Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Established in 1993, the Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to children of Kimberly-Clark employees in the and Canada. Each scholarship is worth up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for up to four years) for full-time students studying at accredited colleges and universities. Since its inception, the program has distributed over $45 million in scholarships to more than 2,250 students.

This year, the Foundation received 192 applications and awarded 48 scholarships totaling $960,000. Following is the list of students who this year join the scores of K-C family members honored as Bright Futures Scholars. Please join us in congratulating these young people and in wishing them every success in their future endeavors.

Bobbi Allison Neenah, WI Andreea Bouruc Neenah, WI High School: Omro High School High School: Kimberly High School College: University of -La Crosse College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Physical Therapy Major: Biomedical Sciences Proudest Achievements: I just finished my 10th year Proudest Achievements: Varsity and club soccer, of . I am currently in for the first National Honor Society, Summa Cum Laude. time to try something new. I love to draw, paint, play sports, and hang out with my friends. I have challenged myself to take difficult courses, like honors math, that were offered to me. I have received awards for sports. I have assumed leadership roles in all the clubs I participate in. I also received the Kiwanis Student of the Month award which is given to those who are active in and out of school. Sydney Brooks Chester, PA Alison Cecil Neenah, WI High School: The High School: Conway High School College: Undecided College: University of Arkansas Major: Education Major: Psychology Proudest Achievements: Varsity Field Hockey-Player, Proudest Achievements: While in high school I have Varsity Swim Team-Manager, Varsity Team- been inducted into the National Honors Society, Manager, Dancer at Turning Pointe Dance Center, 2020 Keith completed over 100 hours of community service work, and received Waldman - Optimal Performance Associates/NFHCA High School national awards for my photography work. I will graduate as a National Academic Squad, Highest Honors, Student of the Year Distinguished High Honors Graduate and then attend the University Fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Impact of Arkansas, where I have been accepted into the Honors College Center- volunteer and youth advisory board member, Tour guide and have received the Honors College Academy Scholarship. for Agnes Irwin, Girls Grantmaking Club, Akilah Club, Athletics Association, Lifeguard at Waynesborough Country Club. Makenna Cox Neenah, WI Erika Curtin Neenah, WI High School: High School: Xavier High School College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: Arizona State University Major: Human Dev. & Family Study Major: Mechanical Engineering Proudest Achievements: National Honor Society, Proudest Achievements: State champion, Xavier Varsity Track (Freshman-Senior), CAPP & AP scholar, Pay It Back founder, soccer, honor council, and National Participant of Early College Credit & Start College Now programs Honor Society. senior year, Student Council, 4-H Key Award, 4-H Youth Leaders, WI State Fair 4-H Awards (6), Link Crew - Freshman Advisory, Sources of Strength, Homecoming Rep. for Spirit Club. Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Griffin Daley Neenah, WI Emily Denzin Neenah, WI High School: Xavier High School High School: Neenah High School College: Undecided College: Saint Louis University Major: Pre-Med Major: Health Sciences Proudest Achievements: Xavier Honor Society- Proudest Achievements: Academic award, Best of Class three year member, German Honor Society-three award, Varsity Cross Country, National Honor Society year member, Percussion Section Leader, Jazz Band, Xavier Service treasurer, Varsity captain. Club and Community Volunteer, Appleton Parks and Recreation Employee.

James Evans Owensboro, KY Kelsi Gennrich Neenah, WI High School: McLean County High School High School: St. Mary Catholic High School College: Murray State University College: Carthage College Major: Wildlife Conservation Major: Music & Theatre Education Proudest Achievements: I am active in McLean County Proudest Achievements: 3 year member of National 4-H shooting sports. I am also a part of the McLean Honor Society, Co-President of Trivia Club, 1st prize County Track and Field Team. I am very active in my church and I state solo ensemble trio, Jazz band 1st tenor saxophone, 4 year musical enjoy golfing, hunting, and fishing. theatre cast member, 2 year member of the district Honors Choir, 2 year member of the district Honors Band.

Jayna Glynn Rogers, AR Shrutika Gupta Neenah, WI High School: Bentonville High School High School: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy College: Missouri State University College: Rice University Major: Musical Theatre Major: Chemistry Proudest Achievements: 1st Chair Arkansas All Proudest Achievements: I am a co-founder and CEO of State and All Region Choir, 1st Place Arkansas EcoX, an environmental sustainability start-up whose NATS, Thea Foundation Scholarship, Bentonville High School mission is to produce bioplastic labware to mitigate single-use plastic Choir President, Bentonville High School Tri M Music Honor waste. Apart from EcoX, I am also involved in other student organiza- Society President, Bentonville High School Troupe 3430 Social tions, including organic chemistry research, Future Business Leaders Coordinator. of America, ALLIES (an organization offering STEM summer camps to younger students), and dance.

Katrina Hellmann Paris, TX Zachary Hodgdon Neenah, WI High School: Hellmann Homeschool High School: De Pere High School College: Undecided College: Purdue University Major: Electrical Engineering Major: Aerospace Engineering Proudest Achievements: Key Activities: President of Proudest Achievements: During High School, Zach partici- Phi Theta Kappa Paris Junior College Chapter, Girls pated in a variety of groups including Marching and Jazz Softball, Creative Writing Club (co-founder). Honors and Awards: Band, FRC Robotics, Show Choir Band, National Honor Society and was All Texas Academic Team, Published in international Note Bene the Stage Manager for the Drama Club. As an Eagle Scout, Zach held a Anthology, 1st place Paris Junior College short story contest, variety of leadership positions within Boy Scout Troop 1043. As a member 3rd place in international digital art contest, Phi Theta Kappa of Brown County 4H, Zach was a Space Camp youth counselor and was STAR award, Phi Theta Kappa Hall of Honor. a member of Microsoft Tech Changemakers. Zach enjoys programming, Interests: Art, creative writing, crochet. 3D printing and CAD, and model rocketry, and is passionate about all. Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Cameron Holmes New Milford, CT Elijah Howard Owensboro, KY High School: Trumbull High School High School: Owensboro Innovation Academy College: Ohio State University: Columbus Campus College: University of Alabama in Huntsville Major: Aviation Major: Aerospace Engineering Proudest Achievements: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Proudest Achievements: I am a part of the National Honor Indoor & Outdoor Track, Inter CT FC Soccer, Society at Daviess County High School, and Captain of BRASTEC FFA President, Deans list all 4 years. the state champion Varsity Hockey team for Owensboro Rampage. I have been the vice president of my class for the past three years at Owensboro Innovation Academy.

Allison Hoying Roswell, GA Anna Ivey Beech Island, SC High School: Lassiter High School High School: Harlem High School College: Vanderbilt University College: University of Georgia Major: Biomedical Engineering Major: Elementary Education Proudest Achievements: Varsity runner for track and Proudest Achievements: I have been the drum major cross country, Student leader for Sources of Strength, in Harlem High School’s marching band for three years, Volunteer at Bosley’s Place and Habitat for Humanity, National Merit and have been a member of my school’s theatre troupe since freshman Commended Scholar, Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient. year. I have also been in concert and marching band all years of high school. I am Valedictorian of my class, and I am a member of the National Honor Society.

Ava Kalk Neenah, WI Lia King Neenah, WI High School: Kimberly High School High School: Neenah High School College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: Brigham Young University Major: Accounting Major: Nursing Proudest Achievements: DECA Leadership Team, Proudest Achievements: My recent hobbies include 2x DECA District 4 Winner, 2x DECA SCDC Qualifier, playing tennis, working on puzzles and painting. I am 1x DECA ICDC Qualifier, National Honor Society, Young Women on track to graduate with the Summa Cum Laude award from Neenah in the Community, Miracle League Volunteer, Weight Lifting, Link High School. Crew, Project UNIFY, Tennis, Key Club, Summa Cum Laude, I enjoy reading, hanging out with my friends, drinking coffee, and working out.

Ethan Laumer Neenah, WI Jayden Lewan Neenah, WI High School: Appleton East High School High School: Lourdes Academy College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: Lake Forest College Major: Cellular Biology Major: Business Proudest Achievements: Activities: , Proudest Achievements: National Honor Society, , math team, DECA, and ski club. Tomorrow’s Leaders, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, DECA districts finance Varsity Football (Burlsworth Character Award, captain, academic all-state, 2nd place, Fox Valley Math League second team all league, 2020 coaches award, honorable mention all-conference), Varsity Baseball, ASMA AP scholar with distinction. Interests: Outdoor activities and games. math competition team, Highest Honors (honor roll). Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Sydney Lewis Irving, TX Ella Lockamy Beech Island, SC High School: McKinney Boyd High School High School: Lakeside High School College: Baylor University College: University of Georgia Major: Nursing Major: Biology Proudest Achievements: Varsity soccer: 6A all Proudest Achievements: Editor-in-Chief of Lakeside Year- district honors, offensive and team MVP. Certified book Publication, Beta Club Vice President of School Nursing Assistant, CPR certified. Volunteer Excellence Award, Events, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Academic Excellence Award, National Honor Society. Congressional Life of Augusta, Link Crew, Varsity Cheerleading Competition Team, Recognition - AP Scholar with Honors. Varsity Game Day Cheerleading, Varsity Lacrosse, Warren Baptist Church Preschool Leader, Academic All A Honors, Lakeside Hall of Fame, Best All Around Superlative, Cheerleader of the Year (Top 30), Region Champions and 3rd place in GA State Cheerleading Competition.

Breanna Lortscher Neenah, WI Kristin Mahnke Neenah, WI High School: Neenah High School High School: Appleton North High School College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities Major: Nursing Major: Civil Engineering Proudest Achievements: Neenah Varsity Volley- Proudest Achievements: Learning has been my top priority ball, Feeding America Volunteer, National Honor in school, I’ve earned academic high honors awards for Society Academic Letter, Key Club member, National Honor having a 4.0 every semester; additionally, I’ve taken ten AP classes and Society member, Health Careers Academy member. achieved high scores on all of my AP tests. I’ve also been involved in sports, including school and club volleyball and I am currently on the varsity tennis team. The past four years, I’ve held leadership positions in my school’s band program and I serve as one of four class represen- tatives on my Principal’s Cabinet.

Cade McClellan Knoxville, TN Easton Moberg Neenah, WI High School: Stone Memorial High School High School: Sheboygan Falls High School College: University of Tennessee: Knoxville College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Mechanical Engineering Major: History BS Proudest Achievements: I have enjoyed playing Proudest Achievements: Badger Boys State Participant, on the , bowling, and baseball teams at Stone Four-Year Boy’s Track Captain, Indoor Track and Field Memorial High School. I work at Chuckles Family Fun Center and State Championship Participant, Class Vice-President for 3 years, Bear Trace Golf Course. I am graduating Summa Cum Laude, with Member of local Masonic Lodge, Future Business Leader of America honors and distinction, and will attend the University of Tennessee (FBLA) member, Four-Year Honor Roll recipient, Senior Year Football in the fall to major in Mechanical Engineering. Captain.

Bradley Moore Knoxville, TN Savanna Moss Chester, PA High School: Maryville High School High School: Ridley High School College: University of Tennessee: Knoxville College: Gwynedd Mercy University Major: Nuclear Engineering Major: Early Childhood Education Proudest Achievements: Attained the Rank of Proudest Achievements: Distinguished honors, Varsity Eagle Scout. Placed in the Top 25 of my Senior Basketball, Mini thon, Malvern League book and clock. class as a Maryville Scholar. Worked multiple part time jobs Began tutoring in mathematics this quarter. Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Rebecca Ogilvie Jenks, OK Megan O’Keefe Neenah, WI High School: Jenks High School High School: Neenah High School College: University of Oklahoma College: Rhodes College Major: Biomedical Engineering Major: Philosophy/Political Econ Proudest Achievements: 4-year Jenks Varsity Proudest Achievements: Summa Cum Laude, NSDA cheerleader, Cheerleading State champion, Academic All-American, Youth in Government Fox Jenks Superintendent Honor Roll, 2-year Jenks National Honor Cities Judicial Leader and State First Justice, Debate Team Captain, Society, Jenks Distinguished Graduate and Service Graduate, 1st Place Speaker and 3rd overall in Wisconsin State Debate University of Oklahoma Sower Scholarship, 2-year NCA All Tournament, Full Stop Executive Board, Brigade Co-Leader. American 4-year Academic All American.

Emily Ott Neenah, WI Oscar Pollard Neenah, WI High School: West De Pere High School High School: Appleton West High School College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: Arizona State University Major: Biology Major: Undecided Proudest Achievements: Varsity Cross Country, Proudest Achievements: Activities: 3 Sport Varsity Most Improved Runner in Cross Country, National athlete - Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, along with clubs such Honor Society Member, Sting Cancer Club Member, Class as National Honor Society, Math Team, Key Club, and Peer Crew. Officer for Spanish Club, Certified Nursing Assistant, Student Interests: Sports and athletics, the outdoors, math and science Outreach member. Honors and awards: National Merit Scholar, Hobey Baker Character Award.

Emily Rabas Neenah, WI Andrew Sarphie Loudon, TN High School: Valley New School High School: L&N STEM Academy College: Undecided College: Florida State University Major: Undecided Major: Digital Media Production Proudest Achievements: Mock Trial,Varsity Proudest Achievements: I like to make YouTube videos on , 2020 and 2021 Innovative Schools Sarphdog ASMR, run cross country, and play guitar/ sing. Network Conference Presenter, Student council Representative Lead Ambassador, Flute player in the Fox Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, New student Mentor and Mentor Coordinator.

Sydney Sausen Neenah, WI Emma Seaberg Greenwood Village, CO High School: Hortonville High High School: Cherry Creek High School College: University of Wisconsin-Madison College: Undecided Major: Pre-Law Major: Global Health Proudest Achievements: National Honor Society, Proudest Achievements: I have been researching Global #5 on FVP’s National Volleyball Team, and Type 1 Health in order to prepare for my undergraduate major. I Diabetes Advocate. have been working as a hostess and a recreational aid. I have continued my involvement as a varsity Speech and Debate member. I have also been maintaining my studies as a varsity academic. I am looking forward to graduating from Cherry Creek High School on June 4th and will be making a decision on where to attend for college very soon! Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Sierra Single Mobile, AL Sarah Snowden Roswell, GA High School: Daphne High School High School: Fideles Christian School College: University of Alabama at Birmingham College: University of Georgia Major: Biomedical Engineering Major: Occupational Therapy Proudest Achievements: I am captain of my high Proudest Achievements: I’m currently in my senior year school’s Varsity Soccer Team, Vice President of Key of high school and have a 3.9 gpa in honors courses. Club, and Treasurer of Mu Alpha Theta. I am also a member of I’m also working part-time at Target as a customer Scholar’s Bowl, National Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. service advocate. I am a National Merit Commended Scholar, and I was invited to the Alabama Governor’s School. I worked at the Black Belt Community Foundation during the summer of 2020, and I volunteered at the Children’s and Women’s Hospital during the summer of 2019. I love to kayak, ski, embroider, and read. Lauren Sorebo Neenah, WI Megan Sprehe Neenah, WI High School: Xavier High School High School: Hortonville High School College: St. Norbert College College: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities Major: Biology And English Major: Computer Science Proudest Achievements: Xavier Service Club Proudest Achievements: NCWIT Aspirations in President, Mock Trial Regional Winner, Spanish Computing Regional Winner 2020 & 2021, United Way Club Officer, Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra, National Honor Youth Board Co-Leader, Heat Volleyball Club Board of Directors - Society, English Scholars Program, and certified lifeguard/swim Website Lead, Hortonville High School Valedictorian, National Honor instructor. Society Member.

Catherine Tears Neenah, WI Madelyn Thayer Neenah, WI High School: Neenah High School High School: Neenah High School College: Purdue University College: University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Engineering Major: Chemistry Proudest Achievements: This year I received an Proudest Achievements: Recently, my most exciting academic letter for academic excellence and was pursuits include involvement in cross country and track inducted into National Honor Society. I am also about to start as both an athlete and a captain. Furthermore, I am an active member my final high school season of track and field. of my high school’s National Honor Society which has allowed me to become involved in community events and service opportunities. My interest in civic engagement has recently directed me towards applying for and winning an essay contest regarding American political evolution. I am now planning my future with optimism and enthusiasm.

Gracie Thiel Neenah, WI Julia Welsh Neenah, WI High School: Little Chute Career Pathways Academy High School: Kimberly High School College: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Major: Finance Major: Biology Proudest Achievements: President and Co-Founder Proudest Achievements: Captain of Swim and Dive team, of Little Chute CPR(LCCPR), National Honor Society, Captain of Lacrosse team, National Honor Society DECA Officer, Key Club, Community Educational member, Board member of Life-force, Health Careers Ambassador Award. Youth Apprentice, AP Scholar with distinction. Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Kelly White Loudon, TN Samuel Wudi Neenah, WI

High School: Sweetwater High School High School: Xavier High School College: University of Tennessee: Knoxville College: University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Nursing Major: Economics & Mathematics Proudest Achievements: Honors graduate with 4.0 Proudest Achievements: I have been an active member GPA throughout high school, Football and Basketball of the Xavier Service Club starting my freshman year. cheerleader all four years, member of Beta Club, Student Council, I have been the treasurer for the past two years. I am involved with HOSA, Teen Board, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, received Link Crew as well. I have been a member of the Mock Trial team the Certified Nursing Assistant license in high school. last two school years, qualifying for state both years. I ran cross country for four years and was a captain my senior year. I also played tennis my junior and sophomore years. As a member of the Boy Scouts, I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.