Vivian and Lee Henderson Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship
James Henderson established this scholarship in memory of his parents, Vivian and Lee, upon his passing in 2015. Mr. Henderson served in the United States Navy. A mechanic by trade, he worked for Mahle North America (formerly Sealed Power and then Dana Corporation).  Mr. Henderson was raised in Gratiot County and although he did not reside in Gratiot County at the time of his passing, he left a bequest in his estate to start this scholarship to benefit Gratiot County students.
Number of Awards and Value
As many as 20 scholarships available for as much as $2,000 each.
Requirements
- Must reside in Gratiot County and be either a graduating high school senior OR full-time student enrolled in post-secondary educational institution including college, university, vocational and post-graduate study OR previous scholarship recipient;
- Preference given to those demonstrating academic achievement, community service and financial need.
Scholarship Recipients
2024

Haley King
2024

Myah Maurer
2024

Anna Castillo
2024

Madilynn Dix
2024

Madyson Hartman
2024

Kiera Goward
2024

Kayla Hindall
2024

Grady Andrews
2024

Jaiden Dickman
2024

Esperansa Sandoval
2024

Laiyla Pray
2024

McKenzie Smith
2024

Lexie Thayer
2024

Myah Pitcher
2024

Ava Young
2024

Carter Schall
2024

Destiny Seida
2023

Marissa Bloomquist
2023

Avery Walden
2023

Charlie Martyn
2023

Emma Nelson
2023

Lauren Wolfe
2023

Victoria Gotaas
2023

Mallorie Ecker
2023

Jacob Jerome
2023

Emilie Buscemi
2023

Bruce Thelen
2023

Dylan Luft
2023

William Tuzas
2023

Abbie Hillman
2023

Jeffrey Sager
2023

Hannah Sherman
2023

Dilynn Everitt
2023

Aleisha Salogar
2023

Cody Hartman
2023

Abigail Conn
2023

Anna Castillo
2023

Erica Peterson
2023

Chase Mapes
2023

Laine Sumner
2022

Victoria Gotaas
2022

Anna-Marie Comden
2022

Amber Tedhams
2022

Candy Smith
2022

Cramer Laurenz
2022

Nolan Casey
2022

Sharla Juhas
2022

Dilynn Everitt
2022

Maverick Giles
2022

Morgan Westall
2022

Cody Hartman
2022

Katie Dennison
2022

Emma O’Neil
2022

Madelline Fisher
2022

Kya Horman
2022

Elizabeth Munderloh
2022

John Truss
2022

Anna Castillo
2022

Katherine Steinhaus
2022

Gracie Shattuck
2022

Harrison Seeley
2021

Caden Sitts
2021

Dilynn Everitt
2021

Jenna Jewell
2021

Mary Sopocy
2021

Emily Sopocy
2021

Luke Maxwell
2021

Lydia Davenport
2021

Dominique Gutierrez
2021

Erica Easlick
2021

Cade Pestrue
2021

Caitlin Thompson
2021

Emma Ebeling
2021

Summer Smith
2021

Jasmine Pontius
2021

Johnathon Starry
2021

Samantha Passalacqua
2021

Savana Hayes
2021

Brianna Mikesell
2021

Anna Castillo
2021

Alli Derby
2021

Anna O’Boyle
2020

Brice Austin
2020

Anna Laurenz
2020

William Wert
2020

Jessalyn Feighner
2020

Josh Sherman
2020

Breanna Sumner
2020

Alyssa Vera-Carrillo
2020

Erika Wendling
2020

Emma Buschle
2020

Kaitlyn Fish
2020

Rachel Bakker
2020

Taylor Cleveland
2020

McKenzie Feighner
2020

Clare Fidler
2020

Caleb Frederick
2020

Naomi Haverstick
2020

Peyton Huntoon
2020

Allyse Marche
2020

John Sherwood
2020

Elizabeth Snow
2020

Maria Truss
2020

Bennett Weburg
2020

Elizabeth VanderHart
2019

Tyler Story
2019

Ransom Allen
2019

Katherine Arnold
2019

Alexis Beeson
2019

Katie Dennison
2019

Savannah Fuller
2019

Evan Goodell
2019

Katie Guthrie
2019

Ashley Hammond
2019

Savana Hayes
2019

Archer Mills
2019

Diamond Neph
2019

Olivia Ostrander
2019

Daniel Oswald
2019

Sophie Patrick
2019

Makaila Pray
2019

Emily Sorsen
2019

Garrett St. John
2019

Carter Staley
2019

Alexander VanDeWeghe
2018
Alyssa Barrett
2018
Ethan McCormick
2018
Corvin Alonso
2018
Haley Willman
2018
Jasmine Lowe
2018
Jenna Wolfe
2018
Kaitlin Sanger
2018
Kaitlyn Fish
2018
Katherine Dvorak
2018
Kaylin Davis
2018
Leslie McAlvey
2018
Madeline Sherman
2018
Matthew Craft
2018
McKayla Struble
2018
Megan Carter
2018
Sydney Mayle
2018
Wesley Condie
2018
Maverick Giles
2017
Jaelynn Block
2017
Amber Brown
2017
Emily Cross
2017
Cassidy DeGroft
2017
Kaitlyn Fish
2017
Dylan Gutierrez
2017
Micha Honig
2017
Breanna Howey
2017
Adriana Santana
2017
Kayla Schmitz
2017
Devin Schreiner
2017
Megan Setterlund
2017
Kelsey Smith
2017
Evelyn VanDeMark
2017
Aubree Jenkins

Elise Guerrero

Moritz Richter
