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MWFA MWFA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & MEETING from page 170
$2,000 Innovative Components Inc.
Scholarship
In addition to Innovative Components apprenticeship
program for High School seniors, bot bec0me Production
Warehouse employees, leading to guaranteed Supervisor
position, with full tuition paid, ICI has added this year’s
MWFA Scholarship for qualified applicants.
This scholarship is awarded to Megan Fleischmann,
daughter of Tara Jacob of Darling Bolt Co. Megan is a
college freshman in Michigan. She plans to get into the
medical field and will work towards this in college, not just
through classes, but working on research projects and
getting personal experience in the medical field. Her work
in a senior living home gave her insight into the medical
world. Megan really enjoys making peoples’ day better. Her
plan is to flourish during her college career into an
exceptional doctor.
$1500 Scholarships
Kaitlyn Amoresano, daughter of Patricia Amoresano
of Kanebridge Corporation. Kaitlyn is a freshman at Marist
College. She is studying Business Administration with a
concentration in Finance. After graduation she plans to
pursue her MBA.
Samantha Blank, daughter of Diane Blank of Alfa
Tools. Samantha is a senior at Northern Illinois University
majoring in Psychology. She plans to further her education
with a PH.D in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in
Forensics.
Logan Dieter, son of Sheila Blaesner of 3Q Inc.
Logan is pursuing a nursing degree through Chamberlain
University and hopes to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Ariel Graveen, daughter of Randall Graveen of Elgin
Fastener Group. Ariel is a H.S. senior. She plans to study
Veterinary Medicine in college and eventually would like to
own her own Veterinary practice.
Mary Holler, daughter of Chip Holler of SWD Inc. Mary
is a H.S. senior exploring her future majors as either a
Middle School Physical Education major or an Occupational
Therapist where she can utilize her love for helping other
people.
Justin Miller, son of Ann Miller of Gaffney Bolt. Justin
is a college freshman at the University of Minnesota. He
plans to pursue a degree in Biology specifically either
Biochemistry or Conservation Biology with hopes of one day
restoring and protecting important nature areas in the
United States.
Dariusz Obrochta, son of Piotr Obrochta of CSM
Fastener Products. Dariusz is junior at Graceland University
majoring in Business Administration and Accounting with
plans on pursing his Masters Degree and becoming an
Investment Banker.
Stephen Oelhafen, an employee of Clarcorp
Industrial Sales. Stephen is a 2015 graduate of Luther
Prep School. He will further his education with 4 years at
the Martin Luther College and then attend an additional 4
years at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary as he pursues
his dream of becoming a Pastor.
Chase Samples, son of Brian Samples of Elgin
Fastener. Chase is a college freshman at Ivy Tech majoring
in Business with a focus on computer programming. This
foundation will help him determine his future goals.
George Swedie, son of George Swedie of Metric &
Multistandard Corp. George is a college freshman at
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee working on his degree in
Biomedical Science and Microbiology.
Alexis Valdez, daughter of Rey Valdez of Okabe Co.
Inc. Alexis is a H.S. senior planning on majoring in Biology
and pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant.
Erin Strock, daughter of Dana Strock of Nucor
Fastener. Erin is a college freshman at Goshen College
working on her degree in Psychology and will continue
furthering her education and achieving her Ph.D.
Lisa Krueger, daughter of Beth Krueger of Elgin
Fastener. Lisa is a H.S. senior scouting out the best
Engineering schools in order to achieve a degree in
Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
Alexander Holler, son of Chip Holler of SWD Inc.
Alexander is in his last semester at the College of DuPage
and will receive his Associates degree in the Automotive
Program. He will then go on to pursue his bachelor’s
degree in Automotive Management at Ferris State
University.
Bradley Reibel, son of Robert Reibel of SWD Inc.
Bradley is currently a student at Eckerd College pursing a
Business Administration degree with a concentration in
Sports Management with the hopes of one day opening up
a basketball training gym.
Isabelle Larson, daughter of Edward Larson of
Certified Products. Isabelle is a freshman at Iowa State
University working on her degree in Business and
Hospitality Management.
MID-WEST FASTENER ASSOCIATION