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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPThe Ann Kennedy Goldstein Memorial Scholarship

Endowed by Ann Kennedy Goldstein

TWO YEAR SCHOLARSHIPSThe Howard and Judy Vann Family Scholarship

Judy Vann and Tom Vann, Sponsor

The Susan M. Vann Memorial ScholarshipJudy Vann and Tom Vann, Sponsor

The Special Student ScholarshipAnonymous Suburban Rotarian, Sponsor

ONE YEAR SCHOLARSHIPSThe Michael Joseph Hoich Memorial Scholarship

John L. Hoich, Sponsor

The Broadmoor Development Company ScholarshipLarry M. Kelberg, Sponsor

The Richard and Helen Kelley ScholarshipRichard and Helen Kelley, Sponsor

The Robinson Memorial ScholarshipEdward and Lida Robinson Charitable Trust, Sponsor

The Hartman Family ScholarshipDr. Herbert A. Hartman, Jr. and Family, Sponsor

The Friends of Cyndi Hartman ScholarshipSuburban Rotary Friends, Sponsor

The Natan and Hannah Schwalb ScholarshipNatan and Hannah Schwalb, Sponsor

The Shadow Lake Collision Center ScholarshipEric Dawson, Sponsor

The Ekwall Family ScholarshipRex and Loretta Ekwall, Sponsor

The Roger and Barbara Lindsey ScholarshipRoger and Barbara Lindsey, Sponsor

The Security National Bank ScholarshipSecurity National Bank, Sponsor

Congratulations to our 2020 Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha Scholarship recipients. I know this is not the way you had hoped your school year would end and we apologize for having to cancel our Suburban Rotary Scholarship luncheon this year. However, it is in the best interest of you and your families that we not meet as a large group. This has been a difficult school year for all of you, but I hope that you will remember this year for the adversity you have had to overcome and the amazing accomplishments that you have made this school year!

You have been chosen from a field of your peers to receive this outstanding achievement award as a result of the hard work you have applied to school and extra-curricular activities that have set you apart from the rest. The members of our Suburban Rotary Club are excited to recognize you with this achievement. As you prepare for the next phase of your life and move on to college, please remember that the members of our club are behind you and we are hoping you will achieve your goals and the great things that lie ahead in your future. A student’s college years are an exciting time in your life and will be full of challenges, wonder and opportunities to fulfill your dreams of a career path. We are sure that you will meet all of your objectives and achieve your goals with the same hard work and dedication that you have shown in high school. We wish you the best as you begin your new journey!

Tom Kerfoot Club President Suburban Rotary Club of Omaha

ROTARY CLUB OF OMAHA/SUBURBAN4089 South 84th Street, PMB 317

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68127TELEPHONE 402-397-7335

KWEEN ALABIOMAHA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GPA 4.0Her greatest accomplishment is learning how to live her life not defined by cancer. Kween is a person with very high energy and a thirst for life and passionate in everything she does. She has been wheelchair bound since she was 10, when she was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer of her nervous system. At times she feels she is ignored or belittled because people see the wheelchair first and suddenly have low expectations of her. Kween

has a medical diagnosis of an intramedullary spinal cord tumor. She has already persevered, despite multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. She is passionate and invested in her learning. Kween excels in academics, behavior and the community. Her passion for learning has shaped her ability to be an advocate for herself and others. She works as an Associate at Tilly’s and volunteers with The Girl Up Organization, The German Shepherd Rescue’s Giftwrapping service, and the Ruth Sokol Christmas Party for the Visually impaired. She is a hard worker and challenges herself in all of her classes. Kween’s intelligence and tenacity will undoubtedly lead her to a path of success in college. She has not selected a college but her focus in college will be on Speech Pathology.

SAMUEL BRYM BROWNELL TALBOT GPA 3.47Competing in the Junior World Athletics Paralympic Championships held in Switzerland was his greatest accomplishment. Sam was 1 of 20 representing the U.S., placing in all of his events. He broke the U20 U.S. record in the long jump, bringing home the USA Junior Paralympic Bronze medal winner. Sam has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and is hard of hearing with some limited mobility. Physical activity and walking are tiring for him and hearing in a large group is stressful. Doing everyday things like tying shoes can take time and be challenging. Sam is a member of the National Honor Society and helps with the family business in the summer. He is looking forward to receiving a quality education that sets him up for success. His physical challenges have led Sam to focus on his mental capabilities. His college education will help Sam to get a quality job that doesn’t require physical labor. He participates in Track and Basketball, attends the Attorney General Youth Conference, and is friendly and kind to all. Sam values the community within his church and has participated in mission trips and service projects. He is still deciding between UNL or UNO for college with an undecided vocation.

MALCOLM DURFEE O’BRIENOMAHA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GPA 4.2Malcolm’s greatest accomplishment was his ability to become a good student (as a new kid on the block) by gaining self-confidence and managed to get his work done on time, all in a short time frame. Malcolm is a member of the National Honor Society, a volunteer for Ann Ashford for Congress, a volunteer for Joe DiCostanzo for Douglas County Board of Commissions and President of the Central Student Democrats. Malcolm’s disability is Autism which causes him to miss certain social cues. Without realizing it, he can dominate a conversation. He is involved with the school newspaper and the Philosophy Club. He is a very strong writer, communicates well with professionals and has an adult knowledge of current events. He is also a very skilled public speaker. As Editor in Chief of The Register for three years, he has never shied away from a tough story. His passion is public service and because of that, his goal is to serve people in either government service, political service, or by becoming an attorney. Malcolm’s dream is to be an elected official in order to fully deliver the treatment people deserve from their government and political leaders. Malcolm’s College choice is still undetermined but he plans to work in Public Service with a focus on Social Sciences.

ISAAC GRELKPAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL GPA 3.88Hard work and studying paid off for Isaac because his greatest accomplishment was scoring 31 on his ACT test. Isaac’s disability is Stargardt’s Disease, a degenerative retina disease which causes blindness. Being blind makes it difficult to read and fit in but that has not stopped him. Isaac is a leader in his Boy Scout troop and on track to make Eagle Scout before summer. He is also a teen core senior leader for his youth group. He is also a varsity athlete in cross

country, swim team and track. Being able to continue his education and obtain a degree needed to become a physical therapist is his current goal. Isaac’s plan is to expand his knowledge of human health and the body. He is a respectful, responsible, and kind student. Isaac is an outstanding self-advocate. He does not allow any of the challenges he faces prevent him from achieving his goals. His first goal is to receive an undergraduate degree in kinesiology and then to pursue a doctorate of Physical Therapy. He will attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha focusing on Physical Therapy.

EMILY KEATINGPAPILLION LA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL GPA 3.6Emily has overcome blindness and cerebral palsy to achieve her greatest accomplishment of participating in track. She is unable to use her cane while running and has relied on other modifications to stay in her lane. With cerebral palsy, she was not able to use the starting blocks during races. Emily uses Braille for her reading and writing. She struggles with obtaining the material and reading because cerebral palsy affects her right side and she only has

use of one hand. Emily is a volunteer at her church and in Circle of Friends. She has also participated in the wages program through the commission for the Blind. She desires to attend Iowa Western Community College, where she will major in broadcasting. Eventually, she would like to become a broadcast professional. For Emily, College is a must so she can obtain skills in research, writing, communications, interviewing and technical skill required of a sports broadcast professional. She has become a good advocate for herself and meets new challenges every day. Emily’s attitude is not only courageous and determined, but also friendly and supportive.

MOLLY MC EVOYRALSTON HIGH SCHOOL GPA 3.95Molly’s greatest accomplishment is being able to give back over 190 hours of community service to the community of young deaf children. She also serves as President for the Jr. National Association of the Deaf. Molly has bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. She has a permanent impairment which is so severe that she is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing amplification. She plans to continue her education with an aim to become a researcher and help work with deaf individuals. Molly is a member of the National Honor Society and a Student Ambassador. Molly is self-motivated, independent, goal oriented, and does a great job of self-advocating for her needs. Failure is not an option, which allows for creative problem solving, high goal setting, and lots of hard work. Molly plans to attend Gallaudet University. She plans to major in Psychology with an immersion in Biology and a minor in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience and a plan

to be a Research Psychologist.

COLE PASTEKABELLEVUE WEST HIGH SCHOOL GPA 4.63Achieving Eagle Scout rank, making the National Honor Society and making the Kitty Hawk Society (National Honor Society for ROTC) are Cole’s greatest accomplishments. He was named Part-time Employee of the year at a local Hy-Vee; confirming that there is a ”Helpful Smile” in every aisle. Cole has a hearing deficit in both ears. With the use of hearing aids, he can hear conversations and teachers. Cole is extremely passionate about two things: his learning and his community. He works as a volunteer and advocate for hearing impaired students. His volunteer work for the hearing impaired has taken him to Chicago, New Orleans, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and on a mission trip to Chile. Locally he has volunteered for mentoring younger children with hearing loss in Bellevue, flood relief clean up in Bellevue and Papillion, vacation school in Bellevue and Kids against Hunger (preparing rice mixture packets) in Omaha. Cole plans on attending Metropolitan Community College with an interest in construction technology. Cole’s goal is to obtain an Associate Degree in Construction Technology and then attend Wayne State for a Degree in Construction Management. He is on his way- in May he’ll receive a certification in Construction Technology (halfway through an Assoc. Degree). He has a passion for building low income housing, so that families can have a home they can call their own. “Having housing is a key component to families staying together.”

DREW SAMUELSONCREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL GPA 3.91Drew’s greatest accomplishment happened in the Second Grade. He scored in the 97th percentile on his IQ test. Before that everyone thought he was not smart, but his test proved everyone wrong and showed that he had great potential to excel in school. Drew has a unique way of keeping busy when not in school. He works for the Players Club at Deer Creek as a cart boy and does chores every week for his

grandpa. Drew was diagnosed with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading and Written Language. His disabilities effect his ability to comprehend material he has just read or learned. College will help Drew learn life skills, live on his own and manage his time. At school he is a National Honor Society member, belongs to Big Brothers, and is in Athletic Training. Drew is an excellent self-advocate. “He is an all around outstanding young man who is smart and kind to others.” Drew plans to become a Physician and will attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and study Medicine.

MADISON TAYLORELKHORN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL GPA 4.5Madison’s greatest accomplishment was maintaining a GPA over 4.0 and getting a 35 on the ACT despite battling chronic health issues and after effects of cancer which was diagnosed in 7th grade. She is a student with Autism based on her atypical development of social competence, atypical development of communication and atypical range of thinking and behaviors. Madison is exceptional in Academics and never gave up on social growth.

Her determination has led to pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine. Madison participates in Quiz Bowl, FCCLA, Student’s Against Destructive Decisions and National Honors Society. She volunteers at the Open Door Mission, Relay for Life (fighting cancer) and Ruff Rescue (a dog rescue program). Madison consistently has meaningful interaction with her peers in the classroom and is viewed as a trusted team player and thoughtful and kind friend. Her goal is to become a Veterinarian and work at a clinic, going to work every day and helping animals. Madison plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha focusing on Veterinary medicine.

BENJAMIN WATTSGRETNA HIGH SCHOOL GPA 3.25Ben’s greatest accomplishment was writing several movie scripts. His first script was over 100 pages and required several months to create a set of characters and develop the story line. Completing the script gave him a sense of satisfaction as well as recognition in the school magazine as a up and coming writer and director. Writing is hard for Ben but he doesn’t let that hold him back. He works through the difficulties and has produced some amazing movie scripts. One of Ben’s special skills is his creativity and passion about movies and the movie making process. Ben has a learning disability in math reasoning and listening comprehension. He is involved in Drama Club, Chat Pack, and Movie Club. Ben is another “helpful smile in every aisle” when working a HyVee. He is planning on attending Metropolitan Community College to pursue degree in Video/Audio Communications. Ben plans to become a Movie Writer and Director. He said of this passion, “I would love to see the characters I created really come to life right before my eyes. I can only imagine the feeling sitting in the theater watching everyone’s reactions, hopefully seeing a lot of smiles”.

Kelsey Abel Colette AchéeTrevor AdenCory AlberMatthew AllenGenevieve AndersenKaren E. AndersonNancy AndersonJacob AntonWalter R. AntonAlyssa Araujo Colton ArmstrongAmy ArnoldDonald ArnoldJonathan ArteagaMoises ArteagaBrad AustenJennifer AussickerMaida AvdicBridget BaldwinLaurie BaleChristopher BarajasDoug BarberDaniel BarnesNolan BarnesLuanne BarronAmy BartonBrian E. BeardLemuel BeaugardLesha BeaversKaren BeckKaitlyn BenjaminEric BennettMark BensonNathan Beran Karin Berg Kylie Bergoch Michael BeylErica BloomhallLinday BloomquistRussell BloomquistJohn BogaczRachaeil Bogacz Nathan BoomsmaSteven BonhamKyle BorchersAngela BorgmannReid BrakkeStacie BrazeltonJustin BrobergKim BrownMadeline Brush

Dana BuerJamey BullSharon BumpRyan BurnsConde Burkheiser Alec BusselmanKristin ByarsElizabeth CampbellKelly CanigliaJanae CannonAnn CarneyScott CarpenterJonathan CarrollJustin CarlsonTom CarterJoseph CasaleAdam CaseDora CaseMary CasperTimothy Caulfied Hillary ChaissonSeriaShia ChattersDale ChlupacekErin ChristensenBrandon ClapperJane ClarkDale ClausenChristine ClearyKristi ColemanSean ColliganPerry ConleyRachel ConnellyDaniel J. ConradCody ContrerasJoel Cook Thelma CordesJoshua Cordwin Lauren CorneliusJoel CornmanCrimson CrouseAnna CullenShawn E. DabneyDan DahlemMelanie DavisDaniel DayNathaniel DeLanceyMelissa DerusIan DiersSaberina DiggsSamantha DittusShayla Dobias Tony Dobias

Robert DoolingNicole DremannJennifer DurickKatherine DworakRonald EgermierTonya EltisteDawn EmersonChristine EnglandJodi EnglerCarlos EnnisTeri Erftmier Henry FarnanTy FeltonLindsay FergusonLisa FerrisAmanda FickKristin FickKerry FlynnZachary FowlerAlexander FranceMathew FrazierTravis GableRon Gabriel Austin GainesMary Galligan Kylie GeerCorey GemberJessica GentryIan William GesellChristine GibiliscoSean GillDaniel GlazerJeff GoergenShara GoffCandice GoodwinCara GoodwinHeidi GoughHelen Grabowski Megan GraceDavid GrayLynn GrayDakota GreenJessica GreenKimberly GreenNicole E. GreenKaylee GressJulie GrohmannTracy GrotheJamie GuffeyJennifer GumbirAdam HallRoss W. Hancock

Past Scholarship Recipients

Jill HankenThomas C. HannamJodi HansenBrian HanusekMichaela HargensJohn HarrisDouglas HartiganDouglas HartwellKennedy HealyMichael HerbelThomas HereenJill HeuertzKimberly HinkChavon HodgesElizabeth HoffMichael Hoich Connor HoinsJennifer HolsteinFaith HoppenKris HoultonRachel HuebnerMartin HuftlessAmanda HumlicekGabby HumlicekHeather HumphreyDarren E. IngramKatharine IngramClint IrwinJohn IsaacsonLynette IvenerSamantha JacksonJim Jacobsen Cory JacobsonJermain JarmonThomas JehorekSteve Jenkins Jayden JensenMaribeth JensenMichelle JeppersonJames JirakAlyssa JirkovskyDale JohannesJames JohannesAnna A. JohnsonCamden JohnsonDebra JohnsonJennifer JohnsonKaty JohnsonTrent JohnsonBrad JonesKeith JonesCalin Kachek

Sarah KalhornCarrie KalkmanAdam Joseph KarrKathy KarstensDaniel KashKonstantinos KatsirisMelissa Katskee Sophia Kazmiersk Jaymee KeenNikada KeerbsRonnie KelloggSean Michael KellyJerry KennyTyler KergerRachna KeshwaniCameron J. KillenJennifer KingBlake KinnamanTera KirkNikkole KirklandKaren KirkmanBrian KlitzBrett KlusawChad Klusaw Emmitt KnightBrittany KohlMitchell KohlJessica KollarsMichele KooryJerod KrejciJoseph KrupaTrisha KultAlison KunsemillerBradley LachinBrian LachinLisa LammersKatrina A. LandoltShelby LangeMatthew LangdonJennifer LangleRobyn LassekMichelle LaunsbyStephon Leach Branden LeimbachJoseph LewisStephanie LewisJuanita LinnChaia LloydKristina LorenzoEmmanuel Lozano Ellyse LutzCole Madison

Ryan MaliszewskiKaren MaliszewskiMolly MangerPaul MartinKevin MarshTina MaxwellKeith McCartyJeffrey McCaslandCody McEvoyRoger McGargillDerik McCawMatthew Mc ManigalShay McGinnElizabeth McGuireShaun McGuireJa Mese MclntoshTeresa McManisLydia Mehrens Franklin MelendezDakota MeyerCamille MitchellSandi MitchemKeri MillerTyler MillerMary MilotaRichard MirandaTammy MitchellStephanie Mitten Lillie MixanNorma MoffittJeffrey MongarMatthew MooreTyler MooreJason MoranAlexandra MoustakesDawn MuellerKelly MulyneauxMichelle MuthSheila MuthRandall NattrassAnna L. NelsonClifton NelsonDavid NiemannRobert NolanSeth NorthropBenjamin ObradovichJennifer O’DellChristopher OlsenKiera OrdunaLisa OverkampLawrence OxtalGrant Palmer

Past Scholarship Recipients

Jennifer PapprothTracy PeckFrankie PennyJon PetersAngela PetersonKiley PetersonSteffany PeltzAlexander PeraultStaci PerrigoAmy PerryMarvin PetersonMick PetersonTaryn PetersonScott PetruJamie PfisterDavid PhelpsRudi PikschusJohn PleskacLeo PluhacekCheryl PodwinskiJonathan PoggeJoseph PolitoElizabeth PotterZachary PowersChris PrattEllie PreisterDaniel QuestSoley QuinlinDavid W. RadcliffRodney RahlAlysen R. RailJennifer L. RaimToyce RandleLinda RauschCraig RedingerAmy ReedKristen ReedJohn ReekStephanie Hye-Kyung RehbeinJason RehderHeidi ReichenbachRobert RevoyRyan RichardsonMarie RiederKimberly RiedelMelissa RightsellJacob RixGeoffrey RodenbargerChelsea N. RossEmilee RossCynthia RouseLisa Ruiz

Laryssa RutherfordJoan RuttenStacy SamuelsonEric SaundersMichael ScasneyLaura SchafferJackie ScharnJoanna ScherlingJonathan ScherlingChristen SchmidtJerri SchonSarah SchondelmeyerJohn SchroederMichael ScottLucie Sedlacek Ryan SedlacekMelissa SehestedtShana SettlesJoshua SeymourMarygene SheaJill ShermanDaniel SchmittLisa ShulmanRussell SiedlikSuzanne SilazMarsh SimpsonLarry SirefMichael SirefTodd SkoumalJames Slaight.Jennifer SmisekColleen SmithJames SmithKeliy SochaJared SollMandy SommerRenee SpearsPhilip StalnakerLindsey StansburyMorgan SternBernard Stewart IIICandace StrainEnver StadingAshley StaleyJonathan StrongKatie StruckMegan StruykAllison StunkardGreg SuingCody SullivanKyle V. SvingenJosh Tausz

Betty TaylorSara TaylorJennifer ThackerMatthew G. ThielkerKiley ThompsonSheri ThomsonMary ToddSherri TreiberAudrey TuckerRalph TyanChad UmmelRachael Vacanti Elizabeth Van CampBrianna VargoJoe VazannoAngela WagmanDaryl WagnerKellyLynn WakehouseZachary WalkerNina WallaceTamara WallerPeter WalshJack WardTed WardMichael WarnerJeremy WascoJustin WattersElizabeth WeisseLauren WellmanJoseph WendlErin WestonCarly WeyersJason WeyhDaniel Michael Whelan Jr.Daniel WieseJoel WilliamsJerome WilsonDawn WinbergMara WinterRobert WisterDominic WittErica WolfNicole A. WojcikEric WoodsLisa WulfShari WusterKyel Yager Paw Zay Gabrielle ZegerBecky ZessinNicole Zuroske

Past Scholarship Recipients

Rotary International is a world-wide service organization of 1.2 million members, in more than 35,500 clubs in more than 200 countries and territories around the globe. There are eleven Rotary clubs in the Omaha Metropolitan area with over 800 like-minded women and men who try to make a difference in the lives of other people in our local community and the world. The Rotary Foundation is the fundraising arm of Rotary International and is funded by contributions from its members. We work around the globe with organizations like The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The World Health Organization, UNICEF, The CDC, USAID and other to promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, promote mother’s and children’s health initiatives, support education and grow local economies.

The Omaha Suburban Rotary Club is the largest of the metro Omaha clubs at about 200 members. In addition to supporting this scholarship program, we promote and participate in an adopt-a-school program, and international youth exchange program, a high school Rotary program called Interact at a metro high school, and youth recognition programs. On an international level we support Rotary International’s Polio Eradication efforts, a school for girls in Afghanistan, a hospital in Togo, and founded and assist in the support of a school for deaf children in Leon, Nicaragua.

For more information go to www.rotary.org.

Members of the Fundraising CommitteeChair: Jeff Moran • Vice Chair: Ryan Bouda • Director: Alan Stanek

C.L. Landen Randy Wieseler Rich Craig Jared Bakewell

AcknowledgementsThanks to Suburban Rotarian Rich Craig of Midlands Printing & Business Forms,

for donating the printing of the programs.

Members of the Scholarship CommitteeChair: Dan Wellendorf • Vice Chair: Nick Jasa • Director: Dan SchnoesJulie Livingston

Bill WaxRoxy Orr

Ron PearsonRoger Utman

Tom VannPaul AdamsRich Craig

Steve RiekesTom FreemanPeggy CarrellDuane GrossDan Lupardus

Judy SealerCarol Ebdon

Barb Rebrovich

Andy GoransonJudy SealerGregg BaileyJudy SealerMike LucasSteve Jerina

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