Fundraising efforts for the purpose of presenting trade and technical school scholarships to students from Stephenson High School and Carney-Nadeau began in 2022.

In the last four years, the Homemakers have been able to provide 33 scholarships to students entering a technical/trade school program. Most have attended Bay College or Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, or were hired as an apprentice following their graduation, reported Susan Massarini, president of the West Bagley Homemakers.

Students who have been awarded scholarships from the Homemakers seek to work as apprentice electricians, welders, in the medical field and more.

This year, the Homemakers supplied scholarships to seven students from Stephenson High School: Kaycee Beal, Cassandra Engel, Lucas Havelka, Christian Klein, Cheyanne Palzewicz and Asher Priebe. Three students from Carney-Nadeau also earned the Homemakers’ trade scholarships: Dalten Wagner, Miles Tickler and Elodie Lenca.

From left to right are Shirley Johnson, Kathy Betters, Cassandra Engel, Arlene Engel, Judy Anderson and Susan Massarini.

Arlene Engel, a member of the Homemakers, had the privilege of delivering one scholarship to her granddaughter, Cassandra.

Each scholarship this year was $500.

“Every trade and technical profession is needed and used every single day – not only in our communities but all across America,” stated the Homemakers when announcing the awards.

For more information on how to support the Homemakers’ efforts, including elevating students who want to enter and plan for a career in any of our trade and technical professions, emails may be directed to wbagleyhomemakers@yahoo.com, and voice messages may be left at 715-938-0443.