Encouragement. Involvement. Achievement. About Alumni Events Programs Scholarship Program EKC Scoreboard Partnership ESHS Scholarships 2015 Scholarships for Elkhorn South High School The 2015 Elkhorn South High School Scholarship Recognition Breakfast was held on Thursday, April 30th from 7am-8am at Elkhorn South High School. Congratulations to the following Elkhorn South High School Scholarship Applicants! AXA Advisors Scholarship – Jake Johnson Barbara McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship – Mason Wright Carl L. and Mary A. White Scholarship – Anna Howorth Don Nordlund Scholarship – Lauren Maciejewski Dr. Harriet Bluford Memorial Scholarship – Margaret Schmidt Elkhorn Girls Softball Association Scholarship – Margaret Schmidt & Sydney Graver Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship – Abi Heller Elkhorn Kids Campus Employee Scholarship – Luke Johnson Elkhorn Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship – Mason Wright Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship – Jake Johnson Elkhorn Lions Club – Arnold Fencl Scholarship – Ella Daves ERMS Booster Club Scholarship – Madison Hebner & Zachary Van Roy ESHS Boosters Club Scholarship – Zachary Van Roy & Colton Morris ESHS Football Futures Scholarship – Brett Stinson & Cole Butler ESHS Soccer Booster Club Boys Soccer Scholarship – Josh Lohr ESHS Soccer Booster Club Girls Soccer Scholarship – Mackenzie Moore ESHS Volleyball Booster Scholarship – Ashley Knight ESHS Wrestling Booster Scholarship – Mason Wright Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship – Reegan Powers Fire Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship – Ethan Moody J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship – Caleb Greufe John Greufe Memorial Scholarship – Ashley Knight Kayla Wilkins Memorial Scholarship – Luke Johnson Legacy Eyecare Scholarship – Abi Heller & Moira Williams Mary Buck Memorial Scholarship – Evan Asche Nate Pullen Memorial Scholarship – Payton Conrad No Frills Personal Best Scholarship – Luke Johnson Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship – Zachary Van Roy Skyline Elementary PTO Scholarship – Mackenzie Moore Spring Ridge Elementary PTO Scholarship – Michael Kardell West Dodge Station Elementary PTO Scholarship – Ashley Xiques Western Douglas County Rotary Scholarship – Margaret Schmidt Below is a list of the scholarships that were available to Ellkhorn South High seniors graduating in May 2015. If you have any questions regarding scholarships, please contact Genice Chochon at gchochon@epsne.org or 402.289-1727. AXA Advisors Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to two ambitious and goal oriented graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) in recognition of their school and community accomplishments. Applicants demonstrate respect for self and community by their ability to maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. Barbara McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship This $4,000.00 scholarship honors the positive spirit and active community involvement of Mrs. McLaughlin by recognizing a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public High School who demonstrates positive and active participation in school and community activities. The scholarship recipient must attend a four-year college or university in Nebraska in order to receive the scholarship. Carl L. and Mary A. White Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who has successfully completed eight semesters of high school science (with a preference given to an emphasis in Physics) and has plans to continue his/her education in a scientific field of study. Don Nordlund Scholarship This $1,000.00 scholarship recognizes a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public High School who graduated from Skyline Elementary and has demonstrated leadership and sensitivity to others. Volunteer work demonstrating sensitivity to others’ needs will be a focus. Grade point average and class rank, although important, will not be primary considerations. Don Petersen Family Scholarship The Don Petersen Family recognizes two or more students who graduated from either Hillrise Elementary or Manchester Elementary who exemplify good citizenship through active involvement in school and community and solid academic achievement. This scholarship is valued at $250.00. Dr. Harriet Bluford Memorial Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship honors Dr. Bluford’s life-long passion for education by recognizing a student graduating from an Elkhorn Public High School who displays positive participation in school and/or community activities and plans to continue his/her education in the field of Education. Elkhorn Girls Softball Association (EGSA) Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two senior female athletes (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who’s participation in Elkhorn Girls Slammer Select or Recreational Softball enabled them to “Hit a Home Run” both on the field and in the community. Elkhorn Historical Society Scholarship This $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who are from Elkhorn families who have been active in the community for many years. Elkhorn Lawn Care Entrepreneur Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who demonstrate active involvement in high school and community activities, good character and leadership potential and have plans to further their education in a Business or Entrepreneurship field of study. Elkhorn Lions Club-Arnold Fencl Scholarship This $750.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who have plans to attend a community college, vocational, technical or nursing school. Elkhorn Middle School (EMS) Booster Club Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a student who attended and graduated from EMS and exemplifies solid academic performance and involvement in community and school activities. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School (ERMS) Booster Club Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female student who attended and graduated from ERMS and exemplify solid academic performance and involvement in community and school activities. Elkhorn South High School Football Booster Club Scholarship The ESHS Football Booster Club will award a $1,000.00 scholarship to two senior athletes on the football team who are admired and highly respected by their teammates and who have positively participated on the football team for a minimum of two years. Scholarship applications will be available through the ESHS Booser Club in the fall, and the scholarship recipients will be announced at the fall football banquet. Elkhorn South High School Football Futures Scholarship Selected by Coaching Staff/No Application -The ESHS football coaching staff will award a $1,000.00 scholarship to two senior athletes on the football team who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The scholarship recipients will be announced at the fall football banquet. Elkhorn South High School Soccer Booster Club Boys Soccer Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a male graduating senior who is a current member of the Elkhorn South High School soccer team and is highly respected by teammates both on and off the field for his character and good sportsmanship. Elkhorn South High School Soccer Booster Club Girls Soccer Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a female graduating senior who is a current member of the Elkhorn South High School soccer team and is highly respected by teammates both on and off the field for her character and good sportsmanship. Elkhorn South High School Volleyball Booster Scholarship The ESHS Volleyball Booster Club will award a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior who is a current member of the Elkhorn South High School Volleyball team who has demonstrated good character, integrity, dedication and a strong work ethic. Elkhorn South High School Wrestling Booster Scholarship The ESHS Wrestling Booster Club will award a $1,000.00 scholarship to two graduating seniors who are currently participating in the Elkhorn South High School Wrestling program as either a manager or student athlete and have demonstrated good character, integrity, dedication and a strong work ethic. Elkhorn Volunteer Rescue Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who have plans to pursue a career in fire fighting, emergency medicine or other health/medical related professions. The scholarship is valued at $2,500.00/year for a maximum of four years. Elkhorn/Waterloo Area American Legion Post #211 Scholarship This $4,000.00 scholarship recognizes a student graduating from an Elkhorn Public High School who is involved in school and community activities and exemplifies a patriotic spirit. J.D. Heiskell & Co. Agriculture Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public High School who is actively involved in school and community activities and plans on attending an accredited trade school or college majoring in the field of Agriculture, Natural Resource Science or Veterinary Medicine. John Greufe Memorial Scholarship The John Greufe Memorial Scholarship honors John for his compassion for others during his lifetime. This $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to an Elkhorn South High School graduating senior who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship, strong leadership, and Christian values including love, compassion, and assistance to others less fortunate than him/her. Kayla Wilkins Memorial Scholarship This $2,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public School who best exemplifies the spirit, lifestyle and compassion of Kayla Wilkins as demonstrated by the scholarship applicant’s Christian, drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. Kids Campus Employee Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who are current Kids Campus employees who have demonstrated a caring, fun-loving attitude while working with the Kids Campus students. Kids Campus Former Student Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who attended Kids Campus in Elementary School and have demonstrated strong academic performance, successful leadership capabilities and active involvement in community and school activities. Legacy Eyecare Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to four graduating seniors (two from Elkhorn High School and two from Elkhorn South High School) who are goal oriented as demonstrated by their success in high school and have plans to further their education in a scientific or medical field of study. Liz Dolph Memorial Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship honors Liz Dolph, a Westridge Elementary School teacher who inspired her students and loved education, art and music. The Liz Dolph Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public High School who attended Westridge Elementary School and shares a love of art and/or music with Mrs. Dolph. Mary W. Buck Memorial Scholarship This $1,000.00 scholarship is awarded in memory of Mary W. Buck who was a loving mother and grandmother who highly valued education. This scholarship will be awarded to an Elkhorn South High School student who has plans to pursue a career in the field of education. Nate Pullen Memorial Scholarship This $1,000.00 scholarship honors Nate’s enthusiasm and passion for life. The scholarship will be awarded to two graduating student athletes from an Elkhorn Public School who have demonstrated good character, leadership potential and are admired and highly respected by teammates both on and off the field. No Frills Fresh Personal Best Scholarship Teacher Nominated/No Application – This $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving their “personal best” through positive attitude and solid work ethic. PTO Scholarship : Fire Ridge Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a male and female graduating senior of an Elkhorn Public High School who graduated fifth grade from Fire Ridge Elementary and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and active involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : Hillrise Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of an Elkhorn Public High School who attended Hillrise Elementary for a minimum of three years and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and active involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : Manchester Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of an Elkhorn Public High School who graduated fifth grade from Manchester Elementary School and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : Skyline Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of an Elkhorn Public High School who graduated fifth grade from Skyline Elementary and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : Spring Ridge Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of an Elkhorn Public High School who graduated fifth grade from Spring Ridge Elementary and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : West Dodge Station Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who lives within the boundaries of West Dodge Station Elementary and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and involvement in community and school activities. PTO Scholarship : Westridge Elementary This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who attended Westridge Elementary for a minimum of three years and exemplifies academic success, good citizenship and involvement in community and school activities. Real World Initiative Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from an Elkhorn Public High School who has plans to attend a vocational or technical school. Financial need of the applicant is a primary consideration. A minor emphasis is placed on grades, but there is a focus on the applicant demonstrating improvement in grades throughout his/her high school career. Secondhand Support, Inc. Scholarship This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to two seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who have taken a minimum of three AP classes, maintained a minimum GPA of 3.75, and have demonstrated a willingness to challenge themselves academically while maintaining a well-balanced non-academic schedule. Western Douglas County Rotary Scholarship The Western Douglas County Rotary will award a scholarship to two graduating seniors (one from Elkhorn High School and one from Elkhorn South High School) who best exemplify the ideals of Rotary International which includes “Service Above Self.” The Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build peace in the world. "We make a LIVING by what we get. We make a LIFE by what we give." - Winston Churchill Join Us! 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