Rotary Club Scholarship Project_2021

ork Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration

Portage Rotary Club

2021 Scholarship Recipients

“If we value independence, if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning.”

Carl Rogers

Portage Rotary Club

2021 Scholarship Recipients

Aidan Gleason Aidan is a Portage Northern High School graduate and is attending the University of Michigan. He has named his family friend, Bill Fries, as his most influential person.

“Bill has been a positive role model and has taught me many useful skills and lessons throughout the many years I have known him.”

letcher Award Scholarship Winner

Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination - Hard Work

Allison Wolf Allison is a Hackett Catholic Prep High School

graduate and will attend Western Michigan University. She has named her father, Adam Wolf, as her most influential person.

“My dad has always pushed me to be the best person that I can possibly be, and to always put forth my best effort.”

Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination

Bradyn Mills Bradyn is a graduate of Portage Central

High School and will attend Grand Valley State University. He has named his brother, Payton Mills, as his most influential person.

“Payton leads a life of exmaple for me. With a heart for others, a missional mindset, and an intellectual faith, he is an excellent model of the man I want to be.”

Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination - Hard Work

Carly Dirksen Carly is a Kalamazoo Christian High School

graduate and will attend California Baptist University. She has named her boss, Idris Rashid, as her most influential person.

“Idris has always seen potential in me and encourages me to work hard and be a team player.”

Elise Eichman Elise is a graduate of Portage Central High

School and will attend will attend the University of Michigan. She has named her father, Jim Eichman, as her most influential person.

“In everything my father does, he inspires me with his wisdom, compassion, and support. My father not only demonstrates, but also instills dedication and selflessness through his work, friendships, and parenthood. I hope to, one day, emulate his virtues to influence someone, as my father has done to me.

For that, I am blessed to count on my father as my motivator, cheerleader, and role model.”

Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination - Hard Work

Ellie Voetberg Ellie is a Portage Central High School graduate

and will attend Oakland University. She has named her coach, Nick Hosler, as her most influential person.

“Nick has coached me for 6 years and has impacted my running career immensely. He helped me discover how much I love to run, and it was because of him that I realized running was something I could be good at.”

Jack Eiden Jack is a Portage Northern High School graduate and will attend the University of Michigan. He has named his father, Tom Eiden, as his most influential person.

“My dad has inspired me to be the best version of myself in every facet of my life. His positivity, dedication, and resilience reflect everything I want to be as a man in my community.”

Determination - Hard Work - Persistence - Aspiration - Attitude - Determination - Hard Work

Katherine Lindsay Katherine is a graduate of Portage Central

High School and will attend the University of Michigan. She named her mother, Tonia Lindsay, as her most influential person.

“My mom lived her life with grace, strength, and love.

She always stayed positive and maintained endless leadership skills throughout her lifetime. While I lost her shortly before my senior year, her memory lives on and continues to inspire me every day.”

Kyle Rachowicz Kyle is a graduate of Portage Central High

School and will attend will attend the University of Michigan. He has named his father, Dave Rachowicz, as his most influential person.

“My dad was the one who pushed me to be the best I can be, and the one who taught me the value of working hard.”

Luke Leto Luke is a graduate of Portage Central High

School and will attend Louisiana State University.

He named his mother, Shannon Whitman, as his most influential person.

“My mom has inspired me through all the things that she has gone through in her life and showed me how to stay strong through adversity.”

Best of Luck

in all of Their

Future Endeavors

Congratulations

to all 2021

Rotary Scholarship Recipients

George R. Laure Scholarship Winner Allison Wolf

The George R. Laure Scholarship was established in 2004 by the Portage Rotary Club to honor Mr. Laure for his many years of devotion to Rotary and its principles. It is to be awarded to any eligible scholarship applicant, with a priority being given to an applicant expressing an interest in a career in nursing (medicine) and attending an area Michigan College to pursue that career.

Kenneth D. Schuring Scholarship Winner Carly Dirksen

The Kenneth D. Schuring Scholarship was established in 2008 by the Portage Rotary Club to honor Mr. Schuring who was a past president of the Rotary Club and gave significant time, talent and treasure, not only to Rotary, but also to the entire Portage Community and its many charitable organizations. It is to be awarded to any eligible scholarship applicant, with a priority being given to community service.

Smith/Fletcher Scholarship Winner Ellie Voetberg & Luke Leto

Named in honor of longtime Portage Central teacher Jean Smith and parent Bob Fletcher for their significant contributions to students in the areas of athletics. The Smith/Fletcher Award is awarded to the most outstanding male and female athletes at Portage Central High School.

Walker/Mulay Scholarship Winner Elise Eichman & Katherine Lindsay

Named in honor of longtime Portage Central teachers Bob Walker and Kathy Mulay for their significant contributions to students in the areas of student leadership and the performing arts. The Walker/Mulay Award is awarded to the most outstanding student activity leaders at Portage Central High School.

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

Henry B. Adams

Portage Rotary Club 2021 Scholarship Program 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002