Thirteen years ago, Jensen Optometrists began an annual scholarship program that awarded $500 to a Grinnell High School senior who plans on attending college and studying in the health sciences. Congratulations and best of luck to Kayla Sieck, our 2022 recipient!

Kayla Sieck is the daughter of Stephen and Mindy Sieck. She is attending St. Olaf College this fall to study nursing. While at Grinnell High School, she has participated in Cross Country, Track & Field, Soccer, Student Council, Band, GHS MVP, Large Group Speech, and Individual Speech. Kayla's volunteer service include Middle School Tutor, Church Meals & Landscaping, Winter Swimming Coach for the Tiger Sharks, Youth Track Meets, and Students Council volunteer opportunities. Dr. Whitney also had the privilege of coaching Kayla on the Tiger Sharks swim team. Along with being a very talented athlete, Kayla is very thoughtful, kind hearted, and intelligent. We're honored to present this healthcare scholarship to her! We have no doubt that Kayla will accomplish great things and we look forward to hearing what the future holds for her. We wish her the very best of luck in her future endeavors. Congratulations on your achievements and graduating with the GHS class of 2022. Go Tigers!

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Former Recipients

2010: Molly Wray
2011: Sarah Kriegel
2012: Ashlin Burnham
2013: Samantha Ramsey
2014: Hannah O'Polka

2015: Catelyn Graham
2016: Baylee Kivett
2017: Morgan Brennecke
2018: Danica Nolton
​2019: Jarett Rose

2020: Madison Schrack &
​Addyson Petig
2021: Payal Patel
​2022: Kayla Sieck