|
Lincoln Emblem Club announces 2025
scholarship winners
[April 04, 2025]
Lincoln Emblem Club #433 is pleased to announce
the 2025 scholarship winners!!! Any child, grandchild, niece, or
nephew of a Lincoln Emblem Club member is eligible for the club
scholarship. The first place winner also competes for additional
scholarships at the WIIM State Associations of Emblem Clubs level
and at the national Supreme Emblem Club level.
|
|
The 2025 first place winner is Molly Johnson. Molly
is the daughter of Emblem Club members Jennifer Johnson and
granddaughter of Holly Woodhall. Molly has been awarded a $2000
scholarship in honor of Lee Rust, a devoted member of the Lincoln
Emblem Club. Lee was a strong advocate for education and generously
supported the scholarship fund for numerous years.
Molly is a senior at Thomas Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri
where she participated in many extracurricular clubs and activities
as well as being involved with softball and chorus, all while
maintaining a high grade point average. Among the honors she has
earned are Academic All-State recognition in softball, membership in
the Missouri Director’s Honor Choir, and participation in Missouri
Girls State. Molly has completed twenty-four college credits as part
of her high school studies. Molly will attend Southeast Missouri
State college for her bachelor’s degree and then Southern Illinois
University – Edwardsville for her Doctorate in Pharmacy.
Erin Peterson receives a $1500 scholarship. Erin is the daughter of
Emblem Club members Brittney Peterson and granddaughter of Mitzie
Welsh. Part of this award honors Diane Farmer, an Emblem Club member
with years of local and state service. This scholarship extends
Diane’s spirit of giving and helping our future generations.
[to top of second column] |
Erin is a returning scholarship
winner. She is in her first year at Kansas City Art Institute in
Kansas City, Missouri after completing two years at Lincoln Land
Community College. Erin is pursuing her interests in art by
obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Animation. Erin is currently
working at the Beals Studio for Art where she provides
instruction and mentoring. In addition, she works as a gallery
assistant at the KCAI Gallery.
Jillian Toth is also a returning scholarship winner earning a
$1000 scholarship. Jillian is the granddaughter of Emblem Club
member Cindy Veselak. Jillian is a junior at Monmouth College
working towards a double major in psychology and
sociology/anthropology. Jillian has not only made it to the
dean’s list but is also a member of the track team. She
currently holds the 23rd rank among D-3 colleges in weight
throwing. Additionally, she participates in a work-study program
as a rock wall belayer.
Lincoln Emblem Club is beyond proud of these winners and wishes
them continued success throughout their college career and
beyond.
[Text from Tammy Bunner] |
