The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Ian Liebler and Samantha Kneebone, are the recipients of the Sacred Heart Church Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship for 2021.
Ian’s parents are Cindy and Jason Liebler from Silverwood. During his high school career at North Branch, he participated in the student council, National Honor Society, and soccer and basketball teams. Ian played two years of JV and Varsity soccer while also being a two-time MVP and two-time captain. He was also named an all-state all-academic individual for soccer and earned 1st tam all district honors. Along with all of his academic success, Ian graduated in the top 25% of his class. Ian he is attending Rochester University, where he is studying pre-med and will be pursuing an associate degree in science. Overall, he plans to go to school to become a non-invasive cardiologist to help individuals who suffer from heart-related conditions and illnesses.
Samantha is the daughter of Jeanne and Jim Kneebone. She attended Brown City Community Schools from her Kindergarten to Senior year, earning a seat at the prestigious Honors Banquet for 5 years and graduating as the Class of 2021 Valedictorian. Samantha also was a member of the Brown City Bands for 6 years, as a Section Leader for 5 of those years. In addition, she was the 2021 Team Captain on the Robotics team, graduating having won 4 district championships throughout her 4 years of participation. At the Sanilac Career Center, Samantha held the FFA officer positions of Vice President and Treasurer during her two years of attendance in the Biotechnology Program. Outside of school, Samantha has earned her black belt at the Absolute martial arts dojo and has been an active member of her Church, 4-H club, and Mackinac Island Honor Guard troop for many years. Samantha will be attending Kettering University for a degree in Industrial Engineering. Samantha is grateful for the generosity of her community and looks forward to being able to give back to the community that gave her so much.
The purpose of the Sacred Heart Church Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship fund is to recognize a graduating high school senior(s), from one of the donor churches that are an active member of their community.
This scholarship is administered by the Sanilac County Community Foundation. For more information on scholarship opportunities through the Sanilac County Community Foundation, contact Melissa Anderson, Executive Director, at the Foundation office at 810-648-3634.
