Plover VFW presents ROTC award; establishes annual Mid-State scholarship

Metro Wire Staff

The Plover VFW last weekend awarded a scholarship to one student—and also announced a new scholarship program for non-traditional students of the tech school.

The VFW Post 10262 Rifle Squad awarded a $1,000 scholarship to UW-Stevens Point ROTC Cadet Jalena Sprague in a ceremony at the Post on Saturday, April 30.

Sprague, currently a sophomore in the ROTC program, received the scholarship award for Outstanding Cadet from Plover VFW Rifle Squad Commander Norb Strasser.

Sprague, a Nekoosa native, also received a citation and medal to commemorate her outstanding achievements and exceptional leadership ability. Sprague also serves as a volunteer at campus blood drives and military events. During her free time, she enjoys painting, photography, sculpture, and hiking.

She plans to graduate in May 2024 with a major in psychology and minors in art and military science, and then become a commissioned officer in the United States Army.

Traditionally, the award is presented at the Annual Army Pointer Company ROTC Military Ball, but in observance of COVID-19 precautions, the ROTC Northwoods Battalion conducted a modified awards ceremony hosted by the Plover VFW.

Plover VFW also presented an endowment check of $10,500 to Jill Steckbauer, Director of Mid-State Technical College Foundation, Inc., to fund a perpetual, annual $500 scholarship for a non-traditional student veteran enrolled in an MSTC program.

The annual scholarship will be awarded beginning in the fall 2022 semester.

For more information and how to apply, contact Director Steckbauer at (715) 422-5322 or email [email protected]