Learning briefs 9-23-18

Scholarships announced

Saint Francis Healthcare System Foundation and the Saint Francis Auxiliary awarded healthcare scholarships to 24 local students in August, according to a recent news release.

Twenty-three of the students were awarded $2,000 in scholarships toward a degree in a healthcare-related profession, and one student received an executive scholarship for pursing a master's degree in healthcare administration and a $5,000 stipend annually for two years for a total of $10,000. The newest executive scholarship is named in honor of former Saint Francis president and CEO, Steven C. Bjelich.

• Jaden Barnes, Earl Jr. and Lori Wills Memorial Scholarship
• Kendall Barnes, Joseph and Harriette Hunter McCrate Scholarship
• Adeline Beussink, Mamie Hall Memorial Scholarship
• Rachel Birkman, Clara D. Newnam Memorial Scholarship
• Paige Brown, Bernadean Campbell Memorial Scholarship
• Breiona Catching, Saint Francis Auxiliary 125th Anniversary Scholarship
• Melinna Craft, Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship
• Emma Derickson, Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Scholarship
• Kaleigh Eastep, Saint Francis Foundation Scholarship
• Alyson Fluchel, Saint Francis Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship
• Allison Hotop, Evalyn and S. David Nunley Scholarship
• Lauren Kranawetter, Huttegger-Scherer Memorial Scholarship
• Caleb Likens, Edythe M. Davis Scholarship
• Alan Miller, Carrie Suedekum Memorial Scholarship
• Kirsti Pohlman, Ken Hayden Memorial Scholarship
• Macy Shively, Saint Francis Auxiliary Physician Honor Scholarship
• Eileen Sievers, Lucy Ellen Towse Memorial Scholarship
• Kayla Uhrhan, Sisters of Saint Francis Nursing Scholarship
• Zachary Vogel, Lee George and Katherine Jane Cochran Memorial Scholarship
• Tatum Wallace, Christen Joyel Aufdenberg Memorial Scholarship
• Emily Weber, Susan E. Hinkebein Memorial Scholarship
• Jacob Wren, Bess Estes Healthcare Scholarship
• Angela Wright, Mark F. Scully Scholarship
• Kandra Voshage, Steven C. Bjelich Executive Scholarship

The Jackson Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary presented scholarships to area graduating seniors at their annual banquet. Pictured from left: Megan Wikel, daughter of Dave and Donna Wikel, graduate of Notre Dame High School; Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary Vice President Vonda Vangennip; Luke Sprengel, son of Mark and Kristy Sprengel, graduate of Notre Dame High School; and President Cindy Beussink. Timothy J. Bussing