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title: Hundreds of RLC students awarded at 35th Annual Scholarship Dinner
description: Rend Lake College Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients and supporters when the two groups meet at the 35th Annual RLCF Scholarship Reception.
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# [Hundreds of RLC students awarded at 35th Annual Scholarship Dinner](https://rlc.edu/news/hundreds-of-rlc-students-awarded-at-35th-annual-scholarship-dinner)

 Written by [Kendra Gregory](https://rlc.edu/news/author/kendra-gregory) | May 8, 2026 2:06:15 PM

INA, Ill. (May 8, 2026) — The Rend Lake College Foundation hosted its 35th Annual Scholarship Dinner on February 26 at the RLC Event Center where scholarship recipients and generous donors gathered to meet – some for the very first time. Each year, hundreds of scholarships are awarded to deserving RLC students.

The reception presented a unique occasion for scholarship recipients to engage with their donors and scholarship representatives, providing them an opportunity to express their gratitude and to communicate their educational and career goals. The event was equally valuable for donors, as it allowed them to gain insights into the impact of their contributions and observe firsthand the positive effect of their generosity on the lives of students.

To learn more about the Rend Lake College Foundation and its programs, visit [rlc.edu/foundation](https://rlc.edu/foundation), where you can obtain additional information about its initiatives and how to contribute to the advancement of higher education.

## Award Photo Gallery

## **[Legence Bank Sponsorship](https://www.legencebank.com/)**

Legence Bank Burt H. Rowe Jr.  Memorial Scholarship

Front Row (L-R): Scholarship Representative Jessica Grinnell, Scholarship Representative Matt Simmons, Scholarship Representative Sydney Tucker

Back Row (L-R): Scholarship Representative Isaac Norris, Scholarship Recipient Trenton Pike, Scholarship Representative Tricia Overturf, Scholarship Represenative Laura Small

Legence Bank Merit Scholarship

 Front Row (L-R): Scholarship Representative Jessica Grinnell, Scholarship Representative Matt Simmons, Scholarship Representative Sydney Tucker

Back Row (L-R): Scholarship Representative Isaac Norris, Scholarship Recipient Alayna Ulrich, Scholarship Representative Tricia Overturf, Scholarship Representative Laura Small

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## A.J. Wellen Memorial Scholarhsip

(L-R):  Scholarship Recipient Bradlee Guthrie, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## AGE Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Alayna Ulrich, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## Allen Trucking, LLC Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Abby Erwin, Scholarship Recipient Shayla McMahon, Scholarship Recipient Kora Wellen, Scholarship Representative Shelley Allen

## Alyssa Dawn Lorance Memorial Theatre Scholarship

(L-R) RLC English Literature Professor Peggy Davis, Scholarship Recipient Cadence Morgan

## AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship

Front Row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Sarah Buckman,  Scholarship Recipient Minna Smith,  Scholarship Recipient Rebekah Maddox

Back Row (L-R): Scholarship Representative Joe Norris

(L-R): Scholarship Recipient Sarah Buckman, Scholarship Recipient Rebekah Maddox, Scholarship Recipient Minna Smith, RLCF Board of Directors Vice Chair Mary Ellen Aiken

## Andrea K. Boucher Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Riley Tompkins, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Ann M. Santoro Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Brian Nunnery

## Benton BPW (Business Professional Women) Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Amelia Webb

## Benton Lions Club Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Marbella Mendez-Diaz, Scholarship Representative Terry Swift

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Mackenzie Duff, Scholarship Representative Terry Swift, Scholarship Recipient Justice Lanham

## Bert & Ruth Keelin Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Evelyn Kondenar, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Beth Mandrell Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Brittanie Skaggs, Scholarship Representative Vernon Mandrell

## Bill B. and Ruth O. Smith Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Lucy Giacone, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Blake Trout Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Rickie Trout, Scholarship Recipient Rilan Pressgrove, Scholarship Representative Vickie Trout

##  Brad and Brian Evilsizer Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Madyson Miller

## Brandon Dame Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Cindy Van Horn, Scholarship Recipient Kayla Whitlow

## Brenda Scarber Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Kamden Hartmen, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## Brian C. Fleri Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Abby Erwin, Scholarship Representative Teresa Fleri

## Brown Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient David Stanley, RLCF Board of Directors Vice Chair Mary Ellen Aiken

## Busby Family Nursing Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Elizabeth Eastham, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Busby Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Mackenzie Burke, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Henry Wallace

## Carl and Donna Miller Memorial Education Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Mackenzie Scarbrough, Scholarship Recipient  Mackenzie Burke, Scholarship Recipient  Sadie Middendorf, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple

## Carlos and Bonnie Tolbert Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Johanna Tolbert, Scholarship Recipient Sophia Huggins, Scholarship Representative Denver Tolbert

## Charles and Maude Guy Family Scholarship

Front Row (L-R):  Scholarship Recipient Payton Stricker, Scholarship Recipient Maggie Harper, Scholarship Recipient Alayna Degler, Scholarship Recipient Landon Travelstead, RLC Dean of Institutional Research Amy Epplin, Scholarship Recipient Kailee Cook, Scholarship Recipient Alexus Mandrell, Scholarship Recipient Caralin Numi, Scholarship Recipient Cheyenne Frederking

Back Row (L-R):  Scholarship Recipient Madison Braun,  Scholarship Recipient Laynee Warden, Scholarship Recipient Autumn Gulley, Scholarship Recipient Isabella Morgan, Scholarship Recipient Will Forbes,  Scholarship Recipient Henry Ruppert, Scholarship Recipient Cruze Przygoda, Scholarship Recipient Caleb Russell, Scholarship Recipient David Stanley, Scholarship Recipient Briana Roberts, Scholarship Recipient Sophia Huggins

## Christian Chapel Church Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Janice Crow, Scholarship Recipient Shayla McMahon, Scholarship Representative Kathy Murphy

## Clayton Charles Ragland Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Jayden Anders, RLC President Dr. Lori Ragland

## Cletis and Imogene Reed Memorial Scholarships - Business and Vocational

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Nolan Armstrong, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Representative Braxton Dent

## Clifton Caldwell Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Landen Catron

## Colossians 3:23 Welding Scholarship in memory of Williams S. Heitkamp

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Kyree James-Hooper, Scholarship Representative Rose Staeter, Scholarship Representative Richard Staeter

## Community First Bank Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck, Scholarship Recipient Kenzie Bach, Scholarship Recipient Nicolas Barclay

## Continental America Tire Scholarship

Front Row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Dannarai Tate, Scholarship Representative Scott Cravens, Scholarship Recipient Haylee Borgmann

Back Row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Amelia Lamont, Scholarship Recipient Trenton Pike, Scholarship Representative Christy Caroll

## Craig V. Rudofski Memorial Scholarship Annual

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck, Scholarship Recipient Michael Parks

## CTA Pathway to Success Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Scott Cravens, Scholarship Recipient Odin Poteete, Scholarship Representative Christy Caroll

## Curtis Smith Memorial Scholarship

(L-R)  Scholarship Representative Linda Smith, Scholarship Recipient Carly Holman, Scholarship Representative Virgina Smith

## Darlene Franscavitch RLC Nursing Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Minna Smith

## David E. Hill, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Tinsley Andrews

## Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Legacy Scholarship (Annual)

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Desire Stumpf, Scholarship Recipient Alexia Trout

## Deaconess Illinois Crossroads Legacy Scholarship Endowment

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Desire Stumpf, Scholarship Recipient Jayla Dees

## Donald E. Peacock Nursing Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Josie Greenwalt

## Doris Welch Nursing Scholarship

  (L-R) Scholarship Recipient Autumn Baxter, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Bonilla

## Doug Leeck Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient James Dudely, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## Douglas S. Carlson Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Carsyn Clark

## Dr. Allen Y. Baker Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Caleb Russell, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Dr. Charles and Mary Roe Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck, Scholarship Recipient Henry Ruppert

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Alayna Degler

## Dr. Evelyn Claxton Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Alexis Davis

## Dr. Leslie Johnson / Ed Kownacki Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Tryton Fassett

## Dr. Richard Doherty Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Morgan Booker, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Dr. Robert and Marilyn Parks Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Brylynn Wallace, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Josie Greenwalt

## Dr. Warren E. Petty Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Nicole Holliday, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Drew Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Olivia Drew, Scholarship Recipient Sawyer Lusby

## DTT Vermadel M. Wood Scholarship/William M. Wood Estate

Front row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Haylee Borgmann, Scholarship Recipient Rainey Loker, Scholarship Recipient Madeline Ziegler, Scholarship Recipient Chloes Arnone, Scholarship Recipient Chloe Jackson

Back row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Nicholas Barclay, Scholarship Recipient Kelsey Braden-Stroud, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Odin Poteete, Scholarship Recipient Wyatt Shively

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Callie Robinson, Scholarship Recipient Emma Pierce, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

##  Eggemeyer Associates Architects Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Mark Dillon, Scholarship Recipient Trenton Rose

## Evelyn Barker Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Lily Owens

## Everett "Boogie" & Dolores Ames Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Keegan Harris

## First Cellular of Southern Illinois Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Emma Cooper, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Frank and W. Juanita Kern Memorial Scholarship & Mark Kern

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Emily Heard, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Jacob Davis, Scholarship Recipient Vada Webb

## Frankie Allan Minor Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Denise Minor, Scholarship Recipient Marlionna Klus, Scholarship Representative Michael Minor

## Franklin County Medical Society Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Addison Furlow

## Gene N. and Dortha Bailey Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Dannarai Tate

## George Cybulski Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Robert Bowman, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## George/Anna Orshak & Paul/Bernice Petty Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Emri Kirk, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Howard L. Payne Nursing Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Robert Wilkie, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Halle Smith

## Howard L. Payne Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Trenton Rose

## Howard L. Payne Vocational Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Addison Renshaw, Scholarship Recipient Trinity Hyte, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Brogan Holloway, Scholarship Recipient Gracie Loss

## Illinois Manufacturer's Association Education Foundation (IMAEF) Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Tanner Johnson, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Isaac Holloway

## Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Isabella Abenes, Scholarship Representative Carrie Docery

## Joe P. Boyle and Lois Ferne Boyle

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Wyatt Pilson, Scholarship Recipient Rilan Pressgrove

## John D. Whittington / Ada D. Whittington Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship recipient Shayla McMahon, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Jornd Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Logan Jornd, Scholarship Recipient Gaige Sisney

## JRS Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Hailee Ullery, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Julie Trout Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Rickey Trout, Scholarship Recipient Maia Schultz, Scholarship Representative Vickie Trout

## Karen L. Bertschi Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Paige Greenwalt

## Keith Bauman Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient James Dudley, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple

## Kelley Family Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Mallory Settles

## Kevin and Beth Pyatt Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck, Scholarship Recipient Kailee Cook

## Kitty Irvin Tanglewood Apartments Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Josie Shirley

## Leeck Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Brogan Holloway, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## Marlene Edwards Education Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Kaylee McInturff, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

### Marvin Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Brandon Henderson, RLC Foundation Board Member Terry Wilkerson

## Mary H. and George O. Slankard Scholarship

Front row (L-R) Scholarship Recipient Keegan Harris, Scholarship Recipient Caleb Lewis, Scholarship Recipient Wade Spence, Scholarship Recipient Kyler Willmore

Second row (L-R) Scholarship Recipient Harley Ketteman, Scholarship Recipient Kylie Genisio, Scholarship Recipient Autumn Baxter, Scholarship Recipient Anaya Camarillo, Scholarship Recipient Mikayla Johnson, Scholarship Recipient Kayla Whitlow

Third row (L-R) Scholarship Recipient Hannah Utlaut, Scholarship Recipient Emily Heard, Scholarship Recipient Mackenzie Seddon, Scholarship Recipient Saylor Lappin, Scholarship Recipient Zoey Mabry, Scholarship Recipient Rayann Joiner, Scholarship Recipient Addison Alvis, Scholarship Recipient Emerie Latta

Back row (L-R) Scholarship Representative Tom Mallory

## Mathew Bodine Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Crystal Sinks, Scholarship Representative Jessica Bodine Cameron

## Maurice Kirsch Memorial Endowment

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Jadyn Drake, RLC Foundation Board Member Terry Wilkerson

## Merritt and Ileeta Walker Philp Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck, Scholarship Recipient Kadence Kujawa

## Mr. A Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Sydney Bozovich, Scholarship Recipient Evelyn Kondenar, Scholarship Recipient Garrik Steffy, Scholarship Recipient Morgan Robertson, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Mt. Vernon Gun & Sportsman Club Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Izabella Newell, RLC Vice President of Academic & Student Services Buster Leeck

## Mt. Vernon Unitarian Universalist Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Cassandra Hocking, RLC President Dr. Lori Ragland

## NAPA John's John H. Wininger Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Wyatt Shively, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple

## Nina Peacock Art Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Rhiannon Ibarra, Scholarship Representative Lacy Evrard

## Norma Harrell RN Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Josie Jackson

## North Carolina Coal Institute Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Bryce Eubanks

## Pat Kern Endowment Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern, Scholarship Recipient Morgan Booker

## Pathway to Success Scholarship

Front row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Aleah Gore, Scholarship Recipient Emalee McPeak, Scholarship Recipient Gaige Sisney, Scholarship Recipient Nolan Armstrong

Back row (L-R): RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Preston Bartolotti, Scholarship Recipient Madison Brower, Scholarship Recipient Morgan Jung

##  Peoples National Bank Scholarship

Front row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Rain Rynski, Scholarship Representative Hunt Bonan, Scholarship Recipient Mackenzie Burke, Scholarship Recipient Sadie Middendorf

Back row (L-R): Scholarship Recipient Zaejah Fallis-Buchanan, Scholarship Recipient Isaac Holloway, Scholarship Recipient Ava Belford, Scholarship Recipient Isabella Abenes

## Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce Vocational Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Cruze Przygoda, RLC Dean of Pinckneyville Campus Advancement and Outreach Andrea Banach

## Randall R. Crocker Memorial Scholarship 

(L-R) RLC Controller Brett Crocker, Scholarship Representative Cindy Crocker, Scholarship Recipient Addison Alvis, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Rend Lake Dental Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Elizabeth Eastham, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Ribella Palada Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Hannah Utlaut, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Rita Greer Busby Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Madison McConnaughay, Scholarship Representative Kyrah James

## RLC ADN Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Alexis Mendenhall, Scholarship Recipient Paige Greenwalt, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Elizabeth Eastham, Scholarship Recipient Saylor Lappin

## RLC Caring and Sharing Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Laynee Warden, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed, Scholarship Recipient Caralin Numi

## RLC Criminal Justice Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Payton Stricker

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Emma Cooper

## RLC Culinary Arts Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Trinity Hyte

## RLC Financial Aid Department Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient David Gove, RLC Dean of Institutional Research Amy Epplin

## RLC Foundation Scholarship (David Pirsein)

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Alexus Mandrell

## RLC Foundation Scholarship (Steven Beal)

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient ZaeJah Fallis-Buchanan, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## RLC Students for Students Art Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Samantha Smith, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## RLC Theatre Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Theatre Professor Tracey Webb, Scholarship Recipient Madison Brower

## Robert and Rose Rice Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Alexis Davis

## Rodney R. Rubenacker Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Abby Erwin, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Rountree Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Carly Holman, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Rubenacker Family Scholarship 

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Kora Wellen, Scholarship Recipient Shayla McMahon, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Stan and Jean Koziara Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Julia Bruce, RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple

## State Bank of Whittington Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Robin Storrie, Scholarship Recipient Emma Sims, Scholarship Representative Rhonda Gilbreath

## Stella M. Baker Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Briana Roberts

## The Frosty Mug Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Madyson Miller

## THF Keep on Learning Scholarship (Art Holloway)

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Rein Rynski

##  Timothy Keith Chamness Memorial Scholarship

 (L-R) Scholarship Representative Jim Chamness, Scholarship Recipient Addison Furlow, Scholarship Recipient Brylee Martin, Scholarship Recipient Dannarai Tate

## Tommy Mundell Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Camdyn Hill, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Tony Wielt State Farm Insurance Endowment Scholars

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Madison McConnaughay

## Trader/Kistner Family Farm Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Angie Kistner, Scholarship Recipient Landen Catron, Scholarship Representative Lucille Trader

## Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc. Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Lynn Hutchison, Scholarship Recipient Addison Minks

## US Bank Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Makai Teriet, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Venita Brinkley Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Allee Ragan

## Willard and Brandon Dame Memorial Scholarship

(L-R) RLC Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness Chad Copple, Scholarship Recipient Kayla Whitlow

## William Crawford Memorial Endowment Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Isabella Morgan, Scholarship Recipient Madison Braun, Scholarship David Stanley, RLC Foundation Board Member Pat Kern

## Women United Scholarship

(L-R) RLC President Dr. Lori Ragland, Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Bonilla

## Wyatt Family Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Recipient Rylee Mitchell, RLCF Board Member Trish Reed

## Zeigler United Methodist Scholarship

(L-R) Scholarship Representative Jerilyn Turner, Scholarship Recipient Brylee Martin

The following scholarships were awarded, but a photo was not able to be taken at this year's dinner. 

| Arnestine Tolbert Memorial Scholarship Austin-Welch Scholarship Automotive Parts and Association Bank of Illinois Scholarship Caldwell Family Memorial Scholarship Charles and Martha Dee Ritchey Memorial Scholarship Dallas Carl & Anna Mae Bargesser Nursing Scholarship David Scott Memorial Scholarship Donald "Digger" Donelson Memorial Scholarship Dr. Gary Ray Sweeten Isaiah 61 Scholarship Dr. Oliver D. Spitler Memorial Scholarship G. William "Billy" Rector Scholarship Jim & Carole Mounier Golf Scholarship John C. Riley IV Scholarship John D. and Mary Ellen Aiken Family Scholarship | Joshua Hurst Memorial Scholarship Mark S. Kern Memorial Endowment Michael Dean Memorial Scholarship Murphy-Wall State Bank & Trust Co. STRIVE Award North Hamilton County Coal Association Randall & Cretia Dauby Scholarship RLCF Black Diamond Harley-Davidson Scholarship Sandy Jordan Scholarship Southern Illinois Farm Association Scholarship The Armed Barbers Scholarship The Manor at Mason Woods Scholarship Thomas B. Harrell Memorial Scholarship Victor and Betty Rapp Scholarship Warner Family Scholarship Wayne Fitzgerrell Memorial Scholarship |
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