Wisconsin students earn 2021 WSTF scholarships

TDS presents scholarships to 11 high school seniors

Join TDS in congratulating the following 2021 Wisconsin high school graduates who received Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation (WSTF) scholarships. The winners are:

·       Paige Brock, Auburndale High School, $1,500; plans to attend Lake Land College.

·       Jonah Zoschke, Neillsville High School, $1,500; plans to attend UW-La Crosse.

·       Brooklyn A. Friederick, Potosi High School, $1,500; plans to attend St. Norbert College.

·       Michael Gustafson, Middleton High School, $1,500; plans to attend Purdue University.

·       Jaclyn Hayes, Monroe High School, $1,500; plans to attend University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

·       Drayton Lehman, Mosinee High School, $1,500; plans to attend Bemidji State University.

·       Siena Perna, Verona Area High School, $1,500; plans to attend the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

·       Meta Simon, Waunakee High School, $1,500; plans to attend UW-Madison.

·       Lily Kloos, Auburndale High School, $750; plans to attend Northcentral Technical College.

·       Sydney Fecht, Potosi High School, $750; plans to attend Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

·       Rebekah Apel, Stoughton High School, $750; Plans to attend Madison College.

“TDS Telecom is honored to support students and their goals of higher education through its participation in the WSTF scholarship program,” said TDS’ State Government Affairs Manager Jean Pauk. “We are pleased to financially support these students as they pursue the education needed for their chosen career paths.”

Since 1966, the WSTF has contributed more than $1.5 million to help students further their education. In its 55 years, the foundation has awarded scholarships to more than 1,300 students.

The foundation is part of the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association (WSTA), a trade organization representing 67 companies and cooperatives in Wisconsin, including TDS.