Arthur Toedtman Memorial Scholarship

Sarina Dale

My name is Sarina Dale, and I am a 19-year-old student majoring in marketing. This semester, I started at the University of Illinois in Chicago, after transferring in from McHenry Community College. This will be my third year as a college student, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be a Flame. I was raised in McHenry, IL, and recently moved to Old Irving Park, to live with my oldest brother and his fiancé, who are both UIC alumni. I have another older brother who just graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign this past Spring. He was also a 2022 Arthur Toedtman Scholarship winner. He worked alongside our parents at Schopen Pest Solutions during his breaks from school in the summer and winter. My youngest brother is a sophomore in high school, and our dog Buki is always cheering us on from the front yard.

In high school, I participated in as many leadership opportunities as I could. This included being a Leadership in Action freshmen leader, an NHS member, a Key Club member, and an intern for Kids in Need McHenry County. I wanted to absorb as much valuable information as possible on how to be a team player, be someone to look up to and be an active listener. I am so thankful to the IPCA for seeing the value that I have and helping many of my family members and myself find success on our paths to success.

Kyle Ritenour

My name is Kyle Ritenour, and I am currently enrolled at Ivy Technical College in Gary, Indiana. I am currently employed at Rapid Pest Solutions in Munster, Indiana. I began as an Intern during the summer of 2016 riding with other technicians to learn the service and pest control business. In 2017, I worked as a part-time technician during the summer servicing all mosquito customers. I began full-time in January 2018 with my own work truck, now a van. I also have my own pest control service route to manage. I do all mosquito and termite work. I also do work destroying insect inspections for VA and FHA loans. I’m also being trained to take over the company my father built from the ground up when he retires.

During the time I have been with Rapid, I have successfully tested and received my Illinois certifications in General Standards, Insects and Rodents, and Termites. I am also licensed in Indiana in General Standards, Category 7A Insects and Rodents, Category 7B Termites, and Category 12 WDI Inspections.

Colin Bailey

I am a recent graduate of Plainfield North High School, and I will be attending the University of Missouri in the fall. In high school, I participated in all honors and AP classes as well as playing high school and club soccer. I also was involved in the National Honors Society and held multiple jobs throughout the school year. I plan to be a Pre-Medicine major and eventually go on to become a Cardiologist. 

Jacob Evans

My name is Jake Evans and I’ve been working in the Pest Control Industry for the past 3 years. Now 21 years old and in my last year at the University of Illinois, I’ve been working for Schopen Pest Solutions throughout my college career during the Summers and Winters while I’m home. I was raised and still currently live in McHenry, Illinois with my mom and dad who also work at Schopen. Along with my parents, I have a younger sister who just started her first year in college, a younger brother who’s in his first year in high school, and a dog named Buki who holds down the fort while we are away. Growing up, I loved playing baseball and other sports and went on to play baseball and basketball throughout high school. My favorite part about working in the Pest Control Industry thus far has been seeing the relief of our clients after we’ve solved their issues. Pest control is an industry that calls for a strong work ethic and a keen eye for detail, two skills that I’ve been able to take with me when I go off to school. I couldn’t be more grateful to everybody at Schopen Pest Solutions for showing me what hard work and passion look like on a day-to-day basis and to the IPCA for helping me continue my path of higher education.

John Chambers

Throughout my high school career, I have worked hard to graduate with a 4.1 gpa. I have taken advantage of clubs, honors programs, sports, and other extracurricular activities every step of the way.

I was a three-sport varsity athlete. I played soccer, basketball, and baseball at a class 6 high school— Blue Springs South. I was a member of the National Honor Society and an elected member of the Senate Leadership Program, I have completed my A+ Tutor Program hours. 

With sports, I have learned about what it means to be a good team member and to never give up. I have been on winning teams and losing teams. I think it true about what they say when you lose. It does build character. It teaches you about life and about being a good sport on and off the field. 

The Senate Leadership Program and National Honor Society have also taught me how to get involved in the community through food drives, fundraisers, and events designed to help a cause or raise awareness. Another activity I pursued was the A+ Tutor Program. I volunteered with a pre-K class in the summer and a second-grade class during the fall of my senior year. It was a great experience.

Looking forward, I plan to pursue a career in the field of healthcare while playing baseball at Johnson County Community College. I want to be able to help people. 

In conclusion, I have learned a lot while having fun working with others and getting involved in the school and community. Also, as a child of a parent who has worked in pest control my entire life, I have a great deal of respect for the industry and the vital role it plays in our world. 

Logan Mooberry

My name is Logan Mooberry, I spend my time during the school year at Illinois State University, working on my major which is business administration. I have joined the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta where I have made and grown many friendships within my two years of being in school. During the summers, I work at American Pest Control where I spend a lot of time working with termites and doing bed bug elimination services for customers. When I am not working, I like to play golf with friends. I am very excited to continue my schooling and to start my career in the pest management industry!

Kyle Ritenour

My name is Kyle Ritenour, and I am the recipient of the Arthur Toedman pest control scholarship. I work full-time for Rapid Pest Solutions, and I’ve been working there for about four years. I plan on working here until I can retire. I’m going part-time to college to finish out with a bachelor's degree in business administration. I used to do martial arts in my spare time. But since work, school, and my normal life are so busy. I don’t have time for any extracurricular activities. But I do plan on going back to martial arts when I graduate from college. 

CALEB SCHOPEN

Hi, my name is Caleb Schopen. I just graduated from McHenry East High School in McHenry, IL, and will be attending Cornell College in the fall. My two passions are endurance running and learning about the anatomy and physiology of the body. At Cornell I will be running for the Cross Country and Track & Field teams, as well as majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy in the hopes of either becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon or Physical Therapist. My dream is to either compete on a big stage for running and/or to help as many people as I can recover from injuries. I have dealt with injuries my whole high school career, so it would be a blessing to return the favor of all the PTs that have helped me along the way. I am lucky enough to be able to combine my passions in one place and I am excited to get started in August!

LOGAN MOOBERRY

My name is Logan Mooberry, I spend my time during the school year at Illinois State University, working on my major which is business administration. I have joined the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta where I have made and grown many friendships within my two years of being in school. During the summers, I work at American Pest Control where I spend a lot of time working with termites and doing bed bug elimination services for customers. When I am not working, I like to play golf with friends. I am very excited to continue my schooling and to start my career in the pest management industry!

Kyle Ritenour

My name is Kyle Ritenour, and I am the recipient of the Arthur Toedman pest control scholarship. I work full-time for Rapid Pest Solutions, and I’ve been working there for about four years. I plan on working here until I can retire. I’m going part-time to college to finish out with a bachelor's degree in business administration. I used to do martial arts in my spare time. But since work, school, and my normal life are so busy. I don’t have time for any extracurricular activities. But I do plan on going back to martial arts when I graduate from college.

Aaron Blue

Andrew Blue

Tanya Mudd

Logan Novak

Logan Novak is a Computer Science major at Valparaiso University. He has lived in Michigan City, Indiana his whole life. When he’s not working on projects for school, you can find him tutoring students in math, playing video games with his friends, or listening to music. Some of his interests include math, biking, and traveling. One interesting fact about him is that he collects video game consoles. He currently owns seven of them and plans to get an additional console this year. During the summer, he works as a pest control technician at Franklin Pest Solutions. After graduation, Logan plans to pursue a career in software engineering or IT.  

Kyle Ritenour

My name is Kyle Ritenour and I am the recipient of the Arthur Toedman pest control scholarship. I work full-time for Rapid Pest Solutions and I’ve been working there for about four years. I plan on working here until I can retire. I’m going part-time to college to finish out with a bachelor's degree in business administration. I used to do martial arts in my spare time. But since work, school and my normal life are so busy. I don’t have time for any extracurricular activities. But I do plan on going back to martial arts when I graduate from college. 

Grace Smith

Grace Smith is a recent graduate of Jacksonville High School. She is the daughter of Shawn Smith and granddaughter of Everett and Linda Schofield. Grace is currently attending Illinois State University studying Acting at the School of Theatre and Dance. She aspires to pursue a career in the theatrical arts, either touring the world performing shows professionally or working at Disney World. Throughout Jr. High and High School, she has worked both on stage and off in multiple theatrical productions across the central Illinois area. She has also gotten the privilege to work alongside her grandfather, owner of Schofield’s Pest Control, and help out with the business. Everett has taught her so much about the pest control/business world and life lessons that she will never forget. Grace would like to thank God, the ICPA for this great honor, her amazing mother and grandmother for all of their encouragement, and she would like to thank her grandfather for the opportunities to work alongside him and for teaching her to be in the moment and chase her dreams no matter what anyone tells her. Grace is so honored to be receiving this scholarship and cannot wait to further her education at Illinois State University. 

Claudia Chambers

Ashley Govig

Kyle Ritenour

Sarah Slaughter

Sarah is a junior at Bethune-Cookman University where she is majoring in music education.