Congratulations to the 2024 Janesville Lions Club Scholarship Winners

Seniors at Craig, Parker and WSBVI receive $1,000 awards

The Janesville Lions Club recognizes the obligation of our community to provide financial assistance to our youth who aspire to a post-high school education.

This year our club is proud to have awarded six $1,000 scholarships to Janesville high school seniors to help them pay for tuition at a two- or four-year college or a technical school. A list of past winners can be found here.

Students from Janesville Parker and Janesville Craig high schools and the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired are eligible to apply for the annual scholarships, and this year we were pleased to present awards to students from all three schools!

Below are short bios for each winner, along with the future plans they shared with us in their scholarship applications.

Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Jasmine Bertschy

Jasmine Bertschy

While a student at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Jasmine took advantage of many opportunities.

She volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and YWCA, earned 16 college credits at UW-Rock County, participated in cheer-leading, track, and forensics and worked part-time on campus and in her hometown of Manitowoc.

Jasmine plans on studying psychology at UW-Rock County in order to obtain a career as a mental health counselor.

Janesville Parker High School

Tavyne Schnuck, the son of Kari Barker, has been actively involved in various extracurricular activities, including NHS, PTSA, SNHS, and Student Build. He has received honors such as Student of the Month and has also worked part-time. Tavyne's passion for helping others, the demand for blue-collar workers, and his enjoyment of hands-on work have inspired him to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at UW-Platteville.
Zach Payne

Zach Payne

Zach Payne, the son of Mike and Kim Payne, has been involved in several extracurricular activities.

He was a member of the Boy’s Swim team for four years and served as the Captain during his Junior and Senior years. Additionally, Zach participated in Track & Field for three years and was also active in the Boy Scouts.

Zach’s father is a long-time Lion and has helped at many events since he was a child.

He plans to attend UW-Platteville to pursue a degree in forensic investigation, with the goal of building a career in law enforcement.

Tavyne Schnuck
Tavyne Schnuck

Tavyne Schnuck

Tavyne Schnuck, the son of Kari Barker, has been actively involved in various extracurricular activities, including NHS, PTSA, SNHS, and Student Build.

He has received honors such as Student of the Month and has also worked part-time.

Tavyne’s passion for helping others, the demand for blue-collar workers, and his enjoyment of hands-on work have inspired him to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering at UW-Platteville.

Eva Schroeder
Eva Schroeder

Eva Schroeder

Eva Schroeder, the daughter of Mark and Leanne Schroeder, has been involved in numerous extracurricular activities, including the varsity dance team, National Honor Society, Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Music Project, and Science National Honor Society.

She has received several awards for her academic and extracurricular achievements, including the AP Scholar with Distinction accolade and the National Center for Women and Information Technology’s Aspirations in Computing Regional Affiliate Award.

Eva’s father is a long-time Lion and she is well-known to many club members.

She plans to major in computer science and pursue a career as a cyber security analyst at UW-Madison, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, St. Thomas, or Northwestern University.

Janesville Craig High School

Braelynn Bertocchi

Braelynn Bertocchi

Braelynn Bertocchi, the daughter of Bradley Bertocchi and Teresa Esser, is interested in pursuing a medical career and intends to major in pre-medicine.

She has actively participated in various extracurricular activities, such as varsity volleyball, basketball, and numerous clubs. Braelynn has also dedicated her time to volunteering with organizations such as Bags of Hope and the Salvation Army.

She plans to attend either the University of Iowa or the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Ella Loveland

Ella Loveland

Ella Loveland, the daughter of Angela Loveland, is passionate about pursuing a career in dentistry with a focus on health sciences and biology.

She has excelled in sports, serving as a team captain for both softball and volleyball. In addition, she is a member of several honor societies, including the National Honor Society, and has been active in piano, singing, and job shadowing opportunities.

Ella has also dedicated her time as a math tutor and volunteering with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and GIFTS Men’s Shelter.

She plans to attend Marquette, UW-Madison, Penn State, or UW-Whitewater.

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