Bright Futuresscholarship PROGRAM
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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 United States 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 Wisconsin-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 basketball. I am currently in cheerleading 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 Agnes Irwin School 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 Softball 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: Hortonville 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 tennis 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 Lacrosse 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: Baseball, Proudest