Meet Our 2005 Scholarship Winners

Brief statements from 25 of our 2005 Scholarship Winners.
Sarah Atchison

Field of Studies:  Masters in Social Work/Public Administration? Certificate in Gerontology

Thank you for this scholarship and this opportunity. I am extremely thankful.

Sarah Atchison, daughter of Daniel Atchison, 541st Military Intelligence Detachment, 1969-1970
Stephen Bligh

Field of Studies: Visual Communications - Photgraph/television

Thank you very much. I am honored to receive this scholarship and my parents are Ecstatic!

Stephen Bligh, son of Stephen Bligh, K Troop 3/11, 1970-1971
William Boswell

Field of Studies: Masters in Criminal Justice

Hello. I would just like to say thanks once again. Thank you for your time.

William Boswell, son of Virgil Boswell, Howitzer Battery 3/11, 1967-1967
Samantha Jo Buist

Field of Studies: Mathematics/Education

Thank You for awarding me with the Blackhorse Scholarship it is greatly appreciated and will be a huge help financially. I will take and use this scholarship with great pride, making those involved with this program proud. Thank you to everyone involved, tis will help me tremendously in reaching my lifelong goals and my educational goals.

Samantha Jo Buist, daughter of Fredrick Rosel, Howitzer Battery 2/11, 1969-1970
Paul Carter

Field of Studies: Masters in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

I have just received notification that I was accepted to receive the 11th ACVVC Scholarship of $3000. I was discouraged and beginning to think that I was not going to get it. I'm very glad and thankful that I have.

Paul Carter, son of Stanley Carter, A Troop 1/11, 1970
Lesley Christian

Field of Studies: Masters in Public Administration

Thank you (and the committee) so much for allowing me the honor of receiving this scholarship.

Lesley Christian, daughter of Gus Christian, E Troop 2/11, 1969-1970
Anne Dawson

Field of Studies: Undecided - Sciences/Social Sciences

I am very grateful for the scholarship that the 11ACVVC has awarded me. Thank you all very much.

Anne Dawson, daughter of Ronald Dawson, G Troop 2/11, 1971
Tamera Giles

Field of Studies: Pharmacy

Thank you so much for selecting me as a 2005 scholarship recipient. This scholarship will help ease the financial pressures of school and allow me to place all my focus on becoming the best pharmacist I can be. I really appreciate all the time and work you put into the scholarship program and selection process. Thank you once again for this wonderful opportunity and gift.

Tamera Giles, daughter of Marvin Dean, E Troop 2/11, 1967-1968
Brice Keltner

Field of Studies: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

I am so excited to have been awarded the 11ACVVC Scholarship. I want to thank you, the committee and the generous men and women of the 11ACVVC. It is truly an honor to be recognized by those who have sacrificed in the service of our country.

Brice Keltner, daughter of Neil Keltner, C Troop 1/11, 1966-1967
Nickie Kranz

Field of Study: Literature and Speech Communications

I received my scholarship acceptance letter yesterday, and I want to express to you my gratitude. I will be unable to attend the Colorado Springs reunion. I hope that my inability to attend will not give you the impression that I am ungrateful, for I am grateful beyond words. Thank you so much. I am honored to be a recipient.

Nickie Kranz, daughter of Robert Kelley, HHT 3/11, 1966-1967
Chaylene Kriegh

Field of Study: Radiology

I appreciate your consideration of me to win this scholarship award. It means a great deal to me to win something my father is a huge part of. I know it makes him extremely proud. You guys do a wonderful job for these men who so proudly served our country. Thank You.

Chaylene Kriegh, daughter of John Stanley, 409th Radio Research Detachment, 1966-1967
Charles Melo

Field of Study: Underwater welding and rescue diving

11ACVVC Scholarship Committee, Thank you for selecting me as a scholarship recipient. If there is anything else I can do please let me know.

Charles Melo, son of Salvador Melo, G Troop 2/11, 1970-1971
Photo not available Joseph Messick

Field of Study: Kinesiology

I understand and appreciate the value of hard work to reach my goals. With this scholarship I will reach and go beyound my goals. Thank You.

Joseph Messick, son of Ronald Caldwell, D Company 1/11, 1969-1970
Matthew Paulsen

Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the Scholarship Committee in selecting me as one of the scholarship recipients. This scholarship will be of great assistance to me in my goal of attaining a college degree. It is wonderful to know that there are people like those in the 11ACVVC organization who support a student’s efforts to excel. I will work hard to make sure that you feel that you have made a wise decision in selecting me as one of your recipients. Again, thank you for your generousity.

Matthew Paulsen, son of Michael Paulsen, A Troop 1/11, 1970-1971
Courtney Rosel

Field of Study: Accounting and Finance

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your benevolent support of my continuing education. Without your scholarship, getting an education would be extremely difficult. There are no words to express my gratitude for allowing me to have this wonderful helping hand…. When I opened my letter from you, a gigantic weight was lifted off my shoulders and so much stress dissipated… I will do my best to make the scholarship committee proud by always giving 110% effort in all my studies…Thank You again for your generosity. It is greatly appreciated.

Courtney Rosel, daughter of Fredrick Rosel, Howitzer Battery, 1969-1970
James Roysdon

Field of Study: Social and Organizational Informatics/Human-Computer Interaction

I wanted to take a moment to thank you and the other members of the committee for this award. I was overjoyed to hear that your group understands the hardships that an adult returning to school to complete their degree must endure. Thank you for the 11ACVVC’s generosity. I can focus more on my degree and less on expenses like books, supplies and parking fees.

‘Allon’s’ in French means ‘Let’s Go’ in English. It is an attitude that I will carry on through my studies. Thank you again.

James Roysdon, son of Jackie Roysdon, HHT 1/11, 1968-1969
Kristin Siekman

Field of Study: Nutrition - Cullinary Science and Management

Thank you very much for the financial scholarship. It will facilitate the pusuit of my academic success at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I am very grateful for the funds, and as a Vietnam Veteran, it means a lot to my dad that I am awarded the 11ACVVC Scholarship.

Kristin Siekman, daughter of Allen Siekman, HHT 3/11, 1968-1969
Jonathan Sorensen

Field of Study: Agronomy

Thank you very much for the 11ACVVC Scholarship. It is an honor for me and my family that I receive this generous scholarship.

Jonathan Sorensen, son of Curtis Sorenson, A Troop 1/11, 1969-1970
Anne Stone

Field of Study: Christian Outreach

Thank you so much for awarding me the 11ACVVC scholarship. I am honored to be receiving aid from the organization in which my dad was able to serve.

Anne Stone, daughter of David Stone, H Company 2/11 and G Troop 2/11, 1969-1970
Cody Suhre

Field of Study: Business Administration/Graphic Design

Thank you very much for the 11ACVVC Scholarship that will help me succeed.

Cody Suhre, son of William Suhre, I Troop 3/11, 1968
Karolynn Szczepanowski

Field of Study: Masters/Doctorate Biomedical Sciences - Medical Doctor

That is great news! Thanks again for everything.

Karolynn Szczepanowski
Natalie Terleckey

Field of Study: Political Science then Law School

I would like to thank you and the 11th Armored Cavalry's Veteran's Vietnam and Cambodia for giving me this scholarship. Thank you once again.

Natalie Terleckey, daughter of Slofko Terlecky, Howitzer Battery, 1/11, 1970-1971
Laura Thomas

Field of Study: Forensic Chemistry/Pre-Med

Thank you very much for selecting me as one of this year’s scholarship recipients; it will help greatly.

Laura Thomas, daughter of Larry Thomas, HHT Regt, 1967-1968
Andrew Vollbrecht

Field of Study: Business Management/Mathematics

Thank you for selecting me as a recipient of the 11ACVVC Scholarship. It is an honor to be chosen for this award. I am sure there were many worthy candidates. I appreciate your helping me to obtain the education I need to reach my career goals.

Andrew Vollbrecht, son of Kenneth Vollbrecht, HHT Regt, 1970-1971
Bonnie Woodward

Field of Study: Elementry Education/Psychology

Just a little note of thanks from the heart. Thank you very much for choosing me as a recipient for the 11ACVVC scholarship. It will help me to achieve my dreams of becoming a teacher.

Bonnie Woodward, daughter of Richard Russel Jr, K Troop 3/11, 1969