A graduating senior at Stanley-Boyd Hish School has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Kohl Foundation as part of its “Student Initiative Scholar” award program. Class of 2021 senior Haley Adkins will receive $10,000 through the Iniatiative Scholar scholarship by the Kohl Foundation, established by philanthropist and business Herb Kohl in 1990.

The student awards, made known to recipients on February 24, are in addition to others paid out ot teachers and principals as chosen by a committe, whereas students recieving scholarships are chosen by thier school.

Regarding Stanley-Boyd, Adkins is a member of the local FFA and serves as one of its vice presidents, among many other duties. In her FFA role Adkins is involved with both Horse Judging and the FFA Leadership Conferences.

Since its founding in 1990, the Kohl Foundation has awarded nearly $25 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students and schools. “Education is the key to the future of Wisconsin and our nation. I am very proud of the accomplishments of these students, teachers, and principals and look forward to the great contributions they will make in the future”, Kohl said.

Initiative Scholarship recipients, chosen by their schools, have demonstrated exceptional initiative in the classroom and have shown strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond, but have not yet received other academic-based scholarships. “We are thrilled that during such a tumultuous time in education, Wisconsin’s students, teachers, principals and schools are recognized for their devotion to education and learning”, said Dr. Chris Cody, WCRIS board president.

Haley Adkins