My name is Tanner Price, and I am a 20 year old student-athlete at Concordia University Wisconsin, where I am currently studying Business Management. My goal is to continue my education through dual courses and earn a master's degree in construction management. My field of study will prepare me to become a knowledgeable and trusted leader in the construction industry while allowing me to make a meaningful impact in the rural Midwest community that shaped me. Growing up in a small rural Midwest town taught me the importance of skilled trades. In communities like mine, construction workers and other skilled professionals are essential to keeping families, businesses, and communities moving forward. I developed a strong connection to this work through my experience helping my father with his construction business. I witnessed firsthand the rewards and challenges of physical labor, managing employees, completing projects, and running a small business. These experiences showed me that success in construction require more than technical skills. It requires communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and strong leadership. One lesson that stayed with me was the importance of having a leader people trust. I saw how unclear direction could create conflicts, mistakes, and delays, while effective leadership could bring people together and keep a project moving forward. Those experiences helped me realize that I want to be that person-someone who can make informed decisions, support others, and provide guidance when challenges arise. My education in Business Management, combined with an advanced study in Construction Management, will give me the tools to accomplish this goal. I want to use my education not only to manage successful projects but also to help strengthen the skilled-trade workforce in my community. I hope to mentor young people, shared the practical knowledge I have gained working alongside my father, and encourage others to recognize the opportunities and pride that come with a career in the trades. Ultimately, I want to help create a culture where skilled trades are viewed as rewarding, respected, and unstainable career choices. I also hope to use my education to help grow my father's construction business. Taking on a struggling small business will bring financial challenges, but it also represents an opportunity to apply what I learn in the classroom directly to real-world situations. I want to help improve operations, develop employees, strengthen the business financially, and build a foundation for long-term success. Receiving this scholarship would reduce the financial burden of pursuing my education and allow me to focus more fully on preparing for my future career. More importantly, it would help me gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become a leader who gives back to the industry and community that inspired me. My experiences as a student-athlete, son, and future construction professional have taught me perseverance, teamwork, and the value of hard work. I am committed to carrying those lessons into my career and using my education to build a stronger future for the trades and for the community I call home.

My name is Tanner Price, I am 20 years old, and I am current student- athlete at Concordia University Wisconsin. I am currently enrolled in business management and plan to add dual courses to obtain a master’s degree in construction management. I would like to share with you how I came to my career choice, how my rural Midwest upbringing impacted my view of trade work, and how I watched adversity and learned from these experiences to contribute to the community of trade workers in the future. Growing up in a small rural Midwest town has it benefits and drawbacks but shaped who I am today. In communities like mine, trade work is both essential and respected to keep the community thriving. However, opportunities can be limited for formal training and growth, and competition can be difficult in a small area between contractors. I however understand how crucial skilled labor is to keep these small communities thriving and while most kids my age do not see construction management as a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field growing up watching my father run a concrete construction business. During these experiences, I learned how effective teamwork is, and how crucial it is to have a designated leader who can be relied upon for guidance and clarity. These experiences instilled in me a desire to not only succeed as a student-athlete playing football at the college level but also to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field to support and grow my community, while motivating other kids my age to find a passion for the trade professionals. Through these experiences, I developed a strong desire to pursue a degree in construction management. I want to be the kind of leader who not only manages projects but also contributes to a thriving trade community by mentoring others in my small rural Midwest community, sharing hands-on knowledge I have learned firsthand working alongside my dad in the trade worker business, and foster a culture of passion to learn the trade. By combining my business management education with construction management expertise, I will be equipped with the knowledge to implement practices that help trade workers grow, innovate, and develop the necessary skills to strengthen the entire community. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, mentoring trade workers, and sharing practical, hands-on knowledge to grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity. In summary, the combination of my personal experiences, education, and commitment to the profession will allow me to contribute meaningfully to the trade industry.

Since early childhood, I have struggled with migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on, so I have had to compete in events through them, and when they become debilitating, I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder in both academics and athletics so that when I do miss time, it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine occurred this fall during an away football game. I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury when the migraine began. I attempted to continue playing, but between plays, I had to run off the field to vomit due to the pain, then return and continue competing. Talk about awkward. Experiences like this have pushed me to build resilience and discipline, even when my body is working against me. Later in my adolescent life I developed a neurological tic, which causes me to have involuntary head movements and an uncontrollable vocal sound. Unlike my migraines, which come and go, this is something that can happen at any moment, especially in situations where I am stressed, tired, or being observed by others. This has created a different kind of challenge—one that is not just physical, but social. The movements can be noticeable, and the sound can draw attention, which can feel awkward in settings like the classroom, team meetings, or even casual conversations. There is always a level of uncertainty, not knowing when it might happen or how others will react in the moment. At first, this was frustrating and uncomfortable. It is difficult to explain something that you cannot control, and even more difficult when it interrupts normal interactions. Simple things like making eye contact, sitting quietly, or being in a silent room can suddenly feel more complicated. However, over time, I have learned to manage not only the physical aspect but also my response to it. I have found that most people are not reacting with judgment, but with curiosity. When I take the time to explain what is happening, it often leads to understanding rather than discomfort. Both my migraines and ticks could have negatively impacted my quality of life, but instead they have taught me how to adapt, stay disciplined, and maintain a positive mindset. I have learned how to push through adversity when needed, but also when to recognize my limits. More importantly, I have learned confidence—not because everything is easy, but because I have faced situations that are not. These experiences have shaped how I approach both academics and athletics, and have prepared me to handle future challenges with resilience and perspective.

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Greetings Stephan L. Wolley Memorial Scholarship Committee, My name is Tanner Price, and I come from a small rural town in central Illinois. I attended Stark County school district. My parents are married and hardworking individuals. My mother is a Director of Nursing at a Children’s Hospital, and my dad has been a cement mason his entire working career. I have an older brother Tyson who works at a boiler manufacturer and lives with an autoimmune disease called Myasthenia Gravis. I have a younger sister who is a sophomore in high school and also has an autoimmune disease called Alopecia Areata. I have played football since I was 5 years old starting with flag football in the local Junior Football League that my parents were the directors of. In my small rural town football is life. Friday night lights mean everything to this small town and shaped me to become a college football athlete. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I have chosen to attend college first and landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management to be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on, so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most “memorable” recent migraine was during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field, I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I have learned good coping strategies so that I can face each day with a positive attitude and feel this will help me be successful in pursuing higher education. I am in my sophomore year of college, and ss a college athlete the hard work and determination that is required on the football field and weight room drives me to be successful not only on the field but in the classroom. This year I made the varsity football team and realize my hard work on and off the field led to this. I am hopeful for this opportunity and hope that my hard work in school will afford me this opportunity. Sincerely, Tanner Price

Greetings Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship Committee, I am writing to you for consideration of the Eldorado Tools: The Build and Make Scholarship. I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity.

Greetings Wiiliam "Bill" Scotti Memorial Football Scholarship Committee, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice, as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity. If this role isn't present, it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. This applies on the football field as well. I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be, and give back to my community for years to come. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. As I complete my freshman year of college, I am thankful for the opportunities it has presented. As a college athlete the hard work and determination that is required on the football field and weight room drives me to be successful not only on the field but in the classroom. I know these experiences will help me in my future career. I have started toward my goal of a career in construction management by pursuing internships for this summer. I know this will help advance my knowledge, experience, and interest in the field. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity.

I am writing to you for consideration of the Mike Wazocha Memorial Scholarship. I feel a strong emotional bond to the construction field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I have chosen to attend college first and landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management to be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. I have worked many summers with my dad now learning the concrete construction business and know firsthand the hard work this business requires. I also apply this hard work ethic on the football field as college athlete. The work ethic and drive it takes to compete as an athlete at the collegiate level will support me in being successful in the future. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardships as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education at Concordia University in Wisconsin and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity. Sincerely, Tanner Price

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Greetings, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Greetings, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Greetings, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Greetings, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 October 7th, 2005 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Greetings, Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions could have caused me to have a poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I am able to face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration

Greetings Michael Mattera Jr. Memorial Scholarship Committee, I am writing to you for consideration of the Michael Mattera Jr. Memorial Scholarship. The essay is specific to a challenge faced, how I overcame it, and how the experience affected me. I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. The most recent migraine was this fall during an away football game where I was already on limited playing time due to a quad injury and the migraine came on. I attempted to continue to play but in between plays when I was off the field I ran over to the corn field and vomited due to the pain and then went back and played. I most recently have developed a neurological tic which is a compulsive, repetitive sound and movement that I can not control. As you can imagine this is difficult in a social situation but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. These medical conditions could have caused me to have poor quality of life I have learned good coping strategies so that I can face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship. Having medical conditions that can impact my quality of life will come with some hardship as well. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. These experiences helped me persevere through adversity and will lead to a successful future. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity.

Tanner Price 642 S Whittaker Street Toulon, IL 61483 (309) 312-1558 High School Senior-Stark County High School 402 S Franklin Street Toulon, IL 61483 Attending Concordia University-Wisconsin Fall 2024 Undergraduate Business Management Graduate Construction Management Greetings Mike Wazocha Memorial Scholarship Committee, I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. That emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Since early childhood, I have struggled with Migraines and now most recently have developed a neurological tic that has movements that I cannot control. Migraines do not pick or choose good times to come on so I have had to compete in events through them and when debilitating I have had to miss events and school. This requires me to work harder at school and sports so when I do miss it does not significantly impact my grades or playing time. As you can imagine both of these are difficult in social situations but I have found many are curious about it and ask questions of inquiry and not malicious intent. Both of these medical conditions have led me to learn good coping strategies so I can face each day with a positive attitude. Picking up a small business that is already struggling and having medical conditions that impact my quality of life will come with some hardships. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education, allow me to focus on running a business, become the leader of operations, and to grow a successful business. I appreciate the time you have taken to read this essay and thank you in advance for your consideration of this scholarship opportunity.

I am writing to you for consideration of the Joseph Lipovits Memorial Homebuilders Scholarship. I would like to share with you why I have chosen a career in construction and what a home means to me. I would like to share with you how I came to my decision about my career choice as I watched adversity and have faced adversity myself. Although construction management is not a popular career, I feel a strong emotional bond to the field. I think that emotional connection stems from the time I've spent helping my father with his construction business, seeing the ups and downs, and watching him navigate the hardships of both physical labor and running a business. It was during these times that I saw how effective teamwork was, but also how important it is to have a designated leader who can be looked to for support and clarity, if this role isn't present it leads to conflicts and mistakes that can severely impact the speed and quality of a job site. Growing up seeing this I realized that I wanted to be the leader, the person people could trust to make a smart, informed decision for them when they couldn't do it themselves. It has been through these revelations that I landed on a desire to pursue a degree in construction management and be the best I can be and give back to my community for years to come. Watching my father struggle with his construction business since COVID and seeing first-hand the ups and downs, I have a greater desire to learn more about this business and help continue his business in the future making it successful. Learning a trade will come with challenges but having the emotional bond to this career will help me through those challenges in order to be successful. Picking up a small business that is already struggling will come with some financial hardship and barriers to growth. As I plan to leave for school in the Fall and move away from my home the meaning of what a home means to me sinks in even deeper. I have lived in two homes in my life so far and each home comes with memories. The first home was an old home that came with so many historical memories and was in a rural setting that allowed me to experience the country and shaped my passions such as hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. I watched my dad and mom remodel the home to enhance its beauty and the challenges that come with older homes but also the beauty. My current home is newer but has the space to fit my family and is in a community setting which allows me to experience community relationships, support, and growth. Each home has led to different experiences but both are meaningful. Receiving this scholarship will alleviate some of the financial burdens I will have to get my education and allow me to focus on running the business, take over as the leader of operations, and grow the business to be successful. Thank you for your consideration. Tanner Price