Woodies Supermarket Educational Scholarship Trust Recipients Announced
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Staff Report-
Each year, high school and college students are given the opportunity to apply for the Woodies Supermarket Scholarship Fund.
This year, 12 high school and 17 college students were given scholarships, a total of $25,000, to pursue their academic careers.
Woodies Supermarket Scholarship Fund was founded in 1978 by Woodie and Devota Schramm. Woodie was a businessman in the Warsaw and Bremen areas. Devota was a former teacher at Atwood Elementary. The Schramms chose to share the rewards of their hard work and dedication to give other young people an opportunity.
This fund has contributed $696,300 to 1,269 Warsaw graduates since the fund’s inception in 1978.
The 2011 high school recipients are: Matthew A. Abbitt, parent Thomas, Grace College, social studies education major; Michael P. Boyle, parents Patrick and Sharon, Purdue University, mechanical engineering technology; Cody T. Bragg, parents Willie and Mariellyn Ward, Purdue University, fisheries and aquatic sciences; Zachary S. Erba, parents Scott and Karen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, mathematics; Stephanie E. Fribley, parents Scott and Wendy, University of St. Francis, biology/pre-physician assistant; Chad M. Keen, parents Jeff and Tracy, IPFW, paramedic science; Devan Lynn Ostrom, parents JC Barry and Diana, Purdue University, animal science; Sharayaha R. Raisler, parents Kevin Raisler and Tammi Mead, Grand Valley State University, nursing; Marissa E. Schramm, parents Scott and Anne, Cornerstone University, social work; Lauryn L. Steffe, parents Kevin and Teresa, University of Indianapolis, psychology with occupational therapy; Travis F. Thomas, parents Michael and Cynthia, Bethel College, business/graphic design; Taylor J. Zigon, parents David and Karen, Purdue University, electrical and computer engineering technology.
The 2011 college recipients are: Mackin J. Bannon, parents Terrence and Roxanne, University of Notre Dame, marketing; Kristen N. Barnes, parents Craig and Ginger, IPFW, criminal justice; Chase M. Byerly, parents Craig and Sherri Stoller, Butler University, marketing and finance; Rily S. Franklin, parent Randa Franklin, Ball State University, music education; Thomas R. Friddle, parents Robert and Nancy, Ball State University, architecture; Steven M. Palladino, parents James and Sharon, Wheaton College, physics and math minor; Audrey K. Petro, parents Mike and Miechi, United States Naval Academy, naval officer; Spencer M. Plummer, parents Kevin and Debbie, University of St. Francis, health and exercise; Teryn Nicole Sapper, parents Frank and Deborah, Purdue University, dietetics; Lauren E. Sciarra, parents Gregg and Ann, Purdue University, public health promotions; Bryce A. Scott, parents Kevin and Lynnette, Purdue University, actuarial science; Kayla M. Smith, parents Kevin and Kathy, Indiana Wesleyan University, pre-medicine (biology); Brian W. Thallemer, parents Joe and Jill, Indiana University, linguistics; Elizabeth S. Tinkey, parents James and Linda, Valparaiso University, elementary education; Jennifer L. Tinkey, parents James and Linda, Concordia University, early childhood education; Christopher D. Utley, parents Richard Jr. and Debbie, Purdue University, sales management; Drew M. Williamson, parents Dana and Tami, Indiana Wesleyan University, elementary education.
