GALLERY: Prescott High School hosts Senior Scholarship Awards Night

Posted 5/13/26

Prescott High School Class of 2026 scholarship recipients gathered Wednesday, May 6 in the Prescott Performing Arts Center for the annual accolades.

Graduation will take place at 7 p.m. …

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GALLERY: Prescott High School hosts Senior Scholarship Awards Night

School Counselor Vanessa Maione presented $100 Jaci Kosin Memorial/Silver Slipper Scholarships to Natalee Huppert, Addison Kellogg and Makenna Hildebrandt.

School Counselor Vanessa Maione presented $100 Jaci Kosin Memorial/Silver Slipper Scholarships to Natalee Huppert, Addison Kellogg and Makenna Hildebrandt.

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Veronica & Jim Ford awarded a $1,000 Ford/Garza Memorial Scholarship to Lily Kern.

Veronica & Jim Ford awarded a $1,000 Ford/Garza Memorial Scholarship to Lily Kern.

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Dean of Students Rick Montreal presented a $200 Ruth Hambrecht Memorial (UWRF) Scholarship to Eyan Miller.

Dean of Students Rick Montreal presented a $200 Ruth Hambrecht Memorial (UWRF) Scholarship to Eyan Miller.

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Nora Boles is the recipient of a $1,000 Prescott Community Club Scholarship, presented by Tara Buechner.

Nora Boles is the recipient of a $1,000 Prescott Community Club Scholarship, presented by Tara Buechner.

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Melisa Hansen presented a $1,500 AnnMarie Foundation Technical College Scholarship to Amanda Miller.

Melisa Hansen presented a $1,500 AnnMarie Foundation Technical College Scholarship to Amanda Miller.

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Lucas Gale is pictured with Melisa Hansen, who awarded him a $2,000 AnnMarie Foundation Scholarship.

Lucas Gale is pictured with Melisa Hansen, who awarded him a $2,000 AnnMarie Foundation Scholarship.

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Superintendent Jim Reif presented a $1,000 Prescott Sportsman’s Club Scholarship to Cadyn Hillebrand.

Superintendent Jim Reif presented a $1,000 Prescott Sportsman’s Club Scholarship to Cadyn Hillebrand.

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Cindy Femling and Sarah Parkos were on hand to present $1,000 Afton Apple Scholarships to Natalee Huppert and Bailey Spencer.

Cindy Femling and Sarah Parkos were on hand to present $1,000 Afton Apple Scholarships to Natalee Huppert and Bailey Spencer.

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Tara Buechner presented $500 WESTconsin Credit Union scholarships to Makaria Haas (left) and Addison Kellogg.

Tara Buechner presented $500 WESTconsin Credit Union scholarships to Makaria Haas (left) and Addison Kellogg.

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School Counselor Jeremy Kerg distributed the $500 Richard Watterson Memorial Scholarship to Hannah Schommer.

School Counselor Jeremy Kerg distributed the $500 Richard Watterson Memorial Scholarship to Hannah Schommer.

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Sophia Perez, pictured with Roger Hulne of the River Falls Area Retired Educators Association, received a $500 scholarship from the organization.

Sophia Perez, pictured with Roger Hulne of the River Falls Area Retired Educators Association, received a $500 scholarship from the organization.

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Gavin Miller and Lily Kern each received a $500 Beeler Family Scholarship, presented by Dean of Students Rick Montreal.

Gavin Miller and Lily Kern each received a $500 Beeler Family Scholarship, presented by Dean of Students Rick Montreal.

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Makenna Hildebrandt, pictured with Sheri Hague, is the recipient of a $1,000 American Legion Post 121 Scholarship.

Makenna Hildebrandt, pictured with Sheri Hague, is the recipient of a $1,000 American Legion Post 121 Scholarship.

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Charity Lubich presented a $1,000 Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Essay Scholarship to Cadyn Hillebrand.

Charity Lubich presented a $1,000 Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services Essay Scholarship to Cadyn Hillebrand.

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Makaria Haas, pictured with Holly Randolph (left) and Malinda Steffen, received a $2,000 Prescott Foundation Scholarship.

Makaria Haas, pictured with Holly Randolph (left) and Malinda Steffen, received a $2,000 Prescott Foundation Scholarship.

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Yvonne Zarnstorff presented a $500 PSD Teacher Union Scholarship to Addison Kellogg.

Yvonne Zarnstorff presented a $500 PSD Teacher Union Scholarship to Addison Kellogg.

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Hannah Schommer was the recipient of a $300 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9060 Scholarship, presented by Brad Setering.

Hannah Schommer was the recipient of a $300 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9060 Scholarship, presented by Brad Setering.

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Principal Josh Fiege presented a $750 Josh Gergen Memorial Scholarship to Sophia Perez.

Principal Josh Fiege presented a $750 Josh Gergen Memorial Scholarship to Sophia Perez.

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Jackson Matzek and Cadyn Hillebrand were recipients of $750 Knights of Columbus scholarships, presented by Clement Kern.

Jackson Matzek and Cadyn Hillebrand were recipients of $750 Knights of Columbus scholarships, presented by Clement Kern.

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Scott Evans presented Elisa Stoeckel a $500 Prescott Sno-Bees Scholarship.

Scott Evans presented Elisa Stoeckel a $500 Prescott Sno-Bees Scholarship.

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Roger Hulne presented $750 Prescott Lions Club scholarships to Alexandra Tibayan and Lucas Gale.

Roger Hulne presented $750 Prescott Lions Club scholarships to Alexandra Tibayan and Lucas Gale.

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Sam Polsfuss presented $1,000 Hastings Ford & Hastings Chrysler scholarships to Kaylee Enochson (left) and Abigail Stubbe.

Sam Polsfuss presented $1,000 Hastings Ford & Hastings Chrysler scholarships to Kaylee Enochson (left) and Abigail Stubbe.

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Eliott Cook, recipient of a $1,000 Dorothea Mitchell Art Foundation Scholarship, is pictured with Holly Randolph (left) and Malinda Steffen.

Eliott Cook, recipient of a $1,000 Dorothea Mitchell Art Foundation Scholarship, is pictured with Holly Randolph (left) and Malinda Steffen.

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Michael Bowman of Prescott’s Premier Eye Care awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Amber Van Loon.

Michael Bowman of Prescott’s Premier Eye Care awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Amber Van Loon.

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Barry Cain of SF Insurance Group was on hand to award $500 scholarships to Evan Kochendorfer (left) and Andrew Russell.

Barry Cain of SF Insurance Group was on hand to award $500 scholarships to Evan Kochendorfer (left) and Andrew Russell.

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Sophia Perez (left) was the recipient of a $250 scholarship from St. Joseph Parish School, while Cadyn Hillebrand was awarded $500. Both were presented by Principal Chris Magee.

Sophia Perez (left) was the recipient of a $250 scholarship from St. Joseph Parish School, while Cadyn Hillebrand was awarded $500. Both were presented by Principal Chris Magee.

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Shawn & December Orpen, along with granddaughter Sophia Stelter, presented the $1,000 Tyler J. Orpen Scholarship to Jackson Matzek.

Shawn & December Orpen, along with granddaughter Sophia Stelter, presented the $1,000 Tyler J. Orpen Scholarship to Jackson Matzek.

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School Counselor Vanessa Maione presented a $500 Hopes Journey Scholarship to Lucas Gale.

School Counselor Vanessa Maione presented a $500 Hopes Journey Scholarship to Lucas Gale.

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Principal Josh Fiege presented the $500 Laura Braun Memorial Scholarship to Elisa Stoeckel.

Principal Josh Fiege presented the $500 Laura Braun Memorial Scholarship to Elisa Stoeckel.

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Zachariah Ogren received a $1,000 Prescott Trap Club (member) Scholarship, while Amber Van Loon earned a $500 Prescott Trap Club (non-member) Scholarship, presented by Steph Johnson.

Zachariah Ogren received a $1,000 Prescott Trap Club (member) Scholarship, while Amber Van Loon earned a $500 Prescott Trap Club (non-member) Scholarship, presented by Steph Johnson.

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Ruby Bernick, pictured with School Counselor Jeremy Kerg, received a $500 scholarship from Philander’s Grill & Bar.

Ruby Bernick, pictured with School Counselor Jeremy Kerg, received a $500 scholarship from Philander’s Grill & Bar.

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MaKenna Ogilvie, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, was awarded a $500 scholarship from Foley Company.

MaKenna Ogilvie, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, was awarded a $500 scholarship from Foley Company.

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Zoe Anthony (left) and Cadyn Hillebrand, pictured with Jerry Klassen, received $500 scholarships from Prescott American Legion.

Zoe Anthony (left) and Cadyn Hillebrand, pictured with Jerry Klassen, received $500 scholarships from Prescott American Legion.

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Zachary Matzek (left) and Jackson Matzek, pictured with Brad Matzek, received $500 CAB Company Baseball scholarships.

Zachary Matzek (left) and Jackson Matzek, pictured with Brad Matzek, received $500 CAB Company Baseball scholarships.

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Nora Boles, pictured with Supt. Jim Reif, received a $1,000 Ag Partners Scholarship.

Nora Boles, pictured with Supt. Jim Reif, received a $1,000 Ag Partners Scholarship.

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Emelyn Schulte, pictured with School Counselor Vanessa Maione, received a $750 Ellery’s Joyful Gift Scholarship.

Emelyn Schulte, pictured with School Counselor Vanessa Maione, received a $750 Ellery’s Joyful Gift Scholarship.

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Makenna Hildebrandt was the recipient of a $1,500 PHS/UW-Platteville Scholarship, presented by Ryan Berg.

Makenna Hildebrandt was the recipient of a $1,500 PHS/UW-Platteville Scholarship, presented by Ryan Berg.

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Eliott Cook, pictured with Mike Harriage and Linda Bindman, was the recipient of a $750 Hastings Prescott Arts Council Scholarship.

Eliott Cook, pictured with Mike Harriage and Linda Bindman, was the recipient of a $750 Hastings Prescott Arts Council Scholarship.

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Emelia Berg, pictured with Dean of Students Rick Montreal, received a $600 Healing Choices Scholarship.

Emelia Berg, pictured with Dean of Students Rick Montreal, received a $600 Healing Choices Scholarship.

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(From left) Jackson Matzek, Emmanuel Cryer and Lucas Gale, pictured with Mary Van Schoonhoven, were the recipients of $500 Prescott American Legion Auxiliary Castelloe-Madsen scholarships.

(From left) Jackson Matzek, Emmanuel Cryer and Lucas Gale, pictured with Mary Van Schoonhoven, were the recipients of $500 Prescott American Legion Auxiliary Castelloe-Madsen scholarships.

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Dr. Carina Patnode of Prescott Chiropractic presented $500 scholarships to (from left) Nora Boles, Addison Kellogg, Talli Roth and MaKenna Ogilvie.

Dr. Carina Patnode of Prescott Chiropractic presented $500 scholarships to (from left) Nora Boles, Addison Kellogg, Talli Roth and MaKenna Ogilvie.

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Tom Hillebrand presented Cadyn Hillebrand a $1,000 Prescott Fastpitch Association Scholarship.

Tom Hillebrand presented Cadyn Hillebrand a $1,000 Prescott Fastpitch Association Scholarship.

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Andrew Lesso, pictured with School Counselor Jeremy Kerg, earned a $200 Mitchell J. Reis Memorial – St. Mary’s Altar Society Scholarship.

Andrew Lesso, pictured with School Counselor Jeremy Kerg, earned a $200 Mitchell J. Reis Memorial – St. Mary’s Altar Society Scholarship.

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Lisa Nelson presented Ruby Johnson with a $2,500 First National Bank of River Falls (UWRF) Scholarship.

Lisa Nelson presented Ruby Johnson with a $2,500 First National Bank of River Falls (UWRF) Scholarship.

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Carter Finseth, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, received a $6,500 WI Technical Excellence Scholarship that he plans to use at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Carter Finseth, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, received a $6,500 WI Technical Excellence Scholarship that he plans to use at Chippewa Valley Technical College.

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Addyson Allsopp, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, will use her $9,000 WI Academic Excellence Scholarship at UW-La Crosse.

Addyson Allsopp, pictured with Principal Josh Fiege, will use her $9,000 WI Academic Excellence Scholarship at UW-La Crosse.

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Posted Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:37 pm

Prescott High School Class of 2026 scholarship recipients gathered Wednesday, May 6 in the Prescott Performing Arts Center for the annual accolades.

Graduation will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22.

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