Volunteers of Spooner Health award scholarships

SPOONER - Mike Schafer, CEO of Spooner Health, representing both Spooner Health and the Volunteers of Spooner Health, presented two local students each with a $2,000 scholarship on Wednesday, May 15, during a ceremony at Spooner High School. In addition, a non-traditional scholarship was also awarded. Formerly known as the Auxiliary, Volunteers of Spooner Health is a nonprofit volunteer organization. This small group of individuals make a huge difference supporting various projects at the hospital and throughout the community.

“At some point in all our lives, we will rely on a healthcare provider,” said Schafer. “A career in health care means that you will have the opportunity to make a difference in many lives.”

The Volunteers are proud to provide scholarships each year to students going into a health-related field. The applications are reviewed in a blind process with names removed. Other criteria considered for these scholarships include academic success in high school, involvement in school and community activities and unpaid volunteer work. The Volunteers organization provides $1,000 for each scholarship, which is matched by Spooner Health for a total of $2,000 per recipient.

The scholarships being given out are in memory of Lu McLellan, Inez Shaffer and Mary Sundeen. These ladies were active members of the Auxiliary/Volunteers organization for many years. This year’s recipients of the $2,000 Volunteers of Spooner Health scholarships are:

In Memory of Lu McLellan: Jenna Stumph.In Memory of Mary Sundeen: Jennifer Huesby.In Memory of Inez Shaffer: Peyton Steines.

Congratulations to the scholarship recipients and best wishes in your pursuit of a career in healthcare. Spooner Health also wishes to congratulate all the class of 2024 graduates.