Congratulations 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

37 Scholarships totaling $42,506

Lewis Central Education Foundation Scholarship

Hudson Anderson & Ella Bussey – All around academic success

James Koch – Vocational

Jacob Kolhof-Sadler – Overcame personal obstacles during school career

Hannah Moore – Outstanding achievement

Bob and Dee Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
Ava Bussey

Mahri Manz

Steve Clark Scholarship
Gavin Harrington

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship
Brooke Larsen

Kevin Reedy Scholarship
Tyler Tingley

Zella Duchman Scholarship
Reese Meaike

James Fuller & Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship
Jackson Cox

Margaret Kilibarda Scholarship
Emerson Coziahr

Zachary Crone

Evan Edwards Memorial Scholarship
Diego Martinez-Rangel

Nahach Scholarship
Samuel Adkins

Brown Scholarship
Audriana Baucom

Ava Jensen

Avery Harding

Benjamin Smith

Brody Hilton

Caleb Hodtwalker

Elise Mullenix

Jacelynn Dunn

Jamison Olson

Laci Rathke

Lillian Kirchert

Madelyn Ausdemore

Maya Humlicek

McKenzie McMorris

Nathan Beyenhof

Olivia DeWitt

Quincy O’Donnell

Shannon Blum

Mollett Killion Scholarship
Aidan Johnson

Clanton Scholarship
Camdyn Damgaard

Class of 1974 Scholarship
Haylee Wilcox

2025 Scholarship Application - CLOSED

LEWIS CENTRAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

19+ SCHOLARSHIPS IN JUST ONE APPLICATION!

The Lewis Central Education Foundation offers five $1000 scholarships per year to graduating students.

● Four of these scholarships will go to students continuing their education at a 2- or 4-year college.
● One scholarship will go to a student attending Career and Technical school or
program.

Naming Scholarships

The Lewis Central Education Foundation assists with the administration of “naming” scholarships.

The following naming scholarships are available for graduating students:

BOB & DEE HUMPHREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Lewis Central educators, Bob (counselor and 1996 LC Hall of Fame Inductee) and Dee Humphrey (3rd grade teacher) served the LC community for close to 40 years. The memorial scholarship (one of the first for the Foundation that began in 1995) was established in order to recognize student extra-curricular leaders and community volunteers in the top 50% of their class with at least a 3.0 GPA.  By all accounts, many people share that there wasn’t anyone that Bob Humphrey didn’t know – he was that kind of counselor – he truly knew ABOUT students, and not just their grades. He wanted to help everyone to be successful and find their passion, as did his wife Dee.  The Bob and Dee Humphrey scholarship is dedicated to continuing their legacy for LC students.

Bob and Dee Humphrey Memorial Scholarship – Two $1,000 one-time scholarships to be awarded

Criteria:
●   Graduating in May 2025
●   Top 50% of class and at least 3.0 average.
●   School and community involvement (church activities, community groups, awards, honors, etc.).
●   Leadership (club offices, team captains, etc.)
●   Academic performance (ACT, class rank, GPA, other awards, etc.)
●   Extra-curricular activities (clubs, athletics, music, etc.)
●   Volunteer experience

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship

Ms. Wiese-Clark is a ’73 Alum. This award targets a graduate who has proven to be successful in the classroom and is entering the field of business administration.

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship – Renewable $2,000 scholarship for four years, for a total of $8,000, to be awarded.

Criteria:

●   FEMALE graduating Senior
●   Must be pursuing a college education in the field of business administration or related business degree, such as accounting, finance, etc.
●   In order to maintain the scholarship from year to year, the student must show evidence of continuing in the field of business administration and maintain a college GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
●   Must write a paragraph stating 5- and 10-year goals
●   Must provide a copy of her college transcript to the LCEF prior to the next year’s payment

James Fuller & Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship

Donated annually to a wrestler who exemplifies the spirit of the sport: hard work, dedication, commitment, and character.

James Fuller and Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship – number and amount of one-time scholarships will vary as determined by the current head coach and scholarship administrators.

 Criteria:
●   Graduating Senior
●   Wrestled at least one complete season for Lewis Central High School
●   Must attach a paragraph about the lifelong lessons you have learned due to being an LC wrestler

Zella Duchman Memorial Scholarship

Zella worked as a bookkeeper at LC for years. In honor of her 90th birthday her friends and family donated money to launch this award.

Zella Duchman Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 one-time scholarship to be awarded

Criteria:

●   Graduating Senior
●   Pursuing a college education in accounting or another business-related career
●   Must write a paragraph about a time where you gave back or paid it forward and how the experience changed you

Steve Clark Scholarship

Mr. Clark is a ’73 Alum. The recipient must show leadership traits in the school and community and be entering the field of engineering.

Steven L. Clark Scholarship – Renewable $2,000 scholarship for four years, for a total of $8,000, to be awarded

Criteria:

●   MALE graduating Senior
●   Must be pursuing a college education in the field of engineering or business administration.
●   In order to maintain the scholarship from year to year, the student must show evidence of continuing in the field of engineering or business administration and maintain a college GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
●   Must write a paragraph stating 5- and 10-year goals.
●   Must provide a copy of his college transcript to the LCEF prior to the next year’s payment

Kevin Reedy Memorial Scholarship

Kevin graduated in 2001. He died suddenly from a heart condition the same year. His family wants to help make is dream to attend college a reality for another LC alum.

Kevin Reedy Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 one-time scholarship to be awarded

Criteria:

●   Graduating Senior
●   GPA of 2.0 or greater
●   Highest priority given to a student who has been active in volunteering with school/community and has strong character

LeRoy Brown Scholarship

Mr. Brown was a strong supporter of education. His trust money is given to students who have worked hard to be successful in the classroom and have a plan for their future.

Leroy C. Brown Scholarship – Amount and number of scholarships vary, but a one-time scholarship of approximately $500-$1500 to be awarded

Criteria:

●   Graduating Senior
●   Pursuing any type of higher education

Nick Nahach Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who is considered in financial need and also dedicated, driven, and already has strong knowledge in their anticipated college major.
Criteria:
●      Graduating senior
●      Financial need
●      At least a 3.2 GPA
●      High grades in anticipated area of study
●      Recommendation letter from a teacher

Margaret Kilibarda Memorial Scholarship

The Margaret Kilibarda scholarship is provided in honor of Marg’s life-time commitment to and love of teaching and learning.

Margaret Kilibarda Memorial Scholarship – Two $1,500 scholarships to be awarded: one to a student majoring in elementary education; the other, to a student majoring in secondary education

Criteria:

●   Graduating Senior
●   Top 50% in class
●   Involvement and leadership in school and community activities will be heavily weighted
●   Must write a paragraph (200 words maximum) describing what inspires you to pursue a career in teaching
●   Upon entering college, $750 will be awarded to the college the recipient is attending; upon providing LCEF with verification of beginning student teaching, the second $750 will go directly to the recipient to support expenses while student teaching

Clanton Family Scholarship

As proud Council Bluffs natives, we believe in the power of public education and the strength of our community. Joe, a Lewis Central graduate, and Amanda, an Abraham Lincoln graduate, are honored to give back to the place that shaped us. Now, with our own children attending Lewis Central, our commitment to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education is stronger than ever. We know that investing in young people strengthens our community as a whole, and it is a privilege to play a small part in their journey. This scholarship is our way of saying: We believe in you, we believe in education, and we believe in the bright future ahead.

Clanton Family Scholarship – $1,000 one-time scholarship to be awarded to a recipient pursuing a degree in nursing or a related healthcare field.

Criteria:
●   Graduating Senior
●   Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
●   Priority given to students who have volunteered in healthcare or caregiving roles.

Mollett Killion Scholarship

Mollett Killion Scholarship  – $1000 one-time scholarship to be awarded to a male golfer.

Criteria:
●  Graduating Senior
●  MALE GOLFER
●  Possible financial need
●  Hard work and determination

Superior Honda/Acura of Omaha Automotive/Diesel Mechanic Scholarship

Superior Honda/Acura of Omaha Automotive/Diesel Mechanic Scholarship – One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student entering into an automotive/diesel mechanic program.

Criteria:

●   Graduating Senior
●   Studying or entering into an automotive/diesel mechanic program (Iowa Western preferred)

PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2024:

Lewis Central Education Foundation Scholarship

Audrey Wright, Mary Graeve, & Natalie Pope – all around academic success

Addison Holt – overcame personal obstacles during school career
Korey Wells – outstanding achievement

Bob and Dee Humphrey Memorial Scholarship

Anna Strohmeier
Mallory Kjeldgaard

Steve Clark Scholarship

Nash Paulson

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship
Anna Braddy

Kevin Reedy Scholarship
Kendall Mings

Zella Duchman Scholarship
Nathan Baetke

James Fuller & Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship
Talon Baldwin

Susan and Ron Stazzoni Scholarship
Calvin Wickersham

Margaret Kilibarda Scholarship

Avery Hanafan

Reese Bach

Evan Edwards Memorial Scholarship
Makenzie Stephens

Nahach Scholarship

Rachel Etherington

Brown Scholarship

Grant Juon
Madison Kafka
Kyleigh Moore
Katelyn O’Brien
Jemi Cornelison
Aidan Bergman
Haidyn Cox
Zoey Dittmer
Ethan Eichhorn
Irelynn James
Bryce Juon
Logan Kelly
Katie Ramos
Gabriella Recher
Piper Sheldon-Niemann
Brayden Shepard

2023:

Lewis Central Education Foundation Scholarship

Madeline Falknor & Kylee Brown – all around academic success

Mia Ledesma Lopez – first generation college student
Gracie Hays – overcame personal obstacles during school career
Aleesha Oden – outstanding achievement

Bob and Dee Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
Oliva Arkfeld

Eleanor Cooper-Ohm

Steve Clark Scholarship
Chase Wallace

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship
Lani Bergantzel

Kevin Reedy Scholarship
Otto Fox

Zella Duchman Scholarship
Madison Bergman

James Fuller & Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship
Ava McNeal

Susan and Ron Stazzoni Scholarship
Kaeden Bach

Margaret Kilibarda Scholarship
Mackenzie Hiltabidel

Madison Tingley

Evan Edwards Memorial Scholarship
Boston Hensley

Brown Scholarship

Avery Heller
Nicholas Lustgraaf
Dylan Pearson
Brooklyn Damgaard
Elise Thramer
Gabriel Watson
Gizelle Alarcon
Jack Doolittle
Jaxton Anderson
Kara Dunphy
Makayla Honig
Makenna Carpenter
Parker Matiyow
Shayla Gooch
Stacy Merksick
Tyler Reed

2022:

Lewis Central Education Foundation Scholarship
Jordan Petersen- all around academic success
Josey Neigbhors- CTE
Jocelyn LeMaster- first generation college student
Colton Elder- overcame personal obstacles during school career
Amara Orth- outstanding achievement

Bob and Dee Humphrey Memorial Scholarship
Brooks Mullenix
Gabriela Ceballos
Lily Jensen
Madeline Nuzum
Walter Doty

Steve Clark Scholarship
Blake Cyboron

Diane Wiese Clark Scholarship
Callie Williams

Kevin Reedy Scholarship
Haley Wilkins

Zella Duchman Scholarship
Payton Vander Woude

James Fuller & Larry Wilwerding Wrestling Scholarship
Dillon Woods

Susan and Ron Stazzoni Scholarship
Adam Miller

Margaret Kilibarda Scholarship
Kelsey Paul
Ethen Fishell

Evan Edwards Memorial Scholarship
Colton Costello
Easton Adams
Will Devine

Sailor Lawrence Memorial Scholarship
Camryn Strahm
Kaitlyn Brandenburg

Contact us for info!

lcfoundation@lewiscentral.org

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