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THE 39TH ANNUAL

AS Service Alumni ScholarshipKylan Dixon

Automotive Distinguished Senior AwardThe program recognizes distinguished four-year Automotive Technology students for graduating with a cumulative GPA between a 3.4 and a 3.7.

Alex Seuferling, Jonathan Rutherford, Logan Joos, Tanner Hensley

Chris & Heather Davison ScholarshipTrevor Crossland

Eugene V. Gardner Automotive Outstanding Senior AwardKrishna Balaji

Exceptional Automotive Senior AwardThe program recognizes exceptional four-year Automotive Technology students for graduating with a cumulative GPA between a 3.7 and a 4.0.

Christopher Jones, Dwarkesh Thakkar, Eric Stoneberger, Gage Efken, Isaac Dillard

Ford Waring ScholarshipCaleb Hentzen

Frank & Cheryl Perry ScholarshipChad Fraser

Johnny Vietti Memorial ScholarshipAlexander Jones

Ken Gordon Outstanding Senior Leadership AwardRodney May

Kobel Auto Tech ScholarshipKyle Wittmuss

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Nick Chase Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is presented by Mike and Lisa Chase in memory of their son, Nick. Nick was an automotive technology student at Pittsburg State University. Established in 2013, this scholarship is for an undergraduate student who shares Nick’s passion and commitment to all things automotive.

Max McCain

Paul A. and Mary C. Oberholtzer ScholarshipAdam Hawkins, Dane Cross, Jacob Guenther

Pete J. Holman Diesel Outstanding Senior AwardThe Pete J. Holman award is the highest award given to a four-year diesel student. In 2008 the faculty decided to begin distinguishing a top Diesel graduating senior. Pete Holman graduated from PSU in 1963 from the College of Business. He had a very successful career at Caterpillar Corporation working heavily in the mining group. Mr. Holman is well known internationally for his expertise with Caterpillar mining equipment. In 1993, Mr. Holman began serving on the four-year automotive advisory board, and is the person who can be most attributed to the rebirth and growth of PSU’s Diesel and Heavy Equipment curriculum. He has been instrumental in guiding the curriculum, advising the department, and guiding graduates into a career path at Caterpillar Corporation.

Blake Chambers

Ron Downing ScholarshipWeston Gehlbach

Toyota Scholars Program ScholarshipEthan Tomasi

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AGC of America ScholarshipRiley Bingham, Trent Fair, Grace Gibson, Austen Hunt, Marcelo Neufeld, Patrick Pennock, Easton Roth

Builders Association Scholarship Blaine Boudreaux, Zachary Bures, William Corlett, Trent Fair, Michael Marinakis, Marcelo Neufeld, Caleb Pahl, Easton Roth, Tyson Stites

Construction Alumni Association Scholarship The PSU Construction Alumni Association was established in 1988 by a group of PSU construction alumni in an effort to provide scholarships for PSU construction students. The scholarships are primarily funded through three annual golf tournaments: one each in Wichita, Kansas City and Pittsburg. Each of these tournaments are supported by PSU alumni and a large number of construction and construction related companies.

Nate Anderson, Cruz Aranda, Connor Baker, Jeremy Berg, Jeremy Bingham, Marshal Bonham, Blaine Boudreaux, Keagan Boyd, Luke Brand, McRae Brand, Jessica Brynds, Zachary Bures, Ellis Carolina, Hector Carrillo, Bill Corlett, Gavin Dillow, Garrett Durr, Adrian Ensaldo, Trent Fair, Sam Freisberg, Evan Garrett, Grace Gibson, Taylor Griffith, Reid Hentzen, Paul Hilbert, Michael Hoffmann, Brock Howerton, Graham Hudelson, Austen Hunt, Dylan Ientile, Lauren Inman, Kale Irwin, Dylan Jenkins, Brandon Jordon, William Kelley, Sean Loseke, Zachary Loy, Joel Martin, Jack McGavran, Andrew McMillan, Carlos Mendoza Montes, Marcelo Neufeld, Noah Newcomb, Jarin Nitsche, Brendan Ohlmeier, Caleb Pahl, Patrick Pennock, Lakin Petz, Blake Rast, Austin Roberts, Austin Rodriquez, Ismael Rosas, Easton Roth, Jeremiah Ruiz Diaz, Kasen Russell, Ben Sails, Deserae Schwindt, Gabe Senteney, Wyatt Seufert, Carly Spencer, Ethan Stallbaumer, Tyson Stites, Jack Tenbrink, Tucker Tribble, Noah Verbraken, Hunter Wagner, Tyler Wayland, Tyler White, Alex Wilson, Derrick Yager

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Crossland Construction Company ScholarshipA firm believer that education is the key to any future, Crossland Construction awards scholarships in an effort to provide assistance to young men and women entering the construction field. “We don’t just build buildings – We Build Futures!”

Daniel Allemang, Riley Bailey, Braden Balmanno, Riley Bingham, Blaine Boudreaux, Jake Burke, Alex Conley, Thomas Cook, Sydnee Crain, Hutson Frye, Alex Garcia, Brandon Gilley, Graham Hassion, Isaac Haverkamp, Austen Hunt, Kale Irwin, Isaac Jennings, Kyle Kubler, Luke Loy, Cole Morris, Kaizer Newell, Sam Pospisil, Kasen Russell, Colten Schweda, Adam Smith, Colon Snodgrass, Trent Steckline, Tyler Wayland, Ryan Wentworth, Derrick Yager

Crossland Heavy Contractors ScholarshipJD Allen, Gavin Dillow, Sam Freisberg, Isaac Lute, Drew McMillan, Brayden Stanhope

Evergreen Industrial PSU School of Construction ScholarshipPreston Boyd, William Kelley

Flintco, LLC PSU School of Construction ScholarshipJoel Martin

Joe and Diane Levens ScholarshipThe Levens Endowed Scholarship was established to provide opportunities for graduates from McPherson High School and Hutchison Community College to continue their education at Pittsburg State University to fulfill their dreams of pursuing a career in the construction industry.

Austen Hunt, Hunter Pearson, Rylee Garrett, Brandon Proberts

Key Construction ScholarshipLogan McCollar, Lakin Petz

Martin K. Eby Construction PSU School of Construction ScholarshipLauren Inman

McCownGordon Construction PSU School of Construction ScholarshipDalton Kellum

MSM Contractors Association ScholarshipTrenton Fair, Michael Hoffman, Carlos Mendoza Montes, Marcelo Neufeld

Oberholtzer ScholarshipHannah Frye, Noah Newcomb, Ismael Rosas

Roche Constructors, Inc. PSU School of Construction ScholarshipPreston Rohr

Summit Homes Construction ScholarshipBlaine Boudreaux, Kyle Montojo, Martin Nuessen, Easton Roth

Weis Family PSU School of Construction ScholarshipJack Ricker

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Dennis V. Alvarez ScholarshipThe Dennis V. Alvarez scholarship is in honor of Dennis Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in History in 1968. He supported Pittsburg State University as a member of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Industry Advisory Committee during his distinguished career with the Boeing Co. The scholarship is awarded to an Engineering Technology major with a preference to students from Mulvane High School or students with a physical handicap.

Whalen Downs, Martin Tholstrup

Harold W. Compton Scholarship FundThe Harold W. Compton scholarship is a memorial scholarship in honor of Pittsburg businessman, Harold W. Compton. Established in 1988, the scholarship is targeted to attract highly qualified students into the Engineering Technology programs.

Michael Beck, Zachary Coenen, Kolten Curnutte, Whalen Downs, Shelby Forst, Shane Fredrickson, Ashley Heinen, Colby McManis, Kaden Nation, Damian Ruiz, Tate Sanders, Kallie Shannon, Joseph Sierra Leon, Jaden Tiller

Lucy Ann & Herbert A. Sheldon ScholarshipThe Lucy Ann and Herbert A. Sheldon scholarship was established in 1991 with preference to female students in mathematics or engineering technology. Mrs. Sheldon graduated from Kansas State Teachers College in 1927 and taught mathematics, physical education, and Latin. Her husband was employed by the Phillips Petroleum company for forty years.

Sarah Case

Martin K. Eby Construction PSU School of Construction ScholarshipMichael Beck

Paul & Mary C. Oberholtzer ScholarshipMichael Beck, Whalen Downs, Konner Vanderford

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Charles Russell Memorial ScholarshipKaylynn Kraybill

Instrument Society of America ScholarshipAlex Hernandez, Austin Smith

Instrument Society of America Scholarship-WichitaMartin Tholstrup

John L. Johnston Memorial ScholarshipThe John L. Johnston scholarship is provided through Mr. John L. Johnston, who received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at PSU and his graduate degree in technology at PSU. This scholarship was established in 2008 for Electronics Engineering Technology majors.

Caleb Chase

PSU Electronics Alumni ScholarshipBrady Volski

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C. Todd Clark ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in honor of C. Todd Clark who was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers in St. Louis, MO.

Lukas Amershek

Carl J. Tabor Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1984 by Mrs. Caroline Tabor and son James in honor of Mr. Tabor’s memory.

Lukas Amershek, Collin Carlson, Elyjah Helm, Jordan Thomas, Makyn Wade

Charles Russell Memorial ScholarshipThe Charles Russell memorial scholarship is presented in memory of Charles Russell who was employed at PITSCO. The memorial scholarship was established by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell, and Mr. Harvey Dean, CEO of PITSCO. This scholarship is awarded to an Electronics Engineering Technology and Plastics Engineering Technology student each year.

McCormick Snyder

Dr. George Graham Plastics Technology ScholarshipThe Dr. George Graham Plastics Technology Scholarship was established in 2011 by Mr. Bob Tyler (‘75) to honor Dr. Graham’s vision and dedication to the PSU Plastics program for more than 34 years. As the first professor in Plastics at PSU he helped developed the program from its infancy and eventually gain accreditation.

Trey Leonard, Connor Pope, Kelsey Reeves, Garrett Schick, McCormick Snyder, Tanner Tribble, Makyn Wade, Douglas Wells

Fabrik Engineering Technology ScholarshipJazmine Benitez

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Alumni ScholarshipThe Mechanical Engineering Technology Alumni scholarship is awarded to recognize the generosity of all the Mechanical Program Alumni that have provided funds to support the education of students in the Mechanical Engineering Program. The Scholarship was established in 2004 to provide financial assistance and to recognize the academic efforts of Mechanical Engineering Technology majors.

Sarah Case, Andrew Day, Zachary Dold, Ridge Robertson

Tim Thomas and Larry Williamson ScholarshipWhalen Downs

Wilfred J. Morin ScholarshipSamuel Green, Bradley Hartman

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Christopher Goddard

Robert E. & Helen I. Luth ScholarshipKalten Ebbinghaus, Conrad Greeley, Chesachi Kalu, Dawayad Reyes

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James A. Doti ScholarshipMr. Doti was born in 1925 and received a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Kansas State Teachers College in 1952. In 1974 he established Jadcore, Inc. in Terre Haute, IN, a recycling company to salvage plastic by–product waste. This scholarship was established by his children in honor of his 70th birthday. He passed away in 2016.

Kaedra Brenner

James R. Johnson ScholarshipSon of PSU alumni, Robert (Bob) Johnson, Sr., Jim Johnson owned a plastics business in Tulsa, selling turf irrigation material in Oklahoma, and Arkansas. In 1996, at the age of 39, he died in a car accident on the Indian Nation Turnpike going back to Tulsa. Bob and Betty endowed this scholarship in his memory to be awarded to students in the Plastics Engineering Technology program. This endowment provides scholarships for students in plastics engineering with pref-erence given to graduates of Frontenac High School.

Alex Johnson

Maurice V. Reagan Memorial ScholarshipMr. Reagan was an Electrical Engineering graduate of Kansas University in 1930. He worked for Atkinson Armature in Pittsburg, KS and Chanute Ash Grove Lime and Cement Co. He retired as Chief Electrical Engineer in 1976 and passed away in 1980. This scholarship was established by Mrs. Neural Regan and daughter Barbara Reagan Fern in his memory.

Lukas Amershek, Garrett Schick, McCormick Snyder, Makyn Wade

Profs. Henry Emadipour & Chris Ibeh Memorial ScholarshipMelvira Kazuma

Pittsburg State University Plastics Alumni Endowment ScholarshipTabitha Claeys, Carlos Palestino, William Virtue

Pittsburg State University Plastics Alumni ScholarshipJazmine Benitez, Samantha Bertoncino, Nicholas Brady, Garrett Burghart, Eric Chelgren, Zachary Coenen, Cole Cooper, Connor Cravens, Blaise Dawson, Ryan Dziadula, Addison Ehrlich, Jackson Farley, Diego Garcia, Ronan Hallacy, Ashley Heinen, Ethan Henson, Jacob Hooker, Graham Hough, Grant Howard, Daniel Jackson, Alex Johnson, Kristopher Light, Nicholas Muskrat, Ely Parks, Ethan Pellock, Ian Shipley, Joseph Sierra Leon, Isaac Welch

Bob Roberts Scholarship for the Printing Management Fund Mr. Roberts was a faculty member in the department from 1966 to 1996. He earned a bachelors degree from Arkansas State University and a masters degree from Kansas State College of Pittsburg. The Bob Roberts scholarship was established in 1996 and recognizes accomplishments in scholastic endeavors, dedication in pursuing knowledge and service to the department and the potential for success in the industry. This scholarship recognizes a management major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Kaylea Robertson, Neali Weaver

Carole and Richard Jacques Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1996 and honors a dedicated teacher known to most as “Jake.” Richard Jacques received a BSED from PSU in 1957 and an MS in 1958. He joined the faculty at PSU in 1957 as an Assistant Instructor and retired as a full Professor in 1995. He taught photomechanical processes and color reproduction courses. He also taught the first offset printing course at PSU. This scholarship recognizes a student’s scholastic accomplishments and potential for future success. A 3.0 GPA is required.

Lauren Treece, Neali Weaver

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Clampitt Paper Graphics Arts ScholarshipKaylea Robertson, Abigail Rogers

David R. Butler Printing Scholarship FundJone Tan

Deborah & Roger Buck ScholarshipBecker Griffin

Edna Lucille Vehlow Printing Scholarship FundThis scholarship was established in 1996 at the request of Edna Vehlow. She attended PSU where she learned the printing trade. While working towards her Masters Degree she held a teaching fellowship in Psychology. She worked for newspapers in Pittsburg and Junction City before purchasing and editing The Ulysses and The Nebraska Dispatch. She sold the newspapers and moved to Topeka in the 1940s and was an Educational Therapist at the Menninger Foundation. She worked for the Topeka Capital –Journal until her retirement and passed away in 1995.

Olivia Frazier, Becker Griffin, Fuechi Lee, Hannah Lindner, Devynn Pitts, Abigail Rogers, Hunter Thompson, Elizabeth Todd Nichol, Krista Wheat, Landon Windsor

John E. White Scholarship FundJone Tan

Kate Strandberg Scholarship FundAbigail Rogers

Lawrence G. Cutler Scholarship FundSteven English

Linda Grilz Outstanding Student AwardKayla Masisak, Abigail Mitchell

Lowell and Rosalia Ross Endowed Scholarship FundDanielle Duke

Mahon Memorial ScholarshipDeborah Thomas

Paul A. and Mary C. Oberholtzer Scholarship FundJourdan Bridgette, Danielle Duke, Fuechi Lee

Ralph F. Ponchur Memorial Scholarship The Ralph F. Ponchur Memorial scholarship was established in 2003. The scholarship recognizes commitment to the printing and graphics industry. It is restricted to junior and senior students in the Graphics and Imaging Technologies department who have demonstrated leadership and spirit for service.

Olivia Frazier, Kaylee Long

Ray A. Boyer Scholarship FundKatelyn Phelps

Robert and Betty Johnson ScholarshipJourdan Bridgette, Kaylee Long, Neali Weaver, Krista Wheat

Stanley Hlasta Scholarship Fund Douglas DeNise

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Charles and Florence Wasser Scholarship FundClay Sneed

Forrest and Emma Penney ScholarshipForrest Penney began his career with PSU as a faculty member in 1948. He was the Chairperson of Industrial Arts and Education from 1967 to 1978. He received a BSED from PSU in 1941 and a MS in 1948. This scholarship was started in his honor.

Stefan Blankenship, Sydney Brumback, Keith Lomshek, Sierra McCuistion, Boyd Tweed, Jessica Wilson

James J. Martin & Betty J. Martin Industrial Technology ScholarshipKeith Lomshek, Jessica Wilson

Kate and Cliff Strandberg ScholarshipThis scholarship was established by Gene Strandberg to honor his family. The Strandberg family worked hard to send their three children to college where they received degrees ranging from Baccalaureates to Doctorates.

Luke Wolgamott

Otto A. Hankammer ScholarshipColin Potluri

Robert E. Bradley ScholarshipStefan Blankenship

Ben S. Vineyard Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship honors Ben Vineyard who came to PSU in 1963 as a Professor and Chairman of the Technology Education Department. He was the author of several vocational education books. He retired in 1982 and passed away in 1992.

Tyler Cares, Jeffery Ogle, Mary Rhomberg, Debrionna Prease

Leland D. and Emajeane S. Boone Memorial ScholarshipMr. Boone was the Director of the Vocational Technical Institute (VTI) at PSU from 1954 until his retirement in 1978. As director, he was recognized as an outstanding leader in vocational education on both a state and national level because of the accomplishments of the VTI in preparing young men and women for employment. This scholarship was established in his honor.

Mary Rhomberg

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O’Brien ScholarshipKyla Drake, Brianne Dryver, Mary George, Kody Hartgrave, Tucker Horak, Cheri Humphries, Melvira Kazuma, Trey Martinez, Jenifer McDonald, Cole McGee, Melissa Payne, Mandy Waggoner, Jacob Webb

Vequist Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Todd Nichol, Krista Wheat

Architectural Woodwork Institute Education ScholarshipKelson Claassen, Chris Wernimont, Kendra Vanpolen

Auman and Kathleen Medley Endowed Wood Technology ScholarshipThis scholarship was named in honor of Mr. Auman Medley and his late wife Kathleen. Mr. Medley graduated from PSU in 1970 with a degree in Technology Studies and retired after teaching for 21 years in the Carl Junction, MO, school district. Mr. Medley recently passed away in 2018.

Dawson Essary, Stephanie Reza

AWI Heart of America ScholarshipClaire Koettker

EGR Construction ScholarshipHunter Boggs

Wood Systems ScholarshipHayden Thompson

Woodworking Machinery Industry Association ScholarshipKelson Claassen, Sarah Provard, Conner Jennings, Gage Davis, Curtis Taylor, Chris Wernimont, Matt Arnold

Albert M. Miller ScholarshipLogan Doering

Charles L. and Madeline Harrison White Memorial ScholarshipLogan Doering

College of Technology ScholarshipThis scholarship receives donations from faculty and alumni through the annual Phonathon. It continues to help many College of Technology students in their pursuit of a college degree.

Melvira Kazuma, Ashley Lovell, Jacob Luton, Cierra Wilson

Curtis and Karen Spicer Finch Scholarship Curt and Karen Finch have spent most of their long careers as educators and each of them has been honored with a PSU Alumni Award for Meritorious Achievement. They have established two PSU scholarships, one in each of their fields, to encourage others to become educators. Curt’s undergraduate studies focused on automotive technology as well as vo-cational and technical teacher preparation. Over the years he has become internationally known as a professor, scholar, author, and leader in improving the vocational and technical education field. This College of Technology scholarship provides sorely needed recognition and assistance to Automotive Technology students who plan to teach.

Jonah Yearout

Dr. John Iley College of Technology ScholarshipHunter Pearson

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Steve & Cathy Scott and Harold L. Scott Memorial ScholarshipsThis scholarship was created by Dr. and Mrs. Steve Scott in memory of his father, Harold L. Scott, who received his BSE in Technical Education in 1969. Recipients are majoring in Technical Education with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Sierra McCuistion, Jessica Wilson

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Dr. Ronald R. McKee ScholarshipThe Dr. Ronald R. McKee scholarship was created by his wife, Pat McKee. Ron recently passed away in 2019, and Pat cre-ated this scholarship in his honor. To continue Ron’s legacy and passion for technology and learning, Pat created this to benefit students within the School of Construction and the Engineering Technology Department.

Emerson Cochran

Glen E. and Shirley R. Hastings ScholarshipThis scholarship was established through the Glen Hastings estate. Mr. Hastings received a BA Degree from PSU and was a Vocational Instructor in the Carpentry Department at Haskell University. Mr. and Mrs. Hastings both passed away in 2003.

Andrew Boisvert, Kalten Ebbinghaus, Dylan Ientile, Jone Tan

James V. Melton ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to honor Dr. Melton’s 22 years of work at Pittsburg State University. Dr. Melton passed away in 1976.

Chelsea Cox, John Fisher

John Langford Memorial ScholarshipMr. Langford was a 1958 chemistry major. He served on the PSU Foundation Board of Trustees and also the Technology Advisory Council. He was very devoted to PSU and was selected as a Meritorious Achievement Award Recipient in 1998. He passed away in 2004.

Cassidy Arnold, Ryunosuke Bennion, Javier Gardea-Santos, Simon Grass, Samuel Green, Reid Hentzen, Alex Hernandez, Kamryn Kelley, Brandon Kincheloe, Hannah Lindner, Aaron Mackey, Mason Manbeck

Karen and Stephen Clegg ScholarshipThe Karen and Stephen Clegg Scholarship was created to benefit students within the School of Construction, Engineering Technology, and Architectural Manufacturing Management and Technology.

Mauresa Caire, Jackson Catloth, Dawson Essary, Joshua Evans, Christopher Goddard, Yvonna Lee, Patrick Pennock, Ismael Rosas, Martin Tholstrup, Tucker Tribble

Lloyd P. and Martha Jane Warren ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to honor Dr. Warren on his 90th birthday. Dr. Warren was connected with the Veterans Hospital in Wichita.

Michael Beck, Claire Koettker, Hunter Thompson

Lois Hosier & Jean Cruce Women in Technology ScholarshipThe Lois Hosier & Jean Cruce Women in Technology Scholarship was endowed in 2019 by Dave and Susan Vandelinde in memory of Lois Hosier and Jean Cruce. These women were both leaders in their families and profoundly independent for their time. Recipients are female students in the College of Technology who graduated from a high school in Kansas.

Datasha Carlock

M.L. Lee and Noretta Caldwell Technology ScholarshipThe Caldwell Scholarship was established in honor of Merritt “Lee” and Noretta Caldwell, lifetime residents of southeast Kansas. Mr. Caldwell is a second generation carpenter/builder and after learning the trade from his father he took over Freeto Construction which at the time was the largest construction company in the state of Kansas. The Caldwells retired in 1976 and started Golden Crown Properties in 1978. After sending his daughter, Barbara, through the College of Technology in the 1970’s, they knew that Pittsburg State University was a great place. The Caldwells have been long time supporters of the University in many academic areas and in 2009, they decided to leave their legacy within the College of Technology by establishing the Merritt “Lee” and Noretta Caldwell Scholarship. Their scholarship was designed to encourage average students out of high school to excel within the College of Technology.

Jeremy Berg, Brianne Dryver, Olivia Frazier, Kelsey Reeves, Mary Rhomberg, Konner Vanderford, Ericka Ward, Landon Windsor

Faculty Promotions/TenureJordan Backs, Technology and Workforce LearningDenise Bertoncino, School of ConstructionJoe Levens, School of ConstructionJason Reid, Graphics and Imaging TechnologiesRocky Restivo, Graphics and Imaging TechnologiesJudy Smetana, Technology and Workforce Learning

Excellence in Teaching AwardClark Shaver, Engineering Technology

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Mary Adele McNally Gould ScholarshipWhalen Downs, Danielle Duke, Trenton Hartman, Colin Potluri

ML & N Caldwell PSUNeali Weaver

Paul G. Hausman ScholarshipMakyn Wade

Peggy and Jim Snyder ScholarshipRoger Morton

Pepsi ScholarshipMeredith Ritchie, Zachary Smith, Peder Thomas

Ray and Marian Sours Memorial ScholarshipThe purpose of this endowment is to provide scholarships to students majoring in plastics or preparing for teaching in the technology area. Financial need may be a determining factor, by considering only the student’s income.

Makyn Wade

Tom and Koeta Bryant Putting Students First ScholarshipNoah Trader

Victor & Mary-Kate Sullivan College of Technology ScholarshipLyric Evans, Peder Thomas, Jonah Yearout

Walter Arthur Best ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in the area of Technology because Dr. Best’s brother had a strong interest in the area of Engineering.

Kayne Blanchard, Jourdan Bridgette, Lee Head, Sierra McCuistion, Carson Ragland, Brendan Stejskal

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Excellence in Scholarship

Excellence in Research

Excellence in Teaching

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Rahul Yanabothula, ConstructionTracy Belcher, TWLAnudeep Reddy Dasari, TWLNeeraj Duhan, TWLDawn Flores, TWL Briana Francis-Estrada, TWL

Bhupinder Kaur, TWLYue Liu, TWLMichael McCullough, TWLPaulina Scholes, TWLChandana Talluri, TWL

Cherie Keplinger, TWL Kevin Stalsberg, TWL

Rhett Lokey, EngineeringMichael Paddock, EngineeringJoao Victor De Jesus Simoes, EngineeringJared Baugh, TWL

Brandon Callaway, TWLCathy Caylor, TWLSara Gillespie, TWL

Danyel Aqueel Ahmed, ConstructionMudassir Nasim Khan, ConstructionElida Quintana Bae, TWL

Amar Naga Saivishnu Koppaka, TWL Bradsson Miller, TWLCharles Randazzo, TWL

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

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