Isha Shrestha- 2011
Born in Nepal, Isha Shrestha emigrated to Madison, Wisconsin, with her family in 2001. Although at first she spoke no English, she graduated from Madison West High School with near perfect grades and went on to become a Badger. In the classroom, she is a dedicated student with a triple major. In the community, Isha shares her experience as a new American to help other immigrants.
Lauren “Nikki” Schmidt- 2010
One month into college, Lauren Schmidt discovered a close friend unresponsive and unable to breathe due to alcohol consumption. For the 2010 Bascom Hill Society Scholarship recipient, the emergency marked the beginning of what Lauren calls “a completely new perspective” and started her on a path of learning, service and leadership that she never expected, but at which she excelled.
Shannon Chaplo- 2009
Shannon Chaplo, a Lake Geneva native majoring in psychology and gender and women’s studies, is the fourth recipient of the prestigious Bascom Hill Society scholarship. She plans to go to graduate school in clinical psychology after her May 2010 graduation.
Eric Nooker- 2008
The third recipient of the prestigious Bascom Hill Society scholarship is Eric Nooker, a Green Bay native majoring in horticulture. Although he has no specific career plans after his May 2010 graduation, currently under consideration are plant breeding or restoration ecology.
Libby Falck- 2007
The 2007 recipient is Libby Falck from Neenah, Wisconsin. She plans to graduate in 2009 with a dual degree in communication arts and political science. After completing a short documentary for a film class last spring, she made a totally random and unplanned change in her career path. She abandoned her dream of working in pediatric oncology in favor of film studies.
Sara Sadek- 2006
The 2006 recipient is Sara Sadek, a Madison native and graduate of West High School. Sara plans to graduate in 2008 with a dual degree in economics and Spanish along with an International Business Certificate.
