Twenty-six Boilermaker dependents earn awards totaling $50,000
IEC scholarship program
SINCE 1988, WHEN the International began the scholarship program, the Boilermakers union has awarded a total of $826,000 to 396 children and dependents of Boilermaker members. Serving on the 2009 IEC scholarship committee were Intl. Vice Presidents Ed Power (chairman), Tom Baca, and Larry McManamon, assisted by attorney Joe Moreland, representing the law firm of Blake & Uhlig. (D-ISO Gary Prochnow served in place of IVP Baca who was unable to attend.) The committee spent days reviewing the applications and reading the student essays, and its members were amazed by the caliber of the applicants.
“This is my fourth year to serve on the scholarship committee; my second as chairman,” said IVP Power. “I can’t begin to tell you how impressed I am by the scholarship applicants. These are some great kids with promising futures. I hope every lodge publicizes the 2010 scholarship program so we can maximize our opportunity to help our students continue their education.”
THE BOILERMAKERS’ INTERNATIONAL Executive Council scholarship committee announced the winners of its 2009 scholarship program April 14. A total of $50,000 was awarded to 26 scholarship recipients: $38,000 to United States students and $12,000 to Canadian students.
The one-year grants included one $5,000 award, two $3,500 awards, seven $2,000 awards, and 16 $1,500 awards. The committee chose recipients from a pool of 140 applicants — all Boilermaker dependents in their senior year of high school. Winners were chosen based on their high academic achievement, leadership skills, participation in extra-curricular activities, and performance on a 300-500 word essay on this year’s topic: “Name the biggest challenge facing unions in the next 10 years.”
Heather Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton, Local Lodge 363 (East St. Louis, Ill.), earned the top scholarship award of $5,000. A member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Silver Medallion Award, Heather also worked part-time at the Madison County Agriculture Auction and two area golf courses while going to high school. She plans to study agriculture at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Ill. “After living and working on a farm for 17 years, agriculture has become what I know and enjoy,” she wrote.
Two Boilermaker dependents were selected to receive $3,500 grants.
Kieran Carlisle, son of John Carlisle Jr. and grandson of John Carlisle, both members of Local Lodge 13 (Philadelphia), plans to attend the Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering, working toward a degree in architectural engineering. Kieran is an accomplished drummer, playing four years with his high school jazz band. He served three years as captain of the school’s drum line that earned two district band awards and two drum line championships.
Whitney Rice, daughter of David Rice, Local Lodge 51 (Indianapolis), has been accepted into the Hutton Honors College at Indiana University, where she plans to complete her undergraduate degree in speech and hearing sciences, and then pursue a master’s degree in speech pathology.
Seven scholarship applicants were selected to receive $2,000 awards.
Anneliese Chase, daughter of Roy Chase, Local Lodge 146 (Edmonton, Alberta), a graduate of Ascension Collegiate, will attend Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sarah Densmore, daughter of Robert Wade Densmore, Local Lodge 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia), will attend St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia.
Stephanie Guay, daughter of Marc Guay, Local Lodge 128 (Toronto, Ontario), is enrolled in the Child, Youth, and Family Studies Program at the University of Guelph in Ontario.
Arek Hautaluoma, son of John Hautaluoma, Local Lodge 191 (Victoria, British Columbia), will work this fall then attend Camosun College next spring, where he will major in journalism.
Matthew Milne, son of Bradley Milne, Local Lodge D385 (Vancouver, British Columbia), plans to attend McGill University in Quebec.
Sara Wigginton, daughter of Mark Wigginton, Local Lodge D595 (Kosmosdale, Ky.), was the Bethlehem High School’s 2009 Valedictorian, student council president, varsity soccer captain, and most valuable player. She will attend Western Kentucky University and major in biology.
Ryan Yeh, son of John Yeh, Local Lodge 146, will be attending Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.
Committee selects 16 $1,500 award winners
THE COMMITTEE ALSO selected the following 16 scholarship winners to receive a $1,500 grant.
Natalia Alvarez, daughter of Edgar Alvarez, Local Lodge 1255 (Chicago), will be attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. She hopes to become a biomedical engineer and work in research to improve the lives of handicapped people.
Andrew Barnett, son of Robert Barnett, Local Lodge 684 (Norfolk, Va.), will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Kettering University in Flint, Mich.
Lisa Barrett, daughter of William Barrett, Local Lodge 13, will major in biology at the University of Michigan.
Alexandra Brandt, daughter of Mark Brandt, Local Lodge 1509 (Cudahy, Wis.), plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and eventually enter medical school to become a physician.
Heather Carmitchel, daughter of Charles Carmitchel, Local Lodge 83 (Kansas City, Mo.), was a member of the Basehor-Linwood High School’s Gold Honor Roll for four years. She was selected as a Kansas Honor Scholar and a Governor’s Scholar and plans to study architecture at the Kansas State University in Manhattan.
Jamie Engbrecht, daughter of Michael Engbrecht, Local Lodge 647 (Minneapolis), will attend St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn.
Ryan Estep, son of Walter Estep, Local Lodge D408 (Dundee, Mich.), will major in computer engineering at the University of Toledo.
Shana Jo Harrison, daughter of Benjamin Harrison, Local Lodge 60 (Peoria, Ill.), is enrolled at the College of Business at the University of Illinois in Urbana, where she plans to major in marketing and eventually go on to law school.
Nichole Letizia, daughter of Lawrence Letizia, Local Lodge 28 (Newark, N.J.), will study architecture at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. A National Honor Society member, Nichole earned varsity letters in cross country and in both indoor and outdoor track.
Marney Mason, daughter of Dale Mason, Local Lodge 502 (Tacoma, Wash.), received the Washington State Honors Award, the President’s Education Award for Educational Excellence, and was named the Rotary Club’s student of the year and the Edmonds School District marketing student of the year. She will attend Seattle University.
Kori Moore, daughter of Hilton Moore Jr., Local Lodge D397 (Foreman, Ark.), will be attending Northeast Texas Community College in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Kori was valedictorian, president of the National Honor Society and student council, senior class vice president, and captain of the cheerleading squad.
Kaleigh Namiotka, daughter of Larry Namiotka, Local Lodge 13, finished second in her senior class, and was selected as one of the top 25 best all-around area high school students by the Scranton Times-Tribune. She plans to study pre-med at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa.
Jessica Neddow, daughter of Lance Neddow, Local Lodge 169 (Detroit), is planning to study general engineering at the Michigan Technological University this fall.
Kristin Perry, daughter of Paul Perry, Local Lodge 584 (Tuscaloosa, Ala.), has been accepted in the Bachelor of Architecture program at Mississippi State University.
Patricia Peters, step-daughter of Thomas Vallon, Local Lodge 558 (Windsor, Conn.), will attend Boston University.
Amanda Young, daughter of Donald Young, Local Lodge 667 (Charleston, W.Va.), plans to major in music education at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. A recognized member of the All Area and All County Band for four years, Amanda hopes to become a college music professor.
