The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Promotion and Human Development presented nearly $20,000 in scholarships at its 2020 Virtual Awards Reception Friday, April 17 via an online video. [Photo Album]
Grace Hendel Dietetics Scholarship
Recipient: Jensynn Lesinski
This scholarship was established by the friends, family, and colleagues of Grace Hendel in 1996 to honor her at the time of her retirement.
Fay Finch Clifford Scholarship
Recipients: Hannah Boonzaayer and Breanne Cipriano
This scholarship was established in memory of Fay Finch Clifford who received her undergraduate degree in Home Economics from the University of North Dakota-Grand Forks. She completed her Master’s Degree in Home Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1963. Fay was a faculty member at UW- Stevens Point until her retirement. These scholarships were given to honor a loving mother and dedicated teacher.
Jack Lane Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Madeleine Kincsher
Jack Lane was employed by the Soo Railroad and stationed in Stevens Point. An avid runner and community volunteer, Jack unfortunately suffered a fatal heart attack early in his life. Jack was a very outgoing person and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His family established the Jack Lane memorial fund in his honor and contributed the initial support. Jack’s good friend Ron Cook, Health Promotion person at Sentry Insurance was instrumental in establishing this scholarship and has contributed yearly to keep it going. His wife, Colleen Lane, still lives in the Stevens Point area.
John and Catherine Lader Scholarship
Recipients: Cora Selke and Kayley Wontor
Catherine (Hill) Lader earned two degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in FCS Education. The education she received at UWSP served her well as a classroom teacher, FCCLA adviser, state supervisor of FCS at the WI Department of Public Instruction, and a member of the National FCCLA Consultant Team. Catherine was heavily influenced by two role models at UWSP-Dr. Fern Horn and Dr. Agnes Jones. Both of these women were pioneers in the field of FCS and were dedicated to preparing their students thoroughly for a career in FCS. John and Catherine Lader continue to support FCS along with FCCLA, and believe every secondary school in the state needs to have a FCS program.
Bud Steiner Memorial Scholarship
Recipients: Erin Schneider
Oliver (Bud) Steiner was a 1965 graduate of UWSP who was one of the original three student managers of the then new University Center in the early sixties. After graduation he continued his employment with the Centers and was the longtime Assistant Director of the three University Centers, mainly responsible for daily operations and facilities. He also advised the Recreational Services area for many years and had responsibilities for the University Store and for University Dining. Around 1980, he became one of the Assistants to the Assistant Chancellor of Student Life, responsible for all of the business functions of the campus auxiliaries (Centers, Housing, and Dining). He served in this capacity until his untimely death in 1987. Bud was killed while riding his bike across Canada. He was trying to ride 5,000 miles and raise $50,000 for scholarships. He was killed by a young man coming home after a night of drinking.
Dora Phelps Scholarship
Recipients: Makayla Thornsberry and Carissa Welch
This scholarship was established to honor Dora Phelps’ contributions to the School of Home Economics. As a program assistant she gave service beyond the call of duty to both students and faculty. Her capacity for work, efficiency, accuracy, patience, and good nature as well as her interest in the students and the knowledge of the School of Home Economics. She was a court reporter prior to her work at UWSP.
Rita Youmans Scholarship
Recipients: Lacie Ligman and Chong Vang
This scholarship was established by Dr. Rita Youmans, a former head of the Home Economics Department at UWSP.
Donald and Eleanor Ansay Memorial FCS Scholarship
Recipient: Kelsey Newman
This scholarship was established by UW-Stevens Point alumna, Karen McCulloch, to honor the memory of her parents, Donald and Eleanor Ansay. The Ansays firmly believed in the value of education. Their four children and several of their grandchildren attended UW-Stevens Point. Karen, herself, earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Home Economics Education from UWSP in 1975 and a Master’s of Science in 1978.
Agnes A. Jones Undergraduate Home Economics Scholarship
Recipients: Alicia Beyer and Brookelyn Heiss
Dr. Agnes (Anderson) Jones was a high school home economics teacher, a supervisor of home economics student teachers at UW-Madison, Home Economics Department Chair at Northern Illinois University before she was appointed as head of Home Economics at what was then Wisconsin State College-Stevens Point in 1957. For the next 24 years, Dr. Jones headed home economics in its most successful years when enrollment grew from 100 to almost 800. Dr. Jones and her faculty were innovative creators of programs and during one five-year period received more than half a million federal dollars. She and Dr. Bonnie McDonald were early pioneers in the Wisconsin Head Start program. Dr. Jones is well known for personality advising over 200 students and for her active role in assuring employment for the graduates.
Judy Lubenow Honorary Scholarship Fund
Recipient: Michael “Dante” Buone
Judy spent 36 years in the dietetics field, many of which were at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. She had a passion for UWSP students in dietetics as she spent time with them throughout her career. In dealing with patients, especially in the dialysis unit, Judy found that they were in inspiration. She hopes that someone can enjoy the profession as much as she did. Creating a scholarship for a student has been a lone time dream for Judy and this scholarship was created to help students who share the same passion for dietetics as she had.
Jane Wright Abrahamsen Home Economics Scholarship
Recipients: Grace Gallagher and Erin Schmitt
This scholarship was created to honor the late Jane Wright Abrahamsen, by her husband Martin. Jane was a native of Mauston who received a degree in home economics in 1928 and a bachelor’s degree in home economics education in 1933, both from the Stevens Point Normal School. She then went on to get her master’s degree from UW-Madison in 1936. She then started her professional career by teaching home economics at high schools in Ithica, WI and Ironwood, MI. She then taught in the Montgomery County Schools in Maryland for 21 years, earning an outstanding teacher award from the state of Maryland.
John and Barb Munson Health Promotion Award
Recipient: Sophie Forbes
To provide a scholarship in health promotion.
Health Promotion and Human Development Faculty Alumni Scholarship
Recipient: Colin Barker
This scholarship was established through gifts from the School of Health Promotion and Human Development faculty and alumni and is awarded to exceptional current sophomore, junior or senior.
Jane Jones Scholarship
Recipient: Lydia Ulrich
This scholarship is awarded to current sophomore, junior or senior health promotion and wellness majors who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Sadie Stevens Memorial Study Abroad Award
Recipient: Victoria Geffers
This scholarship was established by Lucy Rose Johns in memory of her grandmother who only had a formal 7th grade education, but taught Lucy more than anyone. When Lucy was in college, she couldn’t even think of an overseas program because of financial concerns. She has since studied abroad several times and would like to enable a current student to participate. Broadening of one’s horizons is pure education. The intent of this award is to give students in the College of Professional Studies the opportunity to study/serve abroad. In order to be eligible, student must have financial need, not studied abroad in the past, be open minded, accepting of other cultures and traditions, and ready to open themselves up to new opportunities that may be outside their comfort zone.
Fern Horn Memorial Scholarship
Recipient: Sarah Nelson
Fern Horn received her undergraduate degree from UWSP, master’s from UW-Stout, and doctorate from Michigan State University. She began her teaching career in 1934 teaching in rural schools in Clark County. She later taught high school home economics in Eau Claire, Schofield, and Mosinee. She taught at the college level at UW-Stout and the University of Minnesota. She taught home economics at UWSP for more than twenty years. She was a leader in developing instructional materials for use by home economics teachers across the county. Fern Horn retired from UWSP at the age of 62. This scholarship is a result of a life insurance policy that was assigned to the UWSP Foundation.
Bessie Mae Allen Scholarship
Recipient: Natalie Carlson
This scholarship is awarded to a current junior dietetics major at the discretion of food and nutrition faculty based on academic performance and passion for the dietetics profession.
Sherri Hall Outstanding Senior in Health Promotion Award Scholarship
Recipient: Dani Guy
This award recognizing outstanding academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities such as student organizations, volunteerism and professional organizations.
Kelly Garr Dawley Scholarship
Recipient: Deanna Deising
This scholarship is available to any part-time or full-time non-traditional undergraduate woman student or woman graduate student; whose major is housed within the College of Professional Studies.
Security Health Plan Health Coaching Scholarship
Recipients: Hannah Boonzaayer, Carolyn Jones, Jayme Literski
Security Health Plan has established a scholarship fund to award health-related majors at UWSP who successfully complete the Security Health Plan Coaching Internship. This program was established in 2019 and is offered in partnership between UWSP and Marshfield Clinic Health System. Award recipients must be in good academic standing, have an interest in health coaching for a career, and meet or exceed all expectations within the program
M.E. Sjolin Family and Consumer Sciences Service Scholarship
Recipient: Victoria Geffers
This award is for a family and consumer sciences student participating in a service trip or providing service to a community.
College of Professional Studies Dean’s Awards
Outstanding Student in Dietetics
Junior Recipient: Summer Manzke
Senior Recipients: Andrea Bargender and Michelle Petkovsek
Outstanding Student in Family and Consumer Sciences
Junior Recipient: Sophie Smith
Senior Recipient: Kelsey Newman
Outstanding Student in Health Promotion And Wellness
Junior Recipient: Madeleine Kinscher
Senior Recipient: Dani Guy
Outstanding Senior in Sustainable Food and Nutrition
Junior Recipient: Rebecca Schneider
Senior Recipients: Grace Gallagher and Kaley Wied