Solon High School
Class of 2020
Senior Awards Night
Welcome
Solon Dollars for Scholars
*These will be mailed to you
Cole Arduser Alyse Erenberger Joseph Hickman Jason O’Neill Trey Stebral
Brayton Bair Aspen Erenberger Braxton Hobbs Cael O’Neill Sullivan Steen
Jace Bell Lukas Erickson Jadyn Jeter Mary Patterson Nathan Steffens
Jonathon Bell Kellie Feldkamp Dillon Jeworrek Nolan Pattison Brady Stotler
Hannah Bock Samuel Ferguson Hannah Jorgensen Weston Platz Olivia Tompkins
Thomas Brandt Kenji Fisher Parker Knight Seamus Poynton Kayla West
Sylvie Brogan Khahlor Fleck Jenna LaDage Marisa Radenbaugh Payton Wheeler
Michael Broghammer Aira Foster Jack Leick Beth Richards Rodney Wittich
Logan Bruck Miles Fuller Collin Linden Gabrielle RItchie Leah Woessner
Gabrielle Bullard Zebulon Gnida Tyler Locke Reagan Runyan Katherine Yi
Khloe Burkum Brenna Gogel Nicolas Longo Peyton Sands
Allison Capper Haley Griffis Mason McElmeel Elly Schadler
Abigail Cross Luke Haganman Miranda McHugh Benjamin Schutt
Ella Düster Denver Haight Noah McLaughlin Braydon Sears
Adison Eaton Emma Harris Bennett Meier Nicole Shafer
True Eidahl Sylvia Havlicek Haley Melchert Madison Sprague
Solon Dollars for Scholars
If your name was not called tonight your application was not completed. Please log into https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e79H9E0WXVET5N_HBBSIF6zG4i3H4rO1/view To complete your applications. All applications need to be submitted within two weeks from today (May 27th) for us to award you a scholarship.
Also, all graduates, please consider applying for continuing education scholarships through Solon Dollars for Scholars in your future academic endeavors.
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Charles & Jane Carroll Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Chick Carroll
Jane was a lifelong musician, professional organist and music teacher. Chuck was a man with many interests who would have loved to attend a four year college, but was unable to afford it. This award is given in remembrance of them.
Awarded to:
Parker Knight
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Gene Krob Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Dick Schwab and Katherine Burford
Gene was an active member of our community. This award was named to honor Gene's enthusiasm for, and commitment to Solon youth.
Awarded to:
Allison Capper
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Pearson Scholarship
Pearson is in the education business and has been a supporter of Solon Dollars for Scholars since its inception. Pearson has provided our chapter with in kind services for many years in the past to help support our students, through printing and mailing of our annual report and gala invitations.
Awarded to:
Seamus Poynton
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Proffitt Construction Scholarship
Funded by Jay & Helen Proffitt
Jay and Helen believe in an opportunity for all students and a chance for change. Giving students the chance to better themselves has always been their goal. Dollars for Scholars offers that to each student.
Awarded to:
Weston Platz
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Dick Schwab and Katherine Burford Scholarship
Dick and Katherine have always had strong beliefs in supporting the youth and their pursuit of education. They are co-founders of the chapter and long-term supporters and advocates.
Awarded to:
Beth Richards
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Ryan Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Don & Pat Zimmerman
Don and Pat have been active volunteers since 1997 and feel this scholarship would be an investment in Solon's youth. Their son Ryan also felt that an education was the key to success. This scholarship, in memory of Ryan, will keep his dreams alive and give those students an equal chance to succeed.
Awarded to:
Joseph Hickman
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Charles and Cecelia Geist Scholarship
Funded by Lois Geist
As depression era young adults, neither Charles nor Cecelia were able to attend college, yet they made education a priority for their five children and supported their children's efforts to attend the college of their choice. This award is given in their memory.
Awarded to:
Jack Bell
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Solon State Bank Scholarship
Solon State Bank is committed to the betterment of the Solon Community. The bank recognizes that supporting and nurturing students at Solon High School is one great way to insure Solon's future through assisting student's goal of post secondary education.
Awarded to:
Logan Bruck
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Harold Fiala Family Scholarship
Funded by Phyllis Fiala
This music scholarship is provided by the Harold Fiala family. Harold, his wife Phyllis and their daughters played a variety of musical instruments. Their grandchildren carry on that tradition. Harold was a member of two bands. The Hawkeyes and the Jolly Bohemian Band. This scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in vocal or instrumental music in high school and plans to pursue music in college.
Awarded to: Alyse & Aspen Erenberger
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Barry Sharp Scholarship
Many times the first step in a journey is the most difficult. Barry strongly believes that promoting first year scholarships will help Solon's students begin their journey to a higher education. He has benefited greatly from the support of others in achieving his goals and dreams. This scholarship is given in support of Solon's youth to achieve their goals and dreams.
Awarded to: Trey Stebral
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Herbert Troy Wentzien Memorial Scholarship
Troy was very active in the Solon Community. He loved volunteer coaching through the years and touched many of the student's lives over those years. Troy was also very active in Boy Scouting and enjoyed camping, fishing and adventures, but most of all the growth he witnessed in the scouts as they experienced the same things right alongside him. This scholarship is in honor of all he did for this community. The recipient of this scholarship is one that has also made a lasting impression on the Solon Community.
Awarded to: Michael Broghammer
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Joseph “Joe” Hove Science Scholarship
Funded by Harlo & Kathryn Hove
The Joseph "Joe" Hove Science Scholarship is awarded to a student of exceptional character and academic ability who wants to major in a science or math related field. Joseph was a Christian who was enthusiastic about science and math as a way to learn more about God. In 2002, he won first place at the Iowa State Science Fair in the physics division and a second place award in physics at the INTEL International Science Fair. He was a member of the 2002 Solon High School Junior Engineering and Technical Society (JETS) team that placed ninth in the nation. Joseph died in 2003 at the age of 17 as a passenger in his family’s vehicle, which was hit by a speeding truck. His family has chosen to honor an exceptional science or math student each year in his memory.
Awarded to: Elly Schadler
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Don and Rita Erusha Scholarship
Don and Rita Erusha have been active members of the Solon Community since 1965. They have been an important part of area growth and instrumental in the formation of such endeavors as the Solon Area Community Foundation, Optimist Club, Solon Care Center, Solon Library and Solon Beef Days. Care of the elderly, underprivileged and undereducated were at the heart of their service. This scholarship is intended for those whose life goals include similar service and commitment to their community.
Awarded to: Hannah Bock
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Linda Matt-Slusher Family Scholarship
The Linda Matt-Slusher Family Scholarship is a scholarship to honor my parents, Albert and Betty Matt, for all they’ve done to help make me the teacher/counselor I am today. I proudly taught Business Education and subbed in the Solon School District from 1992-2020 in various positions and now am retired and enjoy volunteering and fundraising for worthy causes in the community. This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows integrity, is a strong leader and a hard worker; a student that gives back through community and volunteer work; and a student who is compassionate and so happy and willing to help others, even if it’s to clean dirty paint brushes or wipe clay off art tables or volunteer to be a gopher at SDFS fundraisers.
Awarded to: Olivia Tompkins
Solon Women’s Club
The Solon Women’s Club has been present in the Solon Community since the 1950’s. We are a part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs: a state, national, and international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Solon Women’s Club awards two $500 scholarships to Solon High School seniors who demonstrate volunteer work within the Solon Community and demonstrate leadership potential through their school and community involvement.
The 2020 Solon Women’s Club Scholarships go to:
Jace Bell and Hannah Bock
Bernie Saggau Award
The Bernie Saggau Award honors a student who best exemplifies a patriotic spirit, strong religious and moral convictions, living and professing qualities of honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship; believing that both games and life should be conducted by the rules.
Camden Miller
Spartan Sportsmanship Awards
Nolan Pattison
&
Peyton Sands
Solon Athletic Booster Club
Two $500 scholarships to one boy and one girl
Sylvia Havlicek
&
Nolan Pattison
American Citizens Bar Association Award
Jace Bell
Math and Science Booster Club Awards
Gabbi Bullard
Braxton Hobbs
Nico Longo
Rodney Wittich
Winning Edge Scholarship
Gabbi Bullard
&
Cael O’Neill
FBLA Scholarship
Sam Ferguson
FBLA Cord Recipients
Ella Düster
Sam Ferguson
Brenna Gogel
Noah McLaughlin
Solon High School Student Council
Gabbi Bullard & Allison Capper
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Brenna Gogel
Cael O’Neill
Kayla West
Payton Wheeler
Leah Woessner
Jerry Linderbaum Memorial Scholarship
Cael O’Neill
Nolan Pattison
Peyton Sands
Solon Retirement Village Scholarship
Hannah Bock
Abigail Cross
Haley Melchert
Jason O’Neill
Beth Richards
Solon United Methodist Church Endowment Awards
Kellie Feldkamp
&
Beth Richards
Wymer Strong Scholarship
and
Tanner Wymer Memorial Scholarship
Wymer Strong-Nolan Pattison
Tanner Wymer Memorial Scholarship-Jason O’Neill
DeGowin Blood Center
Gallon Grad Red Cord Recipients
Jace Bell Aspen Erenberger Sam Ferguson
DeGowin Blood Center Scholarship
Jace Bell
Silver Cord Recipients
Sam Ferguson Peyton Wheeler
Alyse Erenberger Rodney Wittich
Beth Richards Sylvia Havlicek
Jace Bell Hannah Bock
Allison Capper Elly Schadler
Aspen Erenberger Olivia Tompkins
Brenna Gogel Miranda McHugh
Leah Woessner
Joey Cusick Memorial Scholarship
Cael O’Neill
HOBY Youth Leadership Academic All-Star Award
Black and Gold Cord
Rodney Wittich III
Performance Therapies Scholarship
Cael O’Neill
Hills Bank Youth Salute
Jace Bell
&
Gabbi Bullard
Black and Orange Baseball Club
Cael O’Neill & Nolan Pattison
Solon Boy Scout Troop 120 Scholarships
Michael Broghammer
&
Tyler Locke
Eagle Scout Cord Recipients
Michael Broghammer
Tyler Locke
George Marcy
Rodney Wittich
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Aspen Erenberger
Solon Education Association
Payton Wheeler
&
Rodney Wittich III
National Honor Society Cord Recipients
Cole Arduser Aira Foster Jason O’Neill
Jace Bell Zeb Gnida Nolan Pattison
Jack Bell Brenna Gogel Beth Richards
Hannah Bock Sylvia Havlicek Peyton Sands
Thomas Brandt Joe Hickman Nathan Steffens
Gabbi Bullard Parker Knight Aidan Witte
Khloe Burkum Jack Leick Rodney Wittich
Allison Capper Tyler Locke Leah Woessner
AJ Coons Miranda McHugh Katherine Yi
Ella Duster Noah McLaughlin
Alyse Erenberger Haley Melchert
Sam Ferguson Camden Miller
Kenji Fisher Cael O’Neill
4H Scholarships
Sylvia Havlicek
Youth Development Committee Scholarship
Alyse Erenberger
Bowersox Memorial Scholarship
Aspen Erenberger
George Reeve Memorial Scholarship
Don Ochs Solon Public Library Scholarship
Jace Bell
&
Hannah Bock
Solon Area Community Foundation
Solon Area Community Foundation Recipients
Jace Ella Nolan
Bell Düster Pattison
Doris Looney Memorial Scholarship
Peyton Sands
Solon State Bank Scholarship
Nicole Shafer
Solon Beef Days Scholarships
Two $1,000 Scholarships
Hannah Bock
Abby Cross
Two $500 Scholarships
Jace Bell
Alyse Erenberger
Solon Spotlight Scholarships
Ella Düster
&
Parker Knight
Altrusa Club of Iowa City
Sylvia Havlicek
Sutliff Bridge Authority Scholarship
Brayton Bair
Solon Wrestling Club Scholarships
Zeb Gnida
&
Cael O’Neill
Vislisel Family Foundation Scholarships
Hannah Bock
Khloe Burkum
Sylvia Havlicek
Tyler Locke
Rodney Wittich III
Peer Leader Cord Recipients
Cole Arduser Sam Ferguson Cam Miller
Jace Bell Aira Foster Cael O’Neill
Jack Bell Sylvia Havlicek Jason O’Neill
Hannah Bock Joe Hickman Nolan Pattison
Thomas Brandt Tyler Locke Peyton Sands
Gabbi Bullard Miranda McHugh Olivia Tompkins
Khloe Burkum Noah McLaughlin Leah Woessner
Allison Capper Haley Melchert Katherine Yi
Ella Düster
Senior Slideshow