Watco’s 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Each spring, Watco awards scholarships to high school seniors who are eligible dependents of Watco team members. This year’s recipients will receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend a post-secondary institution within a year of graduating high school with $1,000 being distributed each semester.

Congratulations to these 10 scholarship winners and their families:

Austin Wagner

Austin is the son of Charles and Melissa Wagner. Charles is the general manager of trucking for MID-Ship Logistics and is based in Mars, Pennsylvania. An accomplished saxophonist, Austin has been a member of the Mars Area High School Marching Band for the last five years. He also played for his high school’s concert and jazz bands. Since 2018, he’s volunteered with the T-Bones Martian Big Band, an organization that plays for area nursing and retirement homes. This fall, Austin will attend West Virginia University.

Brooke Berguin

Brooke is the daughter of Aubrey Berguin and Cheryl Williams. Aubrey is a safety manager working remotely. Since the age of 7, Brooke has been involved in cheerleading and most recently was on her high school’s varsity cheer team. She’s also a member of the Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, where she helps maintain an urban garden for families in need. She plans to study architecture and interior design at Louisiana State University.

Ashley Sistos

Ashley is the daughter of Noey and Crystal Sistos. Noey is a conductor and engineer at the Lubbock & Western Railway. Most recently, Ashley was captain of the varsity cheerleading team and served as student council vice president. A member of the National Honor Society, Ashley was also on the track team and played in the high school band. She will attend South Plains College in Levelland, Texas.

Grace Bolyard

Grace is the daughter of Garrett and Trisha Bolyard. Garrett is vice president of operations for Division 2. Grace was a four-year varsity volleyball and basketball player and served as captain of both sports teams her junior and senior years. She’s also an accompanist for elementary, high school, and church choirs. In her spare time, she volunteers for a number of different causes including distributing food to those in need. This fall, Grace will begin studying at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa.

Jalen VanBecelaere

Jalen is the son of Danny Davis and Crezentia VanBecelaere. Crezentia is a demurrage coordinator and is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. Throughout high school, Jalen was active in theater and on the football, basketball, track and field, and baseball teams. He’s also a member of Catholic Youth Ministries and Young Apostles. Jalen will continue his studies at Pittsburg State University this fall in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Brandon Freeman

Brandon is the son of Brian and Betsy Freeman. Brian is the director of mechanical purchasing and is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. In his free time, Brandon volunteers for a number of nonprofits including the Special Olympics and Toys for Tots. In high school, he was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in football, baseball, and powerlifting. This fall he plans to attend the University of Kansas.

Kendall Forbes

Kendall is the daughter of P.J. and Stephanie Forbes. P.J. is the vice president of operations for Division 1. Kendall was a captain of her high school’s varsity basketball and softball teams. She served on the school yearbook staff, most recently as section editor. She was also a house captain for St. Dominic Savio, where she planned volunteer activities for 22 other students. Kendall will play softball at Pittsburg State University, where she wants to major in nursing.

McKynze Dawes

McKynze is the daughter of Alicea Dawes. Alicea is a revenue account specialist and is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. McKynze volunteered at her church and for local food drives throughout high school. A former gymnast, McKynze won a national gymnastics competition with her floor routine. She was a member of her high school’s honor roll and the philosophy club. She plans to attend Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas.

Olivia Cullen

Olivia is the daughter of Lance and Natalie Cullen. Lance is a people services manager and is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. At Girard High School, Olivia was a four-year athlete participating in volleyball, basketball, and track and field. Among her other activities were the Catholic Youth Organization, Kayettes Service Club, and Future Farmers of America. Olivia plans to attend Pittsburg State University, where she’ll continue to be a student-athlete, playing volleyball.

Tessa Miller

Tessa is the daughter of Ed and Stephanie Miller. Stephanie is a special projects coordinator and is based in Pittsburg, Kansas. Tessa has volunteered as a tutor for middle and high school students. She also volunteered with her youth group at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A soccer player since age 10, Tessa hopes to continue playing at Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri.