We’re thrilled to introduce you to the recipients of the Tabor 20 Scholarship, H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship, and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.
Tabor 20 Scholarship
Collin Branam
Classical School of Wichita
Wichita, Kan.
Home Church:
Ridgepoint Church (Wichita, Kan.)
Activities:
Soccer, Tennis
Possible Major/Interests:
Biology
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Nicolas Branam (g’98), father
- Rachel (Boldt g’98) Branam, mother
- Sarah Boldt (fs’98), aunt
- Kendra (Boldt g’03) Emery, aunt
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“Meeting new people and growing & building Christian community.”
Dellen Claassen
Newton High School
Newton, Kan.
Home Church:
Koerner Heights (Newton, Kan.)
Activities:
Baseball, Basketball, Football, FCA, Stuco
Possible Major/Interests:
Exercise Science
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Russ Claassen (g’94), father
- Chandelle Claassen (tco’23), mother
- Sam Claassen (cs), brother
- Diane Claassen (g’86), grandmother
- Dwayne Claassen (fs’63), grandfather
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“Being a part of the Tabor College baseball team.”
Rylie Driggers
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, Kan.
Home Church:
Parkview Mennonite Brethren (Hillsboro, Kan.)
Activities:
Band, Cheer, Choir, Drama, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Forensics, GAP Club, Golf, Musical Theatre, National Honor Society (NHS), Spirit-N-Celebration (music ensemble)
Possible Major/Interests:
Chemistry
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Eric Driggers (g’01), father
- Tami (Jons g’01) Driggers, mother
- Darrell Driggers (fb’1999-2022), grandfather
- Charlene (Jost g’72) Driggers, grandmother
- Rebecca (Jons g’03) Moore, aunt
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I get to be a part of a wonderful community feeling, meeting many people with the same beliefs and passions as me, and participating in activities that will grow my talents and faith.”
Cherie Engelman
Engelman School for the Gifted (Homeschool)
Ulysses, Kan.
Home Church:
New Beginnings (Ulysses, Kan.)
Activities:
4-H, Praise Team at church
Possible Major/Interests:
Veterinary Medicine
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
N/A
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m so excited to become a Tabor Bluejay for the many opportunities to grow in love for people and my faith and relationship with God. I am also excited to become more involved in the worship ministry and community.”
Cameron Goertzen
Western Christian Academy (Online homeschool)
Hays, Kan.
Home Church:
North Oak Community Church (Hays, Kan.)
Activities:
Choir
Possible Major/Interests:
Undecided, possibly Psychology
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- John D. Goertzen (g’65), grandfather
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m excited to meet new friends that are like-minded Christians.”
Rebekah Hernandez
Rio Grande City-Grulla High School
La Grulla, Texas
Home Church:
GracePoint Church (La Grulla, Texas)
Activities:
Cross Country, Track & Field, Worship Team
Possible Major/Interests:
Business
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
N/A
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I get to be a part of a wonderful community feeling, meeting many people with the same beliefs and passions as me, and participating in activities that will grow my talents and faith.”
Peter Jost
Sheridan High School
Sheridan, Wyo.
Home Church:
The Rock Church of the Bighorns (Sheridan, Wyo.)
Activities:
Hiking, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Fishing, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, Soccer, Tennis
Possible Major/Interests:
Chemistry
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Corey Jost (g’88), father
- Vicki (Plett fs’88) Jost, mother
- Hannah Jost (fs’21), sister
- Emma (Jost g’22) Roberts, sister
- Marilyn (Hiebert fs’56) Jost, grandmother
- Phil Plett (g’63), grandfather
- Sharon (Tschetter fs’60) Plett, grandmother
- Craig Jost (fs’86), uncle
- Josiah Jost (g’23), cousin
- Megan Jost (cs), cousin
- Ethan Kutz (fs’23), cousin
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m really excited to move into the next chapter of my life where I will get an education directed at my career choice and play a higher level of tennis.”
Lindsey Richert
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, Kan.
Home Church:
Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren (Hillsboro, Kan.)
Activities:
Choir, Youth Group, Worship Team
Possible Major/Interests:
Elementary Education
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Peter Richert (fs’05), father
- Krista (Owen fs’05) Richer, mother
- Ed Richert (g’75), grandfather
- Phyllis Patenaude fs’77) Richert, grandmother
- Herb C. Richert (g’1920), great-great-grandfather
- Kara (Richert g’01) Luce, aunt
- Esther Richert (g’04), aunt
- Elissa Richert (g’11), aunt
- Matthew Richert (g’17), uncle
- Josh Richert (g’17), uncle
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m most excited to forward my education in a career I’m excited about.”
Addison Schmidt
Fairview High School
Fairview, Okla.
Home Church:
Fairview Mennonite Brethren (Fairview, Okla.)
Activities:
Basketball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), Softball, Stuco, Track & Field
Possible Major/Interests:
Elementary Education & Spanish (minor)
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Travis Schmidt (g’99), father
- Lisa (Myers g’00) Schmidt, mother
- Gary Myers (fst & ff’78-01), grandfather
- Aaron Myers (g’96), uncle
- Consuelo (Deckert fs’97) Myers, aunt
- Grant Myers (g’92), uncle
- Cari (Fast g’92) Myers, aunt
- Jacie Myers (g’24), cousin
- Griffin Myers (fs’17), cousin
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m so excited to make new friends and further my relationship with Jesus.”
Stella Shinn
Homeschool
Salem, Ore.
Home Church:
Kingwood Bible (Salem, Ore.)
Activities:
Art, Ballet, Bible Study, Cross Country, Irish Dance, Photography
Possible Major/Interests:
Studio Art and Bible
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
N/A
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I am most excited about thriving in a student culture focused on Jesus. I am ready to grow spiritually while at Tabor and serve God in different ways.”
Levi Smith
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, Kan.
Home Church:
Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren (Hillsboro, Kan.)
Activities:
Football, JR/SR High Camp Counseling
Possible Major/Interests:
Exercise Science/Physical Therapy
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
N/A
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m most excited about staying close to home and continuing to play football.”
Cameron Yutzy
Buhler High School
Buhler, Kan.
Home Church:
Buhler Mennonite Brethren (Buhler, Kan.)
Activities:
Choir, Concert Band, Cross Country, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Track & Field
Possible Major/Interests:
Computer Science
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Michael Yutzy (g’96), father
- Bethany (Yutzy g’23) Spicer, sister
- Noah Spicer (g’23), brother-in-law
- Judy (Balzer g’68) Yutzy, grandmother
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“Learning things.”
Christopher Yutzy
Buhler High School
Buhler, Kan.
Home Church:
Buhler Mennonite Brethren (Buhler, Kan.)
Activities:
Buhler Singers, Choir, Concert Band, Cross Country, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Track & Field
Possible Major/Interests:
Computer Science
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Michael Yutzy (g’96), father
- Bethany (Yutzy g’23) Spicer, sister
- Noah Spicer (g’23), brother-in-law
- Judy (Balzer g’68) Yutzy, grandmother
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I am excited to have more purpose-focused education.”
NOTE: Aubrianna Holzrichter (Lustre Christian High School, Lustre, Mont.) also received the Tabor 20 Scholarship. Additional names may be added before the start of the upcoming semester.
H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship
Violet Klein
Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro, Kan.
Home Church:
Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren (Hillsboro, Kan.)
Activities:
Basketball Statistics, Forensics, Stuco, Swim Team, Theatre Sets, Yearbook
Possible Major:
Psychology
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Roxi (Suderman fs’94) Klein, mother
- Iris Klein (g’24), sister
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m most excited to meet new people and to show them around my hometown!”
Nicholas Krebs
Berean Academy
Newton, Kan.
Home Church:
Newton Bible Church (Newton, Kan.)
Activities:
Cross Country, Track & Field
Possible Major:
Biblical Studies & Psychology
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Daniel Krebs (g’93, fs’98-99, st’23), father
- Angie (Brungardt, g’93) Krebs, mother
- Donald Krebs (fst 99-08, st’23), grandfather
- Matt Krebs (g’94, fst’96-00), uncle
- Judy (Enns fs’92) Krebs, aunt
- Keith Schobert (g’02), uncle
- Beth (Krebs g’01) Schobert, aunt
- Anna (Krebs g’95) Berg, aunt
- Abigail (Krebs g’02) Goertzen, aunt
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m really excited to get to know more people in a different space than what I’ve been in most of my life, hopefully forming lots of friendships in this community and growing in my love for the Lord.”
Wade Ratzlaff
Hillsdale Christian Academy
Enid, Okla.
Home Church:
Crosspoint Church (Enid, Okla.)
Activities:
Academic Team, Basketball, Cross Country, Stuco, Track & Field
Possible Major:
Math and/or Science
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
(list provided by student)
- Douglas Ratzlaff (g’95), father
- Sherwin Ratzlaff (g’64), grandfather
- Carolyn (Loewen) Ratzlaff, grandmother
- Coleen (Ratzlaff g’90) Squires, aunt
- Cindy (Ratzlaff g’92) Kennedy, aunt
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I am most excited about getting plugged into the community at Tabor and running cross country.”
Bo Elsey
Minneola High School
Minneola, Kan.
Home Church:
First Baptist Church of Dodge City
Activities:
Basketball, Piano, Trap-Shooting, Quiz Bowl
Possible Major:
Business Entrepreneurship
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
N/A
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m excited about being a regular part of the atmosphere that is Tabor. Everything from Chapel to having a great time with students and teachers are things I am really looking forward to.”
J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship
Ryan Burman
Cimarron HS
Cimarron, Kan.
Home Church:
First Baptist Church of Cimarron
Activities:
Band, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Forensics, Golf
Possible Major:
Exercise Science
Family members who previously attended Tabor:
Justin Burman (fs’22), brother
Sarah (Paulus fs’22) Burman, sister-in-law
What are you most excited about in becoming a Bluejay?
“I’m most excited about being around the atmosphere of Tabor College.”