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6/25/23 Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship Recipients

25 June 2023 News


Madison…State Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) presented her 19th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship to 12 outstanding students across the 14th Senate District. The remaining four scholarships have been awarded to students who have shown exemplary leadership skills in their school and communities.

“The 14th Senate District is home to several students who are accomplished leaders. I am thrilled to honor these students with a scholarship for the leadership skills they have demonstrated at school, in their communities and churches, through volunteering or work” said Ballweg. “I look forward to seeing what these young leaders accomplish in the future.”

Recipients of the Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship each receive a $500 scholarship. The Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship rewards students that have actively participated in organizations, local events, and those that have served as leaders in their schools and communities who are going on to post-secondary education.

Emma Rasmussen, Marion High School, has been committed to her community and Marion High School. She has shown leadership throughout her time in high school as president of National Honors Society, Class President, and Captain of her Volleyball and Quizbowl teams.

Malea Tessen, Iola-Scandinavia High School, has shown leadership as president of Student Council and has been a member of National Honors Society and DECA. Malea competed at DECA Nationals and is off to an excellent start in the pursuit of her nursing degree as she worked as a CNA in high school.

Alexis Scholz, Waupaca High School, is an outstanding leader and has shown her leadership skills at school as captain of her soccer team, a member of student council and as a class officer. One of Alexis’ letters of recommendation described her kindness as contagious, which will come in handy while she continues her work as a CNA while studying for her nursing degree.

Cassidy Rose, Clintonville High School, Cassidy has shown her leadership at Clintonville High School and her community as a member of Student Council, National Honors Society and volleyball co-captain. One of her letters of recommendation describes her work ethic and the amazing project she completed to receive the highest award from the Girl Scouts.

Senator Joan Ballweg has awarded her Leadership Scholarship since she was first elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature. The 12 students awarded the Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship have shown excellent leadership skills throughout their time in high school.

Follow the 14th Senate District by liking the Wisconsin State Senator Joan Ballweg Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WISenBallweg).


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