SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT LINN-MAR HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2020 Linn-Mar Schools Foundation Scholarships LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MELISSA ANN BRENDES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award Melissa was a graduate of Linn-Mar High School’s class of 2005. She was a member of the award-winning Linn-Mar Poms, loved to dance, and held a special place in her heart for children of all ages. She was a student at the University of Iowa with a major in English and Communications Studies, with a minor in dance.
Working with young dancers to help them achieve their potential was a special joy in Melissa’s life. Sadly, Melissa’s short life ended tragically on October 18, 2007. In her memory, her parents have established a scholarship to recognize a Linn-Mar senior that shows the same passion for dance and children that Melissa had. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MELISSA ANN BRENDES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Delaney Hannan LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PAULA GRADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award This scholarship was established in 1996 recognizing a graduating senior who best exemplifies the qualities in the life of Paula Grady, a long time Linn-Mar supporter, “quiet leadership”, good citizenship, school involvement and motivation to reach one’s potential.
Paula was a strong supporter of Linn-Mar education serving as an educator, school board member and volunteer in numerous capacities. She worked quietly and confidently with a high level of diplomacy in her leadership. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION PAULA GRADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Maneesh John LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DAYTON & MARILYN SIPPY SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award These long-time Marion residents created a scholarship in 1998 to support Linn-Mar students with the pursuit of higher education and meaningful employment. The Sippy family have been strong supporters of education excellence and the difference it makes for area students.
Mr. Dayton Sippy had a more non-traditional education in the Armed Services and receiving training on the job with Rockwell Collins. Mrs. Marilyn Sippy was a Linn-Mar educator. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DAYTON & MARILYN SIPPY SCHOLARSHIP Isaac Anderson LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award This scholarship was established in memory of John. M. Anderson, a 1984 graduate of Linn- Mar High School. He was a three-year varsity basketball player at Linn-Mar and played center for the 1983 Linn-Mar state championship team. He was awarded a basketball scholarship at Ohio State University and played for four years, then traveled all over the world playing ball for teams in a number of countries. John was stricken with meningitis while in Australia in 1994 and passed away shortly after. John was known as a “blue collar worker,” making the most of his talents through hard work and team play. His friends and family contributed money to this fund to provide scholarship dollars to a deserving graduate of Linn-Mar High School each year. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jacob Voss LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AGGARWAL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Two $1,000 Awards This scholarship was established in 2016 and supports the plans of two Linn-Mar students attending any accredited two- or four-year school or technical program.
The Aggarwal family and Linn-Mar graduates Summet Aggarwal, 2000 & Manish Aggarwal, 2004 wanted a way to support students and give back to the school district they gained so much from. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AGGARWAL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Samual Starnes LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION AGGARWAL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Savannah Zhou LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN & PEG SLUSHER UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award The scholarship has been established by John & Peg Slusher. They have lived in the Linn-Mar school district for 45 years and have a strong love for their community, educational excellence and helping area students. They want to support Linn-Mar students with getting an education at the University of Iowa.
The Slusher family has established an endowed scholarship fund with the Linn-Mar School Foundation which will provide scholarships for students well into the future. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN & PEG SLUSHER UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP Emily Cummings LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GERALD SENNINGER TROJAN LODGE #548 SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award The Gerald Senninger scholarship was established by Trojan Lodge #548 to honor Mr. Senninger’s desire to support a student from Marion, Iowa who will be pursuing further education upon high school graduation.
Mr. Senninger was a former Linn County Auditor and dedicated Lodge member. Upon his passing, Mr Senninger created a trust to fund scholarships to continue his family's legacy of giving dating back to 1971. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GERALD SENNINGER TROJAN LODGE #548 SCHOLARSHIP Calvin Kanz LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB AWARD
$750 Award This scholarship was created to inspire “service above self”, the Rotary International motto. This scholarship established in 1996 recognizes success at Linn-Mar and an interest in further education. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB AWARD Arsha Vaddadi LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION HEATHER MERSHBROCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Heather Ann Merschbrock. Heather graduated in 1994 from Linn-Mar High School and was a four-year/two sport cheerleader. She participated in many extra-curricular activities with cheerleading being her favorite. Heather attended the University of Iowa and then transferred to the University of Northern Iowa where she received her teaching degree. She taught 6th Grade math in San Antonio, Texas.
Heather’s smile and amazing strength have been a great inspiration to the many people she encountered. All who knew her will forever know her as someone with great perseverance, optimism and a bright personality. After a year long battle with skin cancer, Heather passed away on October 4, 2000. This scholarship is open to Linn-Mar High School Seniors pursuing a career in education. Involvement in extracurricular and community activities is desired. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION HEATHER MERSCHBROCK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Maya Prebil LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LINN-MAR STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF SELENA APODACA AND BELLA SEVERSON $500 Award Sisters Selena Apodaca and Bella Severson, students of the Linn-Mar Community School District, were tragically lost in a car accident on the third of November, 2016. The loss was devastating to their families, friends and to the entire Linn-Mar community. Linn-Mar unified in support of those in mourning and to remember the lives of Selena and Bella.
It is in this remembrance that the Linn-Mar student council has chosen to honor the memory of the sisters in the form of a scholarship. The scholarship has been created with the help of family and friends to be awarded to an individual who possesses similar character traits and values to those of Selena and Bella, such as love of family and friends, strong willed, outgoing, free- spirited, and tough in the face of challenges. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LINN-MAR STUDENT COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF SELENA APODACA AND BELLA SEVERSON Arnav Bhushan LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION NICK WILWERT TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award This scholarship supports a Linn-Mar men’s tennis team member who best reflects Nick Wilwert’s caring nature and dedication to others reflected in his support of student athletes and in his community. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION NICK WILWERT TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP Joseph Steigerwaldt LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MARION FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award This scholarship was established by the Marion Firefighters Association (MFFA). MFFA is an independent body of volunteer and career firefighters that serve the city of Marion, Iowa and Marion township. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students in the community seeking a career path in Fire Science and/or EMT/Paramedic. In order to obtain careers in these fields, people are required to obtain designations that can be costly. By providing this scholarship, it is MFFA’s desire to encourage students to pursue this valuable career path not only for the Marion community but for all communities. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MARION FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Trent Partridge LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION KIWANIS CLUB OF MARION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award The Kiwanis Club of Marion established an endowed scholarship fund in 2004 in recognition of nearly 30 years of service to the community. The Kiwanis Club of Marion served the community since 1979 and created a scholarship honoring service to others for Linn-Mar and Marion graduates. This year's recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to serve others. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION KIWANIS CLUB OF MARION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Isha Kalia LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION STEVEN J. COLTON MEMORIAL BAND SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award Extraordinary Linn-Mar instrumental music instructor, Steve Colton, is remembered by friends, family and alumni through this generous scholarship to a Linn-Mar graduate pursuing a career in instrumental band music. Steve Colton retired from Linn-Mar in 2004 after 27 years as the High School band director. He received numerous honors for his contributions to music education and to our community. The Colton Center at Linn-Mar High School is named in his honor. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION STEVEN J. COLTON MEMORIAL BAND SCHOLARSHIP Jaslyn Riherd LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MORRIS F. NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP $450 Award Morris Neighbor graduated from Alburnett High School in 1935 and attended Banking School at Coe College, Iowa State University and University of Wisconsin. In 1936, Morris operated a grocery and egg buying business from his father's general store in LaFayette. On June 21, 1941 he was united in marriage to Betty Lucille Oliphant and on June 26, 1941 Morris was inducted into the U.S. Army served in Europe under General Patton. Morris was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star. In September 1945, Morris was honorably discharged. Morris joined Farmers State Bank in October 1945 as a teller. He advanced to President in 1968 when he purchased controlling interest in FSB. Morris helped FSB grow its assets from $2 million in 1945 to over $845 million today. His civic pride is evidenced by numerous volunteer duties including past president of the Marion YMCA, Chairman YMCA Metropolitan Board of Trustees, member of the Marion American Legion Post 298, the Marion Trojan Lodge 548, Granger House, treasurer for the Marion Chamber of Commerce, 50 year member of Alburnett Christian Church and numerous service clubs. His strong sense of community can be easily traced to the belief that it's important to give back to the communities in which we live and work. There have also been various annual gifts to many area schools in the community including Marion Independent and Linn-Mar Community Schools. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MORRIS F. NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP Maddie DeJong LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LAURIE SMITH FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500 Award This scholarship is in honor of Laurie Smith, the parent of 2019 Linn-Mar High School graduate, Hannah Smith, and a supporter of the Fine Arts department. Laurie was always one to put others before herself and loved to volunteer in any way she could to help her friends, family, and community. As a show choir mom, Laurie dedicated countless hours to help set up the annual Linn- Mar show choir competition, Supernova, and loved to cheer on all 3 show choir groups at competitions.
This scholarship was created to financially support a student who evokes the hardworking and selfless nature of Laurie Smith. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LAURIE SMITH FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Aleah Dupree LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LEA JOST NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award Lea Jost graduated from St. Luke’s Nursing School in Davenport, Iowa. As an RN, she worked at hospitals and did private duty nursing before starting at Linn-Mar as a school nurse in 1964 working in a variety of our schools along the way. She proudly retired from Linn-Mar in 1982.
Lea and her husband, Gary, raised their family in Marion and their three children graduated as Lions: Rick -Class of 1971, Teresa - Class of 1973 and Doug - Class of 1978. Lea’s family has established the Lea Jost Nursing Scholarship in honor of her dedication to nursing and her love for the state if Iowa. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION LEA JOST NURSING SCHOLARSHIP Isabelle Hernandez LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN AND MARIE ABOUASSALY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Award John and Marie AbouAssaly were born in the village of Aita Al-Fakhar, Lebanon. In 1975, motivated by a strong desire to provide their children with quality education and better opportunities to achieve their full potential, they immigrated to the United States and settled near relatives in Marion, Iowa. With little else but their faith in God and a belief in the promise of America, John and Marie worked very hard to support their family, teaching them the value of hard work and the importance of education. All five children graduated from Linn-Mar High School; Gwen in 1980, George in 1983, Nicolas in 1985, Michael in 1987 and Carol in 1992. John and Marie lived their lives in modesty and humility and as exemplary role models of kindness and service to others. They understood that success in life is not solely defined by an individual’s professional achievements, but also by commitment to service and helping others in their community. The successful candidate will embody the courage of John and Marie AbouAssaly and their commitment to education and community service. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION JOHN AND MARIE ABOUASSALY SCHOLARSHIP Arsha Vaddadi LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION RYAN DRISCOLL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1.000 Award Many of us have had a special person in our lives who seems to be bigger than life itself. They effortlessly make everyone feel at home, discomfort disappears when they are around. They create opportunities for others that would not have occurred otherwise. Ryan Driscoll embodied these ideals and demonstrated them every day. Ryan was a three-sport athlete at Linn-Mar from 1988- 1992, before attending The University of Iowa where he played quarterback. Even as the quarterback at the University of Iowa, he made time for everyone that came into his orbit. It wasn’t the fact that he was a great athlete, it was the fact that he celebrated and embraced everyone for who they were. It is important to celebrate those who bring us together to experience and appreciate the best in everyone. We wish to honor Ryan’s spirit by recognizing those individuals that embrace everyone around them for who they are and incorporate these values in their daily lives. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION RYAN DRISCOLL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Calvin Kanz LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DENNIS SELNESS ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award A group of Linn-Mar FFA alumni created this special scholarship to honor outstanding teacher, Denny Selness, who was instrumental in developing the Agriculture Program, FFA and Aquatics Lab. The scholarship targets an active FFA member pursing a career in natural resources or agriculture. LINN-MAR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DENNIS SELNESS ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Zachary Byers Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER
$500 Award ▪Student displays exemplary leadership skills in and outside the school environment ▪Student is in top 1/3 of the class with GPA of 3.0 or above ▪Demonstration of outstanding character and judgment, dependability, and teamwork GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER Jonah Albrecht GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award ▪Student displays financial need in their application ▪Student demonstrates that they have clear career goals ▪Student participates in extracurricular activities GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER Savannah Barnes GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MERVEAUX ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award ▪Student displays high academic achievement. This includes GPA along with depth and variety of classes completed. GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER Maneesh John GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GLIDDEN COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
$500 Award ▪Student has a high level of community involvement. ▪Student has a demonstrated respect and consideration of others. GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER Isha Kalia GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GLIDDEN COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 Award; renewable for 3 additional years ▪Student displays financial need in their application ▪Student has a demonstrated strong ethics and high moral character ▪Planning to pursue study in Government, Political Science, Engineering or Music is preferred, but not required GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING STUDENT LEADER Reece Roling The following slides are honoring the individual senior scholarships that students received from local organizations and their future schools. Congrats to the entire class of 2020! We are so proud of you! ALEECE AFFOLTER
Kirkwood Community College ▪Presidential Scholarship GABRIELLA AGYEMANG
Grand Canyon University ▪Antelope Scholarship JONAH ALBRECHT
Northeastern University ▪Dean’s Scholarship GINA ANDERSON
James E. Purtell Award OCTAVIA BARBULESCU
University of Iowa ▪School of Music Scholarship ▪Iowa Scholars Award SAVANNAH BARNES
University of Iowa ▪Academic Success Scholarship ▪Iowa Scholars Award ▪Fred Stebler Engineering Scholarship ARNAV BHUSHAN
National Merit Scholar Commended Scholar MICHAEL BIERTZER Nebraska Wesleyan University ▪Flagship Match Grant ▪Board of Governors Scholarship ▪Campus Visit Scholarship ▪Book Scholarship ▪Pre-Health Scholarship ▪Huge-NWU Recognition Scholarship JOSIE BRENDES
Carroll University ▪Carroll Trustee Scholarship ▪Hilger Tradition Award ▪Music Scholarship ALYSSA BROWN
Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) ▪Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship MIKEL BROWN
Upper Iowa University ▪Athletic Scholarship- Shotgun Sports EMERSON BUSE
University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award Lutheran Church of the Resurrection ▪Ann and Bill Biderman Scholarship ELISE CAGNARD
National Merit Scholar Commended Scholar University of Iowa ▪Iowa Flagship Award JENNA CARNEY
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar SEAN CARROLL
National Merit Scholar Finalist University of Iowa ▪Iowa Flagship Award ▪Iowa Provost Scholarship ▪National Merit Finalist Scholarship NICHOLAS CAVANAH
Indiana-University- Purdue-University- Indianapolis (IUPUI) ▪Honors College Chancellor’s Scholarship Award ▪Athletic Scholarship- Swimming KAITLYN CLARK
University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award JACKSON COLBURN
University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ▪UNIBusiness Scholars Award TARA CROSBY
Coe College ▪Impact Award ▪Iowa Kohawk Award ▪Trustee Scholarship ▪Schauwecker Scholarship ▪Legacy Scholarship EMILY CUMMINGS
University of Iowa ▪Iowa Scholars Award MADDIE DEJONG
Linn-Mar Education Association ▪Future Teacher Scholarship ZOË DEKRUIF
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection ▪Ann and Bill Biderman Scholarship Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ELAINA DEWULF
University of Iowa ▪Iowa Scholars Award ▪Margaret Phelps Layton Business Scholarship ANNABELLA DIETRICH
Wartburg College ▪Academic Visit Day Scholarship ▪Regents Scholarship DYLAN DOLEZAL
Bernie Saggau Award University of Iowa ▪Iowa Scholars Award TESS DORMAN
Drake University ▪Presidential Scholarship ▪Legacy Award MARIN DOYLE
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar ALEAH DUPREE Linn-Mar Education Association ▪Future Teacher Scholarship Brigham Young University ▪Academic Scholarship ▪Music Scholarship ▪Cougar Marching Band Scholarship GRACE EDWARDS
Iowa State University ▪Mary Ellen Lewis Scholarshp ▪Forever Scholarship JACKSON EELLS
Wartburg College ▪Opportunity Scholarship ▪Alumni Referral Award ▪College Grant ▪Academic Visit Day Scholarship KATELYN EILDERS
Wartburg College ▪Regents Scholarship EMMA FAUCHIER Beethoven Club of Cedar Rapids ▪Edna Barrett Jackson Award Luther College ▪Dean’s Scholarship ▪Distinction Scholarship ▪All-State Music Scholarship ▪Noble Vocal Excellence + Scholar JAMISON FELDMAN
IGHSAU E. Wayne Cooley Award JAMES FITZSIMMONS
Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ▪Engineering Merit Scholarship GRETCHEN GEHRLS
University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ▪Alderman Scholarship ▪Mary L. Padovan Social Work Scholarship OLIVIA GENSKOW
Iowa State University ▪True Scholar DELANEY HANNAN
University of Iowa ▪Iowa Scholars Award ALLISON HANSON
University of Nebraska- Lincoln ▪Ruth Leverton Scholar BLAKE HARDY
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar BENJAMIN HARKS
Paragon IT Leadership Forum ▪Technology Scholarship University of Iowa ▪Old Gold Scholarship ASHLEE HAUMESSER
University of Iowa ▪Old Gold Scholarship BRIANNA HAYNES
Marion Lodge #6 ▪AF & AM Foundation Scholarship ISABELLE HERNANDEZ
Missouri State University ▪Inclusive Excellence Scholarship C1st Credit Union ▪Child of C1st Employee Scholarship NANCY HERSCHBERGER
Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar LANCE HICKSON
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar W. MITCHELL HUDSON
Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ANNA HUGGINS
Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar KAYLA JACOBSON
University of Iowa ▪Iowa Scholars Award Alliant Energy ▪Children of Employees Scholarship State of Iowa ▪Gear Up Scholarship RAFAEL JENSEN
University of Iowa ▪Iowa Flagship Award ▪Advantage Iowa Award ▪National Hispanic Award National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar MANEESH JOHN National Merit Scholar Finalist John P. Mentzer Scholarship University of Iowa ▪Provost Scholarship ▪Electrical and Computer Engineering Excellence Scholarship ▪National Merit Finalist Scholarship TYLER JOHNSON
Wartburg College ▪Presidential Scholarship ▪Academic Visit Day Scholarship SYRIS JONES
Scottish-Rite Scholarship ▪Adam’s Principal Scholarship KYLE KACENA
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection ▪Ann and Bill Biderman Scholarship ISHA KALIA Herbert Hoover Presidential Library ▪Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award National Council on Youth Leadership ▪Kocourek Foundation Leader in Excellence Award UFG Insurance ▪Worth It Scholarship HANNAH KAMPHAUGH
Iowa State University ▪John Wesley Coles and Edna Coles Scholarship in Agriculture ▪Loyal Scholar CALVIN KANZ
National Merit Scholar Finalist ACE Mentor of Eastern Iowa Program ▪Annual Scholarship Iowa State University ▪National Merit Full Tuition Scholarship KALLIOPI KATSIRIS
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar ▪Music Scholarship- Woodwind Division ANNA KELLY National Merit Scholar Commended Scholar Whirlpool Foundation ▪Sons & Daughters Scholarship University of Iowa ▪Academic Success Scholarship ▪Iowa Flagship Award ▪Music Scholarship PRECIOUS KIMBROUGH
James E. Purtell Award OLIVIA KRIEGEL
Coe College ▪Impact Award ▪Iowa Kohawk Award ▪Trustee Scholarship ▪Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship-Music ETHAN KRIGBAUM
Kirkwood Community College ▪Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Ralph Palmer MADISON KUHLMAN
North Central University ▪Presidential Scholarship ▪Music Scholarship ISAAC LANGLEY
Coe College ▪Trustee Scholarship ▪Impact Award ▪Iowa Kohawk Award ▪All State Music Scholarship KARA LINDSAY
Distinguished Young Women Award ▪Talent Award ▪Joyce Sanchez Scholarship Award SHIVANI MANIKANDAN
University of Iowa ▪Flagship Award Cedar Rapids Jaycees ▪High School Scholarship ZOEY MARCINIAK
Columbia College-Chicago ▪Dean’s Scholarship ▪Faculty Recognition Award ▪Columbia Scholar Award TREY MARTIN
University of Iowa ▪Old Gold Scholarship Metro Youth Football Association ▪Legacy Scholarship ROARK MARTIN
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar PEYTON MONTGOMERY
Fellowship of Christian Athletes ▪The Elaine Parry FCA Scholarship Award ELIZABETH MOSER
Clarke University ▪Academic Scholarship ▪Athletic Scholarship- Bowling EMILY MUEGGENBERG
University of Iowa ▪Academic Success Scholarship ▪Old Gold Scholarship ASHWIN NATHAN
Purdue University ▪Presidential Scholarship ABDULLAH NAVEED
University of Iowa ▪Flagship Award ▪Fred Stebler Engineering Scholarship NATALIE NEFF
Luther College ▪Founders Scholarship ▪Distinction Scholarship ▪Alumni Referral Scholarship ▪Norse Scholarship ANTHONY NIELAND
Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar LAURA NOEHREN
Drake University ▪Presidential Scholar ▪Legacy Award ▪Fine Arts Scholarship-Music Lutheran Church of the Resurrection ▪Ann and Bill Biderman Scholarship MEGAN NORRIS National Merit Scholar Finalist Iowa Financial Know How Challenge ▪ Senior Scholarship Coe College ▪ Williston Jones Distinguished Trustee Scholarship ▪ Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship-Music ▪ National Merit Finalist Scholarship ▪ Trustee Scholarship MARCUS ORR Wally Prather Award Upper Iowa University ▪Academic Scholarship ▪Athletic Scholarship-- Football ALEXANDER PFAFF Mount Mercy University ▪Scholarship Day Award ▪Music Scholarship ▪Distinguished Scholarship ADAM PINT Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar BLAIR PLADSEN St. Ambrose University ▪Academic Scholarship ▪Dunn Scholarship ▪SAU Scholarship RYAN PLUMMER University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ▪UNIBusiness Scholars Award MADELINE PORT National Council on Youth Leadership ▪Ambassador Scholarship ALLISON POST University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award Optimist Club of Cedar Rapids ▪Optimist Scholarship MAYA PREBIL Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ▪Monica Seghers Hayes and Stanley Hayes Scholarship Linn Mar Education Association ▪Future Teacher Scholarship CARLY PRINTY Truman State University ▪Women’s Basketball Scholarship ELENA RAFSON Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar CORDELL RANDLE-KENNEDY James E. Purtell Award JULIA RATHJE Mount Mercy University ▪Vocal Scholarship ▪Dean’s Scholarship ▪Scholarship Day Award PATRICIA REDINGTON Mount Mercy University ▪Presidential Scholarship ▪Music Scholarship ▪Legacy Award ▪Scholarship Day Award JASLYN RIHERD Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association ▪Major Landers/Roy Schwab Scholarship Iowa State University ▪Music Major Scholarship REECE ROLING Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar GENNAHLYN SANCHEZ University of Nevada ▪Athletic Scholarship- Softball ABIGAIL SANTANA Creighton University ▪Founders Academic Scholarship ▪Athletic Scholarship- Women’s Soccer ▪Fabaj, Fr. Joseph Award DYLAN SCHARNAU Gems of Hope Scholarship Iowa Army National Guard ▪Service Scholarship ▪Montgomery GI Bill ASHLEY SCHMIDT Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ALLIE SCHUMACHER University of Iowa ▪School of Music Scholarship ▪Iowa Flagship Award John P. Mentzer Scholarship Marion Lodge #6 ▪AF & AM Foundation Scholarship RILEY SCHWEITZER University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ▪Science Symposium Department Scholarship CAEL SLEEZER Iowa State University ▪A.H. Sanders Scholarship MADELINE SOYER Creighton University ▪University Award ▪Magis Award ▪Roman Shaffel, S.J. Award KYLE SPAETE University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ▪UNIBusiness Scholars Award SADIE STAKER National Merit Scholar Commended Scholar ABIGAIL STANLICK Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar ▪Engineering Merit Scholarship JAYDEN STEFFEN Morningside College ▪Athletic Scholarship- Swimming ▪Achievement Award ▪Dean’s Scholarship JOSEPH STEIGERWALDT Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar KATIE STODDARD Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar ▪Liberal Arts & Sciences Excellence Scholarship EMILY STRAUSS Kirkwood Community College ▪Athletic Scholarship— Women’s Volleyball ASHLYN STUECKER University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award Linn-Mar Education Association ▪Future Teacher Scholarship MICHAEL SUDA Cornell University ▪Collegiate Hockey AARON THOMASSON Coe College ▪Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship in Music ▪Trustee Scholarship ▪Impact Award ▪Iowa Kohawk Award ▪Legacy Scholarship ▪Coe Grant JAXON THOMPSON Central College ▪Distinguished Scholarship ▪Trustee Scholarship ▪Iowa Gear Up Scholarship ▪Iowa Tuition Grant DONOVAN THORNHILL United States Merchant Marine Academy ▪Military Academy Appointment EMILY TILLANDER University of Iowa ▪Advantage Iowa Award ▪Academic Success Scholarship JEANY TOINGAR Linn County Bar Association ▪American Citizenship Award GRACE TRACEY Iowa State University ▪Loyal Scholar JACKSON TUPPER National Merit Scholar Commended Scholar MICHAELA TWEETON University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award ARSHA VADDADI University of Iowa ▪National Scholars Award Linn County Bar Association ▪American Citizenship Award SRIKAR VANAVASAM Governor’s Scholar Recognition LUKE VANDONSLEAR University of Northern Colorado ▪Academic Bear Scholarship ▪Athletic Scholarship— Men’s Tennis MIGUEL VEGA University of Dubuque ▪Wendt Character Scholar SAM VEZINA Mount Mercy University ▪Presidential Scholarship ▪Scholarship Day Award ▪Legacy Scholarship ▪Instrumental Music Scholarship JACOB VOSS University of Northern Iowa ▪Panther Impact Award EVAN WALTER Creighton University ▪Academic Scholarship ▪Mary & Charles Heider Scholar KELSEY WEBBER Hy-Vee Foundation ▪Hy-Vee Scholarship Performance Therapies ▪Performance Therapies Scholarship OWEN WEDEMEIER Kirkwood Community College ▪Cedar Rapids Truck Center Endowed Scholarship ALEXANDER WILKINSON-GRUBER Alfred University ▪Presidential Scholarship COLE WILLIAMS Metropolitan State University-Denver ▪RaiseMe Microscholarship ▪Presidential Academic Achievement Scholarship Colorado Air National Guard ▪Full Tuition Scholarship JUSTIN YEM National Council on Youth Leadership ▪Ambassador Scholarship Mediacom ▪World Class Scholarship University of Iowa ▪Iowa Flagship Award ▪Dorothy Wirtz Fine Arts Scholarship Beethoven Club of Cedar Rapids ▪Tribute Award ALECCI YOUNG Coe College ▪Impact Award ▪Iowa Kohawk Award ▪Trustee Scholarship WILL ZAHRADNIK Iowa State University ▪Forever Scholar SAVANNAH ZHOU National Merit Finalist Des Moines Register Academic All- State Top Ten Governor’s Scholar Recognition Grand Lodge of Iowa Scholarship University of Iowa ▪Iowa Flagship Award ▪Honors Admission Scholarship Department Awards BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AWARDS Outstanding Students in FBLA
▪Tsehaitu Ande ▪Ashwin Nathan ▪Arnav Bhushan ▪Srikar Vanavasam ▪Elise Cagnard ▪Savannah Zhou ▪Elaina DeWulf ▪James Fitzsimmons ▪Kritika Iyer ▪Isha Kalia DESIGN, ENGINEERING & MATERIALS Outstanding Senior Award
▪Parker Houdeshell AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
▪DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award ▪Mikel Brown ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Award of Academic Excellence ▪Ruthie Gustason ▪Nancy Herschberger ▪Carly Printy ▪Sadie Staker KEY CLUB Key Club Senior Leaders
▪Isha Kalia ▪Sadie Staker FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE Outstanding Senior/Focus in Early Childhood ▪Ashlyn Stuecker ▪Kennedy Rentschler SOCIAL STUDIES Outstanding Seniors
▪Jonah Albrecht ▪Emily Cummings ▪Gretchen Gehrls ▪Ruthie Gustason VISUAL ARTS Outstanding Visual Artists
▪Sydney Brown ▪Romie Palmer ▪Madison Wassmer
Friend of the Art Department ▪Peyton Landon SODA Outstanding Seniors
▪Clarissa Brough ▪Emily Cummings ▪Jamison Feldman ▪Skyler Presler ▪Megan Renz TRY Outstanding Seniors
▪Joselyn Brendes ▪Maddie DeJong ▪Marcus Orr ▪Justin Yem ALO Senior Awards ▪Precious Kimbrough ▪Gabriella Agyemang ▪Jeany Toingar ▪Nia Purchase MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER Gallon Grads Impact Award ▪Xavier Alexander ▪Amanda Charlton ▪Brandt Hufendick ▪Isaac Pingel ▪Jeany Toingar STUDENT AMBASSADORS Outstanding Senior Award
▪Elizabeth Bushlack ▪Calvin Kanz ▪Emily Bushlack ▪Kara Lindsay ▪Emily Cummings ▪Julia Rathje ▪Maddie DeJong ▪Megan Renz ▪Maneesh John ▪Arsha Vaddadi ▪Stanley Liu ▪Justin Yem ▪Shivani Manikandan FOREIGN LANGUAGE Dual Language Award ▪Elizabeth Bushlack ▪Emily Bushlack ▪David Jennings ▪Madison Liabeth- Williams ▪Katie Stoddard ▪Jeany Toingar FOREIGN LANGUAGE Outstanding Seniors-French ▪Savannah Barnes ▪Ellie Bonefas ▪Elizabeth Bushlack ▪Emily Bushlack ▪Nancy Herschberger ▪Emma Stano FOREIGN LANGUAGE Outstanding Seniors-Spanish ▪Jonah Albrecht ▪Ash (Bethany) Canady ▪Arnav Bhushan ▪Zoe DeKruif ▪Elizabeth Bushlack ▪Olivia Kriegel ▪Emily Bushlack ▪Precious Kimbrough ▪Hannah Cahill ▪Natalie Neff MUSIC National High School Orchestra Association Award ▪Allie Schumacher
Symphony Strings-Most Valued Orchestra Member ▪Kara Lindsay Iowa Choral Directors’ Association-Outstanding Senior Vocalist Award ▪Grace Kiboko MUSIC Directors Award ▪Aleece Affolter ▪Kritika Iyer ▪Savannah Zhou
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award ▪Sam Vezina SCIENCE Outstanding Senior Award
▪ Aleece Affolter ▪ Ashlee Haumesser ▪ Brenna Pazour ▪ Jonah Albrecht ▪ Rafael Jensen ▪ Reece Roling ▪ Elise Cagnard ▪ Maneesh John ▪ Ashley Schmidt ▪ Hannah Cahill ▪ Isha Kalia ▪ Abigail Stanlick ▪ Sean Carroll ▪ Hannah Kamphaugh ▪ Joseph Steigerwaldt ▪ Dylan Dolezal ▪ Olivia Kriegel ▪ Jackson Tupper ▪ Katelyn Eilders ▪ Karli Michael ▪ Srikar Vanavasam ▪ Jamison Feldman ▪ Laura Noehren ▪ Justin Yem ▪ James Fitzsimmons ▪ Megan Norris ▪ Savannah Zhou MATH Excellence in Mathematics ▪ Carly Printy ▪ Jack Abel ▪ Aleah Dupree ▪ Calvin Kanz ▪ Reece Roling ▪ Aleece Affolter ▪ Cadin Evans ▪ Anna M. Kelly ▪ Abigail Santana ▪ Jonah Albrecht ▪ Jamison Feldman ▪ Jaynie Kramer ▪ Sadie Staker ▪ Evan Behrens ▪ James Fitzsimmons ▪ Olivia Kriegel ▪ Abigail Stanlick ▪ Katelyn Benter ▪ Connor Gansen ▪ Stanley Liu ▪ Joseph Steigerwaldt ▪ Elizabeth Bushlack ▪ Olivia Genskow ▪ Elle Magnussen ▪ Jackson Tupper ▪ Elise Cagnard ▪ Daniel Ho ▪ Shivani Manikandan ▪ Michaela Tweeton ▪ Hannah Cahill ▪ Parker Houdeshell ▪ Trey Martin ▪ Srikar Vanavasam ▪ Sean Carroll ▪ William Hudson ▪ Karli Michael ▪ Sam Vezina ▪ Zoe DeKruif ▪ Anna Huggins ▪ Ashwin Nathan ▪ Jacob Voss ▪ Tess Dorman ▪ Rafael Jensen ▪ Megan Norris ▪ Jordan Wong ▪ Maneesh John ▪ Brenna Pazou ▪ Justin Yem ▪ Isha Kalia ▪ Ryan Plummer ▪ Savannah Zhou AP AWARDS AP Scholar ▪ Savannah Barnes ▪ Jamison Feldman ▪ Ashwin Nathan ▪ Michael Biertzer ▪ Gretchen Gehrls ▪ Reece Roling ▪ Elizabeth Bushlack ▪ Ruthie Gustason ▪ Allie Schumacher ▪ Emily Bushlack ▪ Benjamin Harks ▪ Joseph Steigerwaldt ▪ Elise Cagnard ▪ Ethan Harthun ▪ Arsha Vaddadi ▪ Hannah Cahill ▪ Daniel Ho ▪ John Westfall ▪ Hikaru Carolin ▪ Mary Hodgman ▪ Austin Carstens ▪ Kritika Iyer ▪ Zoe DeKruif ▪ Rafael Jensen ▪ Katelyn Eilders ▪ Isha Kalia AP AWARDS AP Scholar with Honor
▪ Jack Abel ▪ Ashley Schmidt ▪ Jonah Albrecht ▪ Maddie Soyer ▪ Jenna Carney ▪ Grace Tracey ▪ Sean Carroll ▪ Braden Lee ▪ Stanley Liu ▪ Abdullah Naveed ▪ Laura Noehren AP AWARDS AP Scholar with Distinction
▪ Arnav Bhushan ▪ Abigail Stanlick ▪ Nicholas Cavanah ▪ Srikar Vanavasam ▪ James Fitzsimmons ▪ Justin Yem ▪ Maneesh John ▪ Savannah Zhou ▪ Anna M. Kelly ▪ Shivani Manikandan AP AWARDS National AP Scholar
▪Srikar Vanavasam CORDS VOLUNTEER HOURS
▪ Ian Aquino ▪ James Fitzsimmons ▪ Shivani Manikandan ▪ Grace Tracey ▪ Joselyn Brendes ▪ Olivia Genskow ▪ Casey Mich ▪ Jackson Tupper ▪ Alyssa Brown ▪ Mykenah Gorkow-Mitchell▪ Laura Noehren ▪ Arsha Vaddadi ▪ Dimia Burrell ▪ Hanna Green ▪ Alexander Pfaff ▪ Srikar Vanavasam ▪ Elizabeth Bushlack ▪ Delaney Hannan ▪ Carly Printy ▪ Hannah Velazquez ▪ Elise Cagnard ▪ Brandt Hufendick ▪ Julia Rathje ▪ Justin Yem ▪ Hannah Cahill ▪ Maneesh John ▪ Megan Renz ▪ Savannah Zhou ▪ Emily Cummings ▪ Kyle Kacena ▪ Cael Sleezer ▪ Maddie DeJong ▪ Isha Kalia ▪ Abigail Stanlick ▪ Cael Donels ▪ Ollie Kress ▪ Brittan Stark ▪ Jamison Feldman ▪ Stanley Liu ▪ Sydney Stephenson ▪ Broderick Livermore ▪ Aaron Thomasson CLASS OF 2020 SALUTATORIAN
Srikar Vanavasam CLASS OF 2020 VALEDICTORIAN
Savannah Zhou SENIOR RECOGNITION NIGHT LINN-MAR HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2020