Show me the money!

SILVER VALLEY – With the end of the 2018-2019 school year on the horizon, high school seniors from the three local school districts are counting the days until graduation.

While the freedom that comes with graduating high school is what these students are most likely looking forward to, embracing that freedom with a little extra cash certainly doesn’t hurt either.

This week, Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan High Schools held their yearly scholarship ceremonies to recognize the hard work of their seniors and help give them a running start going into whatever they wish to pursue.

Requirements/qualifications for these scholarships vary from person to person and group to group. While many recognize exceptional scholastic and athletic achievement, other awards are more specific to organizations that the seniors were members of or have made a pledge to join after high school.

Between the three schools, the combined 2019 senior classes received close to half-a-million dollars in scholarship funds and awards (approximately 494,378, not including Mullan alumni).

Leading the pack this year was Kellogg High School with $274,787 being given out to 26 different Wildcat seniors.

Kellogg High School councilor Elana Estill looks forward to the ceremony every year.

“The scholarship ceremony is without a doubt one of my favorite days of the school year,” she said. “We get to see the hard work from every senior pay off and we also get to meet the many local and state donors that are consistently so generous to our students. It truly is a magical day and I couldn’t be more proud! “

At Wallace Jr./Sr. High School, an impressive $153,355 was handed out to 29 senior Miners.

“The amount of money that was given to students is a real testament to the community of Wallace,” WHS principal Chris Lund said of contributions. “It proves this community cares about creating bright futures for its kids.”

Then at Mullan Jr./Sr. High School, $66,236 went to the four Tiger seniors.

MHS principal Don Kotschevar was pleased with the generous amount given to the seniors.

“Students in Mullan are very fortunate so many successful past graduates have given them this opportunity to continue their education.” he said. “How many schools give in excess of $10,000 per graduate that wants it?”

The following are the released amounts awarded at each school’s scholarship ceremony. Information is organized by school, student name, and scholarship/award name:

Kellogg High School:

Brennen Atkins- University of Idaho Level B.

Damen Baker- North Idaho College Foundation.

Jesus Beltran- University of Idaho Level B, Idaho Opportunity.

Mathias Benson- Frank S. Reasoner.

Lauren Berger- University of Idaho Level S.

Helen Casey- John and Lilian Luoma, University of Idaho Level P, Lucille Zanetti, Idaho Opportunity.

Tyrel Davis- North Idaho College Foundation.

Shaelyn Durham- Canyon School Organization, Mary Jean Hinkemeyer Memorial, Pinehurst Kingston Lions, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kingsbury, Shoshone Medical Center Foundation, Lucille Zanetti, Lawrence Wier Memorial, Idaho Opportunity, Dave Lambert Memorial.

John Erlendson- North Idaho College Foundation.

Kierra Frick- Lucile Parsons Memorial, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kingsbury, University of Idaho Level P, Lucille Zanetti, Step Ahead Scholarship, Debbie Angle, KHS All Class Reunion, Idaho State University Presidential Scholarship, Idaho Opportunity.

Karli Jeffries- Academic Scholarship ASU, PEO Chapter M.

Emily Kriedeman- EWU Scholarship.

Aubrie Milholland- University of Idaho Level S, North Idaho College Foundation, Idaho Opportunity.

Joey Newby- University of Idaho Level B, North Idaho College Foundation, Idaho Opportunity.

Amelia Palmer- Canyon School Organization.

Kat Rauenhorst- Pinehurst Kingston Lions, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kingsbury, Lucille Zanetti, BSU Presidential Scholarship, PEO Chapter M, P-Tech Job Ready, State of Idaho Marching Scholarship.

Jayden Rupp- Weber, North Idaho College Foundation.

Ethan Sauer- Shoshone County Courthouse.

Jaymee Sheppard- Shoshone Democratic Committee, Pinehurst PTA.

Anika Sundstrom- Pinehurst PTA, University of Idaho Level P, Lucille Zanetti, Kellogg Rotary.

Logan Thomas- University of Idaho Level B, Idaho Opportunity.

Grant Turner- Idaho School Boards Association, University of Idaho Level S, Weber, North Idaho College Foundation.

Madyson Umpenhour- Lorraine Jones, University of Idaho Level S, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kingsbury, Idaho Opportunity.

Lacy Waldo- Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kingsbury, John and Lilian Luoma, University of Idaho Level P, Weber, Order of Eastern Star, Scott Kerns.

Joey Webber- Smelterville Lions.

Brad Conner- Will be awarding KHS Student later.

Total awarded scholarship value- Approximately $274,787

Wallace Jr./Sr. High School:

Logan Brantz- UI Level B Academic Achievement.

Hunter Buddenberg- Laura Higgins Memorial, Frank Morbeck Memorial, CHUBBS Memorial Scholarship.

Keyra Clinton-Mary Jane Bair & John Darrington Memorial, Frank Morbeck Memorial, NIC Foundation.

Jeremian Evans- NIC Foundation.

Hannah Gariton- Frank Morbeck Memorial, Kingsbury, Good Samaritan Scholarship, LCSC Counselor Award, LCSC Provost Scholarship.

Myles Hayman- NIC Foundation, UI Level B Academic Achievement, Housing UI Room Waiver.

Cassie Heiden- Otto & Iszler Scholarship, Frank Morbeck Memorial, NIC Norton, NIC Foundation.

Maggie Howard- David W. Morehouse, Dylan Dean , Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Kingsbury, Kroc Center: Dr. Riggs, Frank Morbeck Memorial, Anna & Mark Berger Scholarship(s), Dare To Imagine (DTI), Elks (Wallace Local Scholarship), Gyro Club Scholarship Wallace Gyro, Magnuson, Rick & Amy Foundation Scholarship, PEO Scholarship, Shoshone Co Democratic Committee, Wallace Rotary Ned & Leslie, Gnaedinger Scholarship, UI Luoma (Alternate), UI Philip & Lucy Weber (Alternate), UI Level G Academic Achievement.

Sullivan Kelsey- Ben Tyvand Class of ‘62

Logan Leeling- Frank Morbeck Memorial, CHUBBS Memorial Scholarship, NIC Foundation.

Austin Mckinnon- NIC Foundation.

MeKayla Messick- Frank Morbeck Memorial, Idaho Board of Education Opportunity Scholarship, NIC Norton, NIC Foundation, UI Level B Academic Achievement.

Ciera Milotz- George/Foster Scholarship, Kingsbury, Frank Morbeck Memorial, Idaho Board of Education Opportunity Scholarship, NIC Norton, NIC Foundation.

Charleigh Mooney- NIC Norton, NIC Foundation.

Tristin Neubauer- David W. Morehouse, Frank Morbeck Memorial, UI Level S Academic Achievement.

Mason O’Connell- David W. Morehouse, Frank Morbeck Memorial, Anna & Mark Berger Scholarship(s), Idaho Board of Education Opportunity Scholarship, UI Luoma, UI Philip & Lucy Weber Scholarship, UI Level S Academic Achievement.

Hayley Oertli- Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Kingsbury, Frank Morbeck Memorial, PEO Scholarship, Shoshone Medical Center Foundation, NASCO scholarship, Univ. of Montana WUE.

Lynnsie Pfaff- Kingsbury, Frank Morbeck Memorial.

Alijah Richardson- Frank Morbeck Memorial.

Ryan Rodriguez- Frank Morbeck Memorial, NIC Norton, NIC Foundation.

Hunter Schulz- Frank Morbeck Memorial, NIC Foundation.

Catie Sheppard- Kingsbury, Otto & Iszler Scholarship, Frank Morbeck Memorial, DAR Good Citizen 2018 (Pin & Certif), Kiwanis of the Silver Valley (3:1App), Wallace Education Association, NIC Foundation, Shoshone Medical Center Foundation (Alternate).

Colton Smith- NIC Foundation.

Hunter Stutske- Frank Morbeck Memorial

Kelsie Sullivan- Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Kingsbury, Frank Morbeck Memorial, Eastern Star (Chapter 10), Wallace Rotary Club, Idaho Board of Education Opportunity Scholarship, NICNorton, NIC Foundation.

Josh Tester- Frank Morbeck Memorial.

Isaiah Webb- NIC Foundation.

JP Webb- David W. Morehouse, Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Kingsbury, Kroc Center Dr. Riggs, (Magnuson, Rick & Amy Foundation Scholarship), Frank Morbeck Memorial, Anna & Mark Berger Scholarship(s), Elks (Wallace Local Scholarship), Gyro Club Scholarship Wallace Gyro, Kiwanis of the Silver Valley(3:1 App), McDonald’s of Kellogg, Wallace All-Class Reunion Scholarship, Wallace High School Alumni and Friends Scholarship, Wallace Rotary Club, UI Luoma, UI Level S Academic Achievement, Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Zanetti Scholarship, Mary Jane Bair & John Darrington Memorial (Alternate).

Zach Welch- Frank Morbeck Memorial, UI Level B Academic Achievement, Frank Morbeck

Total awarded scholarship value- Approximately $153,355

Mullan Jr./Sr. High School:

Emily Fritz- Carroll College President’s Scholarship, Carroll College Idaho Advantage Award, Jim & Doreen Terrill Citizenship Award, Gyros, Shoshone Medical Foundation, Mullan Community Foundation, Eastern Star, Lunen/Christopherson, Wallace Elks #331, Shoshone County Democratic Central Committee, Kingsbury, Mullan Community Scholarship Program- Hull & Branstetter, Mullan School Employees, Mullan Education Association, Wilkerson Memorial, H.F. Magnuson, Rossi Insurance, NW Mine Supply, Lucky Friday, Jim Angle.

Sydnie Cote- Idaho Opportunity Scholarship (State Board of Ed), Cartwright-Harlow, Luoma Memorial, Wallace Elks #331.

Chandler Holling- NIC Foundation, Norton Memorial, Lunen/Christopherson, Wallace Elks #331, Masonic Lodge #50, Kingsbury, Mullan Community Scholarship Program- Mullan Education Association, Phillip & Lucy Weber, Andrews Mechanical, Zanetti.

Kash Truitt- NIC Foundation, Norton Memorial, Mullan Community Foundation, Wallace Elks #331, Mullan Community Scholarship Program- Ed Decker Memorial, Mullan Trail/Jeep Jamboree.

Alumni that received funds- Terran Dykes, Kayleen Gribble, Sam Polla and Samantha Stepro.

Total awarded scholarship value- Approximately $66,436 (w/alumni amounts, approximately $76,462)