$1,500 Wallace E. Zastrow Award Scholarship - Community Insurance Corporation
Braeden Hill, School District of Onalaska
The Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials (WASBO) is proud to announce Kent Ellickson as the recipient of the 2023 Wallace E. Zastrow Award. Ellickson was recognized during WASBO’s 2023 Spring Conference in Madison, Wisconsin on May 11, 2023. Earlier this year, Ellickson retired from the School District of Onalaska after serving as the Director of Finance and Business Services for years.
The purpose of the award is to honor the legacy career accomplishments, outstanding contributions, and years of service of active WASBO members who have displayed visionary leadership, commitment and dedication. Award recipients like Kent Ellickson have made significant contributions to better the profession, public education, the school districts they serve, and WASBO.
Ellickson was recognized for his tireless service to his district, the association, and the profession. He is a past president of WASBO, has served on numerous WASBO committees for years, continues to be a mentor to many business managers, and is a constant advocate for his community and education in Wisconsin.
This honor carries with it a $2,000 cash award, sponsored by the Wisconsin Investment Series Cooperative, for continuing professional development. Ellickson also has the privilege of presenting a $1,500 scholarship, sponsored by Community Insurance Corporation, to a 2023 graduating senior in the School District of Onalska. Ellickson awarded the scholarship to Braeden Hill, a senior who graduating from Onalaska High School later this month.
Hill plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this fall to pursue a major in business administration with a minor in history. He eventually plans to earn a Juris Doctor degree. He says he wants to find a career in law and perhaps some work in journalism.
While attending Onalaska High School, Hill took the opportunity to enroll in many AP courses including AP Physics, AP English Language, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and AP World History. In addition to rigorous academics, he
participated in a diverse group of clubs and activities including Express and Hilltopper Show Choirs, Baseball, National Honor Society, and Quiz Bowl. Hill also has been employed at New Castle Title and with the La Crosse Loggers baseball team.
WASBO provides professional development for school business staff, fosters a network of support, and advocates for funding that ensures outstanding educational opportunities for all children in Wisconsin.
The WASBO Foundation matching funds for this scholarship is made possible by donations, WASBO Service Affiliate Sponsorships, WASBO Foundation Scholarship Golf and Bike Fundraisers, and other Foundation revenue-generating activities.
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