2021 Scholarship Recipients

Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipients

Bottom Row from left to right: Brooke Hartley, Megan Jones, Gracie Walker, Kayla Gray, Aaron Huff, Avery Palmer, Olivia Bryan, Ashlyn Swan, Alyssa Popp, Emily Cunningham
Top Row from left to right: WDEF Board members Diana Johnson, Kelly Bauer, Tom Diehl, Joe Eck, Cary Brandt, Kyler Royston

Department Scholarship Recipients and Finalists

Bottom Row from left to right: Natalie Matyjaszczyk, Nicholas Sabey, Gracie Walker, Kayla Gray, Aaron Huff, Avery Palmer, Olivia Bryan, Ashlyn Swan, Alyssa Popp, Kaelynn Schwantz
Second Row from left to right: Payton Cook, Bradley Walsh, Brooke Hartley, Madison Jones, Jaydon Hendershott, Paige Tofson, Montana Prayter, Vanessa Cruz
Top Row from left to right: WDEF Board members Tom Diehl, Kelly Bauer, Diana Johnson, Joe Eck, Cary Brandt, Kyler Royston

Senior Awards Ceremony Scholarship Recipients

Top Row from left to right: Rocco Perugini, Avery Palmer, Nick Sabey, Megan Jones, Preston Backhaus, Bradley Walsh, Killian Jisa, Nick Alexander, Ben Mayer.
Second Row left to right: Aaron Huff, Ryan German, Jamar Fuhrman, Payton Cook, Olivia Bryan, Kaelynn Schwantz, Kristina Warren, Montana Prater, Audra Johnson.
Third Row left to right: Jaydon Hendershott, Paige Tofson, Leda Bighorn, Madison Jones, Jade Herzer, Ashlyn Swan, Alyssa Popp, Emily Cunningham, Morganne Slaght.
Forth Row left to right: Will Van Dinter, Brooke Hartley, Jace Knetter, Matt Hoving, Jackline Martinez, Isabella Hill, Natalie Matyjaszczyk, Katie McClyman.
Fifth Row left to right: Vanessa Cruz, Peyton McLaughlin, Rebecca Evans, Gracie Walker, Kayla Gray, Angelica Campbell, Myah Meyers, Maya Hale, Paige Romanelli.

2021 Senior Awards Ceremony Scholarships

  • 1) Bank of Wisconsin Dells - Avery Palmer

    2) The Diehl Family - Aaron Huff

    3) Richard T. Lucke & Richard P. Lucke - Kayla Gray 

    4) The Nelson Family - Gracie Walker

    5) The Uphoff Family - Megan Jones

    6) Kraemer Brothers - Brooke Hartley

    7) The Keg & Royal Excavating - Alyssa Popp

    8) John E. Mackesey, Eva Ramsey, Carl R. Seger Memorials - Emily Cunningham

    9) The Rita Schoeneman Family - Olivia Bryan

    10) James H. (Gibby) Gibson - Ashlyn Swant goes here

  • Description text goes Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative: Aaron Huff, Kaelynn Schwartz

    ADCI (WDEF): Avery Palmer

    Allied Cooperative: Gracie Walker

    American Legion Post #187: Paige Tofson, Bradley Walsh

    American Legion Post #273, Grand Marsh: Natalie Matyjaszczyk

    Anderson, Billy Memorial; Performing Musician (WDEF): Olivia Bryan

    Athletic Training; Matt Elsing Memorial: Jaydon Hendershott

    Bailey, Laina Memorial (WDEF): Kayla Gray, Emily Cunningham

    Bartz, Roxanne Podrasky Memorial (WDEF): Brooke Hartley, Ashlyn Swan

    Blue Knights LE MC; Bill Drees Memorial: Ashlyn Swan

    Brauny Award, The: Brooke Hartley

    Briggsville American Legion Auxiliary, Carl E. Grabman Memorial: Jackeline Martinez, Isabella Hill

    Class of 1988: Jaydon Hendershott

    Crawford Oil & Propane Fueling for Success – Valedictorian: Avery Palmer

    Decorah, Grace Brown Memorial (WDEF): Katie McClyman

    Dells Lodge #124 F & AM: Jade Herzer

    Delton Firefighters’ Association/David & Elinore Gasser Memorial: Maya Hale

    Feldt, Harlan Memorial (WDEF): Gracie Walker

    Forsythe, Ken & Carol Memorial (WDEF): Montana Prater      

    Frederiksen, Scott Memorial (WDEF): Kayla Gray, Gracie Walker

    Friends of the Campus (WDEF): Natalie Matyyaszczyk

    Gasser, David L. Memorial (WDEF): Olivia Bryan

    Gavinski, S. Robert & Catherine Family” Myah Meyers      

    Gissal Family Memorial (WDEF): Aaron Huff     

    Gromme, Owen & Wis. Dells Art Assoc. (WDEF): Isabella Hill

    Heintz, Joseph Memorial (WDEF): Alyssa Popp

    Heintz, Joseph Memorial II (WDEF): Olivia Bryan

    Heintz, Joseph Memorial II, In Memory of Caroyle Kmak (WDEF): Benjamin Mayer

    Helland, Hans and Patty Memorial (WDEF): Leda Bighorn         

    Henrikson, Mallory Memorial: Emily Cunningham

    Horn, Al Family Memorial (WDEF): Kayla Gray

    Hospitality: Brooke Hartley, Nicholas Sabey, Audra Johnson, Killian Jisa, Peyton McLaughlin, Ashlyn Swan

    Interact Club : Megan Jones, William Van Dinter

    Johnson, Heather Memorial (WDEF): Kayla Gray, Avery Palmer, Nicholas Sabey

    Jones, David T. Memorial: Rocco Perugini    

    Key Club & Kiwanis Club: Olivia Bryan, Montana Prater, Vanessa Cruz           

    Kilbourn Fire Department - 4 Year College: Bradley Walsh                

    Kilbourn Fire Department - Voc-Tech: Benjamin Mayer

    Kilbourn Order of the Eastern Star: Katie McClyman     

    Knights of Columbus, Lee Hagen Memorial: Montana Prater, Kayla Gray

    Koepke, Helen Memorial: Kayla Gray, Jamar Fuhrman                           

    Kops for Kids (WDEF): Matt Hoving, Alyssa Popp     

    Lake Delton Lions Club: Myah Meyers, Rocco Perugini

    Lend, Ray Scholarship at Community Foundation of South Central WI: Jackeline Martinez     

    Luszczak Family Memorial (WDEF): Ryan German

    Marine Corps League, Eagles Nest Detachment: Myah Meyers

    Marquette-Adams Telephone Cooperative: Dylan Musiedlak, Jackson Sveum   

    MBE CPAs: Nicholas Sabey

    Mile Bluff Medical Center: Olivia Bryan

    Nelson Family, Farlene (WDEF): Preston Backhaus

    Olson, Jack B. Leadership (WDEF): Madison Jones 

    Reifsteck, Bud Memorial: Vanessa Cruz

    Reineking, Fred - Junior Spade Award: Hailey Anchor

    Rotary Club: Benjamin Mayer, Audra Johnson, Morganne Slaght

    Sauk Columbia Society for Human Resource Mgmt: Paige Tofson, Montana Prater

    Spath, Karl Memorial (WDEF): Kaelynn Schwantz

    Sports Impressions/JustAgame Sports (WDEF): Madison Joneshere

    St. Clare Hospital Auxiliary: Olivia Bryan, Paige Tofson, Natalie Matyjaszczyk

    St. Vincent de Paul Society: Paige Romanelli, Kaelynn Schwantz     

    State of Wisconsin – Academic Excellence: Madison Jones, Kayla Gray    

    State of Wisconsin – Technical Excellence: Benjamin Mayer, Rocco Perugini

    Stroede, Kellen Memorial (WDEF): Gracie Walker, Megan Jones

    Sweet, Heather Field Memorial (WDEF): Kaelynn Schwantz 

    Tofson, Tim & Debbie (WDEF): Nicholas Sabey    

    Tofson, Otto Memorial; WD Lions Club: Bradley Walsh, Katie McClyman

    Trapper’s Turn Golf - Boys (WDEF): Bradley Walsh

    Trapper’s Turn Golf - Girls (WDEF): Kayla Gray, Gracie Walker

    Van Wie, D. Charles & Clarine Memorial: Killian Jisa, Gracie Walker

    VFW Post #9387: Bradley Walsh, Megan Jones     

    Village of Lake Delton (WDEF): Leda Bighorn, Peyton McLaughlin

    Wagner Family (WDEF): Megan Jones         

    Waterman, Turk & Judy Family (WDEF): Brooke Hartley

    WD Alumni (WDEF): Peyton McLaughlin

    WDHS Archery Club: Madison Jones

    WDHS Football Booster Club: Preston Backhaus, Madison Jones

    WDHS Student Council: Madison Jones, Jaydon Hendershott

    Webb, Paula Memorial: Morganne Slaght

    Wegert, Bridgette Memorial; Choral-Nursing: Natalie Matyjaszczyk

    We’re Back: William Van Dinter

    WI Dells/Lake Delton Women’s Association: Jackeline Martinez

    Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau (WDEF): William Van Dinter

    Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Continuing Education: Jamie Bates, Dylan Musiedlak, Brennen Tofson

    Wisconsin Dells Wrestling Club: William Van Dinter, Aaron Huff, Jade Herzer, Montana Prater

    WDEF Achievement and Ability: Katie McClyman

    WDEF Scholarships: Nickolas Alexander, Angelica Campbell, Rebecca Evans, Kristina Warren

    Zinke, Kenneth R. Family (WDEF): Benjamin Mayer, Payton Cook

  • WDEF/Business Recipient: Nicholas Sabey

    Ajvazi Family  Finalist: Bradley Walsh

    Edward Don & Company Finalist: Brooke Hartley

    WDEF/Creative Arts Recipient: Vanessa Cruz

    Dells/Delton Tavern League Finalist: Kaelynn Schwantz

    Family Entertainment Group Finalist: Natalie Matyjaszczyk

    WDEF/English Language Arts Recipient: Kaelynn Schwantz

    Davis Chant Realtors Finalist: Montana Prater

    Proslide Finalist: Madison Jones

    WDEF/Instrumental Music Recipient: Olivia Bryan

    Jacobson Family Finalist: Jaydon Hendershott

    Papillon & Moyer Finalist: Ashlyn Swan

    WDEF/Mathematics Recipient: Madison Jones

    Baker Tilly Finalist: Alyssa Popp

    Friede & Associates Finalist: Kayla Gray

    WDEF/Science Recipient: Gracie Walker

    Tom & Jill Holtz Finalist: Aaron Huff

    Neuman Group Finalist: Paige Tofson

    WDEF/Social Studies Recipient: Brooke Hartley

    Steelite International USA Finalist: Alyssa Popp

    Hays Companies Finalist: Olivia Bryan

    WDEF/Technology & Engineering Recipient: Brooke Hartley

    North American Mechanical Inc. Finalist: Payton Cook

    Bob Gussel Memorial Finalist: Avery Palmer

    Kalahari Culinary Recipient: Nicholas Sabey

    Edward Don Culinary Finalist: Natalie Matyjaszczyk

    High Rock Culinary Finalist: Vanessa Cruz

  • Addison Platt, Isabelle Emerson, Lauren Prellwitz, A’di Dust, Tess Jisa, Jackson Sveum, Angga Marquard, Brice Henry, Austin Conroy, Taylor Campbell, Luke Hilliard, Jakob Millard, Samuel Millard, Selene Grieves, Daniel Nate, Jarett Sveum, Dylan Nevar, Zoe Fess, Alexis Leonard Sponsored by the Class of 1961, Allison Anderson