
PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2023) — Central College's 23rd annual Scholarship Dinner April 20 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program. Over 500 attended the event.
Central boasts more than 235 donors who have established endowed scholarships and 2,180 who contributed to the Journey Scholarship Fund last year.
Carson Albrecht, Class of 2025, from Bettendorf (52722) received the Froelich Scholarship.
Emily Beldock, Class of 2025, from Davenport (52807) received the The Little — Marshall Scholarship.
Padriac Bozik, Class of 2026, from Davenport (52804) received the Oliver Karlis Molenaar Scholarship.
Peyton Bytnar, Class of 2024, from Bettendorf (52722) received the Verle and Hilda Ver Dught Endowed Scholarship in Biology.
Tyler Carber, Class of 2026, from Davenport (52807) received the Mephibosheth Endowed Scholarship.
Andrew Cotty, Class of 2026, from Geneseo (61254) received the Kirk Kaalberg Memorial Scholarship.
Dominic DeLaPaz, Class of 2025, from Davenport (52804) received the Marlyn and Thelma Klimstra Scholarship.
Andrew Doyle, Class of 2024, from Bettendorf (52722) received the John S Ter Louw Scholarship.
Chance Dreyer, Class of 2026, from Davenport (52803) received the Dan Hocker Memorial Scholarship.
Caleb Evans, Class of 2023, from Davenport (52803) received the Dirk and Nellie Kolenbrander Endowed Scholarship and Francis C and Jeannette Huyser Endowed Scholarship.
Garrett Finley, Class of 2023, from De Witt (52742) received the Joseph L and Marjorie E Petz Scholarship and Kester Family Memorial Scholarship.
Mattie Francis, Class of 2023, from Port Byron (61275) received the Vander Lugt-Voss Scholarship.
Bria Holthe, Class of 2023, from Muscatine (52761) received the Joan Farver Scholarship.
Emmy Holthe, Class of 2026, from Muscatine (52761) received the Pella Rolscreen Scholarship.
Elizabeth Hurlbut, Class of 2023, from Muscatine (52761) received the Ehret Scholarship.
Allison Miller, Class of 2024, from Geneseo (61254) received the Dr Jann E Freed Scholarship and Joseph L and Marjorie E Petz Scholarship.
Jackson Moats, Class of 2024, from Bettendorf (52722) received the Dr Robert H Gibson Endowed Scholarship.
Samantha Scott, Class of 2024, from Davenport (52807) received the John Reynen Endowed Scholarship.
Kade Tippet, Class of 2025, from Eldridge (52748) received the Arlys and Bob Verdoorn Endowed Scholarship.
Avery Woods, Class of 2024, from Long Grove (52756) received the Heerema Family Scholarship.
Caleb Evans, Class of 2023, from Davenport (52722) received the Dirk and Nellie Kolenbrander Endowed Scholarship and Francis C and Jeannette Huyser Endowed Scholarship.
"This is such a magical evening when students can say thank you to the individuals who are helping them on their Central journey and building their futures," says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, vice president for advancement and a 1999 Central graduate. "Our donors who attend truly enjoy learning what our students are doing and their goals in life. The celebration brings so much hope. By investing in Central students, donors are making a world of difference."
Central's generous donor base made it possible to offer all new and incoming students a Journey Scholarship for the first time ever last fall. Because of this momentum, more than 99% of Central students receive financial aid or scholarship(s), which ensures access to an affordable, quality education at Central. Through the support of donors, the college plans to continue awarding a Journey Scholarship to every future new student attending Central.
To donate money for scholarships, please visit Central.edu/give.
Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal-arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study, and experiential learning.