2025 Pete Ackerman Memorial Scholarship Winners
June 17, 2025
Posted in : News
As an employee-owned company, Plymold takes pride in supporting our communities and the families who help shape our success. One way we give back is through the Pete Ackerman Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to two exceptional students: one who is the child or grandchild of a Plymold employee-owner, and one graduating from Kenyon-Wanamingo High School.
We’re excited to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients:
🎓 Ethan Weis – Child of a Plymold employee
🎓 Jack Vierling – Kenyon-Wanamingo High School student
Ethan has completed a wide variety of volunteer activities, including participating in the Trash Picnic, helping at a local food shelf, and volunteering through his church. He’s also donated tie blankets to the Ronald McDonald House and served as a volunteer referee for youth basketball. Ethan will attend Winona State University this fall to pursue a degree in Business or Finance, following his lifelong love for math and numbers.
Jack has been deeply involved in the Kenyon-Wanamingo community. He’s marched in the Memorial Day and Rose Day parades with the K-W band, volunteered at his church by helping with Sunday School and serving meals, and helped install the Field of Flags at Veterans Memorial Park in Kenyon. This fall, Jack will attend Rochester Community and Technical College, where he’ll explore opportunities in Finance and Business.
We’re proud to support these inspiring students and grateful to all who applied for their leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference.