Thirty-one graduating seniors receive $50,000
THE BOILERMAKERS’ INTERNATIONAL Executive Council scholarship committee announced the winners of its 2016 scholarship program in May. The committee awarded $50,000 to 31 recipients, with $38,000 going to U.S. applicants and $12,000 going to Canadian applicants. The one-year grants included 19 $2,000 awards and 12 $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.
Nineteen receive $2,000 scholarships
Jashawn Baxter, son of Local 110 (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) member John Baxter, is a graduate of George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. He is attending Mississippi State University and is studying engineering. He hopes to become a process engineer at an industrial company.
Allissa Lynne Chirdon, daughter of Local 1393 (Altoona, Pennsylvania) member Brian Chirdon, is a graduate of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She is attending Penn State University to study nursing.
Morgan Gilmer, daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Kevin Gilmer, is a graduate of Council Rock High School South in Holland, Pennsylvania. She is attending the University of Pittsburgh studying the classics. She intends to work toward her doctorate to research or teach in her chosen field.
Ryan Green, son of Local Lodge 13 (Philadelphia) member Thomas Green, is a graduate of Father Judge High School in Philadelphia. He is attending Temple University and plans to study medicine and work in a hospital before opening a private practice.
Holly Jo Harlan, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Michael Harlan, is a graduate of Salisbury High School in Salisbury, Missouri. She is attending the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying science and agriculture journalism. She hopes to work in ag-related public relations.
Ivanka Juran, daughter of Local 5, Zone 5 (Floral Park, New York) member Ken Juran, is a graduate of Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, New York. She is attending Binghamton University, studying in the field of bioengineering with a goal of becoming a veterinarian specializing in the design of prosthetic organs and limbs.
Liam Kearney, son of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member Daniel Kearney Jr., is a graduate of the Marine Academy of Science and Technology in Highlands, New Jersey. He is attending Caldwell University, pursuing a degree in education. He plans to specialize in history and English.
Ryan Kolsch, son of Local 1509 (Cudahy, Wisconsin) member Dean Kolsch, is a graduate of Brookfield East High School in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He’s undecided on his field of study but is interested in science and history.
Nicholas Lewandowski, son of Local 1 (Chicago) member Michael Lewandowski, is a graduate of Highland High School in Highland, Indiana. He is attending Valparaiso University and studying education. He plans to teach high school mathematics.
Caitlin McCann, daughter of Local 193 (Baltimore) member Sean McCann, is a graduate of Perryville High School in Perryville, Maryland. She is attending the University of Maryland and studying communications. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in law or business and eventually work in public relations.
Breanah Morishige, daughter of Local 726 (Owensboro, Kentucky) member Andrew Blair, is a graduate of Daviess County High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. She is attending the University of Louisville and plans to study business. She hopes to be a cost estimator or own a business.
Allison Nona, daughter of Local 1 (Chicago) member Kenneth Nona, is a graduate of Marquette Academy in Ottawa, Illinois. She is attending Loyola University and studying pre-med. She plans to become a spinal surgeon.
Austin O’Flaherty, son of Local 650 (Lake City, Minnesota) member John O’Flaherty, is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lake City, Minnesota. He is attending Minnesota State University-Mankato, studying mechanical engineering. He hopes to become a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry.
Bridgette Olavage, daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Ernie Olavage, is a graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. She is attending Ringling College of Art and Design, where she is studying art and animation.
Morgan Penry, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Timothy Penry, is a graduate of Millard West High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She is attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she is studying biology and neuroscience. She plans on becoming a neurologist or neurosurgeon and researching mental illness.
Charles Peponakis, son of Local 5, Zone 5 (Floral Park, New York) member Mark Peponakis, is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Flushing, New York. He is attending Fordham University and plans to pursue a career in business finance and actuarial science.
Brianna Ritz, daughter of Local 667 (Charleston, West Virginia) member Todd Ritz, is a graduate of Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, West Virginia. She is attending Marshall University and plans to pursue a degree in medicine, specializing in oncology.
Morgan Tarnalicki, daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Louis Tarnalicki, is a graduate of Wyoming Area High School in Exeter, Pennsylvania. She is attending Wilkes University where she is studying to become a pharmacist. She plans to pursue a career in hospital pharmacy.
Cristol Wagner, daughter of Lodge 193 (Baltimore) member Charles Wagner, is a graduate of Patterson Mill High School in Bel Air, Maryland. She is attending George Washington University and studying international affairs and German. She aspires to work for the American government or an international organization.
Twelve receive $1,000 scholarships
Kayla Carlson, daughter of Local 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member Edward Carlson, is a graduate of Chemainus Secondary in Chemainus, British Columbia. She is attending the Vancouver Island University studying science. She hopes to become a general practitioner or specialize as a pediatrician.
Emily Crooks, daughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Ken Crooks, is a graduate of Royal Bay Secondary School in Colwood, British Columbia. She is attending Camosum College for two years then transferring to the University of Victoria. She plans to get a teaching degree, specializing in humanities. She hopes to spend time after graduation teaching in Mexico or Costa Rica.
Kiara Doiron, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Brian Doiron, is a graduate of Rothesay High School in Rothesay, New Brunswick. She is attending the University of New Brunswick and studying science, with her end goal to become a pharmacist.
Karson Fitzsimons, son of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Kevin Fitzsimons, is a graduate of Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School in Calgary, Alberta. He is attending University of Calgary and plans to study biomedical and mechanical engineering. He hopes to work with prosthetics and in medical research.
Marise Gionet, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Paolo Gionet, is a graduate of École secondaire Népisiguit in Bathurst, New Brunswick. She is attending the Université Sainte-Anne and plans to study health sciences and eventually become a dentist.
Alyssa Godin, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Jean-Guy Godin, is a graduate of École secondaire Népisiguit in Bathurst, New Brunswick. She is attending Université de Moncton where she plans to study medicine and specialize in obstetric gynecology or in neonatology.
Madelaine Godin, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Bernard Godin, is a graduate of École secondaire Népisiguit in Bathurst, New Brunswick. She is attending Université de Moncton and plans to become a nurse.
Madison Graham, daughter of Lodge 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Danny Graham, is a graduate of Boyle School in Boyle, Alberta. She is attending Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and plans to study accounting, with her end goal to become a CPA and own an accounting firm.
Tomasz Joks, son of Lodge 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Tomasz Joks, is a graduate of St. Ignatius Catholic High School in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He plans to attend Lakehead University and pursue a career in biochemical engineering or medical sciences.
Abigail Lelis, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Arnel Lelis, is a graduate of W. P. Wagner High School in Edmonton, Alberta. She will attend the University of Alberta and plans to pursue a career in nursing with the aim of becoming a surgical nurse.
Jackson Pye, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member John Pye, is a graduate of Oromocto High School in Oromocto, New Brunswick. He is attending University of New Brunswick-Fredericton, where he plans to study criminal law.
Brenton Sutherland, son of Local Lodge 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member James Todd Sutherland, is a graduate of Dalbrae Academy in Mabou, Nova Scotia. He is attending University of Waterloo. He plans to study software engineering and hopes to learn how to develop artificially intelligent robots.
