Friday | May 29, 2026

Entering its 38th year, Oakdale Electric Cooperative's (OEC) scholarship program continues to grow and is funded from unclaimed capital credits of former co-op members. With over $567,000 awarded to date, OEC believes in the future of these young leaders and is dedicated to the education of our community's youth. 

Oakdale Electric Cooperative proudly presented scholarships to the following: 

Brookwood High School

  • Brynn Thurston | Daughter of Kay and Guthrie Thurston

Mauston High School

  • Natalie Anderson | Daughter of Jolene and Troy Anderson
  • Emalee Bohnert | Daughter of Ron & Kayleen Bohnert and Ashley Bohnert
  • Alize'e Forster | Daughter of Valerie and Joshua Forster
  • Ella Franek | Daughter of Shannon and Jasan Franek
  • Madalynne Gosda | Daughter of Jon and Melissa Gosda
  • Ivon Heinrich | Son of Adam and Amie Heinrich 
  • Audrina Velazquez | Daughter of Edna Federico and Greg Hadju
  • Dylan Walsh | Daughter of Justin and Kim Walsh

Pittsville High School 

  • Brielle Anderson | Daughter of Alyssa and Jesse Anderson 

Royall High School 

  • Bria Gruen | Daughter of Mark and Sarah Gruen 

Tomah High School

  • Laney Champlin | Travis and Erica Champlin
  • Brede Franks | Son of Kevin and Amy Franks
  • Karli Hall | Daughter of Eric and Tiffany Hall 
  • Cale Ollendick | Son of John and Kelli Ollendick 
  • Delaney Spolum | Daughter of Kurt and Jobi Spolum
  • Morgan Squires | Daughter of Todd and Kelley Squires
  • Michael Zastoupil | Son of Gina and Paul Zastoupil 

Virtual Academy (TASD)

  • Haakon Ashburn - Lineworker Scholarship | Son of Eric and Jennifer Ashburn


View their senior photos and career paths in the June WECN