution Spring
Avery Lettman, Electric Power Distribution Spring
Marcus Pletcher, Electric Power Distribution Fall
Carter Ritter, Electric Power Distribution Fall
Isaiah Westrick, Electric Power Distribution Fall
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
The Alpha Delta Kappa Omicron Chapter of Monroe, Wisconsin, established this scholarship to support Blackhawk students pursuing any degree program. The Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization for female educators.
Kaitlyn Elgin, Business Management Fall
Anna Schenker Memorial Scholarship
Established by David and Carole Schenker in 2023, this endowed scholarship is in loving memory of their daughter, Anna, who was known as "Anna Banana," to support students pursuing any program of study at Blackhawk.
Jaquelyn Cruz, Radiography Fall
AVI Next Gen Scholarship Fund
Started in 2021 by AVI Systems, the AVI Next Gen Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in Information Technology or STEM-Related Program.
Rene Sandoval, Web Software Developer Fall
Desirae Stiefel, Web Software Developer Spring
BACTE Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established in 2019 from the Blackhawk Association for Career and Technical Education (BACTE) to provide financial support to Blackhawk students in any program.
Kierra Boyd, Business Management Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Barbara Kronquist Memorial Scholarship
The Barbara Kronquist Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 in Barbara's memory (a registered RN) by her husband, Dr. Gordon Kronquist, along with many family and friends. This scholarship is for students enrolled in any Health Science Program.
Lauren Comella, Nursing Spring & Fall
Emily Fish, Nursing Spring & Fall
Kent Espinoza, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall
Ben Dickinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Gregg & Helen Dickinson established the Ben Dickinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship in 2020, in honor of their son, Ben, for students enrolled in Blackhawk's Manufacturing, Law, Public Safety, or any other program at the College.
Nichole Berger, Nursing Fall
Grace Brown, Dental Hygienist Fall
Beau Buckner, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Fall
Mackenzie Byrne, Dental Hygienist Spring
Patrick Cotton, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Fall
Heather Goold, Automation Systems Technology Spring
Kennedy Gordon, Dental Assistant Spring
Jon Powers, Nursing Spring
Cory Sowell, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Spring
Nicole Webnar, Nursing Spring
Bill Flatt Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2012 by the Flatt Family in honor of Bill W. Flatt, a beloved chef in Rock County, this endowed scholarship is awarded to a Blackhawk student each Fall semester who is enrolled in their second year of the Culinary Arts Program.
Nicholas Risseeuw, Culinary Arts Fall
Blackhawk Golden K Kiwanis of Janesville Scholarship
The Blackhawk Golden K Kiwanis of Janesville established this scholarship to support students pursuing any program of study at Blackhawk.
Alexia Cuazozon, Business Management Fall
Brittney Theus-Velasco, Nursing Spring
Blackhawk Tech Faculty Federation Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2015 by the Blackhawk Technical Faculty Federation (BTFF), this endowed scholarship is awarded to Blackhawk students in any program.
Heather Armstrong, Human Services Spring
Destiny Hambrock, Nursing Spring
Gabrielle Hoffmann, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Blackhawk Tech Faculty Federation Endowed Scholarship, cont'd
Brittney Hollman, Human Services Spring
Leah Keirn, Physical Therapist Assistant Spring
Samantha Lewey, Accounting Fall & Spring
Taylor McClinton, Nursing Spring
Dawn Nicols, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Spring
Joie Steinmann, Agribusiness/Science Technology Spring
Blackhawk Foundation Scholarship
The Blackhawk Technical College Foundation awards scholarships each fall and spring semester to students pursuing any degree-seeking program at Blackhawk.
Abigail Bauer, Dental Hygienist Fall
Katelyn Bluel, Nursing Spring
Millicent Bryant, Radiography Spring
Taylor Carnes, Radiography Spring
Aria Clark, Culinary Arts Fall
Kimberly Colson, Automotive Technician Spring
Alexia Cuazozon, Business Management Spring
Alexis Graber, Dental Hygienist Fall
Erica King, Nursing Spring
Leslie Lavariega, Nursing Spring
Nicole Lehr, Nursing Spring
Linda Nunley, Nursing Spring
Jon Powers, Nursing Spring
Kearie Pulliam, Digital Marketing Fall
Nicholas Risseeuw, Culinary Arts Spring
Cassandra York, Surgical Technology Spring
Alicia Zapata, Radiography Fall
Blackhawk Technical College High School Scholarships
Established in 2020 to support graduating high school seniors in Rock and Green Counties pursuing Blackhawk Technical College as their post-secondary higher education institute, the Blackhawk Foundation provides a scholarship award to those students in any program of study.
Ivette Abarca, Dental Hygienist Fall
Brynlee Aegerter, Dental Hygienist Fall
Andrea Aleman, Criminal Justice Studies Fall
Jennifer Banner, Human Services Fall
Sydney Barnes, Associate of Science Fall
Diana Lara Barrera, Nursing Fall
Elly Beckman, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Hailey Beeman, Nursing Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Blackhawk Technical College High School Scholarships, cont'd
McKenzie Briggs, Criminal Justice Studies Fall
Diana Brockwell, Criminal Justice Studies Spring
Tess Bushaw, Information Technology – Network Specialist Fall
Abraham Clark, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Kylie Cribbs, Dental Assistant Fall
Lizbeth Cuatzo, Nursing Fall
Kent Espinoza, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall
Macey Grant, Dental Hygienist Fall
Karen Guizar, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Fernando Lopez, Fire Protection Technician Fall
Braydon Manke, Information Technology – Network Specialist Fall
Lillyanna Schmid, Culinary Arts Fall
Curtis Streuly, Electric Power Distribution Fall
Loghan Quinn, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Jax Wells, Criminal Justice Studies Fall
Blain Gilbertson Family Scholarship
The Blain Gilbertson Family Scholarship was established in 2022 by Mick and Jane Blain Gilbertson along with their daughters Nicole and Sarah to provide full-ride scholarships to Blackhawk students pursuing a degree in the Agricultural, Business, or Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Programs.
James Osinga, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Fall & Spring Passion Tann, Business Management Fall
BlueScope Foundation Scholarship
Started in 2014 by the BlueScope Foundation, this scholarship supports students pursuing either Welding, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Automated Systems Technology Programs at Blackhawk.
Heather Goold, Automation Systems Technology Spring
Andrew Perez, Welding Fall
Charter Next Generation (CNG) Scholarship
Started by Charter Next Generation (CNG) in 2022, this scholarship is for students enrolled in any Manufacturing Program at Blackhawk Technical College.
Jacob Augenstein, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Spring
Clarissa Grezka, Electro-Mechanical Technology Spring
Simon Lange, Welding Fall
Andrew Perez, Welding Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Chris and Dawn Olson Scholarship
The Olson Family established the Chris and Dawn Olson Scholarship in 2014 for students in the Fire Protection Technician, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, or Physical Therapy Assistant Programs. The late Chris Olson, a Blackhawk alumnus, also served on the Blackhawk Technical College District Board from 2002 to 2011. Dawn Olson is also a Blackhawk alumna.
Millicent Bryant, Radiography Spring
Kendra Debord, Nursing Spring
Natalia Gonzalo, Nursing Fall
Harjoy Kaur, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall
Christine Scaccia-Lubeck Memorial Endowed Scholarship
In honor and memory of Christine Scaccia-Lubeck, a Blackhawk alumna from the Information Technology Program, Steve Scaccia, her father, created this endowed scholarship in 2018 to award to Blackhawk students enrolled in the Information Technology Program.
Jordan Gould, Information Technology – Network Specialist Spring
Caleb Rossetti, Web Software Developer Fall
Desirae Stiefel, Web Software Developer Spring
Jose Villegas, Information Technology – Network Specialist Fall
Compeer Financial Scholarship
Started in 2022, the Compeer Financial Scholarship is awarded to Blackhawk students enrolled in an Agriculture Program who reside in Compeer's 144-county territory in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Nicholas Roe, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Erik Schultz, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Corby Bell Scholarship
Established in 2019 by Corby Bell, a Blackhawk Culinary Arts alumnus, this scholarship is awarded to Blackhawk students enrolled in the Culinary Program.
Nicholas Risseeuw, Culinary Arts Fall
Culinary Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors
Started in 2020, the Culinary Arts Scholarships for High School Seniors supports high school seniors pursuing Blackhawk Technical College's Culinary Arts Program.
Aria Clark, Culinary Arts Fall
Logan Cordero, Culinary Arts Spring
Marcus Evans, Culinary Arts Spring
Jimmie Hines, Culinary Arts Fall
Leonardo Sanchez-Marquez, Culinary Arts Fall
Lillyanna Schmid, Culinary Arts Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Culinary Arts Scholarship for High School Seniors, cont'd
Emily Roessler, Culinary Arts Spring
Trace Tina, Culinary Arts Fall
Gwendolyn VanDomelen, Culinary Arts Spring
Daniel J. Hartstern Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2009 by Dan's wife, Joan, and their four children, this endowed scholarship was created in memory of Blackhawk Technical College's former Vice President of Finance, Daniel Hartstern. The scholarship is awarded to students in Accounting or Business Management Programs.
Richard Bracher, Business Management Fall
Robert Miller, Accounting Spring
Elizabeth Shurmack, Accounting Spring
Bonita Vazquez, Accounting Fall
David Phillips Endowed Scholarship
Robert and Mary Ann Phillips established the David Phillips Endowed Scholarship in 2022 in memory of their brother, David, to support Blackhawk students in the Electric Power Distribution (EPD) or Manufacturing Programs. David always shared with others that his education at Blackhawk was the foundation that he needed to begin his career.
Amber Basiks, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Fall
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Scholarship
The Delta Dental of Wisconsin Scholarship was established in 2015 to support Blackhawk students enrolled in the Dental Assisting or Dental Hygienist Programs.
Sara Gibson, Dental Hygienist Fall
Ia Lao, Dental Assistant Spring
Brittany Oren, Dental Hygienist Spring
Diversity Scholarship
The Diversity Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in any program at Blackhawk. The goal of this scholarship is to foster an environment that appreciates and values an increasingly diverse student body.
Charnetha Bell-Johnson, Nursing Fall
Wendpagnagde Gamene, Business Management Spring
Lisset Jimenez, Dental Hygienist Fall
Gritly McNett Seriphin, Accounting Spring
Dody Murray Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by the friends and family of the late Dody Murray, this endowed scholarship supports Blackhawk students in their second year of the Nursing Program. Dody was a registered nurse and was a native of Wisconsin.
April Washecheck, Nursing Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Donna McKearn Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Donna McKearn Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2021 by the McKearn family and friends in memory Donna, their beloved mother, friend, and nurturer of all children for Blackhawk students in the Education or Business Programs.
Angela Cash, Foundations of Teacher Education Fall
Kira Huddle, Early Childhood Education Spring
Draeger Family Scholarship
The Draeger Family Scholarship was established in 2021, in memory of their father, John Draeger, to support Blackhawk students in Manufacturing Programs. John worked as a mechanical engineer for many years at Gilman Engineering & Manufacturing in Janesville and later became the President. He was always interested in encouraging young, aspiring engineers and contributing to the advancement of young people in the manufacturing field.
Ismael Cruz, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Fall
Marelvi Gaxhaj, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Spring
Allen Kneisel, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Spring
Devan Wallace, Electro-Mechanical Technology Fall
Edward Jennrich Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Philip and Karen Knudsen, the Edward Jennrich Scholarship was established in honor and memory of Karen's late brother, Edward Jennrich. This full-ride scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in a Manufacturing Program.
Clarissa Grezka, Electro-Mechanical Technology Fall
Chinwindo Strong, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Fall
Elizabeth Woodruff Scholarship
The Elizabeth Woodruff Charitable Trust established the Elizabeth Woodruff Scholarship in 2020 to award scholarship support to students that are enrolled in any program at Blackhawk.
Makayla Bergersen, Nursing Fall
Hannah Hughes, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Executive Chef Graham Erik Smith Memorial Culinary Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2019 by Jackie Wood and Kelly Smith Moore, the Executive Chef Graham Erik Smith Memorial Culinary Endowed Scholarship is for a second-year student enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program. Executive Chef Graham Erik Smith was a renowned executive chef in Southern Wisconsin; and he loved being involved in chef competitions and mentoring culinary students.
Marcus Evans, Culinary Arts Fall
Nicholas Risseeuw, Culinary Arts Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Foreign Type Cheesemaker’s Association Scholarship
Started by the Foreign Type Cheesemaker's Association in 2018, this scholarship supports students enrolled in the Laboratory Food Sciences Program. Their mission is to assist cheese producers in making quality, safe, and wholesome products. They have recently rebranded themselves and operate now as Precision Biolabs.
Stacy Jackson, Laboratory Food Science Technician Fall
Jonah Levia, Laboratory Food Science Technician Spring
Bjorn Unseth, Laboratory Food Science Technician Spring & Fall
Francis and Barbara Stauner Memorial Scholarship
The Francis and Barbara Stauner Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to support Blackhawk students in any program.
Kylie Elsner, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Fred & Vera Jess Memorial Scholarship
The Jess Family established the Fred & Vera Jess Memorial Scholarship in 2015 in honor and remembrance of Fred & Vera Jess, residents of Rockford, Illinois, to support Blackhawk students in any program.
Betty Douglas, Foundations of Teacher Education Fall
Freedom Plastics Scholarship
The Freedom Plastics Scholarship is provided through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to provide scholarship awards to students in any program.
Rebecca Barnett, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Fall
Justin Brown, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Fall
Millicent Bryant, Radiography Spring
Kristin Meyer, Early Childhood Education Fall
Elizabeth Nguyen, Radiography Spring
Evelyn Portales, Business Management Fall
Kailan Schepper, Digital Marketing Spring
Jennifer Schultz, Medical Adminstrative Coder Spring
Fund for the Future of Agriculture Scholarship
Established in 2019 by Fran and Sandy Donny and Jim and Therese Gratz, the Fund for the Future of Agriculture provides scholarship awards to students enrolled in Agriculture Programs at Blackhawk.
Issa Conombo, Agribusiness/Science Technology Spring
Trinity Dyreson, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Leslie Reinke, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Erik Schultz, Agribusiness Specialist Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Fund for the Future of Manufacturing Scholarship
Established in 2021 and supported by several key community leaders and businesses, the Fund for the Future of Manufacturing provides scholarship awards to students enrolled in any Manufacturing Programs at Blackhawk.
Ismael Cruz, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Fall
Alfredo Hernandez, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Spring
Avery Lettman, Electric Power Distribution Spring
Ryan Welte, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Fall
Isaiah Westrick, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Fall
Gary Mawhinney Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Gary Mawhinney, a retiree of General Motors, this scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in a Manufacturing Program. Gary is passionate about manufacturing careers and opportunities provided to Blackhawk students as he understands the importance of those careers and the need for a trained workforce for the future success and growth of the manufacturing sector.
Amber Basiks, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Fall
Zachary Mangan, Welding Fall
Connor Opdahl, Electric Power Distribution Spring
Brieana Schroeder, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Fall
Tyler Zwieg, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology Spring
Goodwill of Northern Illinois Scholarship
In 2012, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois established this scholarship to support Blackhawk students with disabilities or special needs pursuing any program of study. Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is a community-based non-profit organization that creates opportunities for individuals with barriers to enhance their lives.
Heather Armstrong, Human Services Fall
Ezra Johnson, Associate of Arts Spring
GROWMARK Scholarship
Started in 2016, the GROWMARK Scholarship is for students enrolled in an Agriculture Program at Blackhawk.
Leslie Reinke, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Hank Dikkeboom Memorial Tools Scholarship
In 2017, Mary Dikkeboom established the Hank Dikkeboom Memorial Tools Scholarship in memory of her husband, Hank, to support Blackhawk students with purchasing the necessary tools, materials, and supplies needed for their particular program. Hank, a former Blackhawk instructor for 29 years, developed the Automotive Repair curriculum for the college. He valued education and had a lifelong commitment to the skilled trades.
Abigail Bauer, Dental Hygienist Fall
Brittany Buck, Nursing Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Hank Dikkeboom Memorial Tools Scholarship, cont'd
Gabrielle Hoffmann, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Spring
Mariana Tinajero- Espinoza, Nursing Spring
Harold Robb Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Dr. Gregg and Helen Dickinson, in memory of Harold Robb, an electrical engineer who served on many community organizations, one of which was the Rock River Charter School Board of Directors, this endowed scholarship is awarded to Rock River Charter School graduates who enroll at Blackhawk in any program of study at the college.
Charisse Johnson, Nursing Fall
Lukas Streuly, Nursing Fall
Harry Sieren Memorial Scholarship
In 2021, the Harry Sieren Family established this memorial scholarship in memory of Harry, a small engine repair owner, to support Blackhawk students in the Automotive Technician or Diesel & Heavy Equipment Programs.
Jorden Showers, Automotive Technician Spring & Fall
Harry Spohnholtz Memorial Scholarship
The Harry Spohnholtz Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Harry Spohnholtz, a former Wisconsin Power & Light electrician who retired in 1979, to provide scholarship support to Blackhawk students in any program.
Gracie Hill, Nursing Fall
Hufcor Scholarship
Established in 2019, the Hufcor Scholarship is provided through the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to provide scholarship awards to non-traditional students enrolled in any program at Blackhawk.
Destiny Genore, Nursing Fall
Hannah Hughes, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Kimberly Mcmillan-Goodwin, Business Management Spring
Hannah Mellem, Human Services Spring
Whitney Mettler, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Spring
Mariana Tinajero- Espinoza, Nursing Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship
Created in 2020, the IDEAL Opportunity Scholarship is an intentional effort to increase access to education and transform the lives of persons of color who are low-income and may be first-generation college students. The full-ride scholarship is for students enrolled in either Automation Systems Technology, Criminal Justice, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Programs. The scholarship also provides a cost of living stipend, a paid internship, and a designated faculty mentor.
Maranda Mendiola, Electro-Mechanical Technology Spring
Giovanni Aceves, Automation Systems Technology Fall
JP Cullen Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship
The JP Cullen Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by the Cullen Family to honor their father, John Paul (JP) Cullen, who passed away in 2017. This endowed scholarship supports Blackhawk students enrolled in the Nursing Program. John Paul (JP) Cullen was the grandson of John Patrick Cullen, founder of JP Cullen, a fifth-generation, family-owned construction business headquartered in Janesville.
Crystal Hobbs, Nursing Spring
Mariah Moran, Nursing Fall
Judy Meidl Memorial Scholarship
Brent Meidl established the Judy Meidl Memorial Scholarship in 2023 in honor of his mother, Judy Meidl, to support Blackhawk students in the Nursing Program. Judy was a registered nurse and longtime faculty member at Blackhawk Technical College in the Nursing Program.
Leighanne Humphreys, Nursing Fall
Kelsea Anderson Memorial Scholarship
The Kelsea Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by OrthoIllinois in memory of Kelsea, a Physical Therapist Assistant Blackhawk alumna and valued OrthoIllinois team member, who tragically lost her life in a car accident on New Year's Day 2018. This scholarship supports students in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Leah Keirn, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall
Kevin Pope Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 by Charles and Dawn Pope in memory of their son, Kevin Pope, a beloved chef at the Buckhorn Supper Club for over 22 years (and best broiler chefs in Southern Wisconsin), this memorial scholarship is awarded to a Blackhawk student each Fall semester who is enrolled in their second year of the Culinary Arts Program.
Marcus Evans, Culinary Arts Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
KUHN North America Scholarship
Established in 2015, the KUHN North America Scholarship provides support to Blackhawk students in the Welding and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technician Programs. KUHN North America, Inc., headquartered in Brodhead, Wisconsin, is a leading innovator in agricultural and industrial equipment.
Emily Abramat, Welding Spring
Monique Addison, Computer Numeric Control Technician Spring & Fall
Rhiannon Katzenberg, Welding Fall
La Society des 40 et 8 Scholarship in Nursing
Established in 2015, the La Societe des 40 et 8 Scholarship provides support to Blackhawk students enrolled in the Nursing Program. La Societe des 40 et 8 (The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses) was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France.
Charnetha Bell-Johnson, Nursing Fall
Shelby Davis, Nursing Fall
Literacy Connection - Adult Literacy Endowed Scholarship
The Literacy Connection, a former non-profit agency in Janesville, Wisconsin, whose mission was to improve lives through literacy, established the Adult Literacy Endowed Scholarship in 2023. The scholarship is awarded each Fall to a GED graduate student enrolled in any program at Blackhawk.
Adrian Miner, Human Services Fall
Lois Jacobs Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
The Lois Jacobs Estate established the scholarship in 2009 in honor of Lois Jacob, a registered nurse who dedicated her life to serving others. The scholarship supports Blackhawk students enrolled in their second year of the Nursing Program.
Jessica Erickson, Nursing Spring
Breanna Santiago, Nursing Fall
Grace Schrenk, Nursing Spring
Tasha Zimmerman, Nursing Fall
Lou Chalk Scholarship
The Lou Chalk Memorial Scholarship was established through several donations in memory of Lou Chalk, a veteran Blackhawk nursing faculty member who passed away in 2008. This scholarship is awarded to Blackhawk students in the Nursing Program.
Amanda Bade, Nursing Fall
Linda Nunley, Nursing Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Mercyhealth - Making Lives Better - Scholarship
Created in 2022 by Mercyhealth, these full-ride scholarships support Blackhawk students enrolled in Nursing, Radiography, Surgical Technology, Culinary Arts, or Phlebotomy Technician Programs. Mercyhealth is a non-profit healthcare system that operates with over 85 facilities serving a total of 55 communities throughout Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.
Michael Duran, Nursing Spring & Fall
Lynn Langer, Surgical Technology Fall
Emily Roessler, Culinary Arts Spring & Fall
Linh Trinh, Radiography Spring & Fall
Mielke Memorial Scholarship
The Mielke Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports students enrolled in any program of study at Blackhawk Technical College.
Amanda Bade, Nursing Fall
Kierra Boyd, Business Management Fall
Gabrielle Hoffmann, Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Fall
Trinitie Lissa, Early Childhood Education Spring
Jacqueline Lucas, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Spring
Kristin Meyer, Early Childhood Education Fall
Melinda Needham, Laboratory Food Science Technician Spring
Kelsee Ritschard, Physical Therapist Assistant Spring
Nancy B. Parker Nursing Scholarship
George Parker III established the Nancy B. Parker Scholarship in 2018 in memory of his mother, Nancy Bauhan Parker, who served as a Mercy Hospital trustee for ten years as she held strong convictions about the care and compassion that nurses deliver to their patients and families. Along with the Parker Family Foundation and other committed healthcare organizations and community members in this region, a $1 million dollar scholarship to support Blackhawk students in the Nursing Program was created.
Dakhia Crawford, Nursing Spring & Fall
Bertha Cruz Herrera, Nursing Spring
Carolina Delgado, Nursing Spring
Valerie Diaz, Nursing Spring & Fall
Cassandra Guy, Nursing Spring & Fall
Angel Hayward, Nursing Spring & Fall
Jessica Krause, Nursing Spring
Kristen Lee, Nursing Fall
Rebecca Leonhardt, Nursing Spring
Ashley McDermott, Nursing Spring & Fall
Lasonya Monroe, Nursing Spring & Fall
Melissa Nandory, Nursing Spring
Nicole Noyce, Nursing Spring & Fall
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Nancy B. Parker Nursing Scholarship, cont'd
Heather Outland, Nursing Fall
Melanie Schmidt, Nursing Spring & Fall
Yvette Slack, Nursing Fall
Claudia Soto, Nursing Fall
Cheyenne Stewart, Nursing Spring & Fall
Bri Thompson, Nursing Fall
Courtney Vidmar, Nursing Spring & Fall
Nicole Webnar, Nursing Spring
Saving
Lives Everyday Scholarship
Bill Tierney and Valerie Nehls established the Saving Lives Everyday Scholarship through the Madison Community Foundation in 2022 to support to students in the Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Healthcare Programs. Due to Bill and Valerie's professional careers in the EMS and first responder arenas, they are strong healthcare advocates and dedicated supporters of their communities.
Lorena Guarneros, Surgical Technology Fall
Sergeant (Sgt.) Don Doering Vocational Scholarship
The Sergeant Don Doering Vocational Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Welding Program at Blackhawk. It was established in 2019 by Sgt. Don Doering, a native of Janesville, who proudly served his country in the Vietnam War.
Elizabeth Baron, Welding Spring
Evan Ellis, Welding Fall
Demitri Rodriguez, Welding Fall
Stateline Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
Established in 2023 by the Stateline Manufacturing Alliance (SMA), this scholarship provides support to students enrolled in Blackhawk's Manufacturing Programs. The SMA is a collaborative and engaged stakeholder group comprised of regional manufacturers, educators, and community partners that are committed to collectively addressing and supporting the youth and adult talent pipeline development needs of manufacturers.
Giovanni Aceves, Automation Systems Technology Fall
Demitri Rodriguez, Welding Fall
Storage Haus Scholarship
Established in 2016, the Storage Haus Scholarship supports Green County students enrolled at Blackhawk's Monroe Campus in their endeavor to pursue an education with the College. For over 20 years, Storage Haus has been a locally-owned and operated total self-storage solution company with locations in Monroe and New Glarus.
Breanna Brooks, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Hannah Derrickson, Criminal Justice Studies Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Sue Farrey Pride Memorial Scholarship
Leonard J. Behnke, along with Sue's surviving family, established the Sue Farrey Pride Memorial Scholarship in 2023, in memory of his Aunt Sue. This scholarship provides support to the LGBTQ+ community and ally students in any program of study at Blackhawk. Sue was a very involved ally to the LGBTQ+ community in Iowa and Wisconsin and supported and respected everyone in their life choices.
Helaina Baker, Associate of Science Fall
Rebecca Barnett, Substance Use Disorder Counseling Fall
Ted Jappert Realtor Scholarship
Ted Jappert, a local realtor and a Blackhawk Industrial Engineering alumnus, established the Ted Jappert Realtor Scholarship in 2023 to provide support to Blackhawk students enrolled in Manufacturing Programs. Ted is passionate about helping Blackhawk students find their pathway to success.
Simon Lange, Welding Fall
Tracy Family Scholarship
In honor of the family's agricultural business history along with Judith Tracy's lifelong nursing career, the Tracy Family Scholarship was created in 2022 by her son, Josh Tracy, for students enrolled in Blackhawk's Agriculture and Nursing Programs.
Breanna Brooks, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Abraham Clark, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Issa Conombo, Agribusiness/Science Technology Spring
Destiny Genore, Nursing Fall
Danielle Hein, Nursing Fall
Jason Hunt, Agribusiness/Science Technology Spring
Leslie Lavariega, Nursing Spring
Leslie Reinke, Agribusiness/Science Technology Spring
Nichole Roberts, Nursing Fall
Ashley Storms, Nursing Spring
Tasha Zimmerman, Nursing Spring
Violet Radel Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Blackhawk Technical College faculty members established the Violet Radel Memorial Nursing Scholarship in 1986 in memory of Violet, a nursing faculty colleague of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, to support Blackhawk students in the Nursing Program.
Jordan Calley, Nursing Spring
Spring & Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Wayne and Janet Albertson Endowed Scholarship
Wayne and Janet Albertson established their endowed scholarship in 2021 to provide support to Blackhawk students in the Agriculture Program. A life-long commitment to operating their three-generation family farm combined with their passion to support the youth talent pipeline of the agricultural industry, they are dedicated to giving back and seeing the industry succeed.
Leslie Reinke, Agribusiness/Science Technology Fall
Wes Story Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Story Family, this endowed memorial scholarship honors Wes Story and provides support to Blackhawk students in the Criminal Justice Program.
Omar Solis, Criminal Justice Studies Fall
Alyssa Shire, Criminal Justice Studies Spring
William J. Wartmann Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The William J. Wartmann Trust established this endowed scholarship in memory of William Wartmann upon his passing in 2018 to support Blackhawk students pursuing any program of study at the College. Both William and his wife, Joyce, were strong supporters of education.
Brooke Curfman, Nursing Fall
Alexis Evans, Medical Adminstrative Coder Spring
Jennifer Hansen, Nursing Spring
Wini Babler Memorial Scholarship
The Babler Family established the Wini Babler Memorial Scholarship to support Blackhawk students in the Nursing or Nursing Assistant Programs. Winifred graduated from Monroe High School in 1937, attended Carroll College, and worked at the Monroe Clinic as one of its first receptionists.
Christine Cornwell, Nursing Spring
Nicole Lehr, Nursing Fall
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation Scholarship
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF) established this scholarship with the Blackhawk Foundation in 2022 to support students enrolled in Agriculture, Nursing, or other Programs at Blackhawk that benefit rural Wisconsin. WROF has been fostering the vitality of rural Wisconsin since 1934.
Travis Downing, Nursing Fall
The Blackhawk Foundation is the bridge between the generosity of donors (community supporters, alumni, and businesses) to our students, faculty, and the College by providing resources necessary to make college possible for all. The Foundation Team consists of Lisa Hurda, Director of Advancement & Foundation, and Lenny Behnke, College Advancement & Foundation Assistant.
The Blackhawk Foundation provides student assistance through scholarships and emergency assistance awards as well as through investment in facilities and resources that enable student success.
The Blackhawk Foundation accepts in-kind donations from area businesses on behalf of the College. In fiscal year 2023, the Foundation accepted $95,856 of in-kind gifts, including necessary technology and supplies for our manufacturing and medical programs of study.
Lisa
Hurda
Director of Advancement & Foundation
(608) 757-7704
Lhurda@blackhawk.edu
Lenny Behnke College Advancement Assistant (608) 743-4452
Lbehnke@blackhawk.edu
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