Lakeside Lutheran seniors receive Wisconsin Excellence awards

Lakeside Lutheran 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian, Hadley Wendorff and Jack DePrey, were recently awarded the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award.

Two seniors, Jack DePrey and Hadley Wendorff, received the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award at the May 10 Academic Awards Night at Lakeside Lutheran High School. 

DePrey, son of Steve and Beth of Sun Prairie, will attend Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, to study Business Administration with an emphasis on finance. Wendorff, daughter of Will and Kelly of Watertown, plans to pursue a pre-med track at UW-Madison toward the goal of becoming a neonatalogist.  

The State of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award is given to high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each school. These awards are valued at up to $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition for up to eight semesters for the Academic Excellence award at one of the 55 eligible public and private colleges, universities, tribal or technical colleges in Wisconsin. For more information on the scholarship, see heab.state.wi.us.

Lakeside Lutheran’s Hissom receives Tammy Hafenstein (Kuhl) Memorial Scholarship

Rose Hissom, a senior at Lakeside Lutheran, received a $500 award from the Tammy Hafenstein (Kuhl) Memorial Scholarship. Hissom, daughter of Russ and Rita of Oconomowoc, plans to pursue a degree in political science and psychology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. 

The scholarship, presented by Brian Hafenstein, was established in 2021 for students of Lake Mills, Lakeside Lutheran, and Waterloo High Schools in honor of Hafenstein, who died on June 16, 2021. Three of her four children attended Lakeside Lutheran and the fourth is a student at St. Paul, Lake Mills. The Tammy Hafenstein (Kuhl) Memorial Scholarship, through the Lake Mills Area Community Foundation, aids students with post-secondary educational goals, with a special emphasis placed on applicants who were involved in music, choir, athletics, or industrial arts during their time in high school.

According to the family, “Tammy Ann (Kuhl) Hafenstein exemplified selfless service over a lifetime. Although Tammy was taken from us in a tragic car crash just five days following her 50th birthday, the example of faith, hope, and love that would emanate from Tammy still lives on in all we do and learn at LLHS.” 

Lakeside Lutheran presents WIAA Scholar-Athlete and Warrior awards

Lakeside Lutheran High School recently recognized outstanding senior athletes. Senior Jenna Shadoski, daughter of Fred and Debra of Janesville, was selected as the female nominee for both the 2023 WIAA Scholar-Athlete award with a 3.993 GPA and the Warrior Athlete Award. She participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball for four years. She earned all conference honors in volleyball, basketball, and softball and was a member of the 2020 D2 State runner-up volleyball team. 

Japheth Yahnke, son of Dustin and Jennifer of Watertown, was honored as the school male nominee for the 2023 WIAA Scholar-Athlete award with a 3.859 GPA. He participated in soccer, basketball, and track all through high school. He earned all conference honors for soccer and was part of the 2023 basketball team that went to state. 

Ben Buxa, son of Greg and Linda of Oconomowoc, was the male recipient of the Warrior Award. He participated in basketball for two years, and football and track all four years, earning seven varsity letters. A captain in both sports, he received all-conference, all-region, and all-state honors for football and was a state medalist in track and field.  

As a member school of the WIAA, Lakeside was one of more than 400 high schools statewide nominating more than 800 seniors, one male and one female, for the annual WIAA Scholar Athlete award. To be eligible, nominees need a GPA of at least 3.5 and must have earned at least four varsity letters. Warrior Athlete Awards are presented to a senior male and female, chosen by the athletic coaching staff based on multiple sport participation, sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and excellence in athletics. 

Lakeside Lutheran senior student-athletes Japheth Yahnke, Jenna Shadoski, and Ben Buxa were honored at the school’s Academic Awards night. Yahnke was named the WIAA state male Scholar-Athlete, Shadoski received both the female Scholar-Athlete and the Warrior Award, and Buxa received the male Warrior Award.

Lakeside Lutheran senior awarded Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association scholarship

Lakeside Lutheran senior Emma Schultz, daughter of Don and Jennifer of Lake Mills, received a $500 scholarship from the Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association at the school’s recent Academic Awards Night. Jefferson County Deputy Brad Riesen presented the award, which is offered to Jefferson County residents and was based on Schultz’s grades, involvement in school, and community service. She intends to study nursing at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Iglesias awarded Zweifel Memorial Scholarship

Lakeside Lutheran senior Manuel Iglesias, son of Domingo and Tammy, Watertown, received the annual Ryan J. Zweifel Memorial Scholarship at the recent Academic Awards night presentations. Ryan Zweifel is a LLHS 2008 graduate who was killed in a car accident after his first year at Martin Luther College, the WELS ministerial training school in New Ulm, Minn. The $2,500 scholarship is designed to encourage and assist Lakeside Lutheran High School graduates who attend Martin Luther College to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is pictured with Ryan’s parents, Dave and Joanne Zweifel of Watertown.

Lakeside Lutheran Scholarship Recipients Announced

Lakeside Lutheran High School announces that 41 students in the class of 2023 self-reported over $3,027,000 in renewable and one-time scholarship offers from individuals, foundations, organizations, and the schools they applied to attend. Of the 98 graduates, 80 have indicated plans to continue their education in the fall of 2023 through a two- or four-year university or tech school, one plans to enter the military, one plans to pursue an apprenticeship, and 16 will enter the workforce. Scholarships marked with an asterisk (*) indicate a renewable scholarship.

Olivia Bartels, daughter of Mark and Steph, Johnson Creek: Milwaukee School of Engineering Werwath Scholarship $46,000*, Illinois Institute of Technology STEM+ Scholarship $19,400*, Illinois Institute of Technology Heald Scholarship $25,000*, Tulane University Merit Award $14,000*. She will attend MSOE to study biomedical engineering.

Chloe Berg, daughter of Nathan and Jennifer, DeForest: Martin Luther College Messenger Scholarship $3,000*. She will attend Martin Luther College to study elementary education.

Ben Buxa, son of Greg and Linda, Oconomowoc: University of North Dakota Presidential Scholarship $3,500*. He will attend University of North Dakota to study mathematics.

Grace Cody, daughter of Rick and Lisa, Juneau: Concordia University Wisconsin Presidential Scholarship $13,000*, CUW Luther Promise Guarantee $1,000*. She will attend Concordia University Wisconsin to study sports and entertainment management.

Jack DePrey, son of Steve and Beth, Sun Prairie : Bethany Lutheran College Marvin G. Meyer Scholarship $28,000*, Bethany Lutheran College Music Lessons scholarship, Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation Scholarship $1,500, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award $2,250, Sons of the American Legion $750. He will attend Bethany Lutheran College to study business administration with an emphasis on finance. 

Julianne Dollard, granddaughter of John and Donna, Deerfield: Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Dean Recognition Scholarship $16,000*. She will attend MIAD to study fine and studio arts.

Camryn Gilmore, son of Ronny and Angela, Jefferson: Lakeside Lutheran FFA Alumni Scholarship $500. He will attend WyoTech for an automotive career.

Tyler Gresens, son of Michael and Cathy, Sun Prairie: Grand Canyon University Presidential Scholarship $7,050*, GCU Canyon Christian Consortium $4,000*, GCU Priority registration award $200, GCU Thunderfund Scholarship $500*. He will attend Grand Canyon University to study accounting.

Elijah Grow, son of Clayton and Stephanie, Cottage Grove: UW-Whitewater Merit Scholarship $1,000*. He will attend UW-Whitewater to study business analytics.

Ethan Gulczynski, son of Nathan and Emily, Lake Mills: Bethany Lutheran College Luther Scholarship $12,000*. He will attend Bethany Lutheran College to study media arts.

Ava Heckmann, daughter of Matt and Amy, Middleton: Belmont University General Academic Scholarship $10,000*. She will attend Belmont University to study creative and entertainment industries.

Rose Hissom, daughter of Russ and Rita, Oconomowoc: University of St. Thomas Academic Scholarship $32,000*, UST Board of Trustees Academic Scholarship $2,000*, American Legion Auxiliary Post #91 Scholarship $500, American Legion Post #91 Scholarship $1,500, Margaret Farrow Scholarship $1,000, Tammy Hafenstein (Kuhl) Memorial Scholarship $500, Sons of the American Legion $750. She will attend University of St. Thomas to study political science and psychology.

Rebekah Hodkiewicz, daughter of Stacey, DeForest, and Chris, Pardeeville: University of Wisconsin Green Bay General Scholarship $500*. She will attend UW-Green Bay to study social work.

Emma Horn, daughter of Tom and Sarah, Watertown: Concordia University Wisconsin Presidential Scholarship $12,000*, CUW Music Scholarship $2,000*. She will attend Concordia University Wisconsin to study music therapy.

Manuel Iglesias, son of Domingo and Tammy, Watertown: Martin Luther College Impact Scholarship $18,000*, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Congregational Grant*, MLC tour scholarship $500, Ryan J. Zweifel Memorial Scholarship $2,500. He will attend Martin Luther College to study elementary education.

Elizabeth Kendall, daughter of Orvin and Andrea, Cambridge: UW-Whitewater Chancellor Scholarship $2,000*. She will attend UW-Whitewater to study digital communications.

Caden Knorr, son of Rob and Karla, Lake Mills: Wisconsin Professional Police Association $750, UW Stevens Point Presidential Gold Scholarship $2,000, UW Stevens Point Pointer Promise Scholarship $250. He will attend UW-Stevens Point to study conservation law enforcement.

Grace Korth, daughter of Matt and Heather, DeForest: Greenwoods State Bank $500. She will attend Madison College to pursue a career in clinical psychology.

Claire Langille, daughter of Jason and Kim, Lake Mills: Liberty University Liberty Academic Scholarship $6,600*, LU Liberty Champion Award $1,000, Concordia University Wisconsin Presidential Scholarship, $14,000*, Viterbo University Dean’s Scholarship $15,000*, Concordia University Ann Arbor Distinguished Scholarship $10,000*, CUAA Women’s Golf Scholarship $500*, Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*, WLC Visit Scholarship $500 , WLC Partners in Christian Education Scholarship $2,000*, Saint Louis University Vice President Scholarship $25,000*, Lake Mills Rotary Scholarship $1,000, Farmers & Merchants State Bank $750. She will attend UW- Madison to study biology.

Nora Larson, daughter of Aaron and Rachel, Columbus: DMB Community Bank Scholarship $1,000. She will attend UW-Whitewater to study speech pathology.

Trey Lauber, son of Steve and Becca, Lake Mills: Lake Mills Public Power Scholarship $500.

Anders Liermann, son of Ryan and Mary, Madison: UW-La Crosse Academic Scholarship $1,000. He will attend UW-LaCrosse to study economics.

Nina Litherland, daughter of Noah and Melissa, Columbus: Martin Luther College Merit Scholarship $2,500, MLC tour scholarship $500, Karen Klug Christian Education Memorial Scholarship $500. She will attend Martin Luther College to study secondary education.

Miranda Martinez, daughter of Mary, Watertown, and Fernando: Martin Luther College IMPACT Scholarship $12,000*, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Congregational Grant*. She will attend Martin Luther College to study secondary education and social studies.

Dane McIlvain, son of Doug and Alicia, Edgerton: Sons of the American Legion $750. He will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study sports and exercise science.

Grace Plitzuweit, daughter of Tom and Beth, Oconomowoc: Muehrcke Family Fund Scholar-Athlete Award $10,000. She will attend UW-Eau Claire to major in nursing.

Natalie Punzel, daughter of Dale and Laura, Watertown: Wisconsin Lutheran College Academic Scholarship $16,000*, WLC Partners in Christian Education $2,000*, WLC Visit Scholarship $500, Wisconsin Veterans Scholarship $4,000*. She will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study nursing.

Marin Riesen, daughter of Brad and Laura, Watertown: Wisconsin Lutheran College Academic Scholarship $16,000*. She will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to pursue a master of science in athletic training.

Arnold Rupnow, son of Jason and Megen, Ixonia: Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*. He will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study marketing or finance.

Reyna Rupnow, daughter of Jeff and Danica, Ixonia: Lakeland University Dean’s Scholarship $16,000*, University of Kansas Opportunity and Jayhawk Access Grant $2,360; University of Kansas Performance Scholarship $10,000*. She will attend Lakeland University to study sports digital marketing.

Emma Schultz, daughter of Don and Jennifer, Lake Mills: Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*, WLC Partners in Christian Education $2,000*, WLC Visit Scholarship $500, Karen Klug Christian Education Memorial Scholarship $500, Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff’s Association $500. She will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study nursing.

Jenna Shadoski, daughter of Fred and Debra, Janesville: Presto Foundation Scholarship $13,000*, Concordia University Wisconsin Presidential Scholarship $15,000*, CUW Luther Promise Scholarship. She will attend Concordia University Wisconsin to study sports and entertainment management.

Hunter Sommer, son of Mike and Paulette, Columbus: Wisconsin Lutheran College Merit Scholarship $10,000*, WLC Partners in Christian Education $2,000*, WLC Visit Scholarship $500. He will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study sports and exercise science.

Chloe Sveom, daughter of Cindi and the late Jonathan, Fort Atkinson: Morgan Turnquist Memorial Warrior Scholarship $500. She will attend Madison College.

Cooper Tetzlaff, son of Jana, Pardeeville: Warrior STEM Scholarship $500. He will attend Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Madelyn Vanderhoof, daughter of Justin and Emily, Watertown: Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*, WLC General Endowed Scholarship Fund $1,000, WLC Partners in Christian Education $2,000*, WLC Regents Grant $1,100*, WLC Visit Scholarship $500. She will attend Wisconsin Lutheran College to study English.

Hadley Wendorff, daughter of Will and Kelly, Watertown: Watertown Regional Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship $1,500*, Enerpac Tool Group Employee Scholarship $1,000*, Liberty University Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship $29,700*, Florida State University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship $14,444*, Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship $26,000*, MU Magis Campus Resident Scholarship $1,500*, MU Ignatian Distinction Scholarship $1,500*, MU Grant $1,000*, Drake University Presidential Scholar Scholarship $30,670*, Auburn University Academic Presidential Scholarship $16,500*, Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*, Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar Award $2,250. She will attend UW Madison to study pre-med/biochemistry.

Isaac Winters, son of Jim and Kimara, Watertown: University of Texas-Dallas National Merit Scholarship $51,550*, National Merit University of Texas at Dallas Scholarship $750*. He will attend UT-Dallas to study computer science.

Averi Wolfram, daughter of Shane and Jo, Sun Prairie: Oregon University $10,000*. She will attend UW-Madison to study biology.

Lily York, daughter of Rebecca, Ixonia: Lakeside Lutheran FFA Alumni Scholarship $500. She will attend Waukesha County Technical College to study welding and fabrication.

Carlee Zimmermann, daughter of Brian and Jennifer, Jefferson: UW-Stevens Point Pointer Promise Scholarship $500, UW-Stevens Point Admissions Scholarship $250, Wisconsin Lutheran College Presidential Scholarship $18,000*, Friends of the L.D. Fargo Public Library $1,500. She will attend UW-Stevens Point to study natural resources.

Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation Scholarship awarded to Lakeside Lutheran’s DePrey

Anna Jensen, a representative from TDS Telecom, presented the 2023 Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation Scholarship to Jack DePrey at the recent Academic Awards Night at Lakeside Lutheran High School. The $1,500 scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are endorsed by a participating local exchange telephone company. DePrey, son of Steve and Beth of Sun Prairie and the class salutatorian, plans to attend Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn., to study Business Administration with an emphasis on finance.

Lakeside Lutheran student awarded Friends of the L.D. Fargo Public Library Scholarship

Ms. Kathleen O’Hearn (pictured left), on behalf of the Friends of the L.D. Fargo Public Library, awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Carlee Zimmermann, a Lakeside Lutheran senior, at the May 10 Academic Awards Night at the school. Zimmermann will continue her education at UW- Stevens Point and is leaning toward a career in natural resources. She is the daughter of Brian and Jennifer of Jefferson.

Lakeside Lutheran student awarded Watertown Regional Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship

Hadley Wendorff, daughter of Will and Kelly of Watertown, was awarded the Watertown Regional Medical Center Medical Staff Scholarship. Dr. Vikram Goyal presented the scholarship at the Academic Awards Night held at Lakeside Lutheran on May 10. The $6,000 scholarship, divided over four years, is available to students who attain a minimum 3.5 GPA and are going into a four-year medical program. Wendorff, Lakeside 2023 class valedictorian, plans to pursue a pre-med track at UW-Madison toward the goal of becoming a neonatalogist.

Lakeside Lutheran student awarded Muehrcke Scholarship

Grace Plitzuweit, daughter of Tom and Beth of Oconomowoc, was awarded the Muehrcke Family Fund Scholar-Athlete Award at the Academic Awards Night held at Lakeside Lutheran on May 10. Plitzuweit, who played volleyball and softball all four years, plans to attend UW-Eau Claire to major in nursing.

The one-time $10,000 scholarship, established in honor of Dr. Robert Muehrcke, who established a medical team for athletes within the West Suburban Conference and served as the athletic team physician for Oak Park and River Forest High School. It is based on a student maintaining a minimum 3.5 GPA, participating on a sports team senior year, submitting a letter of recommendation, and planning to major at a four-year, college undergraduate program in medicine.