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About Leo T.Jackson
Scholarship Criteria
Leo T. Jackson would be very proud of this wonderful scholarship opportunity awarded in his honor to deserving, young ladies. In 1930, Leo was born in a logging-camp in southern Arkansas. He worked and studied hard and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University and later earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - all to provide a better and easier life for his family. Leo was a champion of the United Way and the Junior Achievement programs while at Wisconsin Telephone and Ameritech, Inc. He was also a sponsor for many major charities and a Regent for MSOE. His life was well-lived and full of service to his country and community. He loved sports, which he could not play growing up due to daily chores and work requirements. This honor is very special because he loved that his granddaughters could afford to participate in sports and community clubs outside of school. These annual gifts will allow for Leo’s passion to “be-paid-forward” to other daughters and granddaughters who exemplify the attributes that this extraordinary man valued dearly.
Purpose of Scholarship: To recognize qualified member applicants of the Twister Family who emulate the characteristics and values of Leo T Jackson. These characteristics and values include service, leadership, academics and athletics.
Criteria to be addressed in the narrative essay:
1) Entering college in the fall of the same year 2) Member of the Twister Family for at least 2 years 3) History of community service 4) Academic success 5) Participation in athletics 6) Not be in arrearages; must be in good standing with the Twisters Process:
Any player who meets the above criteria should write an essay reflecting why they feel they are a candidate/recipient for the Leo T Jackson Scholarship. Address the above criteria in the essay, and no additional documentation is required. All essays will be blind-read and reviewed by a panel to be determined. No coaches or 18U parents will be allowed to participate in the review process.
Candidates should email their essay to Evie Aponte. Please write Leo T. Jackson on the subject of the email. Deadline for submission is May 14 of the same year, and scholarships will be awarded at the Twister’s Annual Spring Fling.
All monies utilized for the scholarship fund will not be taken from club fees; monies for the fund will be donated or raised through special fundraising activities.
For More information on the Leo T. Jackson Scholarship and criteria, please contact: Evie Aponte 262-488-0859 or email: eviecuqui@yahoo.com DEADLINE FOR ESSAY IS May 15
(This is a blind reading of all essays entered. Please note ~ this fund is supported by: Leo T. Jackson Memorial Fund and Sponsorship Committee Fundraisers)
Leo T.Jackson Scholarship Winners
2011
Kim Gemmel
Alverno College
2012
Kaitlynn Ballman
UW - Eau Claire
Amber Johnson
Marian University
Kimmy Johnson
UW - Green Bay
2013
Allison Binder
St. Norbert College
Laura Harold
UW - Madsion
2014
Ashley Lobraco
Marian University
Adrianna Burd
UW - Eau Claire
Emily Wise
University of North Dakota
Lauren Chars
Butler University
Emily Neumann
Ball State University
Claire Baumgartner
UW - Platteville
Kayla Sterling
Carroll College
Savannah Akinsanya
Ball State University
2015
Becca Moore
UW - Platteville
2016
Paige Michaelson
Marian University
Jaclynn Syrett
UW Parkside
Mariah Eiben
Rockford University
2017
Emma Dresen
UW Green Bay
Miranda Kania
Jessie Olle
Carroll College
2018
Ashley Ristic
Carthage College
Lydia Balke
UW Greenbay
Emilee Frey
Carroll University
2019
Aly Woda
Marquette
Abby Boyle
UW Madison
Erin Loewen
UW Platteville
Megan Mulligan
UW Whitewater
Brittney Moczynski
UW LaCrosse
Elly Passehl
UW OshKoshn
2020
Gwen Kosirog
Marian University
2021
Shannon Mulligan
University of Wisconsin Parkside
2022
McKayla Boyle
Carrol University
Amanda Rick
Stevens Point