On May 17, 2017, Dr. Mark Pienkos awarded the Stella Pienkos Scholarship to Taylor Chappell, a graduating senior from Badger High School, located in Lake Geneva, WI.
Taylor will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison this fall, majoring in Engineering.
Since its inception in 2003, The Pienkos Family has donated nearly $15,000 to high school students continuing their education. These scholarships are accompanied by a plaque providing a statement as to why Stella Pienkos is such a special person who needs to be remembered, along with husband, Edward. Their emphasis on doing one's best, especially in getting a solid education - something Stella and Edward were unable to attain as they were products of the Great Depression - is the purpose of this annual scholarship program.
It is a joy to hear from past recipients of the Stella Pienkos Scholarship. To hear how these young people have utilized their talents is remarkable. They are a tribute to their family, community, nation, and world.
Congratulations, Taylor!
2017 Taylor Chappell (Badger High School)
2016 Bridget Bartal (Badger High School)
2015 Renee Deluca (Badger High School)
2014 Jay Hamilton (Badger High School)
2013 Jamie Mikrut (Badger High School)
2012 McKenna Dustman (Badger High School)
2011 Morgan Johnson (Badger High School)
2010 Lauren Rogers (Badger High School)
2009 Andrew Troupis (Badger High School) Bryan Rowntree (Waterford High School, Waterford, WI)
2008 Kyle Blechner (Badger High School)
2007 Megan Morin (Badger High School)
2006 Jessica Stokes (Badger High School) Kate Mase (Big Foot High School, Walworth, WI)
2005 Rebecca Slocum (Badger High School)
2004 Alethea Smale (Badger High School) Emily Wolter (Badger High School)
2003 Ali Dammier (Badger High School, Lake Geneva, WI)