SCHULENBURG - The Stan zel Family Foundation celebrated its fourth Annual Scholar Launch on July 8, welcoming new high school and professional scholars into a growing legacy of leadership, learning, and community impact.
In addition to the Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship, we work closely with community members and donors who share our values and vision for supporting future leaders. Together, it established scholarships in honor of or in memory of individuals who have made a lasting impact on their communities.
New Scholars by Award: Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial High School Scholarship
Kaylee Beyer Shelby Davis Madyson Holub Logan Kainer Fay Kutac
Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Professional
Scholarship
Kambri Adams Adina Barnett Taylor Jensen Dominique Nicks Arnesia Powe Kacy Svatek Josh Vandever
Clark Scholarship Landa Family Education Foundation
Emmrie Marx
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship
Ruby Rodriguez
Cyndy Reed Legacy Scholarship
Ruby Rodriguez
Wanda Johnson Beaudry Stanzel Memorial Scholarship Shelby Davis Madyson Holub Fay Kutac Edgar Mandujano Madison Kunschick Schmidt Family Foundation Scholarship Joshua Cardarelli Bralen Heger Marcus Seger Edgar Mandujano Emmrie Marx Noe Nieto Claire Oeding Mikayla Otto Ruby Rodriguez Jazmine Nelson Mikayla Otto Ruby Rodriguez
Held at the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum in Schulenburg, the event was more than just recognition; it marked the official launch into the next chapter of life for these exceptional students.
New scholars were honored, toured the museum to explore the origins of the foundation and its aviation legacy, and even assembled balsa wood model planes, a hands-on tribute to the innovative spirit of the Stanzel brothers.
As a nod to family and tradition, the evening included a favorite treat, cookies at Grandma's house (in the ancestral home), offering a heartfelt moment of connection.
Perhaps most importantly, the event fostered real connection. Scholars had the opportunity to intermingle with foundation directors, committee members, staff, donors and fellow scholar alumni, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.
The result was a meaningful connection across generations, and a lasting sense of community and family.
Since 1991, the Joseph and Vic tor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to 572 high school and professional students from the Schulenburg and Weimar areas, investing in their academic journeys and building a thriving network of community-minded scholars.
