ICC Foundation: Partners

ICCF Scholarship Program

2006 Scholarship Winners

As part of the 2006 ICC Foundation Scholarship Program, the ICC Awards Committee awarded scholarships to the following children of ICC Members, honoring each for scholastic achievement and leadership. All scholarships are designated for tuition, fees, books and school supplies by students attending colleges, universities, trade schools, business colleges or other accredited institutions.

Calli C. Whitehouse (Normal, Illinois) was awarded a $1,000 ICC General Scholarship. Calli is a junior at Illinois State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with plans to earn a doctoral degree. She is currently a licensed pharmacy technician. Callie is an extremely active part of her community, contributing 75 hours/week at area shelters, food banks, and for the local Rotary and Habitat for Humanity.

Jeffrey Alex Weagel (Sparks, Nevada) was also awarded a $1,000 ICC General Scholarship. Jeffrey is entering his sophomore year at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying Civil Engineering. Also active in the community, Jeffrey achieved the prestigious Eagle Scout rank, the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America. He hopes to use his engineering degree to research better building materials and safer construction techniques.

Abby Lynn White (Hill Top, Minnesota) was awarded the $1,000 William J. Tangye Scholarship for her outstanding academic record and community involvement. Abby is entering her senior year at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, in Wisconsin, seeking a degree in architecture. Her goal is to design mixed-use properties where family, community and business co-exist.

Ryan Finkle, from Butler, Missouri, was honored with the J.W. "Bill" Neese Scholarship (sponsored by the Central Florida ICC Chapter). Ryan is an entering freshman at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, studying Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration as well as Business Management and Emergency Management. His goal is to become a government service executive and hold an executive office as alderman, Congressional Representative or Senator, or the President of the United States.

Edward Knight Bentley (Sylacauga, Alabama) was selected for a $1,000 C. D. Howard Scholarship (sponsored by the Code Officials Association of Alabama). Edward is a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, studying Engineering. His honors include All County in football and golf, selection as an All State Academic/Athlete and member of the Who's Who Among American High School Students list.

Caitlin T. Farinelli (Wellington, Florida) was awarded the Charlie O'Meilia Scholarship (sponsored by the Palm Beach County Chapter). Caitlin is a high school senior/college freshman at The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University. She has been taking college courses since her sophomore year in high school with plans to major in Public Administration in order to pursue a career in government and public service.