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Ģ����ý and the Ģ����ý Foundation recently awarded $242,250 in scholarships and aid for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

More than 160 students received awards to support their pursuit of degrees and certificates at Ģ����ý. 

“The Ģ����ý Foundation is proud to support the college's mission of creating opportunity through education,” said Lisa Lund, Executive Director for the Ģ����ýF. “Scholarships are one vital way to ensure students have a lifeline to reach their goals. These awards send a powerful message that someone believes in them.” 

The Ģ����ýF celebrated its scholarship recipients during the Ģ����ýF Scholarship Celebration Dinner on Oct. 8 on the college’s Sidney campus, sponsored by Sidney State Bank.  

The celebratory dinner was headlined by the appearance of guest speaker and Ģ����ý Alumna, Emily Throop. Throop walked the audience through her journey in higher education and spoke on the theme of the night, which was “All In.” Throop credits her success to her all-in attitude, both at Ģ����ý and Central Michigan University, where she’s currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is expected to graduate in December. 

“Ģ����ý has the versatility to help us all reach our goals, even though they vary, just like us,” Throop said. “But, in order to be successful, the key is to put every effort into the experience, to be all-in on your goals, just like Ģ����ý and the Foundation is all-in on supporting you. 

“I can tell you firsthand that Ģ����ý is supportive by offering you an education that sets you up for success in the workforce or university-level courses,” she said. “The Foundation is all-in on supporting your pursuit of higher education as they have shown through their gracious financial support that we get to celebrate tonight. So, as you thank the donors and staff that made tonight possible, think about how you’re all-in on your goals.” 

Alma 

Joslyn Dickman, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship; and Raegan Falor, Ģ����ýF Family of Michelle Mater Gibson Agricultural Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Jan and Mike McCrackin Family/Harvey Milling Agriculture Scholarship 

Belding 

Kailyn Bruce, Ģ����ýF Judy K. DeVolder Nutt Scholarship; Kalista Homik, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; Jamie Moehring, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Timothy Moffit, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Lea Peasley, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; Emma Rehkopf, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship; Elizabeth Shapiro, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Sierra Wood, Ģ����ýF Corewell Health Nursing Scholarship; and Mackenzie Zahm, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Belmont 

Joel VanKampen, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Family of Michelle Mater Gibson Agricultural Scholarship 

Big Rapids 

Heidi Mccauley, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Jan and Mike McCrackin Family/Irma McCrackin Memorial Nursing Scholarship 

Breckenridge 

Jillian Blair, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship  

Carson City 

Nina Easey, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Copp Family Scholarship; and Danette Wood, Ģ����ýF Copp Family Scholarship 

Clarksville 

KayCee Main, Ģ����ýF Merrill & Barbara Johnson Scholarship 

Crystal 

Hunter Doolittle, Ģ����ýF Ash Educational Fund Career Center Scholarship; Torri Evans, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Christopher Geyer, Ģ����ýF Copp Family Scholarship; and Jaydon Stevenson, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Edmore 

Brigitte Aggas, Ģ����ýF Duane W. & Georgia A. Bohne Scholarship; Makenzie Bailey, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Travis L. Bingaman Memorial Scholarship; and Taylor Harkness, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Elwell 

Danielle Wernick, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Essexville 

Dawn Gutzman-Verran, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship 

Fenwick 

Paige Bliss, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship; Makenna Nash, Ģ����ýF Clifford J. Bedore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship; and Heather Neace, Ģ����ýF Diana M. Kennedy-Jones Memorial Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Dr. Gordon DeVries/Dr. Thomas Deurloo Scholarship 

Flushing 

Kennedy Schilling, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Gowen 

Jillian Macdonald, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship; Zachary Page, Ģ����ýF Kenneth J. & Gail E. Lehman Scholarship; Kristopher Peacock, Ģ����ýF Erin Kay Kitchenmaster Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; and Marla Teegardin, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Grand Blanc 

Chase Couchman, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship 

Grand Rapids 

Ella Bishop, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship; and Alex Meyers, Ģ����ýF Ruth Paddock Bedore Transfer Award 

Grandville 

Josiah DeMeester, Ģ����ýF Merrill & Barbara Johnson Scholarship 

Greenville 

Amanda Artecki, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Caleb Austin, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship; Alyssa Bailey, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Donica Bignall, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Michelle Boyce, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Dr. Gordon DeVries/Dr. Thomas Deurloo Scholarship; Grace Burrill, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Tara Bush, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Hannah Cantu, Ģ����ýF Clifford J. Bedore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship; Alayna Carew, Ģ����ýF Judy K. DeVolder Nutt Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Audrea Didyk, Ģ����ýF Ash Educational Fund Career Center Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Mildred Farmer-Angwin Scholarship; Vladimir Djordjijevic, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship; Christina Espada, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship; Ditte Hansen, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship; Christopher Jacobsen, Ģ����ýF Judy K. DeVolder Nutt Scholarship; Alex Jacoby, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Travis L. Bingaman Memorial Scholarship; Tatum Johnson, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Austin Jolink, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Jacquelyn Karnes, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Heather Krick, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; Halie Larson, Ģ����ýF Ash Educational Fund Career Center Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Maureen Burns Scholarship; Elijah Martin, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship; Krista Mathews, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship; James McBride, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Elana McGowan, Ģ����ýF Corewell Health Nursing Scholarship; Haley Miller, Ģ����ýF Allen E. & Janet A. Kohn Scholarship; Mackenzie Miller, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Alex Parrish, Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Amanda Ripley, Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Jack Ruggles, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship; Paul Runnals, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Beatrice & Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship Chemistry/Engineering & Volunteerism; Mallory Schmidt, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Ava Smith, Ģ����ýF Kevin Carbonelli Memorial Scholarship; Kathleen Staal, Ģ����ýF Clifford J. Bedore, Jr. Memorial Scholarship; Alexandrea Stone, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Brittany Stressman, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Travis Thompson, Ģ����ýF Beatrice & Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship Chemistry/Engineering & Volunteerism and the Ģ����ýF Stephen D. Foster Memorial Scholarship; Clayton Van Harn, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Samantha Verheek, Ģ����ýF Donald C. Burns Presidential Scholarship; Amy Walker, Ģ����ýF Beatrice & Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship Chemistry/Engineering & Volunteerism; and Robert Wheeler, Ģ����ýF Stephen D. Foster Memorial Scholarship 

Hartsburg, Mo. 

Ethan Wempen, Ģ����ýF Robert E. Campbell Memorial Scholarship 

Howard City 

Wilder DeGood, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship; Caitlin Galvin, Ģ����ýF CW4 Larry L. Lofts Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Linda Mae Chapman MSW Memorial Scholarship; Sidney Ives, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Foremost Farms Agriculture Scholarship; Felicia Keech, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship; Nichole Shields, Ģ����ýF Roger Higginson Memorial Scholarship; Danielle Smits, Ģ����ýF George & Janet Ravell Family Scholarship; Brooke Thorington, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Amber Valdiviezo, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Harold & Ruth Force Family Scholarship; and Bryce Wilson, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Hubbardston 

Krysta Cashen, Ģ����ýF Jan and Mike McCrackin Family/Irma McCrackin Memorial Nursing Scholarship 

Ionia 

Amber Carlson, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Tessa Charles, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship; Lily Sims, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; and Carrie Webb, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Ithaca 

Tarah Hill, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Nicole Hollabaugh, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Merry Kim Meyers Agriculture Scholarship; Andrew Lombard, Ģ����ýF Jan and Mike McCrackin Family/Harvey Milling Agriculture Scholarship; Vanessa Pyman, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; and Angelica Sayers, Ģ����ýF Robert Ferrentino Presidential Scholarship 

Lake Odessa 

Joyce Harding, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship 

Lakeview 

Ayla Evans, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Emma Kosinski, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Petra Mark, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Gregory Olmstead, Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; and Lauren Senn, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Louisville, Ky. 

Landon Elder, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship 

Lowell 

Taeghan Ronchetti, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Michael J. Seaman Memorial Scholarship 

McBrides 

Amanda Swarts, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Orville Trebian Scholarship 

Morley 

Chevelle Tolsma, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; and Mia Tronsen, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Newaygo 

Kimberly Murphy, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Corewell Health Nursing Scholarship 

Orleans 

Katelyn Bignall, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Perrinton 

Courtney Martin, Ģ����ýF Donald C. Burns Presidential Scholarship; Shani Middleton, Ģ����ýF Allen E. & Janet A. Kohn Scholarship 

Pierson 

Danielle Zachmann, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship 

Ravenna 

Dayne Benoit, Ģ����ýF Anna Hertz-McCoy Memorial Scholarship and the Roger Higginson Memorial Scholarship 

Reed City 

Kassandra Goodenow, Ģ����ýF Corewell Health Nursing Scholarship 

Riverdale 

David Pitts, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship 

Rockford 

Reese Gonzales, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Evan Sackett, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship; and Destiny Suttorp, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial or Current Student Scholarship 

St. Louis 

Vivian Dukes, Ģ����ýF Allen E. & Janet A. Kohn Scholarship; and Madyson Hartman, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Michael J. Seaman Memorial Scholarship 

Sand Lake 

Alexis Bakhan, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Mr. & Mrs. John Hathaway Scholarship; Madalyn Crawford, Ģ����ýF Donald C. Burns Presidential Scholarship; and Rebecca Duvall, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship, the Ģ����ýF Judy K. DeVolder Nutt Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship 

Saranac 

Brooklyn Fisher, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; Kelsey Gnuse, Ģ����ýF Corewell Health Nursing Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Montcalm Democrats for Community Scholarship; and Jordyn Yockey, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Merry Kim Meyers Agriculture Scholarship 

Sheridan 

Aimee Friesen, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship; Raegan Holsted, MCF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Wes Jacobs, Ģ����ýF Ģ����ý Made Me Scholarship; Hannah Lund, Ģ����ý Board of Trustees Scholarship; Breanna Pena, Ģ����ýF Stafford Family Scholarship; Grace Rebman, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Kelsey Ross, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; and Renee Stoneham, Ģ����ýF Roger Higginson Memorial Scholarship 

Sidney 

Johvanni Hill, Ģ����ýF Stephen D. Foster Memorial Scholarship 

Six Lakes 

Brittany Cooper, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; RaDeric Guy, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; and Jeremiah Hoyt, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship 

Stanton 

Patrick Abrahamson, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Kailey Brown, Ģ����ýF Faber Family Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Heather Butler, Ģ����ýF Nancy Steele Allen Edwards Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Tara Johns, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship; Divine Palmer, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Azlynn Scott, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF George & Janet Ravell Family Scholarship; Kendall Stout, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship; and Adam Tipton, Ģ����ýF Hungerford Accounting Scholarship 

Sumner 

Asher McAlvey, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial New Student Scholarship 

Trufant 

Paigelyn Becker, Ģ����ýF Nancy Steele Allen Edwards Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Aubrey Marlin, Ģ����ýF Josh Fish Memorial Scholarship; Dale Moore, Ģ����ýF Beatrice & Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship Chemistry/Engineering & Volunteerism; Rachael Scott, Ģ����ýF William & Harriette Cook Scholarship; Alyssa Six, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Cynthia Thomas, Ģ����ýF Erin Kae Kitchenmaster Scholarship 

Vestaburg 

Mikayla Kilchermann, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Laila Nielsen, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship; Keegan Shafer, Ģ����ýF Beth Anderson Memorial Current or Returning Student Scholarship and the Ģ����ýF Michael J. Seaman Memorial Scholarship; and Thomas Zinn, Ģ����ýF Beatrice & Manfred Doser Memorial Scholarship Chemistry/Engineering & Volunteerism 

Wayland 

Sydni Bentley, Ģ����ýF Karen Hansen Memorial Nursing Scholarship