2020 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Chi Lambda/Paul Derby Memorial Endowed Scholarship Captain Paul Derby, a 1965 industrial technology graduate, died fighting for his country on November 17, 1968. While piloting an F-4 Phantom II on a bomb run in Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam, his aircraft received intense hostile ground fire, burst into flames and disintegrated in the air. Paul left behind his wife, Dorothy, and a son and daughter. The Chi Lambda/Paul Derby Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by his Chi Lambda brothers and the Derby Family to honor Paul’s sacrifice for his family, brothers and country. The scholarship assists a family member of a veteran who is of a sophomore, junior or senior status with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. The annual award is $1,500. Klairissa O’Reilly-Dye Chippewa Valley Extra Effort Scholarship The Chippewa Valley Extra Effort program honors high school seniors who have overcome challenges or provided exemplary service to their communities, often with little recognition. Many of these students have overcome tremendous odds, and the one thing they all have in common is the way they can inspire. UW-Stout is partnering with UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College to recognize and provide scholarship assistance to an Extra Effort winner. Michael and Sandra Wiemerslage Chopin Scholarship The Chopins met at UW-Stout where they received a valuable education that led to their lifelong dream of teaching. Sandy taught family and consumer education at Monona Grove Schools, and Mike taught in the automotive department at Madison Area Technical College (MATC). The scholarship is awarded to a MATC student who is transferring to Stout in one of the following majors: food science and technology; dietetics; hotel, restaurant and tourism management or technology education.

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