Gongaware Scholars: Class of 2016

Kassie Jo Grooms

High School:  Marshall High School
Hometown:  Marshall, Illinois
Major:  Insurance and Risk Management

Kassie Grooms - Class of 2016Kassie is the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth Grooms of Marshall, Illinois. In high school, she was a member of National Honor Society and varsity captain of her softball and volleyball teams. She was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America, and served as secretary of her high school's international club and was the vice president of her class for three years. She received the Future Business Leaders of America student of the month award and was named the Marshall Advocate athlete of the week in softball.

 

Patrick Landwehr II

High School:  Chesterfield High School
Hometown:  Chesterfield, Missouri
Major:  Insurance and Risk Management

Patrick Landwehr - Class of 2016Patrick is the son of Patrick and Christine Landwehr of Chesterfield, Missouri. In high school, he was a member of National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta honor society. He played soccer and was also a captain of the volleyball team and served as the secretary of the Future Career Community Leaders of America club. He received his high school's scholar athlete honor award multiple times and received the Longhorn Pride Award for leadership and respect in the classroom.

 

Brandon Nettrouer

High School:    South Whitley High School
Hometown:  South Whitley, Indiana
Major:  Insurance and Risk Management

Brandon Nettrouer - Class of 2016Brandon is the son of Brian and Rhonda Nettrouer of South Whitley, Indiana. In high school, he was a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for four years and Whitley County Youth Leadership, which included a survey project on graduation rate improvement that was presented to the local school board. He also was a member of his high school's Spanish Club, as well as the school's track, baseball and football teams. He earned Three Rivers Conference Academic All-Conference honors multiple times from 2010 to 2012.