Hawkeye scholarship recipients, donors honored

Posted January 5, 2008

Additional information: Photos from the dinner event

IOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa Hawkeyes are renowned nationwide, not just for the steady success of UI student-athletes and coaches in competition, but also for the loyalty of Iowa fans.

That legendary allegiance to the black and gold is apparent in the extraordinary generosity of Hawkeye supporters who have joined together to establish endowed scholarship support for the student-athletes who give their all in competition and in the classrooms.

Such support is crucial: Endowed scholarship gifts through the Hawkeye Visions Endowment Program have enabled Iowa's intercollegiate athletics programs to move forward even in the face of rapidly increasing scholarship costs.

More than 150 scholarship contributors or their representatives were honored at the 11th Annual Athletic Named Scholarship Awards Celebration, held at the Paul W. Brechler Press Box at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2007.

Also on hand to meet and thank their benefactors were more than 150 student-athletes who received named scholarships in the 2007-08 academic year. Both groups were introduced at halftime of the women's basketball game against Detroit Mercy that afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The University of Iowa Foundation, through which the scholarships are created, and the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics join Hawkeye fans everywhere in congratulating the following scholarship recipients and thanking the following donors for their leadership in supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes.

For more information about how to establish a named scholarship in men's or women's athletics, visit www.uiowafoundation.org/athletics/endowment or contact Sloane Tyler, associate director of development for intercollegiate athletics, at the University of Iowa Foundation at (319) 335-3305.

Hawkeye Visions Endowment Program
The following is a list of Hawkeye student-athletes who received named scholarships during the 2007-08 academic year. Scholarships being developed and/or planned will be listed when they are awarded in future years.

VISIONARY LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
A Visionary Level scholarship requires an endowment of $400,000 or more and provides a named scholarship for a specific team position.

• Beth and Bob Allsop Point Guard Scholarship
  Jeff Peterson, Basketball
• Ray Carlson Lineman Scholarship
  Kyle Calloway, Football
• Mark Falb Quarterback Scholarship
  Jake Christensen, Football
• Bill and John Fenton Football Scholarship
  Daniel Murray, Football
  
• George C. and Nora Foerstner Memorial Football Scholarships
  Alex Kanellis, Football
  Christian Ballard, Football
  Richard Stanzi, Football
  Alex Willcox, Football
  Adrian Clayborn, Football
  Jeffrey Tarpinian, Football
  
• Leonard A. and Marlene S. Hadley Center Football Scholarship
  Rafael Eubanks, Football
  
• Jim and Rhonda Juhlin Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Jarryd Cole, Basketball
  
• Gus and Theo Mastrogany End Scholarship
  Trey Stross, Football
  
• John & Peg Slusher Softball Catcher's Scholarship
  Emily Nichols, Softball
  
• Arthur E. Stanley Football Scholarships
  Patrick Angerer, Football
  Bryan Gattas, Football
  Troy Johnson, Football
  Nyere Aumaitre, Football
  Ryan Donahue, Football
  
• Dale L. Tieden Football Scholarship
  Devan Moylan, Football
  
• Jim and Susan Woods Offensive Lineman Scholarship
  Julian Vandervelde, Football

LEADERSHIP LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
A Leadership Level scholarship requires an endowment of at least $200,000 and provides a named scholarship for a specific sport.

• Dr. C. F. “Larry” and Lois Barrett Football Scholarship
  Colin Sandeman, Football
  
• Michael and Patricia Beal Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Krista VandeVenter, Basketball
  
• John and Ruth Beckman Scholarships
  Daniel Erekson, Wrestling
  Charles Godfrey, Football
  
• P. Sue Beckwith, M.D., Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Nicole VanderPol, Basketball
  
• P. Sue Beckwith, M.D., Rowing Scholarship
  Melissa Wordelman, Rowing
  
• Warren and Harriet Berman Family Scholarships
  Mitch King, Football
  Derrick Smith, Football
  
• Mike Boddicker Baseball Scholarship
  Kevin Hoef, Baseball
  
• Lester Bookey Memorial Scholarship
  Casey O'Rourke, Baseball
  
• Patty and Tom Buroker Football Scholarship
  Kenny Iwebema, Football
  
• Tom and Lori Cardella Football Scholarship
  Dezman Moses, Football
  
• B. W. “Wayne” Carpenter Football Scholarship
  Lance Tillison, Football
  
• Carver Scholarship/Slater Award
  Miguel Merrick, Football
  
• Gene and Jennie Clay Football Scholarship
  Jeremiha Hunter, Football
  
• John and Mary Ann Colloton Football Scholarship
  Dace Richardson, Football
  
• John and Mary Ann Colloton Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Stacy Schlapkohl, Basketball
  
• John and Mary Ann Colloton Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Jacob Kelly, Basketball
  
• John and Mary Ann Colloton Wrestling Scholarship
  Ryan Morningstar, Wrestling
  
• Catherine Nacke Cooper Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Justin Johnson, Basketball
  
• Tom and Shari Davis Men's Basketball Manager Scholarship
  Stephen Tjaden, Basketball
  
• Doran Family Gymnastics Scholarship
  Danielle Legeai, Gymnastics
  
• C. W. "Bump" Elliott Football Scholarship
  Bryan Mattison, Football
  
• Dr. Brent and Ellen Feller Football Scholarship
  Albert Young, Football
  
• John Ferentz Memorial Football Scholarship
  Marvin McNutt, Football
  
• Hayden Fry Captain's Scholarship
  Tom Busch, Football
  
• Eugene and Pat Gauron Women's Tennis Scholarship
  Milica Veselinovic, Tennis
  
• Al Grady Memorial Football Scholarship
  Anton Narinskiy, Football
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Football Scholarship
  Paul Chaney, Football
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Men's Basketball Manager's Scholarship
  Kyle Braheny, Basketball
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Men's Cross Country/Track Scholarship
  Ray Varner, Track/CC
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Baseball Scholarship
  Justin Toole, Baseball
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Softball Scholarship
  Colleen McGlaughlin, Softball
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Volleyball Scholarship
  Catherine Smale, Volleyball
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heineking Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Johanna Solverson, Basketball
  
• Donald W. and Marilyn Heinking Wrestling Scholarship
  Phillip Keddy, Wrestling
  
• Theo and Glenda Hitchens Football Scholarship
  Seth Olsen, Football
  
• Theo and Glenda Hitchens Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Daniel Bohall, Basketball
  
• Iowa Style Wrestling Scholarship
  Alex Tsirtsis, Wrestling
  
• Richard O. Jacobson Football Scholarship
  Damian Sims, Football
  
• Bud and Georgia Johnson Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Lindsey Nyenhuis, Basketball
  
• Johnson County I-Club Football Scholarship
  Michael Sabers, Football
  
• Nile Kinnick Memorial Scholarships
  Mike Klinkenborg, Football
  Adam Shada, Football
  Dan LeClere, Wrestling
  Reinoud Haal, Tennis
  
• *Nile Kinnick Scholarship for Women
  Claire Goldenberg, Soccer
  
• *Nile Kinnick Leadership Scholarship
  Diane Nukuri, Track
  
• Ron and Carol Kirchhoff Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Tony Freeman, Basketball
  
• W. A. Krause Football Scholarship
  Jordan Bernstine, Football
  
• Gary Kurdelmeier Wrestling Scholarship
  Dan Dennis, Wrestling
  
• Robert and Dorothy Lee Scholarship
  Shane Maier, Track
  
• Jack and Ailene Liechty Men's Golf Scholarship
  Adam Miller, Golf
  
• Jack and Ailene Liechty Football Scholarship
  Harold Dalton, Football
  
• Jack and Ailene Liechty Men's Basketball Scholarship
  David Palmer, Basketball
  
• Jack and Ailene Liechty Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Megan Skouby, Basketball
  
• Linn County I-Club Football Scholarship
  Matt Kroul, Football
  
• Brad and Anne Lohaus Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Seth Gorney, Basketball
  
• *Bob and Jo Lynne Meskimen Family Football Scholarship
  Travis Meade, Football
  
• Terry and Susan Mulligan Football Scholarship
  Bryan Bulaga, Football
  
• Bucky O'Connor Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Cyrus Tate, Basketball
  
• Bucky O'Connor Men's Golf Scholarship
  Cole Peevler, Golf
  
• Dennis & Donna Oldorf Athletic Scholarship
  Chris Rowell, Football
  
• *Dennis and Janice Oliver Strang Football Scholarship
  Rashad Dunn, Football
  
• Robert and Ruth Olson Football Scholarship
  Tony Moeaki, Football
  
• Bob and Dorothy Otto Football Scholarship
  Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Football
  
• *Dave Paulson Baseball Scholarship
  Wes Freie, Baseball
  
• Whitey and Grace Piro Football Scholarship
  Alan Reisner, Football
  
• William and Kay Pitlik Wrestling Scholarship
  Matt Fields, Wrestling
  
• William and Kay Pitlik Football Scholarships
  Andrew Kuempel, Football
  Brett Morse, Football
  
• William and Kay Pitlik Softball Scholarship
  Taylor Leichsenring, Softball
  
• William and Kay Pitlik Women's Basketball Scholarship
  Kristi Smith, Basketball
  
• Polk County I-Club Football Scholarship
  Andy Brodell, Football
  
• Polk County I-Club Softball Scholarship
  Brittany Weil, Softball
  
• Bob Root Memorial Football Scholarship
  Karl Klug, Football
  
• Stella Wolff Sanford Women's Scholarship
  Megan Schipper, Volleyball
  
• John and Dorothy Sill Wrestling Scholarship
  Charlie Falck, Wrestling
  
• Roland and Esther Smith Men's Athletic Scholarships
  Adam Hairston, Track
  John Hickey, Track
  Joel Snyder, Gymnastics
  
• Roland and Esther Smith Women's Athletic Scholarships
  Jaclyn Kaeding, Soccer
  Aimee Moylan, Swimming
  Amanda Rudolph, Gymnastics
  
• Chris Street Memorial Men's Basketball Scholarship
  Kurt Looby, Basketball
  
• John Streif Athletic Scholarship
  Justin Angle, Basketball
  
• Ben Trickey Memorial Scholarship
  Dan Olszta, Football
  
• Raymond K. and Susan K. Vawter Football Scholarship
  Arvell Nelson, Football
  
• W. David Ward Football Scholarship
  Andrew Edds, Football
  
• Earl and Edna Yoder Football Scholarship
  James Cleveland, Football
  

SUSTAINING TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS
A Sustaining Tuition scholarship requires an endowment of at least $50,000 and provides general scholarship support.

• Amana Refrigeration Scholarship
  Lindsey Boldt, Soccer
  
• Bechtel Trust Athletic Scholarships
  Jason Belk, Baseball
  Mike Humpal, Football
  Monica Mims, Track
  Ashley Granger, Track
  Matt Fields, Wrestling
  
• Robert and Candice Bowlsby Athletic Scholarship
  Mark Perry, Wrestling
  
• Champion Scholarship
  Heather Schnepf, Field Hockey
  
• Gordon Chapman Memorial Athletic Scholarship
  Patrick Dwyer, Tennis
  
• Tony Cordaro Memorial Scholarship
  Nathan Keeling, Swimming
  
• Cretzmeyer-Keatinge Scholarship
  Christine Kotarba, Track
  
• Frank J. “Bab” Cuhel Memorial Scholarship
  Micah Vandenend, Track
  
• Timothy Hawks Darrah Scholarship
  Eric Luedke, Wrestling
  
• Steve and Kay Dummermuth Athletic Scholarship
  Eric MacTaggart, Track
  
• P. J. Fessler Memorial Scholarship
  Andrew Porter, Baseball
  
• David and Dorie Fisher Athletic Scholarship
  Bennet Hammerberg, Golf
  
• Louis Ginsberg Academic/Athletic Scholarship
  Shellene Williams, Track
  
• Christine H. B. Grant Scholarship
  Emily Hiza, Volleyball
  
• Stuart Gray Memorial Scholarship
  Albert Young, Football
  
• Edwin B. Green Memorial Scholarship
  Bart van Monsjou, Tennis
  
• *Kevin and Sheryl Grimm Women's Athletic Scholarship
  Stephanie Ackerson, Softball
  
• Mike Haight Athletic Scholarship
  Dan Doering, Football
  
• Lawrence (Pops) Harrison Athletic Scholarship
  Thomas Buese, Gymnastics
  
• Reed Herman Hartsook Memorial Scholarship
  Mathew Sawin, Tennis
  
• Carol Haupert Athletic Scholarship
  Bradley Fletcher, Football
  
• Marge and Jack Hepp Memorial Scholarship
  Aaron Reed, Track
  
• Dr. Pat Hicks Memorial Scholarship
  Meghan Armstrong, Track
  
• *James Hoak Scholarship Fund
  Dan Holterhaus, Golf
  
• Robert G. and Annalee Jacoby Hockridge Athletic Scholarship
  Richard Loera, Wrestling
  
• Ironmen Memorial Scholarship
  Mitch King, Football
  
• Stanley P. Jadeski Athletic Scholarship
  Zachary Anderson, Golf
  
• Gregg Kucharo Memorial Scholarship
  Chad Geary, Football
  
• *Robert S. and Dorothy J. Lee Scholarship Fund
  Kathryn Kennedy, Volleyball
  
• Paul Mason Memorial Scholarship
  Wendy Ausdemore, Basketball
  
• Janice and Kenneth Moss Scholarship
  Michael Humpal, Football
  
• Jeff Parker Football Manager's Scholarship
  Dan Wolfe, Football
  
• Robert Ray Faculty Representative Scholarships
  Jacques Bouchard, Gymnastics
  Melanie Meister, Volleyball
  
• Herm and Dianne Reininga Engineering/Athletic Scholarship
  Merel Beelen, Tennis
  
• Kris Rogers Memorial Scholarships
  Abigail Emmert, Basketball
  Erin Riemersma, Softball
  
• Richard Romey Memorial Scholarship
  Jacob Becker, Football
  
• Sattler Family Athletic Scholarship
  Lauren Pfeiffer, Field Hockey
  
• Thomas Schulze Memorial Scholarship
  Scot Glasford, Golf
  
• Dr. John Skien Memorial Scholarship
  Micah Vandenend, Track
  
• Tim Emmett Steele memorial Scholarship
  John Ritchie, Tennis
  
• Roger T. Stetson Memorial Athletic Scholarship
  Michael Daniels, Football
  
• Marshall Stewart Memorial Scholarship
  Christian Bierich, Tennis
  
• Vivian and William Stringer Scholarship
  Jenee Graham, Basketball
  
• Bud Suter Memorial Scholarship
  Greg Holm, Tennis
  
• Mr. and Mrs. John V. Synhorst Athletic Scholarship
  Drew Ignoto, Gymnastics
  
• *Truax Family Scholarship
  Brett Barker, Band
  Chelsea Doggett, Band
  Beth Westlake, Band
  Heather Lovell, Band
  Andrew Gortz, Band
  
• Updegraff Family Scholarship
  Jacqueline Lee, Tennis
  
• Irving B. Weber Memorial Scholarship
  Nick Divan, Swimming
  
• Diane Abegg Weber and Naomi J. Erlandson Athletic Scholarship
  Wil Whaley, Swimming
  
• John Winnie Memorial Scholarship
  Tom McGeorge, Tennis
  
• Charles Zwiener Scholarship
  Sam Christensen, Golf

* Indicates scholarship first awarded in 2007-08

Note: Only named scholarships awarded for 2007-08 year are listed in the program. Scholarships being developed and/or planned will be listed when they are awarded in future years.

Tom Breese (second from the left) was on hand to represent the Nile Kinnick Memorial Scholarship. Pictured here are three of the Kinnick recipients for 2007-2008, including Adam Shada (football), Mike Klinkenborg (football), and Reinoud Haal (tennis).

Tennis player, Merel Beelan (left), recipient of the Herm and Dianne Reininga Engineering/Athletic Scholarship, had the opportunity to personally thank Herm Reininga at the celebration.

Bump Elliott (right) is pictured with defensive end, Bryan Mattison (left), the 2007-08 recipient of the C.W. “Bump” Elliott Football Scholarship.

Sheryl and Kevin Grimm are pictured with Stephanie Ackerson, recipient of the Kevin and Sheryl Grimm Women’s Athletic Scholarship.

Albert Young spoke on behalf of student-athletes. Albert is the 2007-2008 recipient of the Dr. Brent and Ellen Feller Football Scholarship and the Stuart Gray Memorial Scholarship.

UI Foundation President, Lynette Marshall addressed the student-athletes and scholarship representatives at the reception.

Following the reception, the 2007-2008 scholarship recipients and donors were recognized during the half-time program of the women's basketball game. Cross country runner, Diane Nukuri, receives congratulations from Associate Athletic Director, Fred Mims.

Contact Information

Sloane Tyler
Associate Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics
(319) 335-3305 or (800) 648-6973

Additional information about supporting Hawkeye Intercollegiate Athletics also is available on this site.