Foundation, Inc Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sophia Boraschi Umana Roswell, GA High School: West Forsyth High School College: University of Georgia Major: Biochemistry Proudest Achievements: President of National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Kelly Mill Elementary School Mentor, President of Relay for Life, YMCA Youth Soccer Coach Kylie Brown Neenah, WI High School: Neenah High School College: University of Oregon Major: Biology Proudest Achievements: Rec’d 3 letters (sports) for the Girls Lacrosse team, Participated on Girls Lacrosse team for 4 years and became team captain, Rec’d academic letter from Principle of Neenah High School, Received statewide excellence in language study award, Worked part-time for almost 2 years at home town pharmacy Thomas Brunner Roswell, GA High School: Roswell High School College: University of Georgia Major: Engineering Proudest Achievements: Roswell High School Cross-Country Captain, Roswell High School Varsity Wrestler, National Honor Society Officer, Fellowship Bible Church Student Ministry Worship Leader, Roswell High School Orchestra Section Leader Madison Buck Huntsville, ON High School: Huntsville High School (HHS) College: Brock University Major: Recreational and Leisure Proudest Achievements: Huntsville High School Female Leadership Award Recipient, Honor Role Student 4-years of High School, Me to We Trip to Ecuador, Worked with Paralympic Athletes, Bright Futures Award Recipient Daniel Coale Jr. Chester, PA High School: Chichester High School College: University of Pennsylvania Major: Business Proudest Achievements: Hi-Q Academic Team, 4-Years All-Delco Selection, FBLA (Future Business Leadership America)- 3 time Regional Placement, HOBY- Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Recipient 10th Grade, Varsity Soccer Captain, Founder of Hoppin’ Peppin’ Food Drive- 3 years Kara Cowell Neenah, WI High School: Neenah High School College: St. Cloud State University Major: Biomedical Science (BS) Proudest Achievements: Neenah High School Girls Swim & Dive Captain-2017-2019 State Swimming Qualifier, National Honor Society member & community volunteer,Neenah High School Satellite Newspaper Editorial Editor with Honors, Full Stop Club President, Launch Freshman Advisory Leader, Team Captain, and Executive Board 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 $44 million in scholarships to more than 2,200 students. This year, the Foundation received over 100 applications and awarded 45 scholarships totaling $900,000. Through 2019, the Foundation granted $1.8 million in total scholarships. 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.
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Bright Futures SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sophia Boraschi Umana Roswell, GAHigh School: West Forsyth High SchoolCollege: University of GeorgiaMajor: BiochemistryProudest Achievements: President of National
Honor Society, AP Scholar, Kelly Mill Elementary School Mentor, President of Relay for Life, YMCA Youth Soccer Coach
Kylie Brown Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High School College: University of OregonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Rec’d 3 letters (sports) for the
Girls Lacrosse team, Participated on Girls Lacrosse team for 4 years and became team captain, Rec’d academic letter from Principle of Neenah High School, Received statewide excellence in language study award, Worked part-time for almost 2 years at home town pharmacy
Thomas Brunner Roswell, GAHigh School: Roswell High SchoolCollege: University of GeorgiaMajor: EngineeringProudest Achievements: Roswell High School
Cross-Country Captain, Roswell High School Varsity Wrestler, National Honor Society Officer, Fellowship Bible Church Student Ministry Worship Leader, Roswell High School Orchestra Section Leader
Madison Buck Huntsville, ONHigh School: Huntsville High School (HHS)College: Brock UniversityMajor: Recreational and LeisureProudest Achievements: Huntsville High School
Female Leadership Award Recipient, Honor Role Student 4-years of High School, Me to We Trip to Ecuador, Worked with Paralympic Athletes, Bright Futures Award Recipient
Daniel Coale Jr. Chester, PAHigh School: Chichester High SchoolCollege: University of PennsylvaniaMajor: BusinessProudest Achievements: Hi-Q Academic Team,
4-Years All-Delco Selection, FBLA (Future Business Leadership America)- 3 time Regional Placement, HOBY- Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Recipient 10th Grade, Varsity Soccer Captain, Founder of Hoppin’ Peppin’ Food Drive- 3 years
Kara Cowell Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: St. Cloud State UniversityMajor: Biomedical Science (BS)Proudest Achievements: Neenah High School Girls
Swim & Dive Captain-2017-2019 State Swimming Qualifier, National Honor Society member & community volunteer,Neenah High School Satellite Newspaper Editorial Editor with Honors, Full Stop Club President, Launch Freshman Advisory Leader, Team Captain, and Executive Board 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 $44 million in scholarships to more than 2,200 students.
This year, the Foundation received over 100 applications and awarded 45 scholarships totaling $900,000. Through
2019, the Foundation granted $1.8 million in total scholarships. 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.
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Nathan Devan Roswell, GAHigh School: Carlton Kell High SchoolCollege: Kennesaw State UniversityMajor: Mechanical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Eagle Scout with
5 Palms, 200 + Community Service Hours, Beta Club, Boy Scout Camp Instructor, AVID
Rhett Driessen Neenah, WIHigh School: Seymour High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-Madison Major: Biomedical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Varsity Soccer 1-4, All-State
Selection 2, All Conference (4) 1st Team, Varsity Basketball All Conference 2-3, Defense player of the year 2-3, National Honor Society 2-4, French Club 1-4, Secretary 3-4, Outagamie County Volunteer Mentor Program 3-4
Jalexis Edwards Mobile, ALHigh School: Alabama School of Math and ScienceCollege: University of AlabamaMajor: English & CommunicationsProudest Achievements: Women of the World
Club President, Beta Club President, Student Government Association Vice President & Head of the Activities Committee, Head Student Ambassador at the Alabama School of Math & Science, Speech and Debate Club Co-Captain
Jaliyah Edwards Mobile, AL High School: Alabama School of Math & Science College: Xavier University of LouisianaMajor: Biochemistry, Pre-MedProudest Achievements: President of the Black
Student Union, Secretary & Treasurer of National Honor Society, Co-Founder & Chair Committee of Cancer Awareness Club, Student Ambassador, Beta Club
Travis Fetting Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton East High SchoolCollege: University of Minnesota: Twin CitiesMajor: Aerospace EngineeringProudest Achievements: Private Pilot’s
License, Appleton East Honors Band, Cross Country, Track and Key Club Member
Mckenna Gervais Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: Creighton UniversityMajor: BiochemistryProudest Achievements: Three Year Varsity
Soccer Captain, Second Team All-Conference for Football, National Honor Society Inductee, Spanish Honor Society Inductee, Student Council President
Abbie Flake Maumelle, ARHigh School: St. Joseph SchoolCollege: University of Central ArkansasMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: National Honor Society
President, Junior & Senior Class Secretary & Student Council Cabinet Representative, Honor Graduate with 4.0 GPA through all 4-years of High School, 3-Year Varsity Volleyball Letterman, Senior Co-Captain, Co-MVP, & All-State Honors, American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State Delegate
Annmarie Gunn Paris, TXHigh School: Sulphur Springs High SchoolCollege: Texas A&M UniversityMajor: English Proudest Achievements: Achievements in University
Interscholastic League Academic Competitors, Key Club Officer, Bright Start Baseball Buddy, Hopkins County Leadership Class, National Honor Society Member
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Kareyn Hellmann Paris, TXHigh School: Hellmann HomeschoolCollege: Texas Christian UniversityMajor: Strategic CommunicationsProudest Achievements: President of Phi Theta
Kappa Honor Society, Freelance Reporter for The Paris News, 2-time winner of the William A. Owens Creative Writing Award, Led voter registration campaign, Played girl’s softball for many years
Mary Hampton Ogden, UTHigh School: Leadership Academy of UtahCollege: Brigham Young University-IdahoMajor: Musical TheaterProudest Achievements: Theater Sterling Scholar,
Young Womanhood Medallion & Honor Bee, National Technical Honor Association, Ballet Teacher, 1st Place with The Utah Shakespeare Competition
Jordan Hildebrandt Neenah, WIHigh School: Neenah High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireMajor: Biology Proudest Achievements: 2019 Young Female Referee
of the Year from Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association, Ecuador Service Trip-building water filtration system, Religious Education Teacher for 2nd graders, Captain of Tennis & Soccer Teams at Neenah High School, Member of Student Activities Leadership Team at Neenah High School
Allison Hofacker Neenah, WIHigh School: Freedom High School College: University of Wisconsin-Green BayMajor: Human BiologyProudest Achievements: Valedictorian of
graduating class, National Honor Society Member, Student Council Representative, Cross Country- 4yrs, Religious Education Teacher
Community Service Award, Level Six Royal Conservatory Practical Exam Award, Level Eight royal Conservatory Theory Exam Award, National Lifeguard Certification & Water Safety Instructor Certificate, 3.75 GPA.
Shelby Johnson Knoxville, TNHigh School: Seymour High SchoolCollege: University of Tennessee: KnoxvilleMajor: NursingProudest Achievements: Volunteered over 100hrs
in community service during Senior Year, Danced & Cheered competitively for 14 years, Top 10% and Salutatorian of graduating class, Received All-American and Pin-It-Forward award from UCA Cheer Staff, Member of Beta Club, National Honors Society, Teenboard, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Cady Isom Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton North High SchoolCollege: University of Minnesota: Twin CitiesMajor: BiochemistryProudest Achievements: Honorable Mention
All-State Softball, Outstanding World Language Student Award, Softball Team Captain, Swim Team Captain, Director’s Award
Logan King Conway, ARHigh School: Greenbrier HIgh SchoolCollege: University of Central ArkansasMajor: ChemistryProudest Achievements: All-State Football, Highest
Honors for Academic Achievement, Football Defensive Player of the Year, 3-Sport Athlete for 3 years
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Makayla Kirkpatrick Beech Island, SCHigh School: Curtis Baptist SchoolCollege: Augusta UniversityMajor: Spanish and BiologyProudest Achievements: VolunTeen of the Year,
Georgia Certificate of Merit, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, ACSI Distinguished Christian High School Student Award, East Georgia State College Leadership Award
Cassidy Knops Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: Iowa State UniversityMajor: Chemistry & Secondary EdProudest Achievements: Volunteering over 400 hours at
school, community, and church activities, Attended Badger Girls State, Taught 7th graders at STEPS Summer Science Camp, Qualified for State Solo Ensemble, Boardmember for Key Club, Band Council, Life Force, and Youth Group
Elena Knops Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: Iowa State University Major: Chemical EngineeringProudest Achievements: Church 2019 Diaper
Drive Coordinator, Volunteered over 350 hours,UW STEPS Camp Lab Assistant for 2 years, member of Bugles Across America, Sunday School Teacher & Youth Group Co-Historian
Emma Mengwasser Neenah, WIHigh School: Arrowhead Union High SchoolCollege: Edgewood CollegeMajor: Nursing Proudest Achievements: Cross-Country Captain,
Certified Nursing Assistant in High School, Honor Roll for 7 semesters at Arrowhead
Ashwin Narayan Rogers, ARHigh School: Haas Hall AcademyCollege: UndecidedMajor: Engineering Proudest Achievements: National Merit Scholar,
Quiz Bowl State Champion, Member of National Honor Society, Club Soccer State Champion, GPA 4.33
John Meshramkar Roswell, GAHigh School: Greater Atlanta Christian SchoolCollege: Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor: NeuroscienceProudest Achievements: Head Prefect of Prefect
Program (Senior Class President), 3-time Presidential Service Award Recipient (100+ hours per year), State Qualifier for Varsity Swim Team and Varsity Track Team, Vice-President of Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honors Society)
Christopher Nelson Chicago, IL High School: Warren Township High School College: Fordham UniversityMajor: Intl. Political EconomyProudest Achievements: Co-Founder of Young
Americans for Freedom Warren Township HS Chapter, Co-Founder of Dof AZ Esports Team
Andrew Mangum Roswell, GAHigh School: West High SchoolCollege: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Major: Chemical Engineering Proudest Achievements: Griffith Scholarship Awardee
(Presbyterian College), JROTC Academic Team Captain & National Championship Participant, JROTC Cadet of the Year, Model United Nations Distinguished Delegate & World Bowl Champion, AP Scholar with Honors
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Caitlin Niemann Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-MadisonMajor: Electrical Eng., SpanishProudest Achievements: Valedictorian, Advanced
Placement Scholar with Honors Award, Treasurer of Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society Member, Wisconsin School Music Association High School State Honors Orchestra Member
Chase O’Connor Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: University of Minnesota: Twin CitiesMajor: Computer Engineering Proudest Achievements: Outstanding Sprinter
Award-Track & Field, Cross-Country, Math Team, River View Gardens Volunteer, National Honors Society Member
Carly Olson Neenah, WIHigh School: Kimberly High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-La CrosseMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Second Team
All-Conference Varsity Soccer, Kimberly High School Student Ambassador, National Honor Society
Addison Pauling Neenah, WI High School: Appleton West High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-La CrosseMajor: Occupational TherapyProudest Achievements: Member of Miracle
League of the Fox Valley, Volunteered with Special Olympics & Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine, First Team All-Conference High School Soccer in the Fox Valley Assoc., Nominated to represent my school at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, MA, will play soccer at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
in the Canadian Improv Games, Senior Debate Captain, Spirit Director on Hoya Leadership Council, Ontario Scholar
Meagan Prillwitz Neenah, WIHigh School: Fox Valley LutheranCollege: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Major: NursingProudest Achievements: Student Council Executive Committee Member, Female Lead in High School play, First Team All-Conference Track 400 Meter relay, Highest Honor Roll all four-years of High School, National Honor Society Member.
Emily Plotnik Lakeville, MNHigh School: Lakeville North High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-MadisonMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Minnesota State High
School League Triple “A” Recipient for my high school for achievement in Arts, Athletics, and Academia, 5-Year Varsity Member & 2-time State Qualifying Golfer (Senior Captain)
Emma Punkari Huntsville, ONHigh School: Huntsville High SchoolCollege: Western University Major: ScienceProudest Achievements: Bright Futures Scholarship
Award Recipient, Hockey Team Captain, High School Honor Roll
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Manish Raj Neenah, WIHigh School: Appleton West High SchoolCollege: Yale UniversityMajor: Computer ScienceProudest Achievements: Boys Nation Senator &
Eagle Scout, National Merit Finalist, 1st Place State Future Problem Solving Program International, 1st Place State Quiz Bowl, President of the Appleton Youth Education Initiative
Ethan Smith Owensboro, KYHigh School: Daviess County High SchoolCollege: Murray State UniversityMajor: Agriscience Emerging TechProudest Achievements: Daviess County FFA
President 2019-2020, Kentucky FFA Outstanding Leadership Award, Green River Region FFA Chaplain 2019-2020, Daviess County FFA Secretary 2018-2019, Daviess County FFA Star Farmer
Isaiah Thern Neenah, WIHigh School: Fox Valley Lutheran High SchoolCollege: Michigan Technological UniversityMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Badger Boys State
Attendee, Vice-President Fox Valley Bee Keepers Assoc., Nobel Conference Attendee, Barnabas Award-Cross Country, “Stick to It” Award-Cross Country
Co-Leader at the Boys & Girls Brigade, Camp Onaway Captain, Worked with The Girls Grantmaking Fund, Mentored for Big Brothers & Big Sisters Mentoring Program
Elizabeth Uraga Rosewell, GA High School: Chattahoochee High SchoolCollege: University of GeorgiaMajor: BiologyProudest Achievements: Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant, Founder & President of Chattahoochee High School’s (CHS) Book Club, Vice-President of CHS HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club, 1st Place CPR & First Aid at Georgia’s HOSA State Leadership Conf Jr/Sr Year, Served 4-years in Marching Band-Went to Semi-Finalist Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis
Nathan Wolf Neenah, WIHigh School: Freedom High SchoolCollege: Michigan Technological UniversityMajor: Computer ScienceProudest Achievements: Vex Robotics Team
4082B-Create Award & Innovate Award, Badger Boys State, National Honors Society- Vice President, Football Student Representative & Attitude & Effort Award, On the Go 4-H Club President, Vice-President & Treasurer
Cade Wagner Neenah, WIHigh School: Hortonville High SchoolCollege: University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleMajor: Occupational TherapyProudest Achievements: Youth Apprenticeship for
2 years in Engineering with Industrial Ventilation, Incorporated, Academic High Honors with 3.99 GPA, Top 25 of all High School Bowlers in the state of Wisconsin, 2019-2020, Volunteer Math Tutor & Youth Soccer Coach, MVP for Junior Varsity Soccer as goal keeper, Captain all 3 years of playing
