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MWFA 33rd SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS from page 114
Courtney Hayman, the daughter
of Andrew Hayman from EmCo
Engineered. Courtney is currently a
freshman at the University of Illinois
Champaign Urbana. She was accepted
into the college of business and plans
to attain a degree in Accounting. Courtney received many
honors in High School such as being an Illinois State
Scholar and Indian Prairie Scholar as well as team captain
for her Gymnastic team. She also has participated in 170
hours of community service during her High School tenure.
$4,000 Raul Torres Memorial Scholarship
Donated by Star Stainless and Fall River Mfg.
Raul passed away after spending 50 years in the
fastener industry. He started with Schnitzer Alloys in the
60’s then went on to Albany Products, Action Threaded
Products and Star Stainless Screw. He was a gentleman
who mentored many. Raul spent several years on the
MWFA Scholarship Committee. We thank Star and Fall
River for starting this fund as well as others who have
contributed to the Raul Torres Memorial Scholarship
fund. Because of the generosity of these people, this
scholarship will continue.
Emily Morgan, the daughter of Tim
Morgan from Buckeye Fasteners. Emily
has an extensive list of high school
and college awards and honors such
as Female Student of the Year and
National Honor Society. Emily attends
the University of Notre Dame and will be graduating in
the spring of 2017. She is majoring in Nuclear Physics
and Philosophy of Science and Religion. Emily has also
been accepted into the Notre Dame Masters of Science
in Patent Law. She believes she can carve a new road in
disability equipment and use her skills to enhance the
lives of all those who are impaired.
$2,000 Innovative Components Scholarship
Donated by Innovative Components
Mike O’Connor, the owner of Innovative Components
Inc. feels very strongly about education of employees.
To assist in employee education he has donated this
scholarship allowing an employee to further education and
become a better asset to their company.
Matthew Pritzl, an employee of
Matenaer Corp. Matt is currently a
student at the University of Wisconsin
Platteville and plans on earning a
degree in Mechanical Engineering. He
would like to pursue a career in Quality
Engineering in the future, possibly in the automotive
industry. Matthew was an active member in the Key Club
in High School and also a member of the National Honor
Society and stage crew for drama productions.
$2,000 Morgan Ohare Scholarship
Donated by Morgan Ohare
Morgan Ohare has, this year, generously added to our
list of company-sponsored scholarships. We appreciate
them allowing us to offer an extra company scholarship.
Nicholas Stuve, employee of
Innovative Components Sales. Nick is
a freshman at Michigan Technological
University. He is pursuing a degree
in Materials Science and Engineering.
This field utilizes both physics and
chemistry, which are Nick’s favorite subjects. He was
involved in numerous extracurricular activities in High
School such as Marching and Pep Band. He also was a
member of the National Honor Society.
$2,000 Robbie & Gina Gilchrist Scholarship
Donated by Robbie & Gina Gilchrist
Robbie & Gina Gilchrist have extended scholarship
opportunities throughout the fastener industry. They have
generous enough to award these scholarship personally
for many years. We are honored that they have chosen a
MWFA student for one of their scholarships.
Afreen Papa, the daughter of Abdul
Papa from SWD Inc. Currently Afreen
is pursuing a medical degree from
St. George’s University School of
Medicine. Her compassion to help
others going through difficult times
with their health has led her to choose a job in the
medical field. Her dream is to become a doctor in the
emergency room or to be a doctor of Internal Medicine.
Afreen has received numerous honors in college such as
being a Dean’s List Recipient.
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