2024 High School Senior Scholarships Available
The Crawford County Wisconsin Democrats will once again be sponsoring a $500 scholarship program for 2024 high school graduates in Crawford County. More information about this program can be found by contacting us at CrawfordCountyWisDems@gmai.com or by calling the office at 608 380-1332.
New Year Round Crawford County Democratic Office Opens
January 2024 – The Crawford County Democrats have a new home at 117 W. Blackhawk Avenue in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. In previous years, there would only be seasonal office space rented for key campaign seasons but the new permanent office will allow for great outreach to the community and a base for education and political discussion. Information about voting rights, campaign issues or office hours are available by emailing CrawfordCountyWisDems@gmail.com or by calling 608 380-1332.
2020 Scholarship Award Winner is Ryan Thein
Press Release – June 2020 – For the first time, the Crawford County Democratic Party has offered a scholarship worth $300 to one student in the Class of 2020. In order to be eligible for the scholarship the student must live in Crawford County and must illustrate commitment to the ideals of democracy by promoting peace, liberty, justice, equality, human rights, and the common good.
The winner of this years scholarship is Ryan M. Thein, son of Mark and Deanna Thein, Prairie du Chien. Ryan considers himself to be a “political junkie” who memorizes the names of U.S. governors, representatives, senators and their platforms, loves to study history and is knowledgeable about current events. He has served on the Student Council for four years and currently serves as Student Council President. He is a member of the Political Science club, serves as a mentor for young children in the PALS and Sources of Strength programs. He also participated in soccer, baseball and basketball. His political activities have included helping his mother canvass for a candidate and accompanying his father to union meetings and protests regarding the collective bargaining law. He is a first time voter this year and plans to be a regular voter in the future. He was recently selected to participate in the Wisconsin State Senate Scholar program and was a finalist for the U.S. Senate Youth Program.
Ryan has been accepted to attend UW-Madison as a political science/pre-law major with plans to continue his studies in law school. He hopes to someday run for political office and serve our state as a U.S. Representative or Senator. His favorite political tagline this season comes from Elizabeth Warren and says it all: “Fight hard, dream big”.
Contact:
Nancy Becker
Crawford County Democrats, Secretary
608-326-4005