Mahone Foundation Carthage College Access Education Awards
Makael Phillips
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Business and Finance
Future Aspirations: My primary objective is to learn how to guide individuals in making smart financial decisions and building long-term wealth. I hope to help families save, invest, and avoid debt, improving the overall financial stability of our community.
About Me: I’ve volunteered coaching youth basketball. My hobby is playing volleyball, where I was honored to receive the Defensive Player of the Year award.
Seth Donald
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Exercise & Sport Science
Future Aspirations: I believe personal training strengthens the community by improving and promoting public health, joyfulness, and long-term physical mobility. I want to encourage mental well-being by creating supportive environments that will empower everybody to improve their personal wellness.
About Me: I participated in soccer and track all 4 years of high school. I love to do outdoor activities.
Kyle Westfall
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Accounting
Future Aspirations: I plan to build a career in accounting to help people and small businesses make smart financial decisions, creating stability and growing with my community. At the same time, I will use my passion for music performance to bring people together and support local initiatives with creativity and outreach.
About Me: I like to golf and fish. I have also competed and placed in Wisconsin School Music Association every year.
Natalie Jecevicus
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: My plan is to be a nurse so that I can give back and pay it forward. The impact I will have on the community is that I will be helping everyone in need no matter what the situation is.
About Me: I love playing volleyball and traveling!
Erza Zenuni
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Biotechnology (Pre-Med Track)
Future Aspirations: My goal is to become a physician who truly cares for patients and makes a real difference in their lives. I want to use my career to help others, advocate for my patients, and give back in a way that matters!
About Me: I enjoy spending time with my dad and sister watching Disney movies as a way to relive special childhood memories!
Micailla Loren Balan
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Psychology
Future Aspirations: I aim and aspire to be a pediatric psychologist. I want to provide a stable support system for children who need it most.
About Me: I’m bilingual, and my favorite school subjects are Math and English!
Leylanna Cruz
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: I want to become a registered nurse to have a positive impact on others. I hope to make patients and families feel supported and cared for during difficult times.
About Me: I am a three sports athlete in high school, and my favorite color is purple. I love spending time with my family!
Elijah Juarez
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Engineering
Future Aspirations: I want to be an engineer so I can help design and build things that will help make people’s lives easier. I want to give back to my community by utilizing my career and skillsets to improve the quality of life for others.
About Me: I’m a wrestler and baseball player for my school. I have loved football and the Green Bay Packers for as long as I can remember.
Servio Perez Jr
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Studio Art
Future Aspirations: I plan to enter the art field and strive to become a well-known artist. I hope one day to make an impact on my community by making my art influential and inspirational.
About Me: I am in the National Honor Society at my high school. I am bilingual and can speak Spanish fluently.
Melanny Ruiz
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Marketing
Future Aspirations: I seek to become a real estate agent, turning my passion for people into a career that changes lives one investment at a time. My work will strengthen my community by connecting people to the right places and helping build a neighborhood we're all proud to call home.
About Me: I love being in the Orchestra and have been playing violin for 9 years. I like to spend my free time reading and listening to music.
Mahone Foundation Herzing University Scholarship
Nevaeh Vargas
Post-Secondary: Herzing University
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: I aspire to become a nurse because I am driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and go above and beyond to save lives. I am committed to continuous learning and growth in this field.
About Me: I’m the first of my 8 siblings to go to college. Additionally, I work well under pressure.
Aniyah Price
Post-Secondary: Herzing University
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: As a travel nurse, I will bring essential healthcare services to diverse communities, often filling critical gaps in care. My work will not only improve patient outcomes but also strengthen the overall health and resilience of the communities I serve.
About Me: I am a three-sports, high honors athlete. I scored 1000 career points this year in my senior basketball season. I enjoy creating designs for my t-shirt and design business.
Mahone Foundation Carthage College Full Tuition Scholarship
Jazzelle
Richardson-Finley
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Environmental Science
Future Aspirations: In the future I will be working to find solutions and fix problems that deeply impact the community such as hunger and homelessness. My goal is to make the world a better place one small piece at a time.
About Me: I’m really into plants and being nurturing and creative; It helps create all sorts of positive ideas and solutions; which help me help others around me!
Mahone Foundation CEO Scholarship
Tony Fisher
Post-Secondary: Quincy University
Academic Program: Kinesiology
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career where I can help athletes improve their performance and recover from injuries. I hope to give back to my community by mentoring young athletes and promoting health, fitness, and discipline.
About Me: I am a two-time county champion in track and field and placed 3rd in the state in the 4x4 relay. I also did dance for three years and I take pride in pushing myself to improve every day both on and off the field!
Naron Hamp
Post-Secondary: UW-Whitewater
Academic Program: Business & Criminal Justice
Future Aspirations: Upon graduating from college, I want to return to Kenosha and open a business as well as work in the community within the juvenile justice system. I want to be a role model for other young men and give back.
About Me: I am a three-sports athlete. I enjoy being with my family and friends. I was the 2025-26 Bradford Homecoming King and I received the Varsity Football Coach award in 2024.
Treyvon Steinseifer
Post-Secondary: Gateway Technical College
Academic Program: Building Trades – Carpentry
Future Aspirations: I plan to start my own construction company. I want to help high school kids learn more and potentially get into the trades because I feel like it is more frowned upon in our generation. Young adults need to know it is a good career, and it is in demand.
About Me: I like hunting and fishing. The thrill of sitting, being patient all day and finally getting something is what always brings me back.
Aneisha Nyambo
Post-Secondary: Marquette University
Academic Program: Pre-Medicine
Future Aspirations: In the future, I plan on becoming a pediatrician. This healthcare profession will allow me to provide help and care for the children within the community.
About Me: I love to dance, cook and spend time with my family.
Takiyah Young
Post-Secondary: UW-Parkside
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: Helping and educating people is what I love most, so I’m taking it one step at a time and one day I’ll become a doctor. As a doctor I will help people in my community which will have a direct impact on health equity and healthy lifestyles!
About Me: I love to play basketball, exercising and spending time with my family.
Winter Newell
Post-Secondary: Spelman College
Academic Program: Theater & Performance
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career as a film actress and become founder of a consumer-based business. I will be an avid role model by continuing to encourage the youth to promote cultures of inclusion in order to become influential, amiable leaders through my anti bullying initiative, Count Me In.
About Me: I am Miss Racine Wisconsin Teen! Additionally, I really enjoy traveling on cruises!
Parker Seggelink
Post-Secondary: UW-Whitewater
Academic Program: Business Administration - Economics
Future Aspirations: I want to pursue an understanding of the business world to work as a risk and research analyst. A business degree will help me to give back to the world by making good business decisions for corporations in and outside the community.
About Me: I am a unicyclist and self-taught pianist! I love spending time with my family.
Marley Kirby
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Education
Future Aspirations: I would like to be a history teacher. I want to make a difference in students’ lives and do everything I can to provide help to everyone I meet.
About Me: I am student council secretary as well as being a member in 4 other student clubs. I have been involved in KUSD theater all four years of high school.
Rashun Toney II
Post-Secondary: Carthage College
Academic Program: Graphic Design
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career where I can create meaningful visuals that inspire others. Through my work, I hope to positively impact my community by promoting creativity, supporting local businesses, and bringing awareness to important issues.
About Me: I enjoy playing sports and staying active. I like drawing, working on my comic book, and playing musical instruments in my free time.
Jordyn Young
Post-Secondary: UW-La Crosse
Academic Program: Sports Management w/ emphasis on Exercises & Sports Science
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career in Sports Marketing, where I hope to positively impact my community by creating opportunities that bring people together through sports, inspire the youth, boost community pride, and support local businesses.
About Me: Staying committed to my academics while pursuing my interests in soccer, has helped me build strong time management, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Sarah Yusuf
Post-Secondary: UW-Madison
Academic Program: Biology (pre-med)
Future Aspirations: I plan to earn my Medical Doctorate specializing in oncology to provide compassionate care to individuals facing cancer. Through this work, I hope to improve access to treatment and contribute to research developing new and more effective treatments.
About Me: I love traveling and have been to 3 different countries! I am also proud to have received the Mayor Youth Commission Award for Kenosha County.
Ma’kiya Brown
Post-Secondary: Central State University
Academic Program: Neuropsychology
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career in neuropsychology, studying how the brain affects behavior and mental health. I hope to use my career to improve access to mental health resources and support underserved communities.
About Me: I participate in track and cheer and have received awards, like the African American Youth Achievement Award, for my leadership and service.
Alexsandria Estrada
Post-Secondary: Undecided
Academic Program: Political Science
Future Aspirations: As a future corporate lawyer, I want to use my skills in speaking, arguing, and problem-solving to help businesses make smart and fair decisions. I hope to make a positive impact on my community by supporting ethical practices, helping businesses grow, and making sure people are treated fairly.
About Me: I am a triplet and I like to participate in Mock Trials.
Leandra Estrada
Post-Secondary: Undecided
Academic Program: Major pre-dentistry
Future Aspirations: I plan to specialize in transforming smiles and improving oral functionality through advanced techniques. This career will allow me to foster pride and self-confidence in patients, ultimately strengthening community well-being and lowering the risk of oral health issues.
About Me: Some of my hobbies include reading books and building with LEGO.
Zenaida Estrada
Post-Secondary: Milwaukee School of Engineering
Academic Program: Architectural Engineering
Future Aspirations: I plan to specialize in integrating sustainable mechanical and structural systems to design energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. By creating resilient, eco-friendly structures, I will reduce environmental impacts and enhance the health, safety, and comfort of community members.
About Me: I truly enjoy writing stories and reading books. I also like spending time with my family.
Noah Ormond
Post-Secondary: UW-Milwaukee
Academic Program: Nursing
Future Aspirations: My future career is more on helping society in the health department and taking care of the people who are in need. I believe it will impact the community positively because I can nurture a person back to their full self.
About Me: I love reading books and I love to run marathons with my mother. I also feel very blessed to have received the Mahone Foundation Scholarship.
Sincere Williams
Post-Secondary: Upper Iowa University
Academic Program: Supply Chain Management
Future Aspirations: Supply chain management and logistics makes sure that goods like food and medicine reach the community in a timely manner. With this career I hope to directly impact local communities’ health and stability.
About Me: My favorite color is purple and I’m funny. We were state champions in football, which earned me a football scholarship!
Nolan Mrotek
Post-Secondary: Purdue University
Academic Program: Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Future Aspirations: I plan to pursue a career as an aircraft accident investigator who helps to determine the causes of aircraft accidents and ensure similar incidents never happen again. Through my work I will improve the safety of aviation, making flying safer for people around the world.
About Me: I placed third for two events at Wisconsin division 3 state swimming championships. I enjoy buying, selling and repairing vintage clothing.
Olivia Graves
Post-Secondary: Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
Academic Program: Radiography
Future Aspirations: As a Radiographer, I will assist physicians in diagnosing fractures, cancer and other conditions. This career will help me make an impact for improving health in the community.
About Me: I spent 12 years competing in gymnastics. Freshman year, I switched to volleyball where I competed in high school and national club teams and will now be playing in college!
Hunter Stouffer
Post-Secondary: UW-Parkside
Academic Program: Biological Sciences
Future Aspirations: I’ve always loved animals, plants, and being outdoors, which is why I’m excited to study nature and biological sciences. In the future, I hope to use what I learn to work with animals, help the environment, and make a positive impact in my community.
About Me: I enjoy cooking and playing cello in chamber orchestra!
