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2024
Army Engineer Memorial Award Recipients |
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Rebecca Caswell
Daughter of Erin and Dale Caswell US Army Corps of Engineers High School: Camas HS, Camas, WA College: William and Mary Major: International Relations Achievements: Varsity Letters in Rowing and Swimming, Orchestra Academic Letter, National Merit Commended Scholar Aspirations: I hope to work in environmental engineering and help to create newer, more sustainable ways of living. |
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Joshia Curry
Son of COL Jess and Sarah Curry Rock Island District, USACE High School: Morning Star Academy, Bettendorf, IA College: Biola University Major: Cinema and Media Arts Achievements: Timothy Award for Christian Character, Suma Cum Laude, Student Council, Varsity Basketball Aspirations: I want to study film and become connected in the film industry as a writer/director. My goal is to make a positive impact in Hollywood by demonstrating who I am through this medium. |
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Ashlyn Diehl
Daughter of LTC(R) David and Gwen Diehl LTC(R) Diehl – USACE ORicer High School: James Clemmons HS, Madison, AL College: Auburn University Major: Architecture Achievements: President Junior Citizens, Varsity Soccer, Captain Cross Country, Pole Vault Medalist, Captain Soccer Club, Volunteer Assistant Coach, Honor Societies – National, Art, Rho Kappa, Science, DAR Good Citizen, AP Scholar with Distinction Aspirations: Obtain architecture license and open own firm. |
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Robert James Etheridge, Jr.
Son of Rob and Ria Etheridge USACE Savannah District High School: South Aiken HS, Aiken, SC College: University of South Carolina Major: Film Studies Achievements: All A Honor Roll, Honor Grad, Honors Seal of Distinction, Palmetto Fellows Award, AP Scholar Aspirations: Film directing, screenwriting |
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Charles Goetz
Son of Col Joseph Goetz and Beth Goetz Commandant, US Army Engineer School High School: Waynesville High School, Waynesville, Missouri College: West Point Major: Mechanical Engineering Achievements: Football academic all-star, all-region, and all-conference; National Honors Society, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award, State position at Missouri Boys State, West Point Summer Leaders Experience, Academic Honor Roll Aspirations: To be an Army ORicer |
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Peter D Jansen
Son of Col (Ret) Karl and Sarah Jansen Retired Engineer; USACE St. Paul High School: Stillwater Area Highschool, Stillwater, Minnesota College: Gustavus Adolphus College Major: Environmental Science Achievements: Eagle Scout, National Honor Society, AP Scholar, Ultimate Frisbee Aspirations: Acquire a degree in Environmental Science and help leave a positive impact on the world |
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Gabriel Joly
Son of Col Sebastian and Vanessa Joly US Army Engineering Support Center, Huntsville; Commander High School: Bob Jones High School, Madison, Alabama College: Virginia Tech Major: Computer Science Achievements: Madison City Seal of Academic Distinction diploma, over 4.5 GPA, National Honor Society, National Athletic Honor Society, Eagle Scout, and cross-country co-captain Aspirations: Graduate with a computer science degree and work in the computer science field |
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Ariel M. Scott
Daughter of LTC (Ret) Leonard (Scotty) and Mary Scott MsCoE Fielded Force Integration Directorate, Organization Division High School: Lion Heart Academy, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri College: Ozark Technical Community College/ Oklahoma Christian University Major: AA in Criminal Justice/General Studies/BA in Gaming and Animation Achievements: Provost’s List: Fall 2022 Semester Aspirations: To do well in my classes, finish my book, and start up a small business. |
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Kailey Shouse
Daughter of Dewayne and LeTasha Shouse Supervisory Natural Resources Project Manager of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers High School: Owsley County Highschool, Booneville, Kentucky College: Morehead State University Major: Animal Science Achievements: Straight A student through whole high school career, BETA club member and Historian Aspirations: To someday own and manage both a livestock and crop oriented farm (crop-livestock integration farmer). I will sell the produce generated from my farm such as milk, eggs, meat, fruit, vegetables, and etc. I will also be the owner of a pet salon where I can groom both dogs and cats. |
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Gavin Thomason
Son of Jeremy and Shana Thomason USACE Little Rock District & USACE Vicksburg District High School: Lake Hamilton High School, Pearcy, AR College: Stephen F. Austin Univerisity Major: Forestry/Forest Management Achievements: Young Men of Distinction – Our promise for Cancer Resources Executive Council Member, FBLA Parliamentarian, Arkansas Boy’s State Representative for Lake Hamilton High School 2023, Lake Hamilton High Varsity Baseball & Football 2021-2023, FFA, FCA, “Live Like Bryce” Exemplary Character Award in both Football and Baseball, “Kerry Owen Living Legacy” Award, 2024 Varsity Baseball Teammate Award, Completed Advanced Diploma in Forestry Management Aspirations: With both my parents working for USACE my plans are to work with the federal or state government enhancing and protecting our forests while also utilizing and protecting our natural resources. |
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Adelaide Turner
Daughter of Col Gregory E and Margaret (Meg) Turner US Army Corps of Engineers High School: Home Front Christian School, Livonia, Michigan College: Tokyo Christian University Major: Global Studies Achievements: National Art Honors Society Member, classically trained vocalist – successfully performed at recital, served as a children’s church teen leader, completed and defended senior thesis Aspirations: A career in business or law, with a Japanese language focus. To reach Japanese people with the good news of Jesus Christ. |
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Mayer Uhlman
Son of Col Troy and Jennifer Uhlman OSD Policy High School: North StaRord High School, StaRord Virginia College: Oregon State University Major: Nuclear Engineering Achievements: Academic Excellence Award and Certificate Mérite in French Aspirations: To work with nuclear power plants to improve clean energy solutions. |
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Pamella Vail
Daughter of Col (Ret) Timothy and Rachel Vail Retired Engineer High School: Clear Falls High School, League City Texas College: Baylor University Major: Nursing Achievements: CCISD Superintendent’s Scholar, Certified Patient Care Technician, Cum Laude Aspirations: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
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Haley Wells
Daughter of Col and Mrs. Charles and Valerie Wells US Army Corps of Engineers, 181st IN BDE (MFTB) High School: Sparta High School, Sparta Wisconsin College: University of Georgia Major: Agribusiness and Accounting Achievements: High Honor Roll for maintaining a 4.0 throughout all 4 years of high school. Varsity All Academic Teams for Basketball (Stuttgart, Germany and Sparta, WI) Soccer (Stuttgart, Germany), and Tennis (Sparta, WI). Student of the Month in Business and Math at Sparta High School. DODEA All European Soccer Tournament MVP. Aspirations: I currently aspire to become an accountant with an emphasis in international and agri business where I can continue to travel the US and world. |
