2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Lauren graduated in May 2020 from Wright City High School in Wright City, MO with a 3.10 GPA. Lauren plans to attend the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg to study Nursing.

Extracurricular Activities:

High School Cheer -4 years; TUF Program; Transform Your Future Girl Scouts Program – 3 Years Through High School, Digital Leaders

Honors and Awards:

Student of the Month; Outstanding Leadership (Cheer); Cheer “leader” Award (Cheer)

Community/Service Activities:

A+ Tutoring

Work Experience:

Lauren worked as a kennel tech at Westinn Kennels on holiday and summer breaks. Lauren helps at home by doing chores like dishes and laundry. She also sometimes helps her dad in the shed.

Lauren wanted to be a recipient of the scholarship because it would help her stay debt free while getting the education she needs. The high school principal states she is a hard worker and a great citizen representative of the value prized at Wright City High School.

Gabriella is a 2020 graduate from Hermann High School in Hermann, MO with a 4.11 GPA and was sixth in rank. Gabriella plans to attend Truman State University in Kirksville to study and majoring in accounting.

Extracurricular Activities:

Member of St. George Catholic Church; Student Council Treasurer (2020); Future Business Leader of America (2016-2020); National Honors Society (2017-2020); Future Farmers of America (2016-2018); Distributive Educational Club of America (2018-2019); Varsity H (2018-2020); Ignite mentor Program (2020); A+ Program (2016-2020); Volleyball (2016-2019)

Honors and Awards:

National Honors Society: Inducted in 2017; Future Business Leaders of America: 5th place Accounting II, advancing to State (2020); Volleyball; Academic All-Conference (2018, 2019), Academic All-State (2018, 2019); Future Farmers of America: 1st place conduct of Chapter meetings, districts (2017)

Community/Service Activities:

Various church activities such as fish fries, children’s liturgy, and cleaning the church; Middle School Volleyball assistant coach; Raked leaves for the Serve St. Louis Organization; Worked at a soup kitchen in St. Louis; NHS volunteer activities such as Special Olympics, trash pick-up, read across America day, and blood donation fundraisers.

Work Experience:

Gabriella wanted to be a recipient of the MDTA scholarship because it would be a huge asset by allowing her not to worry about financing her education. The scholarship would allow her to further her education and work towards achieving her goal of studying and majoring in accounting. Lauren hopes to get a job as either a private or public accountant at an agricultural business.

The Hermann High School counselor wholeheartedly endorsed her by stating Gabriella is a conscientious student with an incredible work ethic. Gabriella is a leader in multiple activities at the high school.  She leads in a quiet but confident manner. She is well respected by both peers and adults. Gabriella will use this scholarship to further her education. She will be a good steward of the contribution to her education by finishing what she starts.

Bria Hasenjaeger is currently attending Missouri State University in Springfield, MO with a 3.84 GPA working towards a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

Extracurricular Activities:

Missouri State Teachers Association (sophomore year).

Honors and Awards:

Dean’s List each semester applicable.

Community/Service Activities:

Helped with the Washington High School Athletic Association Dinner Auction; Observed and assisted in a Springfield Public School District 3rd grade classroom.

Work Experience:

Bria worked as a deli worker at the Montelle Winery from August to November 2017. Bria has been a child caretaker from 2014 to present babysitting/nanny for families; a housecleaner from 2014 to present by cleaning houses bi-weekly and worked at Hasenjaeger Trucking from 2014 to present cleaning the office and shop and other various jobs.

Bria wanted to receive the MDTA Scholarship because it would be extremely helpful in paying for her college expenses and a great honor for her family business.

The Academic Advisor at MSU stated Bria is a hard worker, captain of high school basketball and golf teams, and was secretary of the high school student council. Bria passed every class with an A or B and maintains a very high GPA.

Abbey Hunt is a 2020 graduate of Warrenton High School with a 3.2 GPA. Abbey plans to attend Drury University in Springfield to study psychology with human resource management.

Extracurricular Activities:

Yearbook: Writing/Grammar, Editor/Management.

Community/Service Activities:

Participant at a German Festival.

Work Experience:

Abbey works 25 hours a week as a server. Abbey helps clean at home.

One of the major reasons Abbey believed she would make a great recipient of the MDTA scholarship is it would help her carry on her journey of education. Education is super important to her which is why in high school she never took the easy way out. Abbey always challenged herself throughout taking college courses preparing herself for college. Abbey always wanted to go to college and it has never crossed her mind not to go. Abbey’s dream major of study is psychology with human resource management. At her job all through high school, she was a trainer and attended meetings to see how to make the work environment better for everyone. Abbey enjoys helping people and understanding how she can help them become better.

The high school counselor states Abbey has respect for peers, above-average communication skills, and a strong work ethic.