Twenty graduating seniors receive $50,000
THE BOILERMAKERS’ INTERNATIONAL Executive Council scholarship committee has announced the winners of its 2016 scholarship program. The committee awarded $50,000 to 20 recipients, with $38,000 going to U.S. applicants and $12,000 going to Canadian applicants. The one-year grants included 12 $3,000 awards, six $2,000 awards, and two $1,000 awards.
The committee selected scholarship recipients from a pool of 144 Boilermaker dependents. The applicants were judged on their academic achievements, leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and a written essay.
Twelve receive $3,000 scholarships
Anna Alvarez, daughter of Local 1255 (Chicago) member Edgar Alvarez, is a graduate of Northside College Preparatory High School. She is attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and plans to study mechanical engineering.
Christine Barta, daughter of Local 487 (Kewaunee, Wisconsin) member Michael Barta, is a graduate of Lincoln High School. She is attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying horticulture.
Kenneth Burton, son of Local M24 (Kokomo, Indiana) member Kenneth Burton, is a graduate of Kokomo High School. He is attending Butler University and is seeking a degree in engineering. He’s interested in a career in the motorsports industry.
Annabelle Copeland, daughter of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member Dwayne Copeland, is a graduate of Marquette Catholic High School. She is attending Saint Louis University, majoring in biochemistry and minoring in Spanish.
Rebekah Flener, daughter of Local 374 (Hammond, Indiana) member Wendell Flener, is a graduate of Muhlenberg County High School. She is attending Western Kentucky University, studying music education.
Brooke Fortune, daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Kenneth Fortune, is a graduate of North East High School. She is attending the University of Tennessee and is seeking a degree in biomedical engineering.
Austin Goodenough, son of Local 107 (Milwaukee) member William Goodenough, is a graduate of John Edwards High School. He is attending Northern Michigan University, studying fisheries and wildlife management. He hopes to become a wildlife biologist.
Samantha LeGrand, daughter of Local 237 (Hartford, Connecticut) member Daniel LeGrand, is a graduate of Mark T. Sheehan High School. She is attending Hofstra University and is majoring in video, television and film.
Riley McHugh, son of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member John McHugh, is a graduate of Tamaqua Senior High School. He is attending Moravian College and working toward a degree in neuroscience.
Rodney Parson, son of Local 667 (Charleston, West Virginia) member Tim Parson, is a graduate of West Greene High School. He is attending West Virginia University, seeking a degree in agricultural science and engineering.
Toni Smay, daughter of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Dave Smay, is a graduate of Forest Hills High School. She is attending the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in speech-language pathology.
Cassandra Thomas, step-daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member John Whalen, is a graduate of North Schuylkill High School. She is attending Lebanon Valley College, majoring in biology and specializing in medical technology.
Six receive $2,000 scholarships
Emma Bontron, step-daughter of Local D277 (Bamberton, British Columbia) member Jason Rodonets, is a graduate of Brunsview Secondary School. She is attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is studying psychology. She wants to specialize in clinical counseling and become a youth counselor.
Caelli Clifford, daughter of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member Anthony Clifford, is a graduate of Gloucester County Institute of Technology. She is attending Wesley College and is working toward a degree in physical therapy with a minor in business.
Jennifer Keller, daughter of Local 532 (Regina, Saskatchewan) member Elmer Keller, is a graduate of Miller High School. She is attending the University of Regina and is majoring in kinesiology, specializing in chiropractic physiotherapy.
Amanda Logan, daughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Don Logan, is a graduate of Victoria High School. She is attending the University of Victoria and is seeking a degree in biochemistry.
Kieran McKenzie, son of Local D387 (Picton, Ontario) member Joseph McKenzie, is a graduate of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. He is attending McMaster University and is studying engineering.
Michelle Vienneau, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Claude Vienneau, is a graduate of Népisiguit High School. She is attending the University of Moncton and is studying medicine, specializing in dermatology.
Two receive $1,000 scholarships
Jamie Ewasiw, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Wayne Ewasiw, is a graduate of Thorhild Central School. She is attending the University of Alberta, seeking a degree in science, and is interested in medicine and pharmacy.
Alexandra Kuefler, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Kenneth Kuefler, is a graduate of Holy Trinity Academy. She is attending the University of Victoria, working toward a degree in business.
