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Marcia Mullikin started the William F. Mullikin Police Science Scholarship to honor her husband after his untimely death. This spring it was awarded to Maranda Crotty, who is pictured here with Marcia. Maranda is a 2013 graduate from Dike-New Hartford High School and will be completing the Police Science program at Hawkeye this May. Congratulations, Maranda!

The Travis Wittmayer Scholarship for the Profoundly Deaf was awarded to Preston Faust, Johnny Duarte, and Beh Reh for the spring 2024 semester. Preston is a 2023 graduate from Jesup High School and will be completing the CNC Machining & Tool-Making Technology program in May 2025. Johnny is a 2022 graduate from Don Bosco High School and will be completing the General Studies program this May. Beh is a 2023 graduate from Waterloo West High School and will be completing the Sustainable Construction and Design program in May 2025. Annette Elliott established this scholarship to honor her son, Travis, who is profoundly deaf. Pictured (L-R): Preston Faust, Annette Elliott and Johnny Duarte. Not pictured: Beh Reh.

The Jimmy Robinson Scholarship was awarded to Emma Baker and Ashley Graas for the spring 2024 semester. Emma is a 2021 graduate from East Buchanan High School and will be completing the Human Resource Management program this May. Ashley is a 2006 graduate from Lawton Chiles High School, Tallahassee, Florida, and will be completing the Cybersecurity program at Hawkeye Community College in May 2025. The family of Jimmy Robinson established this scholarship to honor him after his untimely death. Pictured (L-R): Jan Peterson, sister of Jimmy, Emma Baker, Ashley Graas and Roger Peterson.

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2023 Hawkeye Community College graduation lineup!

Congratulations to some of our friends who graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2023. We are excited to wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!

The Tommy Burns Scholarship was established with the Hawkeye Foundation by the family of Tommy Burns to honor his memory. This semester, the scholarship was awarded to Colton Smith. Colton is a 2015 graduate of Waterloo West High School and is currently enrolled in the Police Science program, with plans to graduate in 2023.

The Andrew and Marlys Puhl Memorial Scholarship was established with the Hawkeye Foundation by Luanne Puhl to honor the memory of her parents and to give back to the profession that gave so much to her. This semester, the scholarship was awarded to Kristian Twyman. Kristian is a 2009 graduate of New Madrid County Central High School, New Madrid, Missouri, and is currently enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Technology program. She plans to graduate in 2023.

Hawkeye student Macy Mommer of Strawberry Point is a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship made possible through the American Legion of Iowa Foundation. Macy currently serves in the U.S. Army National Guard as a platoon head medic. This ignited her passion for health care and she is currently pursuing a degree in Nursing. A second recipient of a $1,000 scholarship will be determined in August.

The scholarship was presented by Bob Wenger, District III Foundation Director of the American Legion of Iowa Foundation. Founded in 1978, the foundation provides financial assistance to promote Americanism, youth programs, veteran's rehabilitation, and community service in Iowa.

Wenger is pictured here presenting Jeremy Rosel (left), Hawkeye's veterans services coordinator, with the scholarship check on Macy's behalf.

Congratulations Tiara!

On May 15, 2022, the Cedar Falls Amvets Post 49 hosted a scholarship ceremony. As part of the ceremony, the Sons of Amvets presented the Larry Williams Scholarship to Tiara Davenport-Sisk. Tiara is a 2003 graduate from Waterloo West High School and is majoring in Hospitality Management at Hawkeye Community College. Her goal is to open up a high end bed and breakfast called Tee's Bed & Breakfast.

Pictured L-R: Kevin Foster, Sons of Amvets representative, and Tiara Davenport-Sisk, scholarship recipient

Cheers to Ana Bivanco and Tatum Brandt! Ana and Tatum graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Hawkeye Community College. Well done.

Hats off to these guys who graduated from the Automotive Technology Program at Hawkeye Community College! We wish you the best of luck.

Nicole Parker, you did it! Nicole graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Hawkeye Community College. WooHoo!

Congratulations Colton Burch and Eli Nymeyer on your graduation from the Welding Program at Hawkeye Community College. We wish you the best of luck!

You did it! Cassandra Velazquez and Safari Williams graduates from the Respiratory Care program at Hawkeye Community College. We wish you the best of luck.

Way to go Lauren Wagner, Rebecca Lenton and Lexi Wagner on your graduation from Hawkeye Community College! These three ladies were members of Hawkeye’s soccer team and plan to continue their college career as they transfer to a university.

Congratulations Ashlyn Metcalf 2022 graduate from the Liberal Arts program at Hawkeye Community College. Ashlyn wasn’t able to have a high school graduation in 2020 due to Covid-19. She was excited to be able to participate this time!

The William F. Mullikin Police Science Scholarship was awarded to Elisabeth Reeves for the spring 2022 semester. The scholarship was created by Marcia Mullikin in honor of her husband after his untimely death. Elise is a 2016 graduate from Janesville High School and will be completing the Police Science program at Hawkeye Community College this May. Congratulations!