Wisconsin Restaurant Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2009

Scholarships Help Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Students on their Way

The Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation (WRA EF) recently awarded scholarships to 34 culinary and hospitality management students.

The WRA EF awards scholarships based on future plans in the foodservice and hospitality industry, academic records, essays and recommendations from employers and instructors. Students interested in applying for a WRA EF Scholarship should visit the WRA website at: www.wirestaurant.org.

This year’s scholarship winners are:

Kayleigh Apel
Culver Family Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Frances Altenberg
Brettschneider Scholarship
Waukesha County Technical College - Culinary Management

Brendan Bittinger
Heinze & Lisette Fischer Scholarship
Robert Morris University - Culinary Arts

Brian Black
Bernard & Maureen Schreiner Scholarship
Moraine Park Technical College - Culinary Arts

Annamarie Boyd
Dick Kroening Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Randdi Callison
Herman Leis Scholarship –and–
Dale Blanck Memorial ProStart® Scholarship
Waukesha County Technical College - Baking and Pastry Arts

Jordan Ciha
Ron & Lillian Heuser Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

David Cunningham
Fred Boelter Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Matthew Hanneman
Kristen Leffel / WRA Wisc. River Valley Chapter Scholarship
Fox Valley Technical College - Culinary Arts

Samuel Heilmeier
WRA West Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Jason Horzewski
Chef Bill Dougherty Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Michelle Jones
WRA EF Special Services Award
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Culinary Arts

Jolene Keller
WRA EF Special Services Award
Blackhawk Technical College - Culinary Arts

Kayse Keller
WRA EF / NRA EF Co-Branded Scholarship
Waukesha County Technical College - Culinary Management

Kendall Kelly
WRA EF / NRA EF Co-Branded Scholarship
The Culinary Institute of America –
Baking and Pastry Arts/Foodservice Management

Katelyn Kitzrow
William & Otto Brakebush Scholarship
UW Madison - Food Science

Daniel Maaske
WRA Green Bay Chapter Scholarship
Fox Valley Technical College - Culinary Arts

Nicholas Malovec
Apitz/Quinnies Scholarship
Madison Area Technical College - Culinary Arts

Erin Molzner
WRA Eastern Shore Chapter / NRA EF Co-Branded Scholarship
UW Stout - Food Systems Technology

Chris Nault
Miller Brewing Company Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Justin Resech
Chaine / Florsheim Scholarship
LeCordon Bleu - Culinary Arts

Rosalin Rodriguez
Al Gagliano Scholarship
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Culinary Arts

Jessica Samphere
Bernard & Maureen Schreiner Scholarship
Moraine Park Technical College - Culinary Arts

Cathrine Schaumberg
Herbert & Nada Mahler Scholarship
Blackhawk Technical College - Culinary Arts

Sara Schmitz
Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry Scholarship
University of Alabama - Masters in Human Nutrition

Emily Schoofs
Aderis DeRosa Scholarship
Moraine Park Technical College - Culinary Arts

Jennifer Schuebel
American Institute of Wine & Food Scholarship –and–
WRA South Central Chapter/NRA Co-Branded Scholarship
Madison Area Technical College - Culinary Arts

Brian Shaw
WRA EF / NRA EF Co-Branded Scholarship –and–
WRA Milwaukee Chapter Scholarship
Fox Valley Technical College - Culinary Arts

Heather Sheets
WRA Madison Chapter Scholarship
Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago - Culinary Arts

Gregory Silvers
ACF Chefs of Milwaukee Scholarship
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Culinary Arts

Cecelia Smith
Society Insurance Scholarship
UW Stout - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Alex Theodoroff
WRA EF / NRA EF Co-Branded Scholarship
Kendall College - Culinary Arts

Timothy Vallery, Jr.
WRA Big Four Chapter Scholarship
Fox Valley Technical College - Culinary Arts

Tiana Wieck
Herbert & Nada Mahler Scholarship
Moraine Park Technical College - Culinary Arts

“We are fortunate to have so many talented motivated students who have chosen to pursue a career in the foodservice profession,” said Susan Quam, Executive Director of the WRA Education Foundation.

Scholarships are made possible by generous contributions of individuals in the foodservice industry. According to Quam, “The WRA Education Foundation would not be able to award as many scholarships as we do if it were not for the generosity of the individual restaurateurs, organizations and supplier companies that have contributed to the Foundation's Endowment Fund. As a result of their support, we are able to increase the amount of scholarships awarded to deserving students each year.”

Founded in 1987, the WRA EF is among the largest state restaurant association foundations in the nation. The WRA Education Foundation strives to create a promising future for the foodservice industry by raising awareness of foodservice as a professional career path, providing ongoing training and education for foodservice professionals and serving as a state leader on food safety and sanitation.

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The WRA Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1987 and is one of the nation’s largest state restaurant association foundations. The WRA EF vision is to advance professionalism through education, scholarships and community involvement to ensure the future success of the foodservice industry.

The ProStart® program, administered by National Restaurant Association Solutions, LLC and state restaurant associations, is a college prep, two-year curriculum designed to teach high school students the skills needed for a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. Students also have the opportunity to participate in paid internships where industry managers mentor them.


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