Our Team

Jay Krcmar

President

I joined the Waupaca High School Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors to give back. I earned a couple scholarships out of High School and it made a big difference in my college education. I feel education is the key in any career. I look forward to continue to pay it forward and to help future graduates of Waupaca High School.

Kim Grant-Johnson

Vice President

I am a lifelong resident of the Waupaca area so being a member of the board is just one small way to give back to this community that has given my family and I so many opportunities. All three of my children have been recipients of WHS Scholarships. These scholarships have enabled each of them to attend a university with less financial stress on them and on myself. As a member of this board, I strive to provide scholarships to each WHS student that desires them. Fun fact: I have been a host mom to six WHS exchange students and I have a goal to visit all of them in their countries. Two down, four to go!

Joy Griffin

Treasurer

The Waupaca HS Scholarship Foundation was fairly new when I was asked to be the Treasurer. The first few years there were 6 checks to be written for scholarships. I am still amazed how the foundation has grown. I am now sending scholarships to over 50 WHS graduates. It has been great working with the donors who really care about our students and want them to have the means to further their education.

Linda Kassera

Board Member

I have been involved with the Foundation since it's inception. I was privileged to work with Joan Drayna who had the vision to see how the Waupaca community could assist and encourage the students of Waupaca High School to continue their education after high school. My entire educational professional career has been working with Waupaca students and their parents and I have been able to see the impact scholarship assistance can make to a deserving student.

Bill Storck

Board Member

I have been connected to Waupaca Area for over 40 years as a student in Waupaca School District, frequent visitor and now most recently as a resident. It was an honor to be asked to be on this committee to support current and future students in their post secondary endeavors. I have sat on a number of scholarship committees over time and am excited to be part of the Waupaca High School Scholarship Foundation.

Sherry Weise

Board Member

The Community Foundation Board provides opportunities for so many students to go after their dreams and goals. This support can help students achieve their potential and eliminate some of the financial burdens. I have seen several WHS alumni, who were recipients of these scholarships, give back to society either close to home or worldwide. This Foundation is all about making a difference.

Jeff Dolski

Board Member

I have seen students flourish over the years through the generosity of the Foundation, and I am very honored to be a part of this group of awesome community members. The community of Waupaca has embraced the concept of Paying it Forward! I encourage all students to show initiative by applying for a scholarship to get their careers kick-started! And I encourage all community members, past students, and businesses to also Pay it Forward by considering a donation. Thank you for your generosity.

Dale Feldt

Board Member

I am a retired Comet. Teaching in Waupaca was one of the best decisions I ever made. I could not stay away after retirement and am currently enjoying my role as a member of the Waupaca School Board. Being a member of the Waupaca Scholarship Foundation is so humbling. The generosity of all that donate is appreciated by our students.

Carli Navin

Board Member

I am a new member of the foundation and a life-long resident of the area. After receiving a foundation scholarship and furthering my education at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, I came back to Waupaca to start my career in financial planning. It has been an honor to serve on this committee. I have personally witnessed and benefitted by how much our community supports our students to succeed in their post-secondary education by lessening the financial stress while deciding the next steps in their career path. As a former recipient and WHS alumni, I am grateful for my opportunities and am thankful that I can do my part by working with the foundation for years to come.

Nicole Filiatrault

Board Member

As a proud Waupaca High School Alumni and a lifelong community member, I felt like it was my time to give back. Being an active member in our business community, I have learned the importance of growing your own and empowering the youth towards their potential. The idea of paying it forward is so profound I am honored to play a role, even in the smallest of ways, towards the success of our future.

Julie Coenen

Board Member

I visited Waupaca for years and fell in love with this very special area and the community. I am now proud to call it my home the past four years. The gift of education is so powerful! It can inspire, empower and make a difference to students, families, the workforce and local economy. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve on this Board and Make Education Happen!

Kelsey Kaack

Board Member

I am a proud Waupaca High School Alumni and former recipient of scholarships through this foundation. I have recently relocated with my family back to the Waupaca community, and I now have children in the Waupaca School District. It’s very full circle to be back in this wonderful community and to have the honor and unique opportunity to serve as a board member.