2021 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Dr. Richard T. and Nancy P. Cheng Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Richard and Nancy Cheng in appreciation of the quality of the graduate education Richard received from UW-Stout from 1962-1963, as well as his years teaching at Stout from 1966-1969. This scholarship supports outstanding students with a technology or engineering major. Recipients must be of sophomore or above status and have a cumulative GPA of 3.8. The annual awards are $1,200 each. Jason Hovarter Bennett Loersch Charles Payne Chi Lambda/Paul Derby Memorial Endowed Scholarship Captain Paul Derby, a 1965 industrial technology graduate, died fighting for his country on Nov. 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. This 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. Makayla Parkin 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. This scholarship is awarded to a Madison Area Technical College student who is transferring to UW-Stout and majoring in food science and technology, dietetics, hotel, restaurant, and tourism management, or technology education. The annual award is $1,000. Benjamin Odrich

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