The Illinois Food Retailers Association Education

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1 Scholarship Winners For the Academic Year The Association Education Foundation is pleased to announce its scholarship winners. This year the Foundation received 293 applications from 55 companies. Ninety-two students will receive one-year scholarship awards to be applied toward their educational expenses for the academic school year at any accredited, non- profit college or university in the United States. The scholarships funded by the Foundation are one-year awards in the amounts of $1, and $ Using funds raised from the IFRA grand raffle ticket sales and various golf outings throughout the summer months, the Foundation awarded $11, in scholarships to employees or children of employees from Illinois Food Retailers Association member companies. Additionally ten member companies participated in the Piggyback Program in order to provide a scholarship program specifically for their employees and employees dependents utilizing the application process. A total of $70, in scholarships were distributed through the Piggyback program. To assure complete impartiality in the selection of winners, and to maintain a high level of professionalism in dealing with students, parents, high schools, and colleges, the IFRA Scholarship selection process is performed by Sands & Associates. 109 Scholarships Totaling $81, S. Highland Lombard, Illinois Fax: Toll free in Illinois: ilfood@ilfood.org Website: Thank you to all the loyal supporters who participated in our fundraising efforts this past year and to the member companies who sponsored their own awards through a procedure known as Piggybacking. Your support and participation made our fourteenth year a resounding success. Special thanks to all the students who applied and our heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the students who are receiving scholarships for the school year.

2 Scholarship Winners A c a d e m i c Ye a r Emily Anderson Emily Anderson is the Emily St. Charles East High School, St. Charles, IL, and is a freshman at Aurora Alberto Ayala Fairplay - Chicago, Halsted St. Alberto Ayala is the Scholarship. Alberto is a graduate of CPS- Air Force Academy High School (1055), Chicago, IL, and is a freshman at Harold Washington College. Andrea Baffes County Fair Andrea Baffes is the recipient of a Bill Baffes Scholarship. Andrea is a graduate of Homewood- Flossmore High School, Flossmoor, IL, and is a Senior at Purdue Joshua Baker Niemann Joshua Baker is Niemann Scholarship. Joshua Homeschooling, Oquawka, IL, and is a freshman at Greenville College. Mary Baker Mary Baker is Scholarship. Mary is a graduate of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, Chicago, IL, and is a senior at University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Brianna Barsanti Brianna Barsanti is the Brianna is a graduate of Oswego East, Oswego, Il, and is a sophomore at Illinois State Anthony Borgetti Anthony Borgetti is Scholarship. Anthony Coal City High School, Coal City, IL, and is a freshman at Joliet Junior College. Michael Broderick Michael Broderick is Scholarship. Michael Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox, IL, and is a freshman at Moraine Valley Community College. Amanda Bykerk Amanda Bykerk Scholarship. Amanda Covenant Christian High School, DeMotte, IN, and is a senior at Calvin College. Jordan Capps Covington Jordan Capps is Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Jordan Attica High School, Attica, IN, and is a freshman at Ivy Tech Community College. Sean Coari Sean Coari is Central Sean is a graduate of Benet Academy, Lisle, IL, and is a freshman at Fordham Christina Coderre County Fair Christina Coderre is Bill Baffes Scholarship. Christina is a graduate of Homewood- Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor, IL, and is a freshman at Illinois Wesleyan Kelly Coderre County Fair Kelly Coderre is n Scholarship and a Bill Baffes Scholarship. Kelly Homewood- Flossmoor High School, Flossmoor, IL, and is a freshman at Butler Carly Conley Carly Conley is Salvatore Balbo Carly Lowell Senior High School, Lowell, IN, and is a freshman at Purdue University West Lafayette. Thomas Cunningham Thomas Cunningham Scholarship. Thomas Griffith Senior High School, Griffith, IN, and is a sophomore at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.

3 Scholarship Winners Jacqueline Dandridge Jacqueline Dandridge Scholarship. Jacqueline Calumet (New Tech) High School, Gary, IN, and is a senior at Indiana University Northwest. Adam Davids Advantage Sales & Marketing Adam Davids is n Scholarship. Adam Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL, and is a junior at University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Darneishia Davis Darneishia Davis Darneishia is a graduate of Prosser Career Academy, Chicago, IL, and is a Freshman at University of Illinois at Springfield. Mitchell De Both Mitchell De Both Mitchell is a graduate of Crown Point High School, Crown Point, IN, and is a senior at Ball State Lauren Denney Hy-Vee Food Stores Lauren Denney is n Scholarship. Lauren Canton High School, Canton, IL, and is a sophomore at Purdue Anthony Deters Family Anthony Deters is n Scholarship. Anthony Metea Valley High School, Aurora, IL, and is a freshman at Marquette Blake Doane Niemann Blake Doane is n Scholarship. Blake is a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy, IL, and is a junior at Illinois State Ashley Dodson Hy-Vee Food Stores Ashley Dodson is n Scholarship. Ashley Moline High School, Moline, Il, and is a freshman at Iowa State Heather Downey Heather Downey is Scholarship. Heather is a graduate of Reed- Custer High School, Braidwood, IL, and is a sophomore at Illinois State Kaitlin Enright Kaitlin Enright Scholarship. Kaitlin is a graduate of Plainfield Central High School, Plainfield, IL, and is a freshman at Illinois State Kayla Erwin Farm Fresh-Benton Kayla Erwin is the recipient of an Scholarship. Kayla Benton Consolidated High School, Benton, IL, and is a freshman at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Esteban Gamboa Esteban Gamboa a Scholarship. Esteban Joliet West High School, Joliet, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Sarah Garber Kirby Sarah Garber is n Scholarship. Sarah Lowpoint Washburn High School, Washburn, IL, and is a sophomore at Iowa Wesleyan College. Michael Gard Michael Gard is Salvatore Balbo Michael is a graduate of Lake Central High School, St. John, IN, and is a junior at Indiana University - Bloomington. Laura Garvey Cummins-Allison Corp. Laura Garvey is n Scholarship. Laura St. Charles East High School, St. Charles, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Academic Year

4 Scholarship Winners Kelli Grace Kelli Grace is the recipient Scholarship. Kelli is a graduate of Lake Central High School, Saint John, IN, and is a freshman at Saint Joseph s College. Meredith Healy Martin s IGA Meredith Healy is n Scholarship. Meredith North Clay High School, Louisville, IL, and is a graduate student at Eastern Illinois Amanda Hurley Amanda Hurley Amanda is a graduate of Valparaiso High School, Valparaiso, IN, and is a freshman at Purdue North Central A c a d e m i c Ye a r Luke Greenfield Berkots Super Luke Greenfield an Scholarship. Luke Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Taylor Hale Taylor Hale is Salvatore Scholarship. Taylor Portage High School, Portage, IN, and is a freshman at University of Indianapolis. Daniel Hannan Paw Paw Fresh Market Daniel Hannan is the recipient of an Illinois Food Retailers Scholarship. Daniel is a graduate of Boylan Central Catholic High School, Rockford, IL, and is a senior at Northern Illinois Josh Harbinson Josh Harbinson Scholarship. Josh is a graduate of Lowell Senior High School, Lowell, IN, and is a sophomore at Indiana University Northwest. Morgan Healy Martin s IGA Morgan Healy is n Scholarship. Morgan North Clay Community High School, Louisville, IL, and is a junior at Eastern Illinois Jocelyn Herrera Jocelyn Herrera is the Jocelyn is a graduate of West Leyden High School, Northlake, IL, and is a sophomore at Eastern Illinois Jennifer Horst Jennifer Horst is the Jennifer is a graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora, IL, and is a junior at Northern Illinois Katelyn Humphrey Turano Baking Company Katelyn Humphrey a Turano Baking Company Scholarship. Katelyn Alexander High School, Douglasville, GA, and is a Senior at Dalton State College. Annemarie Ingrao Annemarie Ingrao a Scholarship. Annemarie is a graduate of Plainfield North High School, Plainfield, IL, and is a senior at College of DuPage. Domenic Ingrao Domenic Ingrao is the Domenic is a graduate of Plainfield North High School, Plainfield, IL, and is a freshman at College of DuPage. Lavaris Jackson Fairplay Lavaris Jackson is the Scholarship. Lavaris Oak Park River Forest High School, Oak Park, IL, and is a Junior at Central State Michael Jurkovic Michael Jurkovic is Scholarship. Michael Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL, and is a freshman at College of DuPage.

5 Scholarship Winners Eric Kadolph Eric Kadolph is Scholarship. Eric is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Chicago. Samantha Kawalko Samantha Kawalko is Scholarship. Samantha Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Illinois at Rachel Kiger Covington Rachel Kiger is Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Rachel Covington High School, Covington, IN, and is a freshman at Purdue Erin Kroeger Hy-Vee Food Stores Erin Kroeger is n Scholarship. Erin is a graduate of Quincy High School, Quincy, IL, and is a freshman at Missouri State Bridget Kubis Bridget Kubis is Scholarship. Bridget is a graduate of William Fremd High School, Palatine, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Wisconsin- Madison. Kevin Kubis Kevin Kubis is Central Kevin is a graduate of Fremd High School, Palatine, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Bethany Kukla Fairplay Bethany Kukla is the Scholarship. Bethany is a graduate of Lincoln- Way East High School, Frankfort, IL, and is a freshman at Grand Valley State Matthew Kulhanek Matthew Kulhanek a Scholarship. Matthew Plainfield Central High School, Plainfield, IL, and is a junior at Lewis Daniel Lagestee Daniel Lagestee is Scholarship. Daniel is a graduate of Illiana Christian High School, Lansing, IL, and is a freshman at Indiana University Northwest. Devin Lagestee Devin Lagestee is Scholarship. Devin is a graduate of Illiana Christian High School, Lansing, IL, and is a junior at Purdue Calumet Lindsey Lagestee Walt s Centers Lindsey Lagestee is Scholarship. Lindsey Illiana Christian High School, Lansing, IL, and is a sophomore at Lewis Zackary Landers Zackary Landers is Scholarship. Zackary Coal City High School, Coal City, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Yadira Lopez Fairplay Yadira Lopez is the Scholarship. Yadira Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL, and is a sophomore at Moraine Valley Community College. Taylor McQuown Covington Taylor McQuown is Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Taylor is a graduate of Danville High School, Danville, IL, and is a senior at Illinois State Danielle Mikes Walts Food Centers Danielle Mikes is Scholarship. Danielle Tinley Park High School, Tinley Park, IL, and is a senior at Roosevelt Academic Year

6 Scholarship Winners A c a d e m i c Ye a r Andrea Mireles Carnicerias Jimenez Andrea Mireles is n Scholarship. Andrea Morton East High School, Cicero, IL, and is a freshman at University of Illinois at Evelyn Monarrez Evelyn Monarrez a Scholarship. Evelyn is a graduate of East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, IL, and is a junior at National Louis Jessica Monarrez Jessica Monarrez is Scholarship. Jessica West Leyden High School, Northlake, IL, and is a senior at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Ruben Monarrez Ruben Monarrez a Scholarship. Ruben West Leyden High School, Northlake, IL, and is a junior at Haverford College. Kelly Murphy Kelly Murphy is Scholarship. Kelly Bremen High School, Midlothian, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Hailey Nemeth Hailey Nemeth is the Hailey is a graduate of Blue Valley High School, Stilwell, KS, and is a freshman at the University of Arkansas. Marissa Nicastro Fairplay Marissa Nicastro is Fairplay Scholarship. Marissa is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, IL, and is a freshman at Illinois State Adam Niemann Niemann Adam Niemann is n Scholarship. Adam is a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy, IL, and is a senior at University of Illinois at Kelly O Brien Kelly O Brien is the recipient Scholarship. Kelly is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, IL, and is a freshman at Purdue University- Calumet. Jessica Oliver Jessica Oliver is Scholarship. Jessica is a graduate of Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL, and is a freshman at Joliet Junior College. Jarrett Oswald Jarrett Oswald is Scholarship. Jarrett is a graduate of Lemont High School, Lemont, IL, and is a freshman at Lewis Katie Peksenak Katie Peksenak is Salvatore Scholarship. Katie Portage High School, Portage, IN, and is a freshman at Saint Joseph s College. Jason Pena Jason Pena is the recipient Scholarship. Jason is a graduate of Portage Christian School, Portage, IN, and is a junior at Moody Bible Institute. Annemarie Pettet Annemarie Pettet a Scholarship. Annemarie is a graduate of Lincoln- Way North High School, Frankfort, IL, and is a student Joliet Junior College. Kyle Phillips Covington Kyle Phillips is the recipient of a Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Kyle is a graduate of Oakwood High School, Oakwood, IL, and is a freshman at Danville Area Community College. Corryn Poby Corryn Poby Scholarship. Corryn Grant Park High School, Grant Park, IL, and is a sophomore at Millikin

7 Scholarship Winners Luke Prisco Prisco s Fine Luke Prisco is the recipient of a Prisco Family Scholarship. Luke is a graduate of Oswego East High School, Oswego, Illinois, and is a freshman at Northern Illinois Alvaro Ramos Alvaro Ramos is Central Alvaro is a graduate of West Leyden High School, Northlake, IL, and is a freshman at Triton College. Marcela Reyes Pete s Produce Marcela Reyes is the recipient of a Pete s/ Dixmoor Scholarship. Marcela is a graduate of Thornton Township High School, Harvey, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Illinois at Renea Roberson Renea Roberson Renea is a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Gary, IN, and is a junior at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest. Diana Saavedra Diana Saavedra is the Diana is a graduate of J. Sterling Morton West High School, Berwyn, IL, and is a senior at Loyola University Chicago. Aurora Salmen Aurora Salmen is the recipient Scholarship. Aurora is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, IL, and is a freshman at Northwestern Danielle Salvatore Danielle Salvatore is Scholarship. Danielle Lake Park High School, Roselle, IL, and is a junior at Bradley Gino Santaniello Gino Santaniello is the Gino Glenbard North, Carol Stream, IL, and is a sophomore at Illinois State Ashley Sareny County Fair Ashley Sareny is the recipient of a Bill Baffes Scholarship. Ashley is a graduate of Tinley Park High School, Tinley Park, IL, and is a freshman at South Suburban College of Cook County. Alec Senne Alec Senne is Berkot s Super Scholarship. Alec is a graduate of Victor J. Andrew, Tinley Park, IL, and is a freshman at Indiana University-Bloomington. Jolyn Silver Covington Jolyn Silver is the recipient of a Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Jolyn is a graduate of Bismarck- Henning High School, Bismarck, IL, and is a freshman at Danville Area Community College. Gina Skiris Gina Skiris is the Gina Hinsdale South High School, Darien, IL, and is a sophomore at Elmhurst College. Rebecca Sloan Wisted s Supermarket Rebecca Sloan is n Scholarship. Rebecca Marengo Community High School, Marengo, IL, and is a freshman at University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. Aubree Stebbins Kirby Aubree Stebbins is the recipient of a Kirby Scholarship. Aubree is a graduate of Hoopeston Area High School, Hoopeston, IL, and is a freshman at Indiana State Erica Steliga Erica Steliga is the recipient Scholarship. Erica is a graduate of Lake Central High School, Saint John, IN, and is a sophomore at Ball State George Stellas The Market Place tore George Stellas is n Scholarship. George Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL, and is a sophomore at University of Virginia. Matthew Surdel Matthew Surdel a Scholarship. Matthew is a graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort, IL, and is a senior at Trinity Christian College Academic Year

8 Scholarship Winners A c a d e m i c Ye a r Danielle Terry Covington Danielle Terry is Don & Peggy Clark Scholarship. Danielle North Montgomery High School, Crawfordsville, IN, and is a freshman at Ball State Erica Tineo Erica Tineo is the Erica is a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Westchester, IL, and is a freshman at Western Illinois Jasmine Tineo Jasmine Tineo is the Jasmine is a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Westchester, IL, and is a junior at Western Illinois Jordan Townsend Turano Baking Company Jordan Townsend a Turano Baking Company Scholarship. Jordan is a graduate of Minooka Community High School, Minooka, IL, and is a freshman at Joliet Junior College. Nicholas Tucker Nicholas Tucker is Scholarship. Nicholas Peotone High School, Peotone, IL, and is a freshman at Joliet Junior College. Madelyn Usdowski Madelyn Usdowski Madelyn is a graduate of Crown Point High School, Crown Point, IN, and is a senior at Indiana University Northwest. Timothy Vaughan Timothy Vaughan is Scholarship. Timothy Reed Custer High School, Braidwood, IL, and is a freshman at Joliet Junior College. Joshua Viggers Kirby Joshua Viggers is the recipient of a Kirby Scholarship. Joshua Metamora Township High School, Metamora, IL, and is a freshman at Illinois Central College. Jacob Voltarel Jacob Voltarel is n Scholarship. Jacob is a graduate of Lockport Township High School, Lockport, IL, and is a freshman at University of Colorado at Boulder. Zachary Wakefield Zachary Wakefield Zachary is a graduate of Lowell Senior High School, Lowell, IN, and is a freshman at Ball State Alyssa Willey Niemann Alyssa Willey is n Scholarship. Alyssa Illini West High School, Carthage, IL, and is a freshman at St. Ambrose Jacqueline Winkler County Fair Jacqueline Winkler of a Bill Baffes Scholarship. Jacqueline Homewood-Flossmore High School, Flossmoor, IL, and is a sophomore at Michigan State Sandra Wozniak Fairplay Sandra Wozniak is the Scholarship. Sandra is a graduate of Lemont High School, Lemont, IL, and is a freshman at Benedictine Kelsey Zurliene Schuette SuperValu Markets Kelsey Zurliene is the recipient of a Schuette SuperValu Markets Scholarship. Kelsey is a graduate of Central Community High School, Breese, IL, and is a Freshman at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Megan Zurliene Schuette SuperValu Markets Megan Zurliene is the recipient of a Schuette SuperValu Markets Scholarship. Megan is a graduate of Central Community High School, Breese, IL, and is a senior at McKendree