WISCONSIN RAPIDS–Through the generosity of the late Leonard and Lillian Bethke, the MSTC Foundation has awarded a transportation scholarship to John Edwards High School senior Mikale Dedman. He is pursuing a technical diploma in the Automotive Technician program at Mid-State Technical College beginning in August.

Dedman, Port Edwards, is the son of Lee Dedman and April Allan. During high school, he was involved in track, choir and his church program "Pulse." Dedman is currently working at Culver's and will continue with seasonal employment through his schooling. He is motivated by the foreseen changes in the automotive industry and the challenges of alternative fuels.

The Leonard & Lillian Bethke Transportation Scholarship has a maximum value of $6,000, which covers tuition and fees. To remain eligible for the continuation of scholarship funds, recipients must maintain required academic standings

The Leonard & Lillian Bethke Transportation Scholarship recipient was selected by the MSTC Scholarship Selection Committee. Students’ academic achievements, pre-entrance test results, financial need, extracurricular activities and responses to essay questions were reviewed and assessed by the committee.