The Paper Stock Industries (PSI) chapter of the Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) awarded its annual scholarships to 15 dependents of employees in the recycling divisions of PSI member companies.
This year’s awards totaled $40,000, including one $5,000 grand prize and 14 merit scholarships each worth $2,500.
Grand prize winner: Madeline Dummitt, Graphic Packaging International, Macon, Georgia
Harrison Buchheit, Graphic Packaging International, Middletown, Ohio
Charles Butryn, Greif, Smyrna, Georgia
Emily Grace Cater, International Paper, Memphis, Tennessee
Luke Desenberg, CellMark, Novato, California
Jack Giovetsis, Recycling Management Resources, Barrington, New Jersey
Madison Howard, Allan Co., San Diego
Timothy Irons, WestRock, Battle Creek, Michigan
Addison Kamminga, Padnos, Grandville, Michigan
Andrew Marcinko, Waste Management, Houston
Rachel Nordt, Waste Management, Houston
Evan Schuster, WestRock, Olathe, Kansas
Kelsey Shaffer, International Paper, Prattville, Alabama
Masen Starks, International Paper, Mansfield, Louisiana
Brooke Tratner, Wilmington Paper—The Program, Pine Brook, New Jersey
Madeline Dummitt was this year's grand prize winner, earning the $5,000 scholarship. She was a four-year member of the varsity track and field, shooting and lacrosse teams, and participated in Key Club, Pep Club, Ecology Club, Investment Club and Beta Club. Dummitt plans to study biology at Clemson University. (Pictured from left: Heather Dummitt, Madeline's mother, and Madeline Dummitt.)
