SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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Wood River Community Centennial Foundation Scholarships (May 2025 WRRH Seniors)
Mary Babel (2 Scholarships for $500.00 each): This scholarship was established in 2021 to honor Mary, who truly was a “trailblazer” in the Wood River Community. Mary worked alongside her family in their businesses and served at one time on the Wood River Rural High Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is established for students entering the music or medical field. Consideration will be given to participation in school and outside activities.
Mark Dibbern (One Scholarship for $500.00). Scholarship established in 2012 to honor Mark. He graduated from Wood River Rural High in 1978 and participated in football, track, and FFA. He joined the family farming operation following graduation. This scholarship will be awarded to a student going into Agri-Business.
Jamie Gewecke (One Scholarship for $300.00) Scholarship was established in 2009 in his memory. Jamie graduated from Northwest High School in 2001 and attended Central Community College. He was employed by Case New Holland and Standard Iron. Jamie enjoyed cars and motorcycles and was a NE Husker Fan. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate pursuing an agricultural, automotive, or technology field of study.
Dean & Pam Kjar (Two scholarships for $500.00 each) This scholarship was established in 2020 in honor of Dean & Pam Kjar. They moved to Wood River in 1992 and established Double D Plumbing and Heating which they operated until Dean died in 2020. Dean thoroughly enjoyed his work because he loved meeting and working with the people of the Wood River community. Dean and Pam were active members of the Wood River Community. This scholarship is awarded to students entering a trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC etc).
Maltman Library (One Scholarship for $1,000.00) This scholarship was established in 2009 to be awarded to a Wood River Senior going into the Education field. Consideration will be given to participation in school and outside activities.
McCumber Family (One Scholarship for $1,000.00 each) This Scholarship was established by the Wilbur McCumber Family in 1997. Wilbur was associated with the Bank of Wood River and the Insurance (Heritage Bank and Heritage Insurance). The McCumber children were raised in Wood River and graduates of Wood River High. The first consideration will be based on financial need and then participation in school and outside activities.
Lewetta Russell (One Scholarship for $1,000.00). This scholarship was established in 1997 by students to honor a beloved teacher (around 1950). She taught drama and journalism, two fields that should be considered when awarding this scholarship. (Take into account High school participation in the fine arts.)
Stanley Alexander/Cement Lodge 211 AF&AM (One Scholarship for $500.00) This scholarship was established in 2013. A student of good academic standing and moral character will be selected from the Senior Class. Preference will be given to a student who is related to a Master Mason. The secretary of Cement Lodge now Ashlar Lodge will obtain a list of the senior class members and make the selection. (Contact Dewey Heminger)
Curtis Thienel (One scholarship for $ 300.00) Scholarship established in 1996 to honor Curtis’s involvement in the Wood River community. Many of the residential homes built 60 years ago in Wood River were by Thienel Builders (Curt and his sons). This scholarship is for a student going into the building trade.
Linda Thienel (One scholarship for $250.00) Scholarship established in 1998 to honor Linda who operated a childcare business for families in Wood River. (Linda spouse of Dave and mother of Tim and Bill.) This scholarship is for a student going into early childhood studies.
Patrick Wagoner (One scholarship for $1,000.00) Scholarship established in 2002 in memory of Patrick, an “Agent Orange Baby” who grew up surrounded by a loving family and the children his mother cared for in her childcare. This scholarship is for a student going into the special education/medical field. Consideration will be given to those who were in Jane’s care.
Erv & Erma Mazour (One Scholarship for $500.00) Scholarship established in 2022 in memory of Erv and Erma who were active in the Wood River Community. Their children graduated from Wood River High School.
Barbara McTavish (One Scholarship for $400.00). Scholarship was established in 2022 in memory of Barb who along with her spouse Chuck were supporters of Wood River Rural High. Their four daughters graduated from Wood River Rural High.
Darlene Eickhoff Boroff (One Scholarship for $1,000.00) Scholarship was established in 2024 in memory of Darlene who was an inspiration who dedicated her life to faith, empowering others and bettering the community. Scholarship for a Female, WRRH Senior, 2.5 GPA attending a 4-year college pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
