Kirtland Foundation Announces Fall 2021 Semester Scholarship Recipients

GRAYLING, Mich., June 29. 2021 – The Kirtland Foundation is proud to announce 63 scholarship recipients for the Fall 2021 semester, totaling $37,875 in disbursed awards. Thanks to the support of all of our donors, we are able to more than double the number of scholarships we will be able to award over the next four years.

Through annual scholarships and endowed funds, the Kirtland Foundation awards money to local students in need of financial support for college to help them achieve their academic goals and pursue their dreams. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria, including essays on life experiences, education and career goals and community involvement, as well as letters of recommendation.

Recipients of the Fall 2021 Kirtland Foundation scholarships include:

• Katherine Baker (Associates/Science & Arts) of Rapid City, Ron & Melanie Marino Memorial Scholarship
• Kiaya Baur (Nursing) of Gaylord, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
• Tyler Becker (Cardiac Sonography) of Sparta, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Julie Mae Bell (Associates/Science & Arts) of Prudenville, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Bobbie Benson (Nursing) of Grayling, Catherine I.Barratt Bloomquist Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship
• Eric Berry (Welding & Fabricating) of Vanderbilt, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Devin Bristley  (Nursing) of Cheboygan, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Claire   Brown  (Electrical Technology) of Northport,  DEW Scholarship for Women in Skilled Trades
• Lindsey Bruneel (Surgical Technology) of Mancelona, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Kaylee Bryzelak (Medical Assistant) of St. Helen, The Keith Rich Trust
• Lexia Christensen (Associates/Science & Arts) of Roscommon, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Hannah Cooper (Welding and Fabricating) of Mancelona, DEW Scholarship for Women in Skilled Trades
• Cameron Croasdell (Cardiac Sonography) of Gaylord, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Erica Dibble (Nursing) of Wellston, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Kellie Downing (Nursing) of Mackinaw City, Patrick J. Trahan Memorial Scholarship
• Halie Eichorn (Business/Marketing) of Roscommon, Blarney Stone Broadcasting Scholarship
• Christopher Fike (Automotive Technology) of Dafter, Jim’s Collision Automotive Technology Scholarship
• Cameron Fulcher (Automotive Technology) of Prudenville, Fick & Sons Scholarship Fund
• Brianna Gerard (Cardiac Sonography) of Duluth, WI, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Autumn Glazier (Associates) of Gaylord, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Nancy Goodyear (Health Information Technology) of Grayling, Anna Biernat Scholarship
• Jackie Gransden (Associates/Business Administration) of Roscommon, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Kody Gray (Nursing) of West Branch, Marguerite D. Wiltse Memorial Scholarship
• Sophie Hagedorn (Nursing) of Gaylord, James D. Fryfogle Memorial Scholarship
• Jackie Hamm (Art & Design) of Fairview, Gerry LaFemina Fine Arts Scholarship
• Amanda Jordan (Nursing) of Tawas, Nicole R. Coburn Memorial Nursing Scholarship
• Harrison Kalember (Electrical Technology) of Gaylord, William Ingleson Memorial Scholarship
• Mikaela Keskine (Nursing) of Indian River, KCC Board of Trustees Scholarship Fund
• Alyssa Koch (Nursing) of Clare, The Woods Family Scholarship
• Emalee Kolevar (Nursing) of West Branch, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
• Brendan Kroll (Electrical Technology) of Gaylord, Sharpe Family Scholarship
• Shaquandra Larry (Nursing) of Burton, Karl & Mary Gottleber Family Endowed Scholarship
• Stacy Lewis (Cardiac Sonography) of Roscommon, Robert Bovee Scholarship for Health Sciences
• Sierra Lunning (Nursing) of Mio, Carlee Cournyer-Allen Scholarship Fund
• Ashton McDaniels (Criminal Justice) of Roscommon, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Emma Mertes (Nursing) of Grayling, Herbert & Evelyn Miller Scholarship and Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
• Ashley Mouch (Associates/Science & Arts) of Elmira, Stan Evers Career Scholarship
• Christina Nowak (Associates/Science & Arts) of Gaylord, Donald Bronson Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Kaitlyn Paiva (Nursing) of Prudenville, Herbert & Evelyn Miller Scholarship
• Emily Panosso (Nursing) of Gaylord, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
• Brooke Phillion (Cardiac Sonography) of Auburn, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Marianne Quinn (Cardiac Sonography) of Paradise, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
• Skyler Ready (Nursing) of Hale, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
• Kathy Reyes (Nursing) of Lupton, Lawson F. & Anne L. Chambers Scholarship
• Skye Ritchings (Associates/Science & Arts) of Roscommon, Curnalia Scholarship
• Symphony Rodabaugh (Surgical Technology) of Kalkaska, Kirtland MS/Kirtland Endowment Scholarship
• Lauren Schagel (Associates/Science & Arts) of Prescott, Marguerite Gahagen Scholarship
• Angie Souva (Nursing) of South Branch, Ron & Sharon Beyer Endowed Scholarship Fund
• LaRissa Stephens (Associates/Science & Arts) of Johannesburg, David F.Schelter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Kamaria Taylor (Cardiac Sonography) of Mt. Pleasant, Northern Family Dentistry Health Professions Scholarship
• SarahTyndall (Nursing) of Gaylord, James D. Fryfogle Memorial Scholarship
• Luke Verbeke (Electrical Technology) of Roscommon, Higgins Lake DQ Scholarship Fund
• Denae Viera (Business & Office Management) of Grayling, Zalkalns-Karklins GHS Endowed Scholarship
• Victor Viera Calderon (Business/Office Management) of Grayling, Anna Biernat Scholarship
• Jackie Vogelaar (Cardiac Sonography) of Peoria, AZ, Donald N. Fenton Memorial Scholarship
• David Wade (Associates Business Administration) of Gaylord, Curnalia Scholarship
• Ella Ward (Associates, Social Work) of West Branch, Robert (Bob) Doan Scholarship
• Jasmine Watson (Nursing) of West Branch, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Aidan Wiser (Associates/Science & Art) of Wolverine, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
• Charley Wood (Nursing) of Prescott, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
• Megan Wright (Cosmetology) of Boyne City, Helen’s Cosmetology Grayling High School Endowed Scholarship
• Adrianna Zimmerman (Nursing) of West Branch, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship

To learn more about the Kirtland Foundation, visit https://www.kirtland.edu/foundation/

About Kirtland Community College

Established in 1966, Kirtland Community College is a two-year college that serves over 17 communities as the largest Michigan community college district. The college offers 38 degrees and certifications across two campuses, and continuously strives to adapt programming to meet economic demands. By fostering a culture of innovation, Kirtland equips students with the tools they need to succeed in fulfilling careers.  https://www.kirtland.edu/

About the Kirtland Foundation

As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the Kirtland Foundation raises money from private donors, local businesses, alumni and more, then allocates funds in the form of scholarships and grants to Kirtland Community College students and faculty and staff.   https://www.kirtland.edu/foundation/