The Yorkton Regional High School recently held it's annual awards night and wrap up ceremony. Following is a list of the award recipients.
1. R.H. Electric Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Entrance Scholarship - $4,000 - This scholarship is presented to a student who will be entering the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College - RENA STAMATINOS.
2. Lerif Patzer Academic Scholarship - $3,000 - These awards were established by, and in memory of, Mr. Lerif Patzer of Pasadena, California. Born and raised in Yorkton, Mr. Patzer shared a dream with his brother Mr. Edwin Patzer - to become lawyers after WW II. Edwin was killed in action, and Lerif went on alone to law school, eventually attaining the position as Manager of Legal Claims for Great West Life Assurance Co. in Los Angeles. In 1998, when the YRHS Marching 100 bid to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Lerif provided financial support. Lerif's kindness has allowed him to again provide financial support for years to come to students of the YRHS through his generous endowment of over $50,000.
These scholarships are $500 each and are presented to the student who has the highest average in specific courses. The student must be continuing his/her education at the post-secondary level.
The recipient for the highest average in Grade 12 sciences with marks of 99% in Chemistry 30, 95% in Biology 30 and 95% in Physics 30 and with the highest average in ELA 30 at 95% and in History 30 or Native Studies 30 at 98% is RENA STAMATINOS.
RENA will also receive the Ruth Jolson Medal for English given in memory of former YRHS English teacher Ruth Jolson.
The recipient for Practical and Applied Arts in the Business and Computer Technology area based on nominations and chosen by the PAA teachers according to a high academic standing is Jordan Spitzke.
The recipient for the highest Practical and Applied Arts average in the Technical and Trades area based on nominations and chosen by the PAA teachers according to a high academic standing is Bo Chiasson.
And the final recipient with a mark of 95% in Physical Education 30 is David Balysky
3. Lerif Patzer Are You Raider Enough Scholarship - $2,500 - For Humanities - MICHAEL KOZUSHKA; For Math/Science - MACKENZIE ARMBRUSTER; For PAA Business - ANDREA LANDSTAD; For PAA Trades -BRENDEN PAWLIW and, For Phys Ed- BREANNA MELNECHENKO.
4. The Dr. Michael Ziglo Scholarship- $2,000 - This scholarship was established by former YRHS student Michael Ziglo who graduated in 1988. Michael went on to attend Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan, and then completed his orthodontic degree at the University of Alberta. He now practices orthodontics in Regina, and has established these scholarships to help students in his hometown who wish to attend a university located in Saskatchewan. The chosen recipients are GREY MCKEN AND JESSICA REID.
Jessica has also been awarded the Centennial Merit Scholarship valued at $2000 at the University of Regina where she will be attending the College of Education. Congratulations Jessica!
5. The Angeline Kramer Milbank Memorial Scholarship - $1,500 - This scholarship was established by CAVRO Scientific Instruments of San Jose, California, to honor the memory of Angeline Milbank, a long-time employee originally from the Yorkton community. This scholarship is awarded to a strong academic student who has enhanced the school community through participation in extra-curricular activities. The student must be continuing with post-secondary education. Our winner who meets these requirements is SUUN SHIN.
6. The Morrison-Christo-pherson Scholarship - $1,500 - This scholarship was established by Nancy Morrison in memory of her mother, Jessie Christopherson, who taught at Burke School and her father, William H. Morrison, a lawyer for over 55 years in Yorkton and a member of the School Board of the Y.C.I. The scholarship is to honor their love of and commitment to education. It is available to a student who shows general proficiency and who plans post-secondary education at a public institution. - KATE MARTIN.
7. CUPE 4980 Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity University Entrance Scholarship ($1000_ - This Scholarship is presented to a student who will begin University classes at the Parkland College. The recipient is ELDON BREITKREUZ.
8. Home Hardware Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity University Entrance Scholarship in Health or Natural Sciences - $1,000 - This Scholarship is also presented to a student who will begin University classes at the Parkland College. This recipient is GRAHAM CAMPBELL.
9. SIAST Palliser Campus School of Business Dollars for Scholars Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Skills Training Entrance Scholarship in Business or Technology - $1,000 - This scholarship is presented to a student who will be entering the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College. - ANDREW LINSLEY.
10. Leon Ram Companies Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Skills Training Entrance Scholarship - $1,000 - This scholarship is presented to a student who will be entering the SIAST Business Program at the Parkland College. FELCON SWAIN is the recipient.
11. The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarship - $1,000 - The Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Scholarships are being awarded to Saskatchewan students who have completed the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program. The recipient must be pursuing a career in the skilled trades. The selected winner is DAMON HARRINGTON.
12. The Ethel and John Propp Music Scholarship - $1,000 - This scholarship is awarded to a band and/or choir student who has shown dedication, diligence, commitment and cooperation in both attitude and participation in the music program, and who is continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is JANE LAST.
Jane has also been offered an Entrance Scholarship to Plymouth University in England in the amount of 2000 pounds, where she plans to study Psychology and eventually pursue a career in Medicine. Way to go Jane!
13. The Florence Woloshyn Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 - This scholarship was established in accordance to the wishes of the late Florence Woloshyn who held a high value for education and a desire to support young people in achieving their educational goals. The recipient must show general proficiency and must be continuing with post-secondary education. The worthy recipient is BO CHIASSON.
14. The Heather Laxdal Memorial S.R.C. Bursary - $1,000 - This bursary is given to a Grade XII student who has gone above and beyond the call of his or her office over the course of the school year striving to maintain and better the level of school spirit and enthusiasm. This year the scholarship will be shared between two SRC members RENA STAMATINOS AND JESSICA GUENTHER.
15. The Susan Harper Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.- This scholarship is given to a student who is planning to enroll in a Registered Nurses training program. The winner is ASHLEY SHARP.
16. Rusnak, Balacko, Kachur & Rusnak Law Scholarship - $800 - This scholarship is presented to a student of high academic standing who has completed the Grade XII Law class. The student must be continuing with post-secondary education. The winner is NIKERA TOMA.
17. Yorkton Distributors (1976) Ltd. Scholarship - $700 - This scholarship goes to a deserving student with a high academic average who intends to continue his or her education. - NICOLA ZULYNIAK. Nicola has received a $500 entrance Scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan based on Early Admission Marks above 85%.
18. The Ted Wlock Math Scholarship- $500 - SUUN SHIN.
19. The Jake Berg Memorial Scholarship - $500 - RENA STAMATINOS AND BRANDON STEFFENSON.
20. The Helen and George Morris Memorial Scholarship - $500 - RACHAEL MACHNEE. Rachael has been offered the President's Scholarship at the University of Carleton in Ottawa. This scholarship is for $3,000 a year for four years if an A average is maintained each year.
21. The Y.R.H.S. Staff Scholarship - $500 each - MICHAEL KOZUSHKA AND EDDIE SCHRAMM.
22. The Park Memorial Scholarship - $500 - KATE MARTIN.
23. The Edwin Patzer Memorial Scholarships - $500 -
KENNEDY TODOSICHUK, ROBERT SCHUSTER, AND EDDIE SCHRAMM.
24. The Shindle Memorial Scholarship - $500 - ANDREA LANDSTAD. Andrea has received the Edwards Business College Entrance Scholarship at the University of Saskatchewan valued at $4,000.
25. The Kinsmen Club of Yorkton Proficiency Scholarships - $500 each - TAMARA HERSHMILLER; ALYSSA KUNKEL; MICHAEL KOZUSHKA AND ELDON BREITKREUZ.
26. The C.J. Houston S.R.C. Memorial Scholarship - $500 - ANDREW LINSLEY.
27. Cornerstone Credit Union Ltd. Scholarship - $500 - RENA STAMATINOS
28. The Associated Canadian Travellers Scholarship - $500 - SARAH KRIGER. Sarah has received a $1,000 entrance Scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan based on Early Admission Marks above 90%. Congratulations!
29. The Clarence Westerhaug Memorial Scholarship - $500 - BRANDON STEFFENSON.
30. The Gloria Hayden Memorial Scholarship - $500 - EDDIE SCHRAMM. Eddie has received the University of Regina Entrance Scholarship sponsored by the U of R Rams football team which will pay Eddie's full tuition for every year of his eligibility. Congratulations!
31. The United Commercial Travellers #578 Scholarship - $500 - ANDREW LINSLEY.
32. The Gary Voinorosky Memorial Scholarship - $500 - FELCON SWAIN.
33. The Jostens Yearbook Scholarship -$500 - JESSICA GUENTHER AND JANE LAST.
34. The General Alexander Ross Branch #77 Bursaries - $500 each - RENA STAMA-TINOS, GREY MCKEN, AND BO CHIASSON. Grey also has received the University of Regina Entrance Scholarship sponsored by the U of R Rams football team which will pay Grey's full tuition for every year of his eligibility. Way to go Grey!
35. The Lucas Puchala Memorial Scholarship - $500 - RILEY ROZDEBA.
36. The Doreen Berrns Memorial Scholarship - $500 - SHELBY STRATECHUK.
37. Yorkton B.P.O. Elks Lodge #392 Scholarship - $500 - EDDIE SCHRAMM
38. Father Delaere Council #5182 Knights of Columbus Bursary - $500 - BROOKE WERNER.
39. The Farrell Agencies Most Dedicated Scholarship - $500 - DAVID BALYSKY.
40. The Yorkton Lions Technical Scholarship in Memory of Mr. George Morris - $400 - MICHAEL KOZUSHKA.
41. The Yorkton Lions Academic Scholarship - $400 - STEVEN MILLER.
42. The Yorkton Lions Leadership Award - $400 - BRADEN OYSTRICK.
43. The Good Spirit School Division Scholarship - $400 - RENA STAMATINOS
44. Photography by Mitch Award - $400 - KATE MARTIN
45. The Yorkton Council #2031 Knights of Columbus Scholarships - $400 each - REBECCA HOTSKO AND FELCON SWAIN. Rebecca has also received a $1000 Entrance scholarship to the University of Saskatchewan where she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations Rebecca!
46. The George Skinner Memorial Scholarship - $350 - RACHAEL MACHNEE.
47. Y.C.I. (1982) Scholarship - $300 - IAN GREEN
48. The Josephine and Henry Gulak Scholarship - $300 each - NICOLA ZULYNIAK AND GRAHAM CAMPBELL
49. The Captain Patrick Rushowick Memorial Bursary - $300 - KIARA HUDY.
50. The Yorkton Bowl Arena Scholarship - $300 each - BRETT NEWTON AND BRYCE NEWTON
51. The Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood Branch #302 Scholarship - $300 each - JORDAN SPITZKE AND RILEY ROZDEBA.
52. Yorkton This Week Scholarship - $300 - KENNEDY TODOSICHUK.
53. The Immigrant Women of Saskatchewan Yorkton Chapter Gisela Wasylowich Memorial Scholarship - $300 - SUUN SHIN. Suun has been offered a $2000 Entrance scholarship at the University of Toronto where she plans to study Biochemistry and eventually Dentistry. Congratulations Suun!
54. The Alex Denesyk Memorial Scholarship - $300 - BRYDEN DUBIEL.
55. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Yorkton Lodge No. 9 Scholarship - $300 - GRAHAM CAMPBELL
56. Dr. Bernie & Mary Ann Trischuk Scholarship - $300 - LINDSEY HARVEY.
57. The Army, Navy and Airforce Ladies Auxiliary #1103 Bursaries - $250 each - JESSICA GUENTHER AND ANDREA LANDSTAD
58. The Capital Kia Auto Sales and Leasing Scholarship -$250 - SCOTT WOSMINITY .
59. The Marie Peterson Memorial Scholarship - $250 - RYLEY NEUMANN
60. The Willowbrook and District Lions Club Scholarship - $250 - MEAGAN PROCYSHEN.
61. The Bredenbury Lions Club Scholarship - $250 - LINDSEY HARVEY.
62. Dr. Ron Rogoza and Dr. Bree Rogoza Health Science Scholarship - $250 - VICTORIA DERBOWKA.
63. Yorkton Aircraft Service Practical and Applied Arts Scholarship - $250 - COLBY CROSS
64. The Yorkton Curling Club Scholarship - $200 - CAMILLE SHARP AND GRAHAM CAMPBELL. Graham has also received a Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan in the amount of $1,000. Way to go Graham.
65.The Access Communi-cations Centennial Scholarship Program - $200 - RACHAEL MACHNEE.
66.The Canadian Federation of University Women's Club Scholarships - $200 - TERRI-LYNN BERTHELETTE AND BRIANNA BLAZEIKO.
67. Yorkton Masonic Lodge #12 Scholarship - $200 - JORDAN CHROBOT.
68. W. Ernest Quine Memorial Scholarships - $200 each - TRISTAN BADGER, HAYLEY LEPOWICK, AND PAIGE GRIFFITH.
69. The Hot Rod Shop High Performance Award - $200 Gift Certificate - JESSIE GORSKI
70. Beta ( Bay ta) Sigma Phi Memorial Scholarship - $200 - KATE MARTIN.
71. Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship - $200 - KENNEDY TODOSICHUK.
72. The Parkland Dance Festival Scholarship-$150 - BRIANNA BLAZEIKO AND RENA STAMATINOS
73. The Y.R.H.S. SRC Dedicated Student Scholarships - $100 each - REBECCA HOTSKO AND BRADEN OYSTRICK.
74. The Rick Shussel Memorial Scholarship - $100 - MICHAEL KOZUSHKA.
75. Sascan Beverages Ltd. Scholarship - $100 - TYLER BELLEGARDE. Tyler will also receive a $50 gift card for Denson Commercial Food Equipment.
76. The Anne Portnuff Award - $100 plus a plaque. This award goes to a grade eleven student of high academic standing who has shown a real sense of responsibility has good relations with students and teachers and possesses qualities of leadership and citizenship. The recipient is CALEIGH GRUNERT.
