C.H. Robinson Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the:
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI
– Psychology
Activities, Interests, Honors:
I am interested in studying mental health. Facilitating conversations around inclusivity in Mosaic Club is very rewarding. I enjoy meditating, writing poetry, and walking in the rain. Congressional Debate Captain, State Debate Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Frederic Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Book Award, Outstanding Distinction NSDA Honor Society.
Parent – Jennifer Al-Najim
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
– Civil Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
H2O Church Toledo Leadership Cohort, Serve on the Civil and Environmental Engineering Student Advisory Board, Play keyboard in church worship band, UToledo branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.
Parents – Mark and Angela Armbruster
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
– Biochemistry
Activities, interests, honors:
I have been involved with Tri-Delta, Med-Life, Biochem Club, Dance Marathon, NU meds and American Medical Women’s Association.
Parents – Kristine and James Barker
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
– Biology
Activities, interests, honors:
Eagle Scout, Member of Rowan Progressives.
Parent – Susan Bonnell
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
– Undecided
Activities, interests, honors:
I have been spending my busy first semester in Madison balancing online and in-person classes with tons of extracurriculars. I am a racer for the UW Madison Sailing Team and spent much of the fall practicing for next year’s competitions. Outside of athletics, I have been taking honors classes in language and international relations to prepare to declare my major as an international studies degree with a focus in global security next year in the Honors College of Letters & Science.
Parent – Mary Giuliani
Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH
– Management And Theology
Activities, interests, honors:
In high school, field hockey: two year varsity athlete; swim team: four year varsity athlete, captain my senior year, and NAIA Champion of Character Award; leadership positions in Student Ambassadors and Lemon Club; participate as a Peer Minister and in NHS; received honor roll every quarter and Presidential Service Award in high school; at my church I am on the EDGE Confirmation Prep Core Team and LifeTeen High School Youth Group Leadership Team. Love hanging with family/friends and traveling.
Parents – Doug and Angela Grojean
College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
– Secondary Education
Activities, interests, honors:
Key Club, Head of Children and Education Committee, National Honor Society, Academic Teams, Girl Scouts, High School Swimming, Club Swimming, Hardest Worker Award for Swim and Dive, Academic All-Conference Award, Minnesota State High School Swim & Dive Coaches Association: Certificate of Academic Excellence, Honorable Mention in Scholastic Art and Writing Awards (Ceramics), Dean’s List 2021, tutoring, and being outside!
Parents – Josh Hed and Tami Hed
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
– Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
Dance, JROTC, National Honor Society interests: dance, baking, painting, drawing, creative writing honors/awards: Top 15 Hall of Scholars, Salutatorian, Honor Roll of Excellence
Parents – Mike Jahnke and Ann Jahnke
University of Minnesota-Duluth, Duluth, MN
– Pre-Business
Activities, interests, honors:
At UMD I have had the honor of making the Dean’s list for my first ever semester and it is looking like my second semester will be the same. I enjoy music and sports. I have been a part of the pep band and intend to be a part of it for years to come. I also take an interest in outdoor activities like mountain biking and golf, among others.
Parents – Michael and Janel Jakusz
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
– Electrical Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
Double major in electrical engineering and computer engineering, minor in mechatronics, set to graduate with an honors degree, receiving lead at Lowe’s, and working on research to develop touchless sensors for respiratory monitoring.
Parents – Jim and Sherri Kiehn
Whitworth University, Spokane, WA
– Elementary Education
Activities, interests, honors:
Teachers of Tomorrow Club, Saint Thomas More Catholic School Extended Care Worker, Whitworth University Exploring teaching Field Placement, Miss Spokane Valley Queen 2019.
Parents – Jim and Sherri Kiehn
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
– Physical Education
Activities, interests, honors:
I bake for students in my college, love reading and writing, and making little notes to put on dorm doors to spread happiness in these weird times.
Parents – Matthew and Heidi Korhonen
Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
– Marine Biology
Activities, interests, honors:
Envy Dance Team; placed 4th at NDA Nationals.
Parent – Cindy Larison
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
– Undecided
Activities, interests, honors:
Varsity Letter in Alpine Skiing, playing on the Varsity Tennis team for our last season, Highest Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year, recently received the Eagle Scout Rank in Boy Scouts.
Parents – Chris Lizak and Julie Lizak
College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
– Psychology & Pre-OT
Activities, interests, honors:
Six semester Academic Deans list student, Executive Committee and member of Benedictine Friends at CSB (planning events with the Benedictine sisters and CSB students), coach for Special Olympics athletes with varying disabilities, Reach For Resources Zumba volunteer for adults with disabilities, volunteering at the Children’s clinic, wakeboarding, spending time at the cabin with family and friends, and traveling.
Parents – Kelly and Holly Loosbrock
University of Vermont, Burlington, VI
– Psychology/Public Health
Activities, interests, honors:
Outing Club Leader, Pre-PA club, Dean’s List Fall 2020, Teaching Assistant Spring 2021, Health Services Research Assistant.
Parent – Katie Mahlum
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
– Computer Science
Activities, interests, honors:
President’s Emerging Scholar, Association for Computing Machinery, working part-time jobs at Life Time and Leadership and Talent Development at U of MN, Summer 2021 internship at The BrandLab, volunteering, music, and sports.
Parents – Mohan Subbarayan and Sivapriya Pasupathi
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
– Computer Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
Interactive Robotics and Vision Lab Volunteer, Foster Advocates Volunteer, First Year Leadership Institute, University Honors Program, Interested in Machine Learning.
Parents – Poornima and Ganesh Prabhu
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
– Psychological Science
Activities, interests, honors:
I have recently finished my third season on the Gustavus Gymnastics Team and received a letter award. In addition, I have been inducted into the Psi Chi Honor Society of Psychology and made the President’s Honors list for academic excellence at Gustavus. I have also recently accepted an internship as a Child Specialist Intern for the Tubman organization over the summer that I am looking forward to.
Parents – Matt and Kari Redding
Mercer University, Macon, GA
– Neuroscience
Activities, interests, honors:
Director of academic affairs for Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Chair of SGA Subcommittee for Campus Outreach, HOSA, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Division I Cheerleader.
Parents – Matthew and Cindy Runion
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
– Neuroscience
Activities, interests, honors:
Aspiring Physician Assistant, Dean’s list, Teacher’s Assistant, Intramural Sports.
Parents – Terry and Sue Schriever
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
– Undecided Business
Activities, interests, honors:
National Honor Society, Board Scholar, Letters of Love Club (Co-founder and Board Member), Competitive Dancer at Premiere Dance Academy, Dance Team Captain, Darby’s Dancers Program Assistant, Lakers 4 Life Club, Link Crew, Faith Formation Table Leader.
Parents – Terry and Sue Schriever
Ambrose University College, Calgary, AB
– Bachelor Of Theology
Activities, interests, honors:
Recently I have been informed that I’ve made the Deans List at my University, an award I have worked very hard to attain. I love reading in my spare time, an interest that my parents have encouraged by reading me books from a very young age and always making sure I had new books. I am currently participating in an internship at my local church working with the Children’s Ministries Pastor where I am learning valuable skills that will translate to my degree.
Parents – Corinne Silbernagel and Bruce Silbernagel
University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ
– Criminal Justice
Activities, interests, honors:
Full Time Police Officer. 3.8 gpa at WCTC. All-State in both Football and Baseball at Johnson Creek High School.
Parents – Michael Sullivan and Katia Sullivan
Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
– Business Management
Activities, interests, honors:
Full Time Father, Husband, Son, Employee, and Student. Proud Father of two amazing little men, and humbled Husband of one of the most amazing and supportive wives a man could ask for.
New York University, New York, NY
– Film/Television
Activities, interests, honors:
I am heavily interested in the fields of film, animation, and economics, slowly but surely working my way towards a future in independent studio production.
Parents – Teresa Quintana and Gabriel Arenas
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
– Biology
Activities, interests, honors:
Valedictorian, Beta Club President, Student Council, Teen Court, selected for 2020 Governors School For the Arts, Tennessee All-State Choir, Tennessee Mid-State Choir, Secretary of MCHS Concert Choir, Student Liaison and organizer of the Red Cross Blood Drive at her high school, enjoys participating in productions in the local theater, singing second soprano in choir, writing, and helping others in the community.
Parents – Kenneth and Kristin Bailey
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
– Industrial Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
National Honors Society, Phi Theta Kappa Member, Member of Future Business Leaders of America, 4.0 through Fairfield High School while also obtaining the President’s List through Indian Hills Community College, Volleyball, Speech Club, Drama Club, Iowa State Honors Special Invitee, and Float Organizational Leader. Some of my hobbies hiking, reading, and biking.
Parents – Chad and Sherry Bemis
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
– Agriculture
Activities, interests, honors:
High School Varsity Volleyball, All- League for Volleyball, All- State honorable mentioned Volleyball, High School Varsity Basketball, All-league Basketball.
Parents – Shawn and Amy Cielke
University of Missouri: Columbia, Columbia, MO
– Animal Science
Activities, interests, honors:
2021 Missouri Hereford Queen, 2021 Cape Girardeau County 4H Jr Leaders president, 2021 Delta High School FBLA president, 2021 Delta High School Student Council president, 2021 Missouri State 4H Council Regional Representative, 2021 Missouri Cattlemens Association State Board member, 2020 Missouri FFA HYPE Academy participant, 2021 Missouri FFA State Degree recipient.
Prents – Larry & Angela Crutsinger
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
– Finance
Activities, interests, honors:
Majoring in Finance with a minor in Data Analysis. 4.0 Collegiate GPA. Dean’s list Fall 2018, Winter 2019, Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Fall 2020. Volunteering, Working, Reading, Investing, Fitness.
Parents – Kenneth and Shaunna Fitzwilliams
Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL
– Elementary Education
Activities, interests, honors:
President of Alpha Xi Delta, Scot Ambassador, Stockdale Fellows Leadership Program, White and Crimson Leadership Society, Monmouth College Concert Band, TARTANS (Teachers Allied with Rural Towns and Neighborhood Schools), Illinois Education Association, Golden Apple Scholars Program, and First Year Orientation Leader.
Parents – Melissa Garzee and Jason Garzee
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
– Accountancy
Activities, interests, honors:
Illinois Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Player and Social Chair, Business 101 Section Leader, Tutor for America Reads America Counts, James Scholar, Dean’s List Recipient, Vekich Scholarship Recipient, Eastern European Illini Member, and Summer Audit Intern for Cohen & Co.
Parents – Anto and Almira Gavic
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
– Accounting
Activities, interests, honors:
Beta Alpha Psi Social Chair and Public Relations Executive Officer, Thomistic Institute Executive, received two future internships with public accounting firms freshman year also with a hometown internship, Dean’s List 2019 & 2020, highest 2% for business sophomores in the spring of 2020, Shrine Bowl participant 2019, and received the athletic achievement award from Algona High school for earning nine athletic letters. Enjoy lifting, theology & reading, and hanging out with family and friends.
Parents – Larry and Linda Groen
New York University, New York, NY
– Fashion/Supply Chain
Activities, interests, honors:
NYU Gallatin Scholar, Habitat for Humanity Member and Volunteer, Fashion Business Association Member and Zine Stylist, Gallatin Founders Fund Board Member, Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless Volunteer.
Parents – Brandi Gowdy and Verron Haynes
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
– Environmental Engineering
Activities, interests, honors:
Montana State University USP Research Grant Recipient, AP Scholar with Distinction, 4.0 grade point average, member of the Montana State University Honors College, Western Undergraduate Exchange Award Recipient, recipient of the 2020 C.H. Robinson Foundation Scholarship.
Parents – Rob and Katharine Heskett
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
– Political Science
Activities, interests, honors:
Captain of varsity swim team, FCA member, National Honors Society Student, mock trial team member.
Parents – Chris and Shelly Kirkendoll
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN
– Music Education
Activities, interests, honors:
Bryan Symphony Orchestra Second Clarinetist, Tennessee Tech Society of Clarinets Vice President, Kappa Kappa Psi (Lambda Rho Chapter), Golden Eagle Marching Band, Tennessee Tech Concert Band Principal Clarinetist, Tennessee Tech Clarinet Choir.
Parents – Jason and Teresa Lane
Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, TN
– Accounting
Activities, interests, honors:
Siegel High School Band Drum Major, Tennessee Midstate Band for Flute, Rutherford County Honor Band for Flute.
Parents – Jason and Teresa Lane
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
– Pre-Dental
Activities, interests, honors:
I have swam for over eight years and have been the captain of my high school swim team for two years. I also play the French horn in my high school band. I earned All-State in both band and swim. I also enjoy exploring the state of Arkansas by hiking, canoeing, and biking. I enjoy spending time with my youth group and volunteering at my town’s local senior center.
Parents – Robert and Marilyn Laster
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
– Economics
Activities, interests, honors:
Macalester Men’s Basketball Team, Dean’s List, Academic All-MIAC Team 2020.
Parents – Mark and Carolyn Leiter
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
– Computer Science
Activities, interests, honors:
Grove City Football, Wrestling, Track and Field, Eagle Scout, National Honor Society.
Parents – John and Penny Medve
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
– Physician Assistant
Activities, interests, honors:
I am on the volleyball team at Seton Hill University. I am also a member of the Physician Assistant Student Society.
Parents – Steve and Jill Milcoff
Pace University, New York, NY
– Biology
Activities, interests, honors:
I recently presented research at a panel for cellular and molecular biology. I am on the Dean’s List as well as in the Honors College at Pace. I love listening to music and reading in my downtime, and work as a tutor and babysitter.
Parents – Michelle and David Rittenhouse
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
– Physics
Activities, interests, honors:
NMSP National Merit Scholar, College Board Rural and Small Town Scholar, McQuown Scholar w/ Yerkes Observatory, Academic All-Conference, National Honor Society Secretary, Member of the American Nuclear Society, Amateur Astrophysics Research in Spectroscopy, Astrophotography, A Capella Lead Tenor, Tutoring.
Parents – Michael and Sara Scheel
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
– Music Education
Activities, interests, honors:
UCA Bear Marching Band, UCA Symphonic Band, UCA Purple Rage Pep Band.
Parent – Crystal Smoke
Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
– Biology
Activities, interests, honors:
I have been in the high school softball program for five years. I’ve been awarded the Commonwealth Journal Athlete of the Week 3 times. I am in the National Honors Society, Beta Club, HOSA Club, PRIDE Environmental Club, and FBLA Club at my high school. I won the Brett Persinger All-Character Team award. I am being inducted into the Society of Character for Softball.
Parents – Jason and Sue Strunk
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
– CSD
Activities, interests, honors:
President of Student Academy of Audiology, Fall 2020 Dean’s List, Teaching Assistant in the Spring of 2022.
Parents – Cecil Thompson and Valarie Haworth
Marshall University, Huntington, WV
– Exercise Science
Activities, interests, honors:
In high school, I was named an AP Rising Scholar, earned the AP Capstone Diploma, and graduated as the valedictorian of my class in 2019. During my time in college, I have been a member of the Marshall University Dance Team and made the Dean’s List every semester. I am also the treasurer of the Pre-Physical Therapy Club on campus. Because of all the credits I earned through the AP Program, I will be graduating from college a year early, and hope to continue my education in Physical Therapy School.
Parents – John and Jennifer Walt
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI
– Occupational Therapy
Activities, interests, honors:
Special education aide, SOTA member, 4 time Scholastic Honors List and 4.0 list recipient.
Parents – Donald and Nicole Werner
