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2025
Army Engineer Memorial Award Recipients |
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Cameron Chappel
Son of MSG Erik Chappel and Mary Chappel; Student at US Army Sergeants Major Academy High School: Texas Virtual Academy at Allsville, El Paso, Texas College: American Military University Major: Marketing Achievements: National Technical Honors Society Aspirations: Become Successful. |
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Michael “Steele” Funches
Son of LTC (Ret) Michael Funches and Lindsay Funches High School: Covenant High School, Tacoma Washington College: Lipscomb University Major: Business Achievements: Captain Covenant High School Cross Country Team, Composer/producer of the original songs “Dear Someone” and “Ace of Hearts”, President Covenant High School Choir, Washington State Qualifying Cross Country Runner Aspirations: I plan to major in business and would like to pursue my songwriting while working in the business industry |
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Ayden Gensley
Son of CSM Dustin and Heidi Gensley and Heather Booth; US Army Reserve High School: Prairie High School, Cedar Rapids IA College: Iowa State Major: Civil Engineering Achievements: Varsity Football Aspirations: Graduate with Civil Engineering degree along with Iowa State’s MBA program for business. |
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Elena Gibison
Daughter of Thomas Gibison and Michele Gibison; USACE High School: Hadden Township High School, Hasson Township, NJ College: Johnson and Wales Major: Culinary Science & Product Development, minor in Chemistry Achievements: Haddon Township Honor Society, Visual and Performing Arts Honor Society, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Robotics Club Vice President, Softball Captain Head Sound technician Aspirations: To be a leader as a woman in the culinary industry. |
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Caroline Hannan
Daughter of BG William “Bill” Hannan Jr and Col (Ret) Sally Hannan; Commander, Northwest Division USACE High School: Lake Ridge High School, Oswego, Oregon College: Virginia Tech Major: Psychology Achievements: National Honors Society member, National Honors Society, President, President and Founder of club for military kids, accepted to Summer Leaders Experience at West Point, accepted to the National Student Leadership Conference Aspirations: Joining Corps of Cadets to be in the military. I want to be in the Army. I also think I have an interest in law school. |
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Emma Kolouch
Daughter of Col Stephen Kolouch and Jennifer Kolouch; Commandant US Army Engineer School High School: Viator Classical Academy, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri College: Cedarville Major: Political Science Achievements: Graduating with honors; National Latin Exam perfect score, awarded the Summa Cum Laude gold medal; Varsity Dance Team Letter; over 250 volunteer community service hours Aspirations: After graduating from Cedarville University, I plan on attending law school. Although I have not decided what area of law I am most interested in, my ultimate desire is to work on Capitol Hill. |
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Avery Reisinger
Daughter of LTC (Ret) Aaron Resinger and Stacey Resinger; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers High School: Puyallup High School, Puyallup, Washington College: The United States Military Academy at West Point Major: Engineering (all programs) Achievements: 2-year Varsity Basketball, 3-year Varsity Lacrosse, 4-year Varsity Swim and Dive, Swim Team Captain and Senior Class President. President’s Education Award Program: Outstanding Academic Achievement, AP Scholar, multiple 4-H Photography award winner. Aspirations: My goal is to become an architect and make beautiful homes with my father. |
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Emma Vi Reisinger
Daughter of LTC (Ret) Aaron Resinger and Stacey Resinger; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers High School: Puyallup High School, Puyallup, Washington College: University of Arizona Major: Pharmaceutical Science Achievements: 4 Year Golf Varsity and 3 year Tennis Varsity, AP Scholar, and AP Capstone Aspirations: I want to pursue a career in pharmacy by using what I’ve learned through my pharmaceutical sciences degree and continuing on to earn my Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona. |
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Kaitlyn Marie Schilling
Daughter of LTC Christopher Schilling and Melissa Schilling; 99th Readiness Division- DPW High School: Northern Burlington County Regional High School, Columbus, New Jersey College: Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers-New Brunswick Major: Music Education Achievements: Eagle Scout, Drum Major, Tri-M Music Honors Society President Aspirations: Become a band director for high school and eventually move to the collegiate level. |
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Brian James Sowers
Son of Angela and David Sowers; US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District High School: Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania College: Villanova University Major: Chemical Engineering Achievements: Received Academic honors in both Spanish Honors Society and National Honors Society for having high grades and involvement in the school community. Awarded the 2024-2025 Academic Award through the LL-League for varsity basketball. Aspirations: I am aspiring to help invent new ways to protect the environment against invasive and destructive chemicals. |
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Madeline Tallman
Daughter of Clayton and Charity; USACE Far East District High School: North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake, Minnesota College: Century College Major: Associate of Arts Achievements: National Honor Society, 3 year Theatre Student and Student Director, Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor, Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs Officer, Wright Brothers Award (2023), FL Rotary Club Student of the Month Aspirations: I want to graduate with a major in Journalism and be able to share the stories of people all around the world through music, film and classic journalism. |
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Addison Van Epps
Daughter of Brigadier General Geoffrey Van Epps and Erika Van Epps; Deputy Commanding General, III Armored Corps High School: Lakeridge High School – Lake Oswego, Oregon College: College of William & Mary Major: Public Health Achievements: National Honors Society, Newspaper “feature” editor, Oregon Journalism Education Society, 4 year Varisty Cheerleader Co-Captain, Individual Leadership award at NCA Cheerleading Camp, Girls State Participant. Aspirations: I’m interested in Public Health, specifically epidemiology. I want to make an impact by studying diseases and their patterns to help predict and prevent the next big outbreak. |
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Geraldine K Morris Awardee
Sophia Peacock Daughter of LTC Richard Peacock and Brittany Peacock; Joint Staff High School: West Potomac High School, Alexandria, Virginia College: Appalachian State University Major: Nursing Achievements: Junior Class Vice President, Color Guard Captain, Student Council, Top 10 Poetry Performers of Kansas 2024, State Forensics Tournament Participant. Aspirations: To help others and see everything this world has to offer. I want to view the world as God intended, to be cherished, explored and loved. |
