The Glen Oaks Community College Foundation is proud to announce the 2009-10 Scholarship Award Recipients. These scholarships serve to honor and substantially reward chosen students for their achievements. This year the awarding amount is approximately $62,000 to the 66 students selected to receive scholarship. Through philanthropy efforts of the Foundation, the constituents of Glen Oaks Community College benefit from learning and enrichment opportunities that will in turn improve their quality of life and standard of living.The generous gifts from donors make it possible for many students to attend college and reach their career goals. Their partnership with the Foundation has a lasting effect for these students and we certainly appreciate their kindness. Wish to extend our sincere Thank You!
Christopher Bell, Sturgis; Nicole Cole, Centreville;
Terri Graham, Three Rivers
Donis Armstrong “A Step Up to the Sciences” Scholarship
Dayna Hart, Sturgis
Mitchell Baker General Studies Scholarship
Kasie Miller, Sturgis
Dennis & Sharon Baker Nursing Scholarship
Shannon Long, Sturgis
Bernice L. Strang Memorial Scholarship
Iffe Oni, Sturgis; Sean Vaillancourt, White Pigeon;
Brandi Vischer, Three Rivers
Senator Harry Gast Leadership Scholarship
Kristin Pierson, Bronson
Dr. George R. Hoekzema Business Studies Scholarship
Gary Bontrager, Colon; Charles Farber, Sturgis; Amy Hartman, Sturgis;
Heather McKay, Constantine; Sachi Thakkar, Sturgis; Matthew Vizthum, Sturgis
Philip G. & Isabel P. Ward /MacMillan Scholarship
Kristina Salisbury, Sturgis
Jessie A. Ray General Studies Scholarship
Riley Brazo, Sturgis; Zakiyyah Campbell, Three Rivers; Michelle Cornwell, Marcellus; Kylan Hagelgans, Centreville; Haleigh Haynes, Mendon; Tiffani Hittler, Three Rivers; Alesha Kirby, Sturgis; Kaitlyn Kunce, Sturgis; Man Wai Lui, Mendon; Heather Waite, Sturgis; Amber Velazquez, Three Rivers; SharonWyman, Constantine
Donald & Eloise Wiedenbeck Nursing Scholarship
Joel Eichorn, Sturgis
GOCC Foundation Scholarship
Pamela Moreno, Mongo; Kolene Vrydaghs, Constantine; Kasie Miller, Sturgis
Richard M. Bell Banking Scholarship
Mary Shultz, Burr Oak
Alice & George F. Field Nursing Scholarship
Heather Perry, Sturgis
Paul P. Clark Golf Scholarship
Wesley Wandell, Plainwell; Michael Prior, Schoolcraft
Mary A. Hoffine Nursing Scholarship
Nicole Norton, Three Rivers
Jessie A. Ray Memorial Scholarship
Rebecca Capman, Sturgis; Deanna Carlos, Sturgis; Elizabeth Evans, Three Rivers; Nicholas Hagadorn, White Pigeon; Kiri Johnson, Three Rivers
Nancy Oakley-Ware, Three Rivers
Runyan Nursing Scholarship
Amanda Samuels, Sturgis
“Invest in You” Upward Bound Scholarship
Gabrielle Embil, Three Rivers; Yolanda McNary, Three Rivers; Samantha Singleton, Three Rivers; Shayla Jourdan, Sturgis
Augspurger (Helen Jeanneret) Scholarship
Kaitlyn Kunce, Sturgis
Indiana Michigan Power Scholars Endowment
(Awarded in Winter 2010)
Howard & Betty Lambertson Medical Studies Scholarship
Kathleen Becze, Howe; Marilyn Slack, Three Rivers
Jim Bishop Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Jason Evans, Three Rivers
Ernest R. Graham Upward Bound Scholarship
Shayla Jourdan, Sturgis
Ron & Keli Lynn Roach Memorial Health Occupations Sch.
Cynthia Bailey, Coldwater
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Business Scholarship
Kayla Shaw, Coldwater
Sturgis Bank & Trust Business Scholarship
Diane Brown, Sturgis
Century Bank Business Scholarship
Diane Brown, Sturgis
Farmers State Bank Business Scholarship
Brianna Miller, Sturgis
LTI Printing Scholarship
Donald Emerson, White Pigeon; Jessica Kelley, Centreville
Gray Brothers Stamping & Machine Scholarship
Cole Klawinski, Sturgis; Nicole Watson, Sturgis; Mitchell Wolf, Sturgis