2012

Adam Baker Roswell, GAHigh School: Greater Atlanta Christian SchoolCollege: Harding UniversityMajor: Biomechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Mission Atlanta

(2008-2012), mission trip to the Hopi reservation, cross country team for 6 years.

Christian Bakken Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton North High SchoolCollege: Georgetown UniversityMajor: International BusinessProudest Achievements: Eagle Scout, debate and

forensics team captain, National Merit Scholarship finalist, 2008 Wisconsin Geography Bee champion, Sunday school teacher.

Joslyn Bergman Roswell, GAHigh School: Woodstock High SchoolCollege: University of Southern MississippiMajor: Music EducationProudest Achievements: All-State Honor Band

member, Most Outstanding Musician, National Honor Society, District Honor Band member, church youth group leader.

Rachel Binning Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Minnesota: Twin CitiesMajor: Elementary EducationProudest Achievements: LAUNCH freshman

transition program executive, National Honor Society, Appleton Post-Crescent Scholar of the Week, lead in three fall musicals and various vocal ensembles, French Club president.

Bailey Bolwerk Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: Carroll UniversityMajor: Physical TherapyProudest Achievements: National Honor Society,

receiving the Bright Futures Scholarship, above 4.0 GPA, Spanish tutoring at local elementary school, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Michael Bourland Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Minnesota: Twin CitiesMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: I am most proud of being

on the state cross country, swim and track & field teams, state solo and ensemble (jazz combo) and a National Honor Society member.

Established in 1993, the Bright Futures Scholarship Program awards college scholarships to children of Kimberly-

Clark employees in the United States and Canada. Each scholarship is worth up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for

up to four years) for full-time students studying at accredited colleges and universities. Since its inception, the

program has distributed over $34 million in scholarships to more than 1,700 students.

This year, the Foundation received 259 applications and awarded 65 scholarships totaling $1.3 million. Following is

the list of students who this year join the scores of K-C family members honored as Bright Futures Scholars. Please

join us in congratulating these young people and in wishing them every success in their future endeavors.

2012Alexis Brewe Beech Island, SCHigh School: Aiken High SchoolCollege: University of South – ColumbiaMajor: PsychologyProudest Achievements: Family, Career and

Community Leaders of America (president, vice president and gold medalist at nationals), Hornet Herald school newspaper writer and editor, cheerleader, National Honor Society, U.S. Senate Youth Program state winner.

Kevin Buchholz Neenah, WIHigh School: Fox Valley Lutheran High SchoolCollege: Carroll UniversityMajor: AccountingProudest Achievements: Selected to play in the

Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star game, football captain, National Honor Society, high school student council, highest honors all four years of high school.

Alexander Coakley Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton West High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin– MadisonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Key Club, wind ensemble,

National Honor Society, varsity soccer.

Hunter Cochran Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin– MadisonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: President of Key Club,

treasurer and member of National Honor Society, three-year LAUNCH leader and captain, graduating Summa Cum Laude honors, varsity math team.

T. Austin Cope Beech Island, SCHigh School: Williston–Elko High SchoolCollege: Clemson UniversityMajor: CommunicationsProudest Achievements: 4-time state speech

& debate finalist, Principal’s List, drum major, student body vice president, National Forensics League – Degree of Superior Distinction.

Emily Deas Knoxville, TNHigh School: Hardin Valley AcademyCollege: Belmont UniversityMajor: Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyProudest Achievements: President of West Side

Leo Club 2009-2012, Governor’s School for Information Technology Leadership, AP Scholar, Hardin Valley Orchestra Ensemble.

D.Ramone Crum Corinth, MSHigh School: Falkner High SchoolCollege: University of MississippiMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Volunteer at the Tippah

County Good Samaritan Center, National Honor Society, Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church member, filming for the football and basketball teams, president of senior class.

Jessica Dercks Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Distinguished Key Club

treasurer of Wisconsin-Upper Michigan, varsity track & field captain, three-time state solo & ensemble performer, a four-year band council officer, a recognized AP scholar.

2012Molly Downes Minneapolis, MNHigh School: Cretin-Derham HallCollege: College of St. BenedictMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: Student Council president,

National Honor Society, Academic Excellence Award, president Honor Roll, varsity dance team.

Kristin Elswick Winfield, WVHigh School: Winfield High SchoolCollege: West Virginia UniversityMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: Vice president of National

Honor Society, captain of swim team, 4.06 GPA, Homecoming attendant junior and senior year, member of Mu Alpha Theta.

Emma Fehr Huntsville, ONHigh School: Huntsville High SchoolCollege: Queens UniversityMajor: ScienceProudest Achievements: Honour Roll each year

in high school, attending OFSAA Basketball for my two senior years, True Sport Award in athletics in 2010, MVP for volleyball each year of high school, MVP for basketball in athletics 2010.

Nick Fisher Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: Mechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Graduating Summa cum

Laude, Future Neenah’s Young Adult Volunteer of the Year, receiving the Bright Futures Scholarship, Advanced Placement scholar, mentoring elementary school students.

Rebecca Fox Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton West High SchoolCollege: Hope CollegeMajor: History and EnglishProudest Achievements: Valedictorian, head

of back stage run crew of Theatre Tech, roles in several Renaissance School for the Arts theatre productions, National Honor Society member, participation in youth service trip to Puerto Galera, Philippines.

Nicole Fronek Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–La CrosseMajor: ScienceProudest Achievements: Captain of varsity dance

team, four-year member of Show Choir, National Honor Society, member of League of Leaders for varsity athletics, lettered in music and varsity dance.

Elaine French Paris, TXHigh School: North Lamar High SchoolCollege: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Varsity cross country,

drum major, varsity track, active member of First United Methodist Church, National Honor Society.

Taylor Gaddis Owensboro, KYHigh School: Daviess County High SchoolCollege: Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeMajor: Pre-PharmacyProudest Achievements: Treasurer of Future Farmers

of America, Daviess County Relay for Life team captain, Kentucky Future Farmers of America Out standing Leadership Award, mission work with Dawson Baptist Church youth group, all A honor roll.

2012Steven Gruber Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: MicrobiologyProudest Achievements: Member of the 2012

Rube Goldberg National Championship team, senior drum major, Key Club president.

Danielle Heinritz Neenah, WIHigh School: Xavier High SchoolCollege: DePaul UniversityMajor: Political ScienceProudest Achievements: Badger girls state

delegate, National Honor Society, varsity tennis team, Chinese World Language Honor Society, Junior social studies award.

Lance Hyatt Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton North High SchoolCollege: Brigham Young UniversityMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Eagle Scout, National

Honor Society, “Outstanding Musician” award, AP scholar.

Nicole Jones Hendersonville, NCHigh School: East Henderson High SchoolCollege: Campbell UniversityMajor: Biology/Pre-ProfessionalProudest Achievements: Western North Carolina

All-District Band 10th - 12th grade, National Honor Society, perfect attendance throughout high school, vice president of high school band, Honor Block for 2012 graduating class.

Brynn Kasper Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MilwaukeeMajor: AccountingProudest Achievements: National Honor Society,

officer of Health Occupations Students of America, golf and track teams.

Nishant Karandikar Beaverton, ORHigh School: Southridge High SchoolCollege: Stanford UniversityMajor: UndecidedProudest Achievements: National Forensic League

Academic All-American, earning a 2400 on SAT, leading the speech and debate team as president, National Merit Finalist, Presidential Scholars Program semi-finalist for the state of Oregon.

Alexandra Krasny Roswell, GAHigh School: Milton High SchoolCollege: University of AlabamaMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: President/founder of

Milton Friends of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, student ambassador and first out of state student for University of Alabama’s early college program, National Spanish Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Beta Club.

Kayla Jatczak Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: Drake UniversityMajor: PharmacyProudest Achievements: Stage managing

Les Miserables and Footloose..

2012Danielle Landry Mississauga, ONHigh School: Auburn Drive High SchoolCollege: Acadia UniversityMajor: KinesiologyProudest Achievements: Canada Games Softball

team, Auburn Drive High School Honour Roll, Nova Scotia School Athletic Federation Fair Play Award.

Tara Larkin* New Milford, CTHigh School: New Milford High SchoolCollege: U.S. Coast Guard AcademyMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Cross country, softball,

National Honor Society, president of Interact Club, Spanish Honor Society.

Emily Laurent Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Notre DameMajor: Pre-MedicineProudest Achievements: Captain of cross country

team, four varsity letters in cross country, Summa cum Laude, captain of LAUNCH team.

Ann-Catherine Lemonde Mobile, ALHigh School: Daphne High SchoolCollege: Bishop UniversityMajor: Biology: Health Sciences & Pre-medicineProudest Achievements: International Baccalaureate

student, band percussion captain, National Honor Society president, Student Government Association member.

Steffi Lietzke Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton West High SchoolCollege: University of UtahMajor: Biomedical engineeringProudest Achievements: Girl Scout Gold Award,

President Club scholarship to University of Utah, Editor-In-Chief of student newspaper, AP Scholar with Distinction, high school stage manager.

Kimberly Lockwood New Milford, CTHigh School: New Milford High SchoolCollege: Western Connecticut State UniversityMajor: ScienceProudest Achievements: Member of National

Honor Society, member of Team Waramaug, employee of Cut, Paste & Copy (a student run graphic design company), accepted to Western CT State University Honors Program.

Abbie Linna Maumelle, ARHigh School: Conway High School WestCollege: University of Central ArkansasMajor: Business MarketingProudest Achievements: Graduating with highest

honors, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, competed in 3 sports as a senior, medaled in track and cross country, selection as a Bright Futures scholar.

Nathan Lowery LaGrange, GAHigh School: LaGrange High SchoolCollege: Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor: BusinessProudest Achievements: Drum major, Gold Level

Service Club member, Governor’s Honors nominee, 4-year chorus member and soloist, Georgia Merit Scholar.

* Tara was selected as a Bright Futures scholar. Because she has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where no tuition is paid, she cannot accept a monetary grant from the K-C Foundation.

2012Patrick Lowery Lexington, NCHigh School: Lake Norman High SchoolCollege: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMajor: FinanceProudest Achievements: Wisconsin DECA State

Champion, 4-year varsity tennis and cross country, 3-year varsity swimming.

Malcolm Mason Jenks, OKHigh School: Cascia Hall Preparatory SchoolCollege: University of OklahomaMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: National Honor Society,

played on 2 State Championship Football teams with undefeated seasons, Cascia Hall Preparatory School Diversity panel, youth president at First Baptist Church North Tulsa, qualified for State track meet 2010-2011 school year.

Taylor McElroy Conway, ARHigh School: Morrilton High SchoolCollege: Hendrix CollegeMajor: BiochemistryProudest Achievements: Quiz Bowl, 2011-2012

Outstanding Senior, 2012 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen, 2012 Activities Court Most Outstanding Lady Devil Dog, volunteer at Conway County library.

Anna Moore Jenks, OKHigh School: Broken Arrow High SchoolCollege: Oral Roberts UniversityMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: Tiger Rhythm Show Choir,

awarded Fan Favorite in Miss Broken Arrow Pageant, piccolo player in 2011 Honor Orchestra of America, flute player in the Pride of Broken Arrow, runway modeled for Linda Layman Modeling Agency.

Jordan Morell Roswell, GAHigh School: Centennial High SchoolCollege: Emory UniversityMajor: AnthropologyProudest Achievements: Top ten in class, Advanced

Placement US History Student of the Year, Executive student council president, varsity soccer, Opinions editor of newspaper.

Zachary Muscavitch Neenah, WHigh School: Omro High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: Chemistry/ PhysicsProudest Achievements: Salutatorian, first place

in State Math competition, tutoring, volunteering at my church and a local hospital.

Jared Moro Roswell, GAHigh School: Chattahoochee High SchoolCollege: Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor: Chemical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Georgia Beta Club State

vice president, Honor graduate from Boys State, varsity tennis and cross country letters, accepted to Georgia Tech Honors Program.

Patrick Ogilvie Jenks, OKHigh School: Jenks High SchoolCollege: Colorado School of MinesMajor: Mechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Key Club treasurer for 2012,

January Senior of the Month, player on the 2010/2011 golf team, employee at Southern Hills Country Club, 4.0 unweighted/4.3 weighted GPA.

2012Shannon Overholt Corinth, MSHigh School: Corinth High SchoolCollege: Mississippi State UniversityMajor: Mechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: 4.11 GPA, Academic

Team captain, varsity football and tennis teams, tutoring elementary students, ACT score of 34.

Jessica Peak Owensboro, KYHigh School: Apollo High SchoolCollege: Centre CollegeMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Third-Region volleyball

Player of the Year, All-State volleyball-First Team, Senior Scholar Award, Senior Sweet 16, Class of 2012’s “Best Leader” Superlative.

Leah Povolny Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton East High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: Communicative DisordersProudest Achievements: Fox Valley youth

symphony: principal clarinet, National Merit Commended Scholar, band drum major, Camp Hope counselor for disabled youth, #1 varsity doubles for girls tennis team.

Tara Raj Neenah, WIHigh School: Xavier High SchoolCollege: Northwestern UniversityMajor: Computer ScienceProudest Achievements: President of Spanish club,

“Best Student” award in Spanish, proficient in Latin, Spanish, French, Japanese, Hindi and Tamil, National Latin and Mythology awards: Silver medalist, Lawrence University’s Academy Girl Choir performer for ten years.

Dani Schmalz Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–Eau ClaireMajor: Dbl Mjr: Music & SpanishProudest Achievements: Drum major, “Launch

Leader of the Year” for freshman mentoring program, “Most Musical Female” for the 2011-12 yearbook, Program Manager for Life! Promotions in 2011/2012.

Madeleine Sells Mississauga, ONHigh School: Applewood Heights SecondaryCollege: University of TorontoMajor: Mechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Several medals/awards

in math competitions, executive member of music council, active member of senior choir, senior band and musical theatre troupe, selected several times to attend the Ontario Educational Leadership Centre.

Carissa Schreiber Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: University of AlabamaMajor: EnglishProudest Achievements: Work with International

Children’s Fund, National Merit Scholar, honors at state solo and ensemble competition, varsity diving.

Virginia Steindorf Roswell, GAHigh School: Roswell High SchoolCollege: Stanford UniversityMajor: Product DesignProudest Achievements: Georgia Governor’s Honors

Program Visual Arts Major, raised $15,247 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - US Volunteer of the Year, High School Diplomat at Princeton University, president of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

2012Alex Tetzloff Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: Michigan Technological UniversityMajor: Chemical EngineeringProudest Achievements: National Merit

Scholarship finalist, Roland Jack Student Leadership Award, cross country, solo & ensemble music festival, jazz ensemble.

Evrett Thompson New Milford, CTHigh School: New Milford High SchoolCollege: University of ConnecticutMajor: BiochemistryProudest Achievements: Acceptance into University

of Connecticut Honors Program, member of National Honor Society, French Honor Society, New Milford Rotary – Student of the Month, marching band brass captain.

Ryan Thyssen Neenah, WIHigh School: Winneconne High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–La CrosseMajor: Exercise Science (Pre-PT)Proudest Achievements: Valedictorian, four-time

state powerlifting qualifier, two-time state track and field qualifier, vice president of National Honor Society, secretary of Peers Reaching Out.

Claire Tipton Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: Boston CollegeMajor: PsychologyProudest Achievements: Neenah Student Council

Executive Board member, Neenah girls cross country captain.

Alana Tirimacco Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton East High SchoolCollege: Milwaukee School of EngineeringMajor: Biomedical EngineeringProudest Achievements: National Honor

Society officer, Bridging the Gap: a volunteer organization founder, honor roll for four years, forensics letters for three years, Tesla Engineering Charter School Board student representative.

Hugh van Heesewijk Roswell, GAHigh School: The Lovett SchoolCollege: Vanderbilt UniversityMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Cum Laude, varsity cross

country captain, varsity swimming and soccer, Student Government Association — secretary/treasurer.

Melinda Van Dyke Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: CommunicationsProudest Achievements: Captain of Science

Olympiad, Editor-In-Chief of yearbook, National Honor Society, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2011 Event Winner, Summa Cum Laude.

Michael VanThiel Neenah, WIHigh School: Brillion High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–StoutMajor: Engineering TechnologyProudest Achievements: State champions football

2010, Badger Boys State member, National Honor Society, Catholic Heart Work camp member, 2012 All-Star football team

2012Daniel Villarreal Houston, TXHigh School: Logos PreparatoryCollege: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: UndecidedProudest Achievements: Achieving the rank of

Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, varsity track, receiving Bright Futures Scholarship, camping.

James Votava Neenah, WIHigh School: Winneconne High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin–MadisonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Salutatorian, Oshkosh

YMCA swim team since 2003, 2009 “Dolphin of the Year,” National Honor Society, selected to attend Morgridge Institute stem cell research camp.

Kristen Williamson Neenah, WIHigh School: Winneconne High SchoolCollege: Marquette UniversityMajor: PsychologyProudest Achievements: Mission trip involvement,

Marquette Ignatius Scholarship, National Honor Society president, Academic Awards plaque recipient, community service participation.

Sarah Zelenak Neenah, WIHigh School: Xavier High SchoolCollege: Marian UniversityMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: Captain of the varsity cheer

leading squad, service trip to the Dominican Republic, member of National Honor Society, Link crew leader, Rock for Life officer.