2023 Community Foundation Scholars

Wesley Martinez, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: RN

Rachel Lindholm, Chester Area High School

• Future Plans: Mount Marty University
• Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice & Biology
• Career Goals: Forensic Scientist

Alexa Brockmueller, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: Wartburg College
• Anticipated Major: Psychology
• Career Goals: To find a career that allows me to support and care for others

Jordan Shanks, Sioux Falls Jefferson High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: TBD
• Career Goals: “I want a job where I can make everyone feel accepted - that is a huge aspiration of mine.”

Adisen Stadem, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Education
• Career Goals: Elementary or High School Teacher

Grace Barnett, O’Gorman High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: Nurse

Elizabeth Johnson, West Central High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Career Goals: School-based Speech Language Pathologist

Allie Weber, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Pharmacy
• Career Goals: Pharmacist

Payton Pickering, Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Medical Biology
• Career Goals: Medicine

Sanjeev Shyam, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: Medical Doctor

Chase Jones, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Data Science
• Career Goals: TBD

Kennadi Engel, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: TBD

Amber House, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: English and Secondary Education
• Career Goals: High School English Teacher

Callista Xavier, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: Orthopedic Surgeon

Josie McCord, Kimball High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Swayze Ness, Kimball High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Agriculture Business
• Career Goals: TBD

Peyton Meyer, Alcester-Hudson High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Animal Science
• Career Goals: Veterinarian

Claire Guggenmos, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Elementary Education with Kindergarten Endorsement and Reading Minor
• Career Goals: Elementary School Teacher

Daniel Porraz-Lopez, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: St. Olaf University
• Anticipated Major: Social Work
• Career Goals: TBD

Seth Gustad, Canton High School

• Future Plans: Wayne State College
• Anticipated Major: Fermentation Science
• Career Goals: TBD

Kale Ask, Canton High School

• Future Plans: Montana State University
• Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Career Goals: Start an engineering firm

Tristan Niewenhuis, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
• Anticipated Major: Computer Engineer
• Career Goals: Chip Designer

Allie Weber, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Pharmacy
• Career Goals: Pharmacist

Chase Jones, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Data Science
• Career Goals: TBD

Maya Heinitz, Dell Rapids St Mary High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Career Goals: Speech Pathology

Avery Miles, Doland High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Human Performance
• Career Goals: Physical Therapist

Josh Merkle, Canton High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Entrepreneurial Studies
• Career Goals: Lawyer

Alyvia Trumm, Canton High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Business
• Career Goals: Business Owner

Masha Doering, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: St. Olaf College
• Anticipated Major: Neuroscience
• Career Goals: Neuro Surgeon

Seth Raap, Sioux Falls Christian High School

• Future Plans: Northwestern College
• Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering
• Career Goals: Build Cars

Jacey Hayen, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Mount Marty University
• Anticipated Major: Psychology
• Career Goals: Therapist

Adisen Stadem, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Education
• Career Goals: Elementary or High School Teacher

Ivette Alvarado, Jefferson High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Education
• Career Goals: Teacher

Pawan Rai, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: Physician Assistant

Cole Bisbee, Groton Area High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Engineering
• Career Goals: Engineer

Caleb Hanten, Groton Area High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Agronomy
• Career Goals: Agronomist

Masha Doering, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: St. Olaf College
• Anticipated Major: Neuroscience
• Career Goals: Neuro Surgeon

Zachary Post, Eagan High School

• Current School: Drake University
• Major: Data Analytics
• Career Goals: Data Scientist

Hunter Wright, Brandon Valley High School

• Current School: South Dakota State University
• Major: Data Science
• Career Goals: Data Analyst

Logan Taylor, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Cyber Operations
• Career Goals: Cybersecurity

Sydney Gates, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Business
• Career Goals: Business Owner

Rachel Bruggeman, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Iowa State University
• Anticipated Major: Chemical Engineering and Spanish
• Career Goals: Chemical Engineer and Peace Corps

Jada Sandvall, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: University of Minnesota
• Anticipated Major: Kinesiology
• Career Goals: Occupational Therapist

Maria Larson, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
• Career Goals: Physical Therapist

Angela Huver, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Early Education
• Career Goals: Elementary School Teacher

Lindsey Irving, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Current School: University of South Dakota
• Program: K-12 Administrator Specialist
• Career Goals: High School Principal

Amber Oakland, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Black Hills State University
• Anticipated Major: Special Education
• Career Goals: Special Education Teacher

Kailee Taborda, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Special Education
• Career Goals: Teaching

Landen Johnson, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Civil Engineering and Environmental Land Surveying
• Career Goals: Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor

Brandon Weiland, Dell Rapids St. Mary

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Agricultural Sciences
• Career Goals: “I plan to work on my dad’s farm”

Abigail Greenhoff, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Mount Marty University
• Anticipated Major: Accounting and Business Administration
• Career Goals: “To eventually obtain my Certified Public Accountant certification and open my own firm."

Chase Jones, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Data Science
• Career Goals: TBD

Cole Peterson, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Hamline University
• Anticipated Major: Engineering
• Career Goals: Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Coaching

Alexandra Panic, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
• Career Goals: Physician Assistant

Selena Russell, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: Registered Nurse

Zander Wissink, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Biomedical Engineering
• Career Goals: Biomedical Engineer

Adrienne Revier, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Iowa State University
• Anticipated Major: Dietetics
• Career Goals: Dietitian

Megan Sundvold, Roosevelt High School

• Current School: University of Sioux Falls
• Major: Vocal Music Education
• Career Goals: Choral Director

Kaylin Kraft, Redfield High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Medical Laboratory Technician
• Career Goals: “To work in the medical lab in a Sanford Hospital”

Teagan Mason, Doland High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Agricultural Sciences
• Career Goals: TBD

Cole Peterson, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Hamline University
• Anticipated Major: Engineering
• Career Goals: Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Coaching

Marie Weller, Redfield High School

• Future Plans: University of Mary
• Anticipated Major: Mathematics Education
• Career Goals: Middle or High School Math Teacher

Nathaniel Wilts, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
• Career Goals: Medical Field

Aden Scott, Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School

• Future Plans: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Anticipated Major: Business
• Career Goals: TBD

Logan Taylor, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Cyber Operations
• Career Goals: Cybersecurity

Leah Wiechelman, Winner High School

• Future Plans: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Anticipated Major: Biology/Pre-medicine
• Career Goals: Pediatrician

Bergun Moeller, Lennox High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Medical Biology
• Career Goals: Dentist

Hailey Johnke, Lennox High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Biochemistry and Human Biology
• Career Goals: Surgeon

Mya Dissing, Tri-Valley High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
• Career Goals: TBD

Elizabeth Johnson, West Central High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Career Goals: School-based Speech Language Pathologist

Brooklyn Rombough, Tri-Valley High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Psychology/Pre-medical
• Career Goals: "I plan to go to medical school and practice medicine in rural South Dakota."

Cambell Fischer, West Central High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Elementary Education and Coaching
• Career Goals: Teacher and Coach

Connor Siemonsma, West Central High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Accounting
• Career Goals: Accountant

Callista Xavier, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Northern State University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: Orthopedic Surgeon

Brinlee Allen, Alcester-Hudson High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: TBD
• Career Goals: Elementary Education

Abby Hasart, James Valley Christian School

• Future Plans: Dakota Wesleyan University
• Anticipated Major: Athletic Training
• Career Goals: Athletic Trainer

Griffen Schnider, Tea Area High School

• Future Plans: Northwestern College
• Anticipated Major: Business Administration
• Career Goals: Project Management

Denilson Francisco, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Math and Data Science
• Career Goals: Data Scientist

Matthew Muston, Baltic High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Career Goals: Medical Technician

Ellie Evans, Sanborn Central High School

• Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Radiologic Technology Program
• Career Goals: Radiology Technician

Katherine Mickelson, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Baylor University
• Anticipated Major: Political Science
• Career Goals: “I hope to be a lawyer in the military.”

Allie Weber, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Pharmacy
• Career Goals: Pharmacist

Adam Boyens, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Gustavus Adolphus College
• Anticipated Major: Psychological Science
• Career Goals: TBD

Ariahna Wells, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Business and Pre-Law
• Career Goals: “Lawyer who focuses on estate and business succession planning”

Mara Nelson, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice/Law
• Career Goals: Attorney

Isaiah Peters, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: Nurse

Owen Bovill, Alcester-Hudson High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Diesel Tech
• Career Goals: Farmer

Adrienne Revier, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Iowa State University
• Anticipated Major: Dietetics
• Career Goals: Dietitian

Peyton Meyer, Alcester-Hudson High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Animal Science
• Career Goals: Veterinarian

Derek Tieszen, Canton High School

• Future Plans: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Anticipated Major: Finance
• Career Goals: TBD

Olivia Sorlie, Canton High School

• Future Plans: Briar Cliff University
• Anticipated Major: Kinesiology
• Career Goals: Physical Therapist

Ethan Skarnagel, Sisseton High School

• Future Plans: North Dakota State College of Science
• Anticipated Major: Diesel Mechanics
• Career Goals: "Become a diesel mechanic and run the family farm."

Riley Casper, Lake Preston High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Ag Productions
• Career Goals: TBD

Ellie Evans, Sanborn Central High School

• Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Radiologic Technology Program
• Career Goals: Radiology Technician

Cadence Abbas, Canton High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Ag Commodity Merchandising
• Career Goals: Manager of a Co-Op

Elizabeth Price, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Human Services
• Career Goals: Nurse

Parker Sisson, Harrisburg High School

• Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Electrical Construction & Maintenance
• Career Goals: Electrician

Landen Johnson, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Civil Engineering and Environmental Land Surveying
• Career Goals: Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor

Niyongabo Yohana, Sioux Falls Jefferson High School

• Future Plans: Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Computer Information Systems
• Career Goals: Software Engineer and Repair Services

Ella Wiese, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Nursing
• Career Goals: Behavioral Health Nurse

Denilson Francisco, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Math and Data Science
• Career Goals: Data Scientist

Elizabeth Price, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Human Services
• Career Goals: Nurse

Brandon Weiland, Dell Rapids St. Mary

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Agricultural Sciences
• Career Goals: “I plan to work on my dad’s farm”

Catherine Dunbar, Robert M. Lafollette High School

• Current School: Southeast Technical College
• Major: LPN Nursing
• Career Goals: Nurse

Caden Patzwald, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Future Plans: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering and Spanish
• Career Goals: Mechanical Engineering

Dayana Vivar Castaneda, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Social Work
• Career Goals: Social Worker

Jackson Heiden, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
• Anticipated Major: Civil Engineering
• Career Goals: Civil Engineer

Braden Husby, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School

• Current School: Grand Canyon University
• Major: Business
• Career Goals: TBD

Kennedi Cooper, Bancroft-Rosalie Public School

• Future Plans: University of Nebraska Omaha
• Anticipated Major: TBD
• Career Goals: TBD

Pawan Rai, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Augustana University
• Anticipated Major: Biology
• Career Goals: Physician Assistant

Teya Badger, Brandon Valley High School

• Future Plans: Concordia University
• Anticipated Major: Chemistry and Physics
• Career Goals: Science Researcher

Jendy Gonzalez, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Current School: University of Sioux Falls
• Major: Elementary Education
• Career Goals: Elementary ELL Teacher

Tyler Payer, T.F. Riggs High School

• Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Power Line Construction and Maintenance
• Career Goals: Power Lineman

Ty Graesser, Chamberlain High School

• Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Electrical Construction and Maintenance
• Career Goals: Electrical Field Worker

Kim Ueng, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Current School: Augustana University
• Major: Accounting, Finance, & Business Finance
• Career Goals: “My future plan is to move to Thailand to explore how their society has shaped their economy.”

Joshua Jackson, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Current School: Purdue University
• Major: Aerospace Financial Analysis
• Career Goals: Airline Finance/Management

Eliza Wilgers, Tea Area High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Medical Biology
• Career Goals: Family Healthcare Doctor

Lydia Decker, Tea Area High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Accounting
• Career Goals: Financial Advisor

Hunter Wilson, Tea Area High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Construction Management
• Career Goals: Project Manager

Tate Kogel, Harrisburg High School

• Future Plans: Gustavus University
• Anticipated Major: Business Management
• Career Goals: TBD

Reese Luze, Colman-Egan High School

• Future Plans: South Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Human Biology
• Career Goals: Physical Therapist

Kyle Bares, Dell Rapids St. Mary

• Future Plans: Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Business Finance
• Career Goals: Bakery Owner in Dell Rapids

Brandon Weiland, Dell Rapids St. Mary

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Agricultural Sciences
• Career Goals: “I plan to work on my dad’s farm”

Elizabeth Price, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
• Anticipated Major: Human Services
• Career Goals: Nurse

Abigail Moen, Sioux Falls O’Gorman High School

• Future Plans: University of South Dakota
• Anticipated Major: Kinesiology
• Career Goals: Physical Therapist

Rachel Bruggeman, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Iowa State University
• Anticipated Major: Chemical Engineering and Spanish
• Career Goals: Chemical Engineer and Peace Corps

Zachary Wrightsman, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School

• Future Plans: Colorado State University
• Anticipated Major: Psychology
• Career Goals: Clinical Researcher

Jan Rivas Saravia, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: Dakota State University
• Anticipated Major: Cyber Operations
• Career Goals: TBD

Alexandra Panic, Sioux Falls Washington High School

• Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
• Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
• Career Goals: Physician Assistant

Hannah Downs, Dell Rapids High School

• Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
• Anticipated Major: Undecided
• Career Goals: TBD

Teancum Maxwell, Faith High School

• Future Plans: Bringham Young University
• Anticipated Major: Chemistry
• Career Goals: Pharmacist

Cord Capp, Faith High School

• Future Plans: Miles Community College
• Anticipated Major: Agricultural Sciences
• Career Goals: TBD