2019-2020 Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College High School Scholarship Winners Announced

MTI and DTC awarded $787,000 in scholarship funds to 167 high school seniors across the Midwest and Mississippi Delta Region

JUNE 12, 2020: Midwest Technical Institute and sister school, Delta Technical College, are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019-2020 Midwest Technical Institute and Delta Technical College High School Scholarship Program (MTI and DTC HS Scholarship) for graduating high school seniors!This year, the program awarded a total of 167 scholarships for various amounts between our six MTI and DTC campus locations. In total, these students across MTI and DTC’s campus network will receive approximately $787,000 in MTI and DTC scholarship funds.

We would like to extend a special congratulations to the Full Ride Scholarship Winners across MTI and DTC:

• Carter Hastings, Mediapolis High School: Welding & Pipefitting Program at MTI’s East Peoria, IL Campus
• Evelyn Reyes, Verona High School: Dental Assisting Program at MTI’s Springfield, MO Campus
• Kira Exline, Mt. Zion High School: Medical Assisting Program at MTI’s Springfield, IL Campus
• Mason Bennett, Auburn High School: Welding & Pipefitting Program at MTI’s Springfield, IL Campus
• Paige Raaen, Moline High School: Dental Assisting Program at MTI’s Moline, IL Campus
• Raphael Carey, Murrah High School: HVAC/R – MAR Technician Program at DTC’s Ridgeland, MS Campus
• Robert Mortensen, Houston High School: Dental Assisting Program at MTI’s Springfield, MO Campus
• Tamia Burton, Southwind High School: Cosmetology Program at DTC’s Horn Lake, MS Campus
• Tatyanna Wyley, Southwind High School: Cosmetology Program at DTC’s Horn Lake, MS Campus
• Tionna Quinn, Callaway High School: Medical Assisting Program at DTC’s Ridgeland, MS Campus

The winners were determined through a multi-step application process, which included submission of a video detailing why they are interested in pursuing a skilled trade or allied health career. Due to COVID-19, finalists then attended a virtual recorded interview, rather than an in-person interview. Once all interviews had been completed, the Selection Committee reviewed and scored all the finalists’ application videos and recorded interviews in order to select the winners per campus. MTI DTC Scholarship award amounts varied from Full Ride, $10K, $8K, $5K, $3K and $2K. 

Congratulations to the 2020 MTI DTC High School Scholarship Winners!

MTI and DTC would like to extend our sympathies to all the high school seniors who have had to adapt to the effects of COVID-19 during a monumental time in their young adult lives. Most high school seniors have had to sacrifice milestones such as the end of their senior sports seasons, senior prom, and high school graduation ceremonies.We here at MTI and DTC recognize the difficulty of this time and want to ensure all future MTI and DTC students that we are here to support you however possible. We have been impressed by the perseverance, dedication, and positivity of the 2020 graduating class during an unprecedented time.This year, rather than visit winners at their high schools to present their scholarship awards, some students were presented their awards at home! When possible and in accordance to local, county and state guidelines, the MTI and DTC Admissions Team practiced social distancing and other protective measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It was important to the MTI DTC team to recognize the creativity, commitment, and hard work of these graduating seniors, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Watch this photo slideshow of the 2020 MTI DTC High School Scholarship Winners!

Also, watch the videos below to see the surprise our winners experienced when they were awarded their scholarships by the MTI and DTC Team and with the support of friends & family!

Midwest Technical Institute: Springfield, IL Campus Winners

• Aidan Leon, Lanphier High School
• Alexander VanAirsdale, Taylorville High School
• Anthony LaRocca, Lanphier High School
• Ashly Ginos, MacArthur High School
• Ben Lindsey, Mount Zion High School
• Benjamin Duez, Olympia High School
• Brady Barker, New Berlin High School
• Brayan Jimenez, Beardstown High School
• Bricelyn Yonker, Taylorville High School
• Brigitte Long, Mt. Olive High School
• Caitlyn Hohimer, Tri-City High School
• Cheyenne Mclain, Litchfield High School
• Collin Heckert, Olathe South High School
• Dakota Dunn, Lanphier High School
• Dallas Bertels, Staunton High School
• Darcey Keith, Southeast High School
• Devin Ray, Staunton High School
• Emily Simpson, Athens High School
• Gavin Sell, Riverton High School
• Hunter Graham, Jacksonville High School
• Jakiya Raymond , Springfield Learning Academy
• Jenna Moore, Pleasant Plains High School
• Jezalyn Cunningham, Eisenhower High School
• John Kaitschuk, Pleasant Plains High School
• Josie Bell, Illini Central High School
• Julian Lopez, Staunton High School
• Kayla Gatons, Rochester High School
• Keely Smith, Lanphier High School
• Kira Exline, Mt. Zion High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner) (Watch Kira receive her scholarship by surprise on her birthday on ABC20 and WAND17!)
• Mason Bennett, Auburn High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Mathew Peper, Revive Alt High School
• Ozzie Treakle, Lincoln Community High School, receiving GED at Heartland Community College
• Shawn Hendry, CACC (Capital Area Career Center)
• Shaylin Poore, Illinois School for the Deaf
• Trenton Connoyer, Edwardsville High School
• Trevor Viner, Lincoln Community High School, LTEC (Lincolnland Technical Education Center)
• Zakkary Wills, North Greene High School

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments MTI’s Springfield, IL campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!

Midwest Technical Institute: East Peoria, IL Campus Winners

• Addison Chism, New Hope Christian Academy
• Avery Hanson, McCall High School
• Carter Hastings, Mediapolis High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Christy Patterson, Havana High School
• Colton Jochums, Midwest Central High School
• Connor Sypult, Pontiac Township High School
• Darah Taylor, Richwoods High School
• David Hayes, Peoria Heights High School
• Izzabella Raithel, Peoria High School
• Jacob Broughton, Illinois Valley Central High School
• Jerica Kull, Lowpoint-Washburn High School
• Jordan Schrepfer, Dee-Mack High School
• Kaden Hagen, Tremont High School
• Kathi Oliveros, Normal Community West High School
• Maci Nadolny, Mattoon High School
• Norrun Washington, Peoria High School
• Steven Robinson, Delavan High School
• Teagan Webb, Metamora Township Highschool
• Thomas Sirianni, Streator Township High School
• Wyatt Bantz, Stark County High School
• Zachary Barker, Metamora Township High School

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments MTI’s East Peoria, IL campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!

Midwest Technical Institute: Moline (Quad Cities), IL Campus Winners

• Aaliyah Austin, Rock Island High School
• Austin Canas, Bettendorf High School
• Blake Linz, Davenport West High School
• Bradyn Abell, Prophetstown High School
• Cade Adams, Rock Falls High School
• Chavesz Heck, Mid City High School
• Dylan Olson, Galesburg High School
• Francisco Jimenez Jr., Muscatine High School
• Gage Sleep, South Hardin High School
• Jatavious Clark, Davenport North High School
• Joshua Cuff, Mercer County High school
• Kelly Engels, Moline Senior High School
• Kyle McHenry, Clinton High School
• Lexia Manske, United Township High School
• Makenna Hull, Orion High School
• Paige Raaen, Moline High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner) (Watch Paige receive her scholarship by surprise on Local 4 News!)
• Patrick Wessels, Aledo High School
• YaPrecce Phillips, Bettendorf High School

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments MTI’s Moline, IL campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!

Midwest Technical Institute: Springfield, MO Campus Winners

• Adam Trivitt, Hillcrest High School
• Addison Peavey, Willard High School
• Alyssa McClelland-Heins, Kickapoo High School
• Amy Alvarado, Webb City High School
• Brandon Hutton, Butler High School
• Brooke Boyd, Central High School
• Caleb Dampier, Buffalo High School
• Caleigh Noriega, Seymour High School
• Chance Terrill, Parkview High School
• Collin Henry, Hurley High School
• Dawson Payne, Verona High School
• Dixie Sandusky, Blue Eye High School
• Dustin Grider, Spokane High School
• Emily McConnell, Marion C. Early
• Evelyn Reyes, Verona High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Garrison Hicks, Greenfield High School
• Haley Shaver, Hartville High School
• Hunter Harter, Billings High School
• Idania Monterroso, Carthage High School
• Jacob Vest, Humansville High School
• Jacquelyn Gomez Ordonez, Carthage High School
• Jeffery O’Bannon Jr., Billings
• Keaton Good, Reeds Spring High School
• Lee Cobb, Buffalo High School
• Logan Clegg, Ozark High School
• Lydia Starr, Billings High School
• Makaylee Wilder, Forsyth High School
• Mathew Wilson, Hurley High School
• Megan Stoll, El Dorado Spings R2
• Olan Carey, Verona High School
• Quincey Cole, Homeschool
• Raymond Foley, Humansville High School
• Riley Ferrell, Branson High School
• Robert Mortensen, Houston High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Tyler Stone, Billings High School

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments MTI’s Springfield, MO campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!

Delta Technical College: Horn Lake, Mississippi Campus Winners

• Alana Holloway, Southaven High School
• Alejandro Armendariz, White Station High School
• Baylee Pannell, East Union Attendance Center
• Briana Smith, Southwind High School
• Brianna Kraft, Olive Branch High School
• Carterrio Cobb, Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School
• Cesar Zendejas, Southaven High School
• Chara Smith, Holly Springs High School
• Chassity Petty, Horn Lake High School
• Dashaun Eiland, Horn Lake High School
• Dewayne Hayes , Horn Lake High School
• Diamond Reed, Hamilton High School
• Heros Iniguez-Perez, H.W. Byers Attendance Center
• James Adams, Woodlawn High School
• Jamica Ross, Southwind High School
• Johnel Burt, Fairfield High School
• Jordan Tittle, DeSoto Christian Academy
• Jyrah Smith, Horn Lake High School
• Kiara Calhoun, Wenonah High School
• Kobe Garrett, Lee Senior High School
• Mekia McCoy, Cleveland Central High School
• Mi’Aisa Gibbs, Whitehaven High School
• Michael Rockett III, Central High School
• Naimah Mosby, Rosa Fort High School
• Paige Carter, Chocthaw County High School
• Raelyn Lawless, Olive Branch High School
• Stevie James Jr., Holly Springs High School
• Tamia Burton, Southwind High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Tatyanna Wyley, Southwind High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Terrance Meeks , Freedom Preparatory Academy

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments DTC’s Horn Lake, MS campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!

Delta Technical College: Ridgeland, Mississippi Campus Winners

• Alexis Williams, Jim Hill Hight School
• Andrena Black, Canton High School
• Antwinque Christian, Callaway High School
• Cadaijha Smith, Canton High School
• Curtis Aldridge II, Holmes County Central High School
• Damia Hughes, Murrah High School
• Delicia Brinson, Jim Hill High School
• Elton Parker, Puckett High School
• Genesis Taylor, Murrah High School
• Jasmine Tyler, Canton High School
• Lakeria Townsend, Lanier High School
• Lyric Sutton, Murrah High School
• Malik Traylor, Provine High School
• Marquisha Winters, Kosciusko High School
• Nekahai Henton, Murrah High School
• Preston Holmes, Forest High School
• Quenton Powell, Provine High School
• Quintin Young, Forrest Hill High School
• Raphael Carey, Murrah High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Rayveon Hall, Jefferson Davis County High School
• Rodney Thompson, Jim Hill High School
• Savannah Brown, Puckett High School
• Shundria Tate, Humphreys County High School
• Tionna Quinn, Callaway High School (Full Ride Scholarship Winner)
• Tonie Granderson, Holmes County Central High School
• Walker Johnson, Scott Central Attendance Center

Watch this video to see a montage of the moments DTC’s Ridgeland, MS campus scholarship winners found out they received a scholarship!