Knights Announce 2022 Scholarship Winners

We are proud to announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Knights of Columbus Council #9708 Scholarship! Through the generosity of K of C Council 9708 Brothers Tony Ogden and his son Carl Ogden, we have added 3 new scholarships to those that were available to this year’s applicants. Seven scholarships were awarded altogether, totaling $12,500 (nearly double last year’s total!). This year’s scholarships were funded by the James and Elizabeth Witten family, the Ogden family, and our Council. Congratulations to all of our Scholarship Winners. May God bless you and guide you – and all of our graduating St. Clare seniors – in your academic endeavors!

Scholarship Awardees and their sponsors following the St. Clare Graduation Celebration on May 22, 2022.

Sara Mitschke receives the James & Elizabeth Witten Scholarship from Kathy Witten Pittman, scholarship sponsor.

Madison Thorp receives the Michael Ogden Memorial Scholarship (designated for a student attending Texas A&M University) from scholarship sponsor Tony Ogden, and Grand Knight Bill Hoff.

Ryan Nguyen congratulated by Bill Hoff and Mrs. Christine Varisco on receiving the Dr. Al Varisco “Principal’s Scholarship” - designated for a student who graduated from St. Clare Catholic School.

Sam Soisson receives the Bo Ogden Memorial Scholarship from Carl Ogden (Bo Ogden’s son) and Bill Hoff.

Kaitlin Bernal is awarded a Knights of Columbus Scholarship by Bill Hoff.

Jonathon Foltyn is awarded a Knights of Columbus Scholarship by Bill Hoff.

Calvin Nguyen receives a Knights of Columbus Scholarship from Bill Hoff.

Grand Knight, Bill Hoff.

Elizabeth Selmarten, St. Clare Director of Youth Ministry.