High Foundation is pleased to announce their 2025 High Scholarship Award recipients, Lilian Mahonski of Springboro, OH, Matthew Crider of Lancaster, PA, and Kaycee Sontheimer of Williamsport, PA, children of coworkers of the High companies. These students have been awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide $5,000 per year for four years.
High Foundation values education and has been investing in the children of High coworkers for the past 42 years, encouraging secondary education in the form of college or trade school. A June 11 luncheon was hosted to bring together parents, students, and the High Foundation Board to honor the students and congratulate them on their accomplishments.
The 2025 Scholarship Program Recipients:
Lilian Mahonski — daughter of Matthew Mahonski, Vice President, Managing Director of High Transit LLC, who joined High in 2011. Lilian graduated from Springboro High School where she was a four-year member of the swim team, served as team captain her senior year, and competed for a nationally ranked swim club team. Lily was a member of the National Honor Society and actively involved in the Ski and Snowboard Club. She was a founding member of the Pickleball Club and engaged in Springboro Young Life and in Student Council. Her commitment to service includes volunteering with the Adventure Crew Fundraiser and tutoring fellow students. Inspired by her close relationship with her grandfather who became disabled when Lily was seven years old, Lily plans to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering from Rose-Hilman Institute of Technology where she plans to also compete in swimming.
Matthew Crider — son of Matthew Crider, Leadperson—Mechanic with High Associates Ltd.’s Property Services Team, who joined High in 2002. Matthew, a Donegal High School graduate, is a member of the National Honor Society, was a varsity starter and team captain of the football team, and a dedicated member of the track and field team. Matthew discovered his love for computer science through his programming classes where his teacher stated that Matthew is a “model student who is extremely motivated and will never settle for satisfaction; he is always aiming for outstanding.” Matthew plans to pursue a degree in Computer Science from Penn State University.
Kaycee Sontheimer — daughter of Neil Sontheimer, Maintenance Supervisor with High Steel Structures LLC, in Williamsport, PA, who joined High in 2000. Kaycee graduated from Hughesville High School where she was an officer in Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society, and participated in Scholastic Scrimmage, Ski Club, and the Constitutional Convention. Kaycee is also a dedicated dancer at LKW Dance Center where she not only performs but volunteers as a teacher-in-training and supported Princess Camp for younger dancers. One of Kaycee’s most defining experiences has been training her horse, Wiki—a journey that took more than two years of perseverance, patience, and grit. With a passion for animals, community, and lifelong learning, Kaycee plans to pursue a degree in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary Medicine from Penn State University.
High Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established by members of the High Family. The Foundation’s mission is to give back to the community by providing support to non-profit organizations in communities in which High® companies do business and assist High coworkers in meeting the costs of college education for their children through the High Foundation Scholarship Program.
Award recipients Lilian Mahonski, Matthew Crider, and Kaycee Sontheimer with High Foundation Board Members
