Badgerette Gives Back

We are please to sponsor “Kicking For A Cure” to help the fight against breast cancer, the Heart & Sole (& Dance) 5K helping battle CHD, the Badgerette Senior Scholarship Fund celebrating deserving HS Seniors and the Badgerette Hall of Fame honoring mentors who have made a difference in the pom and dance community. Our philosophy is based on sportsmanship, respect, discipline, integrity and appreciation! We encourage you to get involved and contribute to one of these wonderful Badgerette programs!

Badgerette Kicking For a Cure ~ Breast Cancer Campaign

We are so proud of the efforts and our special partnership with the SE Wisconsin Susan G. Komen organization for the past 21 years! To date, we have raised $200,000+ for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation! Congratulations and Thank You to our 2022 Kicking for a Cure Teams: Germantown HS, Germantown Pixie Dust, Germantown Pixies, Germantown Spark, Germantown Powers, Greendale HS, Homestead HS, Pius XI Catholic HS, West Allis Central HS & the Wauwatosa Esprit Seniors. Together these teams raised $5,370.75! Congratulations to our Top 2 fundraising teams who earned 2023 BPP Camp Scholarships: Homestead HS= $ 985 & West Allis Central HS= $ 982.75!

Please join the cause by raising awareness in your schools and communities and being a special part of the Milwaukee “More Than Pink” Walk! Dance with us in the opening ceremonies and cheer on the runners on race day… we need you! Our TOP 2, 2023 fundraising teams will also earn a 2024 Badgerette Camp Scholarships! Please join us in 2023~ Milwaukee, WI!

2023 Kicking for a Cure Brochure-REGISTER 9/1/23!

Badgerette Senior Scholarship Fund

We are thrilled to honor deserving High School Senior dancers with college scholarships annually. Badgerette Pom Pon, Inc. has awarded over $98,000+ in scholarships since 1994! The support of teams, coaches, parents, local businesses and alumni has made this possible. Thank you for your continued contribution to the future of these fabulous young leaders. Stay tuned for our 2024 Scholarships announcement this May, 2024!

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 Badgerette Scholarship winners: JAMIE PAGEL- Germantown HS attending University of Wisconsin awarded $1,500 & KIRA SCHUBERT- Eau Claire North HS attending University of Minnesota awarded $ 1,500 & SAVANNAH KLAPPENBACH- Greendale HS, WI attending the University of Wisconsin awarded $1,500! Our 2024 Senior Scholarship Entries will be due by 4/1/24. Please help us by donating to this great fund celebrating deserving student dancers!

If you would like to contribute, please send donations to: BADGERETTE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST- P.O. Box 510038, New Berlin, WI 53151

2023-24 BADGERETTE SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP CONTRIBUTORS:

PLATINUM LEVEL:

Arrow Millwork & Cabinetry, Inc.

GOLD LEVEL:

Jennifer Galinski
Liz & Mike Bergan
Dr. Izzy Nellen
Allison Scardino

SILVER LEVEL:

Tori Mayo
Anna Mauer

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: DUE BY 4/1/24 ~ NOW OPEN!

Badgerette Senior Scholarship Recipients:

2022 ~ Leah Widlarz, Greendale HS, WI

2022 ~ Libby Richter, Brookfield Central HS, WI

2022 ~ Sierra Bray, Germantown HS, WI

2021 ~ Makaya Lokken, Eau Claire North HS, WI

2021 ~ Delaney Marwood, Germantown HS, WI

2021 ~ Anna Zimmerman, Brookfield East HS, WI

2020 ~ Maya Kurtin, Homestead HS, WI

2020 ~ Maddie Wissinger, Madison Memorial HS, WI

2020 ~ Rebecca Stimac, Catholic Memorial HS, WI

2019 ~ Elizabeth Kulig, Eau Claire North HS, WI

2019 ~ Abby Amidzich, Greendale HS, WI

2019 ~ Emily Horneffer, Brookfield East HS/AOD All Stars, WI

2019 ~ Makenna Lemke, Brookfield Central HS, WI

2018 ~ Jenna Riche, Nathan Hale HS, WI

2018 ~ Alyssa Wulf, AOD All Stars, WI

2018 ~ Payton Calder, Sault Area HS, MI

2018 ~ Caroline Westrick, Brookfield East HS, WI

2018 ~ Maddy Spidell, Greendale HS, WI

2018 ~ Isabel Beach, Chetek HS, WI

2018 ~ Erin Fennessy, Madison Memorial HS, WI

2017 ~ Katie Rhoten, Eau Claire Memorial HS, WI

2017 ~ Sami Stroebel, Germantown HS, WI

2017 ~ Caroline Schreiner, Brookfield Central HS, WI

2017 ~ Haley Toetz, Greendale HS, WI

2017 ~ Alana Till, Eau Claire North HS, WI

2016 ~ Caryn Mueller, Madison Memorial HS, WI * 2016 Badgerette Spirit ~ 45th Anniversary Honorary Recipient

2016 ~ Gabi Kim, Arrowhead HS, WI

2016 ~ Sydney Nelson, Brookfield Central HS, W

2016 ~ Maria Heinen, Greendale HS, WI

2015 ~ Angela Mahrt, Brookfield East HS, WI

2015 ~ Danielle Carruth, Eau Claire North HS Varsity, WI

2015 ~ Madisen Polk, Washington Park HS, WI * 2015 Marilyn "MRK" Mrkvicka Honorary Recipient

2015 ~ Lauren Guzikowski, Oak Creek HS, WI

2015 ~ Natalie Hodgkiss, James Madison Memorial HS, WI

2014 ~ Laura Wester, Brookfield East HS, WI

2014 ~ Ashley Gavigan, Oconomowoc HS, WI

2014 ~ Katie Horneffer, Brookfield East HS, WI

2014 ~ Sophia Olmos, St. Thomas More HS, WI

2013 ~ Sarah Scheuer, Greendale HS, WI

2013 ~ Abbie Taylor, Brookfield Central HS, WI

2012 ~ Mara Kuzmanovic, Greendale HS, WI

2012 ~ Kaitlyn Duchniak, Oak Creek HS, WI

2012 ~ Natalie Kay, Oconomowoc HS, WI

2011 ~ Emily Davidson, Brookfield East HS, WI

2011 ~ Stephanie Awe, Kettle Moraine HS, WI

2011 ~ Carly Doctor, Pius XI HS, WI

2010 ~ Tori Mayo, Nathan Hale HS, WI

2010 ~ Sara Wainscott, Aurora Christian HS, IL

2009 ~ KrisAnne Madaus, West Allis Central HS, WI

2009 ~ Samantha Magyar, Oak Creek HS, WI

2008 ~ Colleen Woyak, Cudahy HS, WI

2008 ~ Sarah Tjader, Germantown HS, WI

2007 ~ Jessica Kanitz, Greendale HS, WI

2007 ~ Kayla Oppermann, Brookfield East HS, WI

2006 ~ Jenna Franklin, Germantown HS, WI

2006 ~ Kristin Radomski, Catholic Memorial HS, WI

2005 ~ Lindsey Einseidel-White, Brookfield Central HS, WI

2005 ~ Sarah Konop, Germantown HS, WI

2004 ~ Jenny Lockwood, Cudahy HS, WI

2003 ~ Kristie Radspinner, St. Catherines HS, WI

2003 ~ Shelby Thomson, Wrightstown HS, WI

2003 ~ Samatha Stoll, Madison Memorial HS, WI

2002 ~ Meghan Coffey, Catholic Memorial HS, WI

2002 ~ Lisa Shen, Oak Creek HS, WI

2001 ~ Deanna Koch-Whitnall, Hales Corners, WI

2000 ~ Carolyn Malak-Howell, MI

1999 ~ Megan Melcher-Ashwaubenon, Green Bay, WI

1999 ~ Marsha Pauly, Washington Two Rivers, WI

1998 ~ Lara Jacobson, Washington Park, Racine, WI

1998 ~ Sarah Zalud, Wheaton-Warrenville, IL

1997 ~ Kelli Esenberg Kwiatkowski, Oak Creek, WI

1997 ~ Natalie Klotz, Wrightstown, WI

1996 ~ Michelle Smith, Batavia, IL

1995 ~ Jennifer Tolan, Waterford, WI

1994 ~ Liz Merritt Bergan, Wauwatosa East, WI

1994 ~ Nicole Mueller, West Allis Central, WI

Badgerette Hall of Fame

Since 1990, Badgerette has honored individuals who have made a difference and given back to the pom and dance world in a positive way. Scroll down to see some of the great individuals who have made a contribution to furthering pom/dance in their own schools and communities. Their efforts have supported the philosophy we respect and love by making a positive impact!
Thank you for your commitment enjoyed by so many! We are proud of you!

BADGERETTE HALL OF FAME HONOREES:

2023~ Kate Sormankiewicz- Oak Creek HS, Starz Dance Academy & Muskego HS, WI

2022~ Megan Mich- Brookfield Central HS, WI

2022~ Olivia Nickulis- Pius XI Catholic HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2021~ Angela Mahrt- Brookfield East HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2021~ Adrianna Marrero- Oak Creek HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2021~ Miranda Obradovich- Germantown HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2019~ Mary Deeken- Bay Port HS, Mukwonago HS & Sparklers Dance, WI

2018~ Kellie Plath- Brookfield Central HS & AOD All Stars, WI

2018~Ashley Toth- Pius XI Catholic HS & Brookfield East HS coach, WI

2017~ Rachel Troyer- Muskego HS & Starz Dance, WI

2017 ~ Tori Mayo- Nathan Hale HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2017 ~ Anna Mauer- Franklin HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2016 ~ Patti Ashford- Empire Photography, WI

2016 ~ Crissy Webbe- Wheaton Warrenville HS & Badgerette Staff, IL

2015 ~ Sara Kulig- Eau Claire North HS Coach, WI

2015 ~ Michelle Scherer- Nathan Hale HS Coach, WI

2015 ~ Amy Pieper- Eau Claire North HS Coach & Parent, WI

2014 ~ Karyn Schlachter- Pius XI HS Coach, WI

2014 ~ Susan Barsness- Fremd HS & Premier Poms Director, IL

2013 ~ Wendy Sue Johnson- Eau Claire North HS Coach & Danz Kraze, WI

2013 ~ Jennifer Murphy- Catholic Memorial HS & Badgerette, WI

2013 ~ Holly Keskey- Greendale HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2012 ~ Jennifer Toth- Brookfield East HS Coach, WI

2012 ~ Izzy Nellen- Pius XI HS & Badgerette Staff, WI

2011 ~ Jessica Allen- Franklin HS Coach, WI

2011 ~ Tom Sager- BPP Headquarters- Milwaukee, WI

2010 ~ Moni Kosloske- First Immanuel Lutheran Coach & Badgerette Alumni, WI

2010 ~ Sarah Breitlow- West Allis Central HS Coach, WI

2009 ~ Deb Gardner- Sault Area HS Coach, MI

2008 ~ Mareta Prill- Badgerette Founder, WI

2008 ~ Jenny Drana- Cudahy HS & Recreation Coach, WI

2007 ~ Kristin Warner- Brookfield Central HS Coach, WI

2006 ~ Allison Stray- Cudahy HS Coach, WI

2006 ~ Renee Zitzke- Nathan Hale HS Coach- West Allis, WI

2005 ~ Bruce Sullivan- Wisconsin State Fair- Entertainment Director, WI

2004 ~ Susan Katon- Pinckney HS Coach, MI

2003 ~ Ginger Gray- Badgerette Staff Director- Howell, MI

2003 ~ Sharon Jeschke- Pius XI HS Coach- Milwaukee, WI

2002 ~ Linda Pfaller- West Allis Central HS Coach, WI

2001 ~ Anne Caskey- Badgerette Staff Director- Milwaukee, WI

2001 ~ Patty Brestrich- John Long Midddle School- Grafton, WI

2000 ~ Marilyn Mrkvicka- Washington Park HS Coach- Racine, WI

1999 ~ Laura Hutson- Badgerette Staff Director, Columbus, OH

1998 ~ Pat Premetz- Wauwatosa Esprit Coach, WI

1997 ~ Lynn Rutkiewicz- Greendale HS Coach, WI

1996 ~ Katy Sotos, St.Viator HS Coach- Arlington Heights, IL

1996 ~ Six Flags Great America Entertainment- Gurnee, IL

1995 ~ Carol Kennedy- Badgerette Staff Director- Brookfield, WI

1994 ~ Laura Vernon- Pulaski HS Coach- Milwaukee, WI

1993 ~ Polly Noskowiak- Ashwaubenon HS Coach, WI

1992 ~ Jim Hay- Janesville Parker HS Advisor, WI

1991 ~ Betsy Carr- Badgerette Staff Director- Traverse City, MI

1991 ~ Jack Nelson- AllState Insurance/WI St.Fair Sponsor, IL

1990 ~ Sue Spector- Brown Deer HS Coach, WI

1990 ~ Meg Clark- Greendale HS Coach, W