Twenty-eight graduating seniors receive combined $56,000
THE BOILERMAKERS’ INTERNATIONAL Executive Council scholarship committee has announced the winners of its 2018 scholarship program. The committee awarded $56,000 to 28 recipients, with $38,000 going to U.S. applicants and $18,000 going to Canadian applicants. The one-year grants included one $5,000 award, 11 $3,000 awards, two $2,000 awards and 14 $1,000 awards.
The committee selected scholarship recipients from a pool of 94 Boilermaker dependents. The applicants were judged on their academic achievements, leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and a written essay.
One receives $5,000 scholarship
![Jonathan Hoerner, son of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member John Hoerner](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Jonathan-Hoerner-WEB.jpg)
Jonathan Hoerner, son of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member John Hoerner, is a graduate of Belleville High School. He is attending the University of Chicago with plans to become an emergency medical doctor.
Eleven receive $3,000 scholarship
![Jennifer Boch, Daughter of Local 88 (Essington, Pennsylvania) member John Boch](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Jennifer-Boch-WEB.jpg)
Jennifer Boch, Daughter of Local 88 (Essington, Pennsylvania) member John Boch, is a graduate of The Christian Academy. She is studying history at Wilkes University.
![Madison Burchett, daughter of Local 108 (Birmingham, Alabama) member Malcom Burchett](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Madison-Burchett-WEB.jpg)
Madison Burchett, daughter of Local 108 (Birmingham, Alabama) member Malcom Burchett, is a graduate of Ashville High School. She is studying electrical engineering at the University of Alabama.
![Elijah Fullerton, grandson of Local 614 (New London, Connecticut) member John Pannoni](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Elijah-Fullerton-WEB.jpg)
Elijah Fullerton, grandson of Local 614 (New London, Connecticut) member John Pannoni, is a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. He is attending the University of Pennsylvania and majoring in economics and business.
![Alexandra Karlinchak, daughter of Local 744 (Cleveland) member Timothy Karlinkchak](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Alexandra-Karlinchak-WEB.jpg)
Alexandra Karlinchak, daughter of Local 744 (Cleveland) member Timothy Karlinkchak, is a graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She is studying biology and pre-med at Wake Forest University.
![Robert Martin Jr., son of Local 5 Zone 5 (New York City) member Robert Martin Sr.](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Robert-Martin-Jr.-WEB.jpg)
Robert Martin Jr., son of Local 5 Zone 5 (New York City) member Robert Martin Sr., is a graduate of Hauppauge High School. He’s attending the University of Cincinnati and studying civil engineering and materials science.
![Erik Mathews, stepson of Local 237 (Hartford, Connecticut) member David Krysztopik](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Erik-Mathews-WEB.jpg)
Erik Mathews, stepson of Local 237 (Hartford, Connecticut) member David Krysztopik, is a graduate of Daniel Hand High School. He is attending Lafayette College, studying in the college of arts and science.
![Wade Ridge, son of Local 51 (Indianapolis) member Randall Ridge](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Wade-Ridge-WEB.jpg)
Wade Ridge, son of Local 51 (Indianapolis) member Randall Ridge, is a graduate of Westfield High School. He is studying mechanical engineering at Purdue University.
![Logan Rose, son of Local 169 (Detroit) member Patrick Rose](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Logan-Rose-WEB.jpg)
Logan Rose, son of Local 169 (Detroit) member Patrick Rose, is a graduate of Marysville High School. He is studying mathematics for his undergrad at Trine University. He also hopes to complete advanced degrees and become a professor.
![Evelyn Shawn, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Travis Shawn](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Evelyn-Shawn-WEB.jpg)
Evelyn Shawn, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Travis Shawn, is a graduate of Pittsburg High School. She is attending Pittsburg State University, studying English and professional writing.
![Amber Tien, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Curtis Tien](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Amber-Tien-WEB.jpg)
Amber Tien, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Curtis Tien, is a graduate of Williamston High School. She is studying communications at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Not pictured:
- Nicole Lis, daughter of Local 5, Zone 5 (New York City) member Dariusz Lis.
Two receive $2,000 scholarship
![Molly MacDonald, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Paul MacDonald](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Molly-MacDonald-WEB.jpg)
Molly MacDonald, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Paul MacDonald, is a graduate of Hants East Rural High School. She is working toward her Bachelor of Arts in history at University of King’s College.
![Teagan Parkin, daughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Kirby Parkin](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Teagan-Parkin-WEB.jpg)
Teagan Parkin, daughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Kirby Parkin, is a graduate of Georges P. Vanier Secondary School. She is studying biochemistry at North Island College.
Fourteen receive $1,000 scholarship
![Morgan Campbell, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Richard Campbell](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Morgan-Campbell-WEB.jpg)
Morgan Campbell, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Richard Campbell, is a graduate of the Sydney Academy. She is studying natural resource environmental tech at the Nova Scotia Community College, Strait Area Campus.
![Kylie Feetham, stepdaughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Glen Gibson](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Kylie-Feetham-WEB.jpg)
Kylie Feetham, stepdaughter of Local 191 (Victoria, British Columbia) member Glen Gibson, is a graduate of Frances Kelsey Secondary School. She is attending the University of Victoria with plans to become a psychologist.
![Jared Grace, son of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Patrick Grace](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Jared-Grace-WEB.jpg)
Jared Grace, son of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Patrick Grace, is a graduate of Mount Pearl Senior High School. He is studying history and physics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland.
![Kennedy Hewitt, daughter of Local 128 (Toronto) member Mark Hewitt](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Kennedy-Hewitt-WEB.jpg)
Kennedy Hewitt, daughter of Local 128 (Toronto) member Mark Hewitt, is a graduate of the Collingwood Collegiate Institute. She is studying neuroscience at the University of Guelph.
![Tiffany Kerry, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Maurice Duguay](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Tiffany-Kerry-WEB.jpg)
Tiffany Kerry, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Maurice Duguay, is a graduate of Ecole Marie-Esther High School. She is studying English at the University of Moncton.
![Daysen McGoldrick, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Devon McGoldrick](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Daysen-McGoldrick-WEB.jpg)
Daysen McGoldrick, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Devon McGoldrick, is a graduate of Kennebecasis Valley High School. He is studying process control and power engineering at New Brunswick Community College.
![Caslin Morris, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Robert Morris](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Caslin-Morris-WEB.jpg)
Caslin Morris, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Robert Morris, is a graduate of Garden City Collegiate. She is studying environmental science at Mount Royal University.
![Sydney Nahuliak, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member David Nahuliak](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Sydney-Nahuliak-WEB.jpg)
Sydney Nahuliak, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member David Nahuliak, is a graduate of Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School. She is working toward her Bachelor of Nursing at Red River College.
![Benjamin Ulmer, son of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Christopher Ulmer](/sites/default/files/news/2018/2018-IBB-Scholar-Benjamin-Ulmer-WEB.jpg)
Benjamin Ulmer, son of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Christopher Ulmer, is a graduate of Westwood Collegiate. He is studying science at the University of Manitoba.
Not pictured:
- MacKenzie Foster, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Scott Foster.
- Alicia MacDonald, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Rod MacDonald.
- Monica Sutherland, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Todd Sutherland.
- Talyia Tober, daughter of Local D575 (Moosehorn, Manitoba) member Larry Tober.
- Gabrielle Vandaele, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Maurice Vandaele.