Westside Foundation
Student Scholarships and Staff Awards
Westside Foundation is incredibly grateful for the generosity of our donors, whose support makes a lasting impact on the lives of students pursuing their academic dreams. Thanks to your contributions, numerous scholarship opportunities have been created, empowering students to continue their education, overcome financial barriers, and achieve their fullest potential.
Your commitment to education not only helps students thrive academically but also provides them with the tools and confidence to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Each scholarship awarded is a testament to your belief in the transformative power of education.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a vital part of our mission to make continued education accessible to all who aspire to it.
If you are interested in starting a scholarship to honor a student and/or teacher please contact Westside Foundation.
2024-25 School Year Recipients
| Scholarship | Recipient |
| 73 “Grit” Scholarship * | Steeve Zoungbowenon |
| American National Bank | Joseph Simon |
| Ben Silverstein Memorial | Ty Sidzyik |
| Benjamin Noah Lenagh Memorial Scholarship | Francesca Bartling |
| Benjamin Noah Lenagh Memorial Scholarship | Angela Odhiambo |
| Bird Welding, Fab & Manufacturing Scholarship | Dylan Johnston |
| The Blazek Family Scholarship * | Jose Hernandez |
| Bohdan Koszewski Memorial Scholarship | Karen Benitez |
| Carla Beardmore-Harding Scholarship | Kyleigh Hiskett |
| CS Perry Teacher Scholarship | Francesca Bartling |
| David D. Dunham Scholarship | Harrison Yaeger |
| Don Gilpin Scholarship | Claudia Geiseman |
| Don Gilpin Scholarship | Joe Scioli |
| Dr. H. Vaughn Phelps | Mubashir Hilowle |
| Emil F Vohoska Journalism | Ava Waggoner |
| Fran Carr Memorial Scholarship | Simon Heise |
| Fran Carr Memorial Scholarship | Jordyn Shields |
| Gary Ohm Westgate Scholarship | Lucy Lowe |
| Glen L Spaulding Memorial Scholarship | Lucy Lowe |
| Gureno & Kuehnhold Scholarship | Rocio Arellano |
| Heart of a Warrior Award | Piper Hagen |
| Jack Meehan Memorial Scholarship | Ella Francke |
| Jennifer Leigh Sayre Vocal Music Scholarship | Kailee Bowman |
| John L. Hoich ‘Paddock Rd’ Scholarship | Kyleigh Hiskett |
| Joseph & Marge Moore Performing Arts | Aaryn Beck |
| Logan & Renae Kirkland Scholarship | Peyton Meyer |
| Lois Lucas Memorial Scholarship | Isabella Gerloff |
| Lou Miloni Legacy Scholarship | Piper Zatechka |
| Lydia Burgos Memorial Spanish Scholarship | Rocio Arellano |
| Maryan Stadie Loveland School Scholarship | John Mosier |
| Masterson Scholar/Athlete | Kathryn Gaughen |
| Masterson Scholar/Athlete | Blake Keifer |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Violet Collins |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Aubrie McDonald |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Mubashir Hilowle |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Sam VanderVeen |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Piper Zatechka |
| Merrill “Swede” Carlson Warrior Scholarship | Christopher Whittle |
| Michael C. Williams Business Scholarship | Aubrie McDonald |
| Michael C. Williams Business Scholarship | Joe Scioli |
| Mundy Family Journalism Scholarship | Zachary Kastrick |
| Richard & Helen Kelley* | Mia Sinnott |
| Staenberg Family Scholarship | Giselle Schenkelberg |
| Staenberg Family Scholarship | Mubashir Hilowle |
| Sunset Hills Alumni Scholarship | Cora Dietrich |
| Sunset Hills Pool Scholarship | Elaina Kratky |
| Sunset Hills Pool Scholarship | Louis Hoffart |
| Tom Carman Memorial Scholarship | John Mosier |
| Vicki & John Hallett UNL Scholarhip* | Ella Sinnott |
| WAC Westside Athletic Club | Piper Zatechka |
| WAC Westside Athletic Club | Hunter Wynne |
| W Club for Excellence Scholarship | Macy Sweet-Bemer |
| W Club for Excellence Scholarship | Andy Xiao |
| Westside Connection Scholarship | Eva Hovorka |
| Westside High Eagle Scout – Polk | Charles Peterson |
| WHS Class of ’77 Scholarship | Simon Heise |
| WHS Class of ’77 Scholarship | Angela Odhiambo |
| Willsie Cap & Gown | Claudia Geiseman |
| Willsie Cap & Gown | Joe Scioli |
| Staff Award | Recipient |
| Harley Schrager Outstanding Coach Award | Jered Hellman |
| Harley Schrager Other Head Coach Award | Matt Reinke |
| Phillip and Terri Schrager Distinguished Teacher Award | Linda Safranek |
| Phillip and Terri Schrager Distinguished Teacher Award | Ben Baber |
| Westside Foundation Staff Scholarship | Courtney Hrnchir |
| Westside Foundation Staff Scholarship | Ashlyn Dipple |
| Westside Foundation Staff Scholarship | Connor Bohlken |
| Westside Foundation Staff Scholarship | Ayin Morales |
| Kay Ogle Inspiring Educator Award | Amanda Miller |
| Dick Lundquist Teaching Award | Marilynn Mendick |
| Robert Adams Memorial Scholarship | Alex Steele |
| Doug Krenzer Memorial Scholarship | Cameron Booth |
| Doug Krenzer Memorial Scholarship | Isabella Smith |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Bethany Magg |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Anna Brady |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Elizabeth Paulson |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Forrest Selvey |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Winter Heuertz |
| Mary Wahl Teacher-Mentor Award | Ethan Lemburg |
| BRAVO Award | Elizabeth Friesen |
| BRAVO Award | Holly Smith |
| BRAVO Award | Renae Stirba |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Steve Rys |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Jeff Tabor |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Tim Perrigo |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Fabiane Berna |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Firehiwot Taweke |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Jessie Wendelin |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Michele Howdle |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Kurt Harp |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Elizabeth Chalen |
| Outstanding Employee Award | Renee Cannon |