Laura Graul Memorial Scholarship Fund The purpose of the Laura Graul Memorial Scholarship Fund is to award three $1000 scholarships to graduating Independence Public School seniors; each scholarship supports the education of a student who is pursuing a degree in a different category: performing arts, sports/athletics, and agriculture. The scholarship money is distributed after the students submit transcripts from their first year of college course work. CLICK HERE TO DONATE Laura Graul Memorial Scholarship Recipients 2023 Agriculture: Mason Gierok Athletic: Margaret Woychik Performing Arts: Bianca Najera 2022 Agriculture: Kaci Kahler Athletic: Chloe Cooper Performing Arts: Kevin Halvorson 2021 Agriculture: Mercedes Matchey Athletic: Gabe Rombalski Performing Arts: Mercedes Matchey 2020 Athletic: Creed Brenner Performing Arts: Brianna Truog 2019 Agriculture: Jorgiann Krause Gierok Athletic: Daniella Warner Performing Arts: Melanie Ovalle 2018 Agriculture: Allison Bragger Athletic: Isaac Pape Performing Arts: Morgan Becker 2017 Agriculture: Aaron Gierok Athletic: Andrew Grulkowski Performing Arts: Bailie Bautch 2016 Agriculture: Justin Gierok Athletic: Alex Grulkowski Performing Arts: Nathan Warner 2015 Agriculture: Lacey Filla Athletic: Kaitlynn Tuschner Performing Arts: Anonymous 2014 Agriculture: Katie Marsolek Athletic: Mitchell Speltz Performing Arts: Drew Christianson 2013 Agriculture: Rachel Woychik Athletic: Brett Brandenburg Performing Arts: Katie Franks