WI/Upper MI 2016 State Scholarship Recipients

Kate Quade
No. 108, Denmark, WI
$1,000 Joe and Janet Kuzma Scholarship
Kate graduated from Milton High School in Milton, WI where she was an active member of the Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer teams, 4-H, FFA, Student Council and the MHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She is also involved with several organizations within the community, including St. Mary's Catholic Church, Love Begins Here Mission Trips, and the Milton Aces Volleyball Club. In the fall, she will be attending the University of WI-Stout, majoring in Packaging Sciences and Plastics Engineering as well as playing volleyball.

Rheannan Linssen
No. 108, Denmark, WI
$750 Fred Stankovsky Scholarship
Rheannan graduated from Green Bay Preble High School in Green Bay, WI. She has been involved in service activities in her lodge, including the YELL! group, and values being involved in the community. She has also been involved in a state award-winning varsity dance team, band performance trips, and has over 200 service hours. She plans to attend the University of WI-LaCrosse and major in biochemistry and earn a master’s degree and doctorate in Neuroscience.

Kendra Vertz
No. 391, Luxemburg, WI
$500 Scholarship
Kendra graduated from Sun Prairie High School in Sun Prairie, WI. She is the President of the 4-H Club and enjoys participating on a state level as a member of the State 4-H Art Team. She is involved with self and community enriching activities both in an outside of school, where she found a passion for art. Kendra plans to attend University of WI – Stevens Point with an Art major and a minor in Computing and New Media Technologies.

Trevor Feest
No. 108, Denmark, WI
$1000 James Klimt Scholarship
Trevor graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. He plans to attend St. Norbert College, DePere WI, working on a degree in Business Finance. Trevor has a passion for athletics and math, which will contribute to his goal of attaining a career as a financial manager for a sports team or organization. He hopes to gain the expertise needed to manage financial operations and finding innovative ways to manage people. He plans to continue pursuing a master’s degree, teaching more advanced skills and broadening the opportunities available in the job market.

Eve Prodoehl
No. 108, Denmark, WI
$750 Scholarship
Eve graduated from Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, WI. She is involved with her local church, loves working with children, has volunteered over 700 hours in the past two summers, giving back to the community, and has a passion for playing the cello. She plans to attend Marquette University for Physiological Science.

Tessa Schwersinske
No. 108, Denmark, WI
$500 Scholarship
Tessa graduated from Horace Mann High School in North Fond Du Lac, WI. She enjoys volunteering and was an active member at her school, participating in both sports and extra-curriculars, such as National Honor Society and Student Government. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, playing softball, and spending time with family and friends. Tessa plans to attend the University of WI-Madison, majoring in Nursing, with the hopes of becoming an OB/GYN in the years to come.