Part I of the application is general information about you and your high school career. You will fill Part I out only once! Here is the link:

https://goo.gl/gsQDTs Part II of the application offers the selection of the specific scholarship to which you want to apply. Scholarships are listed alphabetically in this guide as well as in Part II of the application. Select the scholarship in which you are interested and fill out the specific, supplementary information. You can apply to as many scholarships as you like, but you will need to visit the link over and over. Here is the link:

https://goo.gl/4ZPXr2 The two scholarship application parts will link up and create a scholarship application for the selection committee. Please note: You need to complete the application in one sitting. There is no way to save the Google form info and return to it later. You will receive a copy of your answers in an email after you submit the form. Scholarship decisions will be announced at Senior Honors Night on May 16, 2017. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017. Read on for some great scholarship opportunities. As always, please direct any questions to the CRC. Check out Naviance for more scholarships!

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Welcome to the electronic application system for Libertyville High Schoolspecific scholarships! Please peruse the scholarships offered in this book and then apply via the google forms. Remember that all of these scholarships will be awarded to LHS students… You can’t win if you don’t apply!

The Arrow Plumbing Scholarship is given to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a vocational degree and who has demonstrated interest in the pursuit of a trade through classwork or employment within that trade. Eligibility: • A graduating senior who plans to pursue a vocational degree at an accredited vocational school • A graduating senior who has demonstrated interest in the pursuit of a trade through classwork or employment within that trade (preference will be given to those in the plumbing and electrical trades) • Essay (maximum word count 500): What are your long-term career goals and how do you plan to achieve them? Why have you decided to pursue your trade?

ATHLETES COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Award: up to $500 “Athletes Committed to Excellence,” is a club that meets weekly to support LHS student-athletes committed to a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle and student leadership within the school community. In support of their commitment, ACE will award an annual scholarship to a senior male and female member who epitomizes the ideals of ACE during the entirety of their four years at Libertyville High School! Criteria: o Drug and alcohol free LHS athlete for all four years of athletic participation at Libertyville High School. o Four-Year Member of “Athletes Committed to Excellence.” o Committed attendance, participation, and leadership in “Athletes Committed to Excellence.” o Leadership, character, citizenship, and service at LHS and within the community. o Essay (maximum word count 500): What have you learned from your experience in Athletes Committed to Excellence, how can this serve you in the future, and why do you represent the best choice as the recipient of this scholarship?

AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS (One application for both) BERNARD AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Bernard Family donates this award yearly to a graduating senior who plans to continue his or her studies leading to a career in the automotive or a related field.

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ARROW PLUMBING SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000

DUXLER LIBERTYVILLE TIRE SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Duxler Libertyville Tire Scholarship supports a student who attended Libertyville High School’s Technology Campus as part of their pursuit of a future vocation. Eligibility: The Duxler Libertyville Tire Scholarship will be awarded to one student who meets one or both of the following criteria: • A graduating senior who intends to pursue a degree in automotive repair • A graduating senior who currently attends Tech Campus and intends to pursue a degree at an institution of higher learning • Essay (maximum word count 500): What are your long-term educational and career goals and how do you plan to achieve them? How would this scholarship help you further your education? COACH KUZ WILDCAT FOOTBALL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AWARD Award: $3000 The Wildcat Football Parents' Association is proud to present the Coach Kuz Scholarship, now in its fifth year. In his 18 years as head coach at Libertyville High School, Coach Kuz compiled a record of 123 wins to 58 losses, including one state runner-up and one state title. More importantly, he instilled in his players a sense of community, a commitment to excellence, and the importance of leadership. This scholarship seeks to recognize senior football players who best exemplify those qualities. Criteria: o LHS Senior football player who has participated in the football program for all four years and has demonstrated: o Dedication to community service o Leadership qualities o Academic Performance o Football Performance o Citizenship/Conduct off the field o Essay (maximum word count: 400): What life lessons have you learned through your experiences in football, and how will you apply those lessons to your future as a college student and young adult?

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Eligibility: • Graduating senior who will pursue a career in automotive mechanics and will take coursework to that end • Must have taken automotive classes at LHS or Tech Campus • Essay (maximum word count 500): What are your long-term educational and career goals and how do you plan to achieve them? How would this scholarship help you further your education?

Connor Robinson (pictured on the far right), a member of the Libertyville High School Class of 2014, was tragically killed in a car accident on his way back to Cornell College in Iowa. Connor was highly involved in our Model UN program, and our community was shocked at his untimely passing. His family and friends want to support LHS seniors who understand why Model United Nations is an amazing club for amazing students. We are extremely grateful to the Robinson Family for creating this scholarship.

Eligibility: o Candidates must be graduating seniors who have participated in Model United Nations for a minimum of three years o Preference given to candidates who intend to pursue Model UN, International Relations, or similar areas in the future, but all MUN should apply o Essay (maximum word count 500): Please compose an essay including the following: how you plan to use and apply the skills and knowledge gained from Model UN in college and in your future career ▪if applicable, your reasons for continuing Model UN / International Relations/similar area ▪career ambitions ▪anything further you would like the selection committee to know about you.

DONALD R. BRUNSTRUM MEMORIAL AWARD Award: $2000 The Donald R. Brunstrum Memorial Award is a scholarship presented to a male or female athlete with a 3.75 or better grade point average. Mr. Brunstrum graduated from Libertyville High School in 1968 and was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, and was a participant on many athletic teams. Mr. Brunstrum’s career encompassed entrepreneurial endeavors and many years in the healthcare industry. Both of his children are Libertyville High School graduates, and he was a devoted community member and alumnus. Criteria: o Participation in Libertyville High School sports o Minimum weighted GPA: 3.75 o Essay (maximum word count 500): How have you been able to combine athletics and academics to help you prepare for your college career?

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CONNOR A. ROBINSON MEMORIAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS SCHOLARSHIP Award: To be determined

This scholarship is given in memory of Frances Mesenbrink Kok-Alblas who was a 1938 graduate of Libertyville High School. If asked, she would probably have characterized herself as a simple person who led an ordinary life. Those who loved her would say otherwise. Her life was an example of love, honesty, and loyalty. Her actions and her thoughts always reflected her concern for others. She was a strong believer in education and would be pleased that this scholarship helped someone along that path. Eligibility: • Graduating senior who will attend a four-year public college or university in the state of Illinois • Must have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and have your family’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution) number. Need will be considered as well as how many students in the family simultaneously attending college • Essay (maximum word count 1000): Please describe how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your college goals. Please be very detailed about the challenges you have faced or still face as you prepare to attend college.

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FRANCES MESENBRINK KOK-ALBLAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award: $3000

This scholarship is given in memory of Harry Croon, a longtime LHS security staff member. Harry, a former FBI agent, was a man of great character who always looked after both his own and his extended LHS family. This award goes to a deserving LHS senior who has demonstrated character, loyalty and commitment to Libertyville over the

past four years. Eligibility: o A senior of good standing in the current graduating class at Libertyville High School o A person demonstrating outstanding character and leadership qualities o A person who is interested in pursuing a course of study in criminal justice or other law enforcement related field o One LHS faculty or staff reference is required o Three short essays (maximum word count 400 each): During the course of the last four years, how have you displayed the attributes of a person of outstanding character? During the course of the last four years, how have you displayed the attributes of a person with strong leadership skills? What are your career plans?

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES LINGUIST AWARD Award: up to $600 This award, given through the Libertyville High School International Languages Department, recognizes students who have pursued learning multiple international languages while in high school, and who intend to continue language study and use languages in a future career path. Eligibility: • A graduating senior who has made a scholastic pursuit of more than one international language while in high school • A graduating senior who intends to continue language study and use languages in a future career path • Essay (maximum word count 500): What are your long-term educational and career goals and how do you plan to achieve them? What part will language studies play in your goals?

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HARRY CROON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500

This award is given in memory of Irene Werner, who was a mathematics teacher at Libertyville High School. This scholarship is designed for those students who intend to pursue a math-related major and who have demonstrated positive character through leadership and service to others. Criteria: o LHS Senior o Minimum weighted GPA: 3.25 o Plan to attend four-year college o Intended major = math, math education, engineering, business/finance, medicine, etc. o Demonstrate positive character through service and volunteerism o Mathematics teacher reference required o Two short essays (maximum word count 400 each): 1. How will the study of math positively affect your future? 2. Describe how you intend to pursue a major/career in a mathrelated field.

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IRENE WERNER MATH & SERVICE AWARD Award: $1500

As a North Suburban All-Conference and Daily Herald All-Area basketball player, Jack Lipp poured his heart into his sports. As a point guard, he demonstrated personal traits of leadership and intelligence in the court presence that he displayed. Jack was always ready to play on game day, and even made ESPN’s Top Ten Plays. The sport of golf allowed Jack to demonstrate other personal traits. It took a lot of humility and passion for Jack to play JV golf his junior year. His perseverance paid off. When Jack was a senior, his scores were sometimes the best on the Varsity team, and, more often than not, his scores were used in the team total for match play. Jack brought a ton of fun, swagger and charisma to the teams he played on and he lived the mantra "go big or go home.” We lost Jack much too soon, and in his honor, the Lipps, their family and friends would like to award the “Play with Heart” Scholarship. Criteria: o Must be a senior and have participated in the Boys’ Basketball or Golf program for a minimum of two years at any level in high school. o Must agree to attend one game during the Libertyville Boys’ Basketball Christmas Tournament and sit with fellow “Play with Heart” memorial scholarship winners. o One LHS faculty or staff reference required. o Short essay, pick two to answer (maximum word count 300 each): 1. Jack was a leader. What personal qualities do you possess that make you a valuable part of your team? 2. Jack was passionate about basketball and golf. Describe a sports moment when you had to “play with heart”. 3. Jack understood the importance of making a personal connection with everyone he met. What LHS faculty member did you make a personal connection with, and why?

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JACK LIPP “PLAY WITH HEART” MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2000

The John Cunnea Business Scholarship bears the name of a teacher who had a magnificent impact on the intellectual and social development of scores of young people spanning decades of service. By word and deed, John Cunnea demonstrated those positive virtues that surpassed accepted traditions of personal behavior in society as well as the world of commerce. The scholarship is given each year to an outstanding business student from Libertyville High School who plans on entering a career in business, marketing or management. Eligibility: o Applicant must have taken Business Education classes at LHS. o Minimum weighted GPA: 3.25 o Applicant must be planning to attend a post-secondary school and majoring in business. o Three short essays (maximum word count 250 each): 1. Write a brief paragraph about your educational and/or career goals. 2. Write a brief paragraph about why you feel you should receive this scholarship. 3. What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

KIM MUNO SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Kim Muno Scholarship is designed to assist a graduating senior who shows great interest and promise in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. It was created by the Class of 1977 in honor of Kim Muno, who was involved in student council, cheerleading, and athletics, and lost

her life during her junior year at LHS. Eligibility: o Senior student pursuing a career in the healthcare field o Selection of the recipient will be based on academic performance, school activities, community service, and work experience o Essay (maximum word count 500):

Please compose a short essay describing the branch of the healthcare field you plan on pursuing and why you have chosen this particular area. Please be specific and include any relevant experience you have.

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JOHN M. CUNNEA BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP Award: $2000

Each year the Libertyville Boys’ Club presents a scholarship to an outstanding high school senior that has participated in LBC Football or Cheerleading. The scholarship bears the name of Tim Wetzel, a longtime coach and mentor for kids at LBC. Tim, who has passed away, worked tirelessly as a coach and volunteer to help prepare young people for high school. Criteria: o Participation in Libertyville Boys’ Club Football or Cheerleading Program o Minimum weighted GPA: 3.0 o Essay (maximum word count 500): What does the Libertyville Boys’ Club Mean to Me?

LIBERTYVILLE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Libertyville Lions Club Scholarship is based on involvement in community service and appreciation for the principles of “Lionism”. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes, and are recognized for their service to the blind and visually impaired. Founded in 1917, their organization's motto is "We Serve." Criteria: • Must be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university by May 31 of this year • Must demonstrate involvement in a service to the community or school • Must submit the names of two references • Preference will be given for an applicant that is visually/hearing impaired or for a student that plans to pursue a career devoted to helping visual/hearing impaired • Need based above merit based • Short answer questions (maximum word count 300 each): Are you or any members of your family sight and/or hearing impaired? What implications has this had in your life? Are any of your relatives members of Lions Clubs International? If so, who and where? Why are volunteer community organizations important to our society? What is “Lionism”? Why have you chosen to go to college?

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LIBERTYVILLE BOYS’ CLUB TIM WETZEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500

LIBERTYVILLE SUNRISE ROTARY ROBERT KASTNER SERVICE-ABOVE-SELF AWARD Award: $1250 The award is for a member of the Libertyville High School Interact Club in memory of Bob Kastner, a valued member of the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary who passed away in 2011. The student receiving this award demonstrates the importance of giving of themselves and their time; not for their own benefit, but for the benefit of others. The award was created to support an individual who best exemplifies the ideals of Rotary. AND

LIBERTYVILLE SUNRISE ROTARY WALTER E. HORNBERGER AWARD Award: $750 The Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club Walter C. Hornberger Spirit Award is given in honor of former Libertyville High School principal, Mr. Walter Hornberger. Exemplifying true Wildcat spirit, Mr. Hornberger had many interests while he led Libertyville High school, but chief among them was his dedication to service in all aspects of life. Mr. Hornberger was an avid member of Rotary and kept his caring and compassion for others at the forefront of his career. In this spirit of service the Libertyville Sunrise Rotary recognizes members of Interact for their work toward the same goals upon which Mr. Hornberger based his leadership at Libertyville High School. Criteria for both scholarships: o LHS Senior o Minimum weighted GPA: 3.25 o Member of the LHS Interact Club o Demonstration of positive character through service and volunteerism o Essay I (maximum word count 500): In your personal statement, reflect upon the service that you have given while a participant in Interact. Describe the service and how it has exemplified the ideals of Rotary. Additionally, in what ways have you changed or been impacted by service and how will you continue to give of yourself as you grow older. o

Essay II (maximum word count 500):

Please describe a time, if any, that you initiated a service project. Discuss the planning, implementation and evaluate the results of your project.

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The Libertyville High School Federation of Teachers Scholarship is given by the faculty of Libertyville High School to a senior who is interested in pursuing education as a career. The award is based on in- and out-ofschool activities, academic honors, and an essay. Eligibility: • Senior student pursuing a career in education • Two LHS teacher references required • Essay (no minimum/maximum word count): Please compose an essay addressing the following questions: How are you preparing for your future in Teacher Education? What has given you the desire to pursue the career of teaching? What characteristics do you possess to become a successful teacher?

LINK CREW LEADER SCHOLARSHIP Award: TBD The Libertyville High School Link Crew Committee proudly presents the Link Crew Leader Scholarship to honor the commitment of our Link Crew Leaders in their efforts to help freshmen students. The LHS Link Crew Committee commends these students for their time and effort in providing leadership to Libertyville High School’s newest members. Criteria: • LHS Senior • Minimum weighted GPA: 3.25 • Link Crew Leader with an excellent attendance record • Demonstration of positive character through service and volunteerism • Essay (maximum word count: 500): Please describe what being a Link Crew Leader has meant to you; what have you learned about yourself and others and how do you feel you have grown as a leader because of this service opportunity?

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LIBERTYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FEDERATION OF TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP Award: $750

The Oak Grove Education Association is proud to announce the second annual Eagle Scholarship. Oak Grove School would like to recognize an alumnus who exhibits Oak Grove’s mission to educate and inspire all students to reach their full potential. Our goal is to positively impact the lives of our students. Criteria: • Oak Grove alumni • Graduating senior • Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher • Plans to attend a Post-Secondary Program of Study • Demonstrates positive character through service and/or volunteerism • Involved in extra and/or co-curricular activities • Essay (maximum word count 250):

Describe how your experience at Oak Grove School impacted your high school career. OAK GROVE SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION SOARING EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Oak Grove School Education Foundation (OGSEF) seeks to support the teachers and students of Oak Grove School District 68. The OGSEF’s vision is to create a model school that inspires future leaders and engages our community. With the help of the community residents and businesses, the Oak Grove School Education Foundation (OGSEF) invests in students, teachers, and administration at Oak Grove School by funding initiatives focused on Innovation, Collaboration, Creativity, and Learning Enrichment. The OGSEF has created the Soaring Eagle Scholarship to support a deserving Oak Grove School Alumni in their post-secondary studies. Criteria: • Oak Grove School Alumni • Graduating LHS Senior • Plans to attend a Post-Secondary Program of Study in Fall of 2017 • Essay (maximum word count 500):

Please tell us how being an Oak Grove Eagle helped you SOAR at Libertyville High School, and how you will apply that to your future as a post-secondary student and young adult?

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OAK GROVE EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1,000

In honor of our former superintendent, Dr. Donald L. Gossett’s Outstanding Attitude Towards Learning (G.O.A.L.), two scholarships of $1,000 each will be offered by Parent CATS to recognize senior students who have demonstrated commitment to improvement in the overall learning process throughout their high school years. The recipients of this award are not the outstanding scholars, star athletes, or notable student body leaders. They are students who have shown personal growth and can therefore be role models to others. Eligibility: • Essay (maximum word count 1000): Tell us how you fit the description of the Parent Cats G.O.A.L. Award. Please explain in your essay how you have demonstrated improvement and growth over the course of your four years at Libertyville High School.

ROBERT MATHIAS KRUPP MEMORIAL GERMAN SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500

Frau Krupp, former German teacher and International Languages Department Supervisor at Libertyville High School, along with the Krupp family, offers this scholarship in loving memory of her husband, Robert Mathias Krupp, and in recognition of his German heritage. Candidates must have completed at least two years of German, and plan to continue language study in college.

Eligibility: • Candidates should have junior or senior status and have completed at least two years of German study at the high school level. • Candidates should intend to pursue the study of German or additional languages at a four-year college or university upon graduation. • Essay (maximum word count 500): Please describe for the committee your long-term educational and career goals and how you plan to achieve them. What part will the study of German play in your goals?

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PARENT CATS G.O.A.L. (GOSSETT’S OUTSTANDING ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING) AWARD Award: $1000

Rob Calahan began teaching at Libertyville High School in 1976 and sadly passed away in 1994. He was a master teacher who was as eager to introduce the French language to a beginning student as he was to prepare a student for AP success. During foreign language week, he often organized soccer games between the various international languages students, he produced a stage production of The Little Prince and he sponsored French Club activities and floats for many years. He helped to organize the French exchange in the 90's and chaperoned LHS students in France. He was a true Francophile and a gifted francophone. Eligibility: • Candidates must be graduating seniors who are or were enrolled in French IV Honors or French V AP • Candidates must be planning to continue the study of French in college • One essay (one page) concerning your experience with French, your career ambitions and reasons for continuing French

SHARON BERNARD MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP Award: $1000 The Sharon Bernard Memorial Art Scholarship is given to a graduating senior on the basis of artistic excellence and portfolio review. The winner should be planning to pursue an art-related career at a two or four year art school, college or university. Eligibility: • Graduating senior • Accepted at a college or university intending to pursue an artrelated career • Submit a portfolio of your artwork • Essay (maximum word count 500):

What are your future plans and ambitions?

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ROBERT P. CALAHAN MEMORIAL FRENCH SCHOLARSHIP Award: TBD

Bestowed upon a graduating female volleyball player who exhibits the characteristics of citizenship, work ethic, integrity, compassion, and scholarship, the Shelly Yang Memorial Scholarship is named for the late mother of Cindy Zhou, LHS Class of 2013, and University of Michigan volleyball team member. Shelly was a staunch supporter of Libertyville High School Girls Volleyball and personified all the traits for which this scholarship is awarded. Criteria: • Senior Girls’ Volleyball player who finished her senior season in good standing. • Minimum weighted GPA: 3.0 • Essay (maximum word count 1000): What life lessons have you learned through your experiences in volleyball, and how may you apply those lessons to your future as a college student and young adult?

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SHELLY YANG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award: $500