Ben Kadle (Feb 2, 1977 - Apr 29, 1999) made a huge impact on so many lives while he was with us. For those that didn’t know Ben, he was a larger-than-life guy with a big heart. Ben was as loyal as they come, would tell you how it is, and cared for people genuinely. Ben passed away much too young, so we will take the reins from here and hope to do some good in his name! We have established a scholarship fund in Ben’s honor.

Ben, his wife Keri, and their daughter Mikaela, have all been very involved in choir throughout their lives. The Bloomington Kennedy Show Choir (JB Singers) is where Ben and Keri met. Music was always a huge part of Ben's life, and he passed along that passion with anyone around him. We figured what better way to honor Ben than establishing a scholarship for choir students at Bloomington Kennedy High School.

Students interested in receiving a scholarship must be in Bloomington Kennedy choir, be in good standing at school, and write an essay stating their intentions post high school, including how their choir experience has helped impact who they are today. Awarded students are chosen by faculty and staff.

2023 was our inaugural year.  Here are the 5 students who received $1,000 scholarships.  Congratulations to all of them.  They are all very worthy recipients and we know they will make Ben proud.

• Davaughn Lane: This student has been in Choir for all of his year here in High School. Additionally, after high school he plans to attend Minnesota State University, Mankato, to major in Performing Arts. His desire to major in performing arts stems from his participation in Choir! 

• Kennya Hernandez Hernandez: Kennya participated in choir during her 8th grade year and 12th grade year. Her plans after High school involved attending Minnesota State University, Mankato to major in nursing. 

• Adeline Polzin: Adeline has been involved in Choir since the 8th grade. After High School, she plans to attend Concordia College, Moorhead and will be majoring in Vocal Music Education. Her desire to major in Vocal Education stems from her involvement with Choir!

• Marcus Jensen: This student has been in choir for two years here at Kennedy High School. After High School, he plans to attend Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences and plans to major in Music and Literature!

• Anadia Rose: This student has been involved in choir since her sophomore year of high school. After High School, she plans to attend Anoka Ramsey community college to obtain her associates degree!

Our hope is to keep this growing and adding to the legacy.  You can donate and make a difference by clicking the link below and selecting Ben Kadle Scholarship on the “use this donation for” dropdown arrow.  All of your donations are tax deductible.  Thank you!