SCHOLARSHIPS
Watertown High School students received over TBA worth of local scholarship Monday evening. In addition to the many local awards presented, a number of students received financial aid packages from the universities they plan to attend, substantially raising that figure of local support.
Scholarship Recipients of 2024
Jacob Johnson
●Heading the list of winners was Jacob Johnson who received scholarships totaling $36,583. He received the Muriel Thauer award valued at $12,000, Herb Kohl award at $10,000, Academic Excellence at $9,000, Fort Community Credit Union at $2,000, AAUW at $1,750, Athletic Booster Club at $1,500, and NACK Valedictorian at $333. Jacob Johnson is the son of Tina and Randy Johnson. After high school, Jacob plans on attending UW-Platteville and majoring in Electrical Engineering.
Addison Schuch
● Addison Schuch was awarded $35,800 in scholarships. They include Joseph Davies at $21,000, Herb Kohl award at $10,000, Ella Reubenhausen at $4,800, and Bank of Lake Mills at $1,000. Addison Schuchis the daughter of Dan and Shannon Christian. Addison is planning on attending UW-Madison to study Environmental Science and Art.
Simeon Adrian
● Simeon Adrian received the WHS Class of 1955 scholarship totaling $32,000. Simeon Adrian is the son of Chad & Lisa Adrian. Simeon will be attending UW-La Crosse to major in Finance.
Graeson Mihalko
● Graeson Mihalko was awarded $28,750 in scholarships. He received the Betty J. Joseph at $26,000, Watertown Country Club Women’s Association at $2,000, and Athletic Booster Club at $750. Graeson Mihalko is the son of Katy Mihalko and Ron Mihalko. Graeson will be attending University of Miami.
Dylan Morgan
● Dylan Morgan received the Karl H. Zinser scholarship totaling $30,000. Dylan Morgan is the son of Wallace and Cynthia Morgan. Dylan plans on attending UW-Whitewater to study Accounting.
Angela Tietz
● Angela Tietz was awarded the Karl H. Zinser scholarship totaling $30,000. Angela Tietz is the daughter of Randy and Tammy Tietz. Angela is planning on attending UW-Whitewater to pursue a degree in Music Education.
Ryley Wolfe
● Ryley Wolfe received the Betty J. Joseph scholarship totaling $26,000. Ryley Wolfe is the daughter of Jeremy and Keri Wolfe. Ryley is planning to attend St. Norbert College and studying Pre-Med.
Elizabeth Hafenstein
Elizabeth Hafenstein received $23,500 in awards. She received the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke at $21,000, Coach J’s JamFest at $1,500, and Athletic Booster Club at $1,000. Elizabeth Hafenstein is the daughter of Mark and Peggy Hafenstein. Elizabeth will be attending Carroll University and studying to become a Radiology Technologist.
Claire Jaeckel
● Claire Jaeckel was awarded $22,500 in scholarships. She was awarded the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke at $21,000, FFA Alumni at $1,000, and National Honor Society at $500. Claire Jackel is the daughter of Jason Jaeckel and Michelle Vette Jaeckel. Claire will be attending Winona State University majoring in Elementary Education.
Ryan Bergman
● Ryan Bergman was awarded the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke scholarship valued at $21,000. Ryan Bergman is the son of Dan and Michelle Bergman. After high school, Ryan plans on attending UW-Oshkosh to pursue a degree in Education.
Amelia Boer
● Amelia Boer was the recipient of the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke scholarship valued at $21,000. Amelia Boer is the daughter of Carrie Jones. Amelia plans on attending UW-Milwaukee to study Political Science.
Rae Heier
● Rae Heier was awarded the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke scholarship valued at $21,000. Rae Heier is the daughter of Josh and Stacie Heier. Rae is planning on attending University of Victoria to study Humanities.
Alora Thomas
● Alora Thomas was the recipient of the Rev. Frederick and Ruth Lemke scholarship valued at $21,000. Alora Thomas is the daughter of Steve and Pam Thomas. She plans on attending UW-La Crosse to study Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Abigail Bartz
● Abigail Bartz was the recipient of awards totaling $20,000. She received the Joseph & Sharon Darcey at $8,000, Glenn & Terry Herold at $6,000, Athletic Booster Club at $2,000, American Legion Post 189 at $2,000, Watertown Outboarders at $1,000, and FFA Alumni at $1,000. Abigail Bartz is the daughter of John and Mindy Bartz. Abigail plans on attending UW-Platteville to study Environmental Engineering.
