Barbara Faye Scholarship Awarded to Luke Bernthal in 2024

Luke Bernthal becomes the first Lutheran High Northwest (LHNW) recipient of a Sandbox Foundation scholarship.  Luke is receiving the 2024 Barbara Faye Scholarship focused on Judea/Christian principles, along with his inspiration and hard work.  Luke comes from a small graduating class filled with plenty of scholars.

Luke’s plans include registering at either Michigan State University or Oakland University in the fall.  His career choice is focusing on Accounting or Finance.

Foundation advisor Paster Jeff Draeger of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church joined Rock at LHNW for senior honors night to present Luke his scholarship in person.  Ceremonies were held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Foundation is Inspired by Riley McComb’s Success

Riley McComb received an Inspiration Scholarship from the Sandbox Foundation during the RHS Honors night. Romeo High School held their annual Seniors Honors night on Monday, May 13th. Principal Bernie Osebold opened the ceremonies by announcing the class of 2024 had set a new record by receiving a whopping 186 local scholarships.

Sandbox Foundation advisors Rock and Marie were on hand to meet Riley McComb after the ceremony. Riley is headed to the University of Michigan to study becoming a Historian. Riley is a “top ten” graduate of RHS and received several scholarships on Monday night. Certainly foundation advisors picked another good one, in selecting Riley McComb for a 2024 Inspiration Scholarship.

Dominic DeLaura Scores 2024 Family Scholarship

Dominic DeLaura is the 2024 recipient of the Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship. Dominic will be attending Saginaw Valley State University in the fall, after graduating Romeo High School. Dominic plans to study business and will be joining the SVSU Golf team.

One “Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship” has been awarded annually for more than twenty-five-years to a RHS student who demonstrates a strong work ethic and plan to continue their studies after high school. Recipients of the Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship qualify to apply annually for a Sandbox Foundation Continuing Scholarship.

Anne May receives 2024 Continuing Scholarship

Advisors of the Sandbox Foundation proudly award Anne May the second 2024 Continuing Scholarship Grant. The foundation awards several Continuing Scholarships each year to returning college students who previously received a Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship or a Sandbox Foundation scholarship.

In 2023, Anne graduated high school from Lutheran High North located in Macomb, Michigan. Anne attends Oakland University, while also running Cross-Country and Track for Oakland.  Below, Anne describes his first year at Michigan.

My first year at Oakland University has been amazing! I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I have enjoyed my classes so far and I am excited to dive deeper into mechanical engineering classes in the next few semesters. Along with my studies, I am a member of the Oakland University Cross Country and Track team! The team has given me the opportunity to travel, develop many new friendships, have a different college experience, and volunteer with my team at the Meadowbrook Mansion and for a Women and Girls in Sports Day event. I want to thank the Sandbox Foundation and everyone involved for choosing me to receive this continuing scholarship!

Parker Newell receives Continuing Scholarship

The Sandbox Foundation is proud to announce Parker Newell will receive one of two Continuing Scholarship Grants, awarded for 2024. Continuing Scholarships are awarded to college students who previously received a Sandbox Foundation or Kuchenmeister scholarship.

Parker graduated high school from the International Academy Okma in 2023. He now attends the University of Michigan. The International Academy was recently ranked #8 of all high schools by U.S. News and World Reports. Below, Parker describes his first year at Michigan.

“Hello Mr. and Mrs. Kuchenmeister and the Sandbox Foundation team, 

During my first year at the University of Michigan I have made important progress along my educational pathway. I have decided to major in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. I have been involved in several organizations on campus including the Concrete Canoe engineering project team which scored second place in the regional competition. I have been extremely grateful for the support of my family and my church community back home during this first year of my college career. I would like to express my deepest thanks for the generosity of    the Kuchenmeister family and the sandbox foundation for the first scholarship I received in the fall and now again for the continuing scholarship I have received for the coming year. 

Parker Newell receives a Wayne Scholarship

International Academy Okma graduate Parker Newell earns a Sandbox Foundation Wayne Scholarship. Parker intends to enroll at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, School of Engineering for the Fall 2023 semester.

This is the first Sandbox Foundation scholarship awarded a graduate of the International Academy Okma. Parker received notice of his Scholarship by email. Unfortunately, foundation advisors were unable to present Parker’s award in person. Parker has a long history of work and service to the community, including Boy Scouts, Vacation Bible School, Marching Band, and Tutoring. Parker spent a portion of last summer working on his Eagle Scout project.

Cullen Detrick earns a Barbara Faye Scholarship

L’anse Creuse North 2023 graduate Cullen Detrick was awarded a Barbara Faye scholarship from the Sandbox Foundation on Wednesday, May 24th. Cullen is headed to Grand Valley to study mathematics. Cullen’s well rounded essay touched deeply on Work, Service and Inspiration. But it was Cullen’s testament to the ethics he would live by that caught the attention of foundation advisors. Cheryl and Rock went “home again” to present Cullen his scholarship in person.

Anne May becomes the first Lutheran High North recipient

2023 high school graduate Anne May becomes the first Lutheran High North student to earn a Sandbox Foundation Scholarship.

Anne is the recipient of a Barbara Faye Scholarship based on Faith and Principles. Her essay caught the attention of all foundation advisors immediately, making her a unanimous decision during the first round of discussions. Anne’s achievements at school, in church and in sports are a lengthy list of worthy accomplishments. We wish Anne and her family well as she attends college, seeking a Mechanical Engineering degree.

Armada High School Graduate earns Inspiration Scholarship

Parker Westfall earns Inspiration Scholarship

Armada High School 2023 Graduate Parker Westfall is the second student from his school district to earn the Inspiration Scholarship from the Sandbox Foundation. Parker is a fine young man who received several scholarships from local entities during Armada School’s annual Honors Night. Parker will be studying Business Administration at either the University of Michigan or Grand Valley in the fall. Rock Kuchenmeister was on hand to deliver summary information about the Sandbox Foundation and to present Parker in person.

2023 Continuing Scholarships Announced

Advisors of the Sandbox Foundation proudly announce 2023 Continuing Scholarships.

Quinton Schurig (Almont HS, attending Macomb Community College),

Sarah Spitz (Romeo HS, attending Saginaw Valley), and

Sean Sellars (Romeo HS, attending Oakland University).

Each of the 2023 Continuing Scholarship recipients were a 2022 High School graduate and receive either a Sandbox Foundation scholarship or the Kuchenmeister Family scholarship. These (now) college students applied earlier this year. They were among less than a dozen Continuing Scholarship applicants. Foundation Advisors congratulated each of them with an email announcement earlier this month. We look forward to hearing an update from them, as they complete a first year in college this spring.