Scholarship Jubilee Program 2015

Scholarship Jubilee Saturday, September 19, 2015 Physical Education Center

Dear Scholarship Donors, We gather for this Scholarship Jubilee to express our gratitude to those of you who so generously contribute to the University of Minnesota, Morris scholarship funds, and we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of those remarkable University of Minnesota, Morris students who are here because of your generosity.

The Morris mission is truly distinctive. As a public liberal arts living and learning community focused on undergraduates, we share this mission with only a few dozen other schools in the country. Our students are engaged scholars, pursuing their interests in the classroom, in the community, and in faculty-mentored undergraduate research projects. Morris students leave here prepared to live lives as knowledgeable and responsible citizens.

I believe that the world is truly a better place because of the learning that happens here, and this learning wouldn’t be possible without your support. We are grateful to those of you who recognize the distinctive character of this institution and who believe in the mission that we have set out to achieve.

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, the kind of education we provide at Morris becomes increasingly difficult to deliver. It is the generous spirit of people like you that makes this educational experience accessible to so many fine young people. On behalf of those students who have benefited from your contributions and on behalf of the faculty and staff who are proud to claim membership in this extraordinary academic community, I extend our most sincere appreciation for your belief in us and your commitment to the University of Minnesota, Morris.

Chancellor Jacqueline R. Johnson

2015–16 Scholarship Recipients 1960s Alumni Scholarship For first-year students, this scholarship was created by loyal alumni who graduated from UMM during the 1960s. These 1960s alumni wanted to create a lasting legacy and to “give back” to UMM for providing a unique experience and sound liberal arts education within the structure of a major public university. The scholarship may be renewed for three additional years pending satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree.

Emma L. Deschene ’17, Moorhead Ryan McArthur ’16, Ogema Emil and Lois Anderson Scholarship The Emil and Lois Anderson Scholarship was established by Denise Anderson ’83 and Laura Newman ’88 to honor their parents. Emil and Lois consistently encouraged the educational aspirations of all of their children, with their two daughters graduating from UMM and their son attending the U of M. Their positive reinforcement over the years has resulted in their children obtaining two masters degrees and one PhD. Today they also take pride in their grandchildren’s accomplishments as well as continue to work for better educational opportunities for the children in their rural Maynard school district. Denise and Laura feel that UMM’s environment, where student education is the top priority, allowed them to thrive. This scholarship is their way to perpetuate that in future generations. Based on academic merit, preference is given to students who are interested in majoring in science and math disciplines.

Kyle P. McKim ’17, Red Wing Cozette Toole ’19, Chanhassen Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship The Annexstad Family Foundation was established by Al and Cathy Annexstad and their family to fulfill their dream of providing support to students facing adversity. Al and Cathy have long been involved in their community through their leadership and philanthropy. The Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship builds on their commitment to higher education achievement and community involvement. The scholarship is intended to provide support to University of Minnesota students, with a focus on high-achieving students who are involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Minnesota.

Desiree Sunde ’18, Oak Park Bank of the West Scholarship The Morris branch of Bank of the West gives this scholarship to a first-year student from the bank’s service area who demonstrates academic merit.

Alex Halvorson ’19, Clontarf Charlie and Carol Berg Scholarship The late Minnesota State Senator Charlie A. Berg ’45 and his wife, Carol Lamb Berg ’45, are both alumni of the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA), as are many of their siblings. Lifelong residents of the west central region of Minnesota, Charlie and Carol had long felt attached to the land upon which Morris was built. After graduating they maintained a connection to the campus and encouraged their children to do so as well. The Charlie and Carol Berg Scholarship is intended for Morris students who are relatives and/or descendants of WCSA alumni.

Gabriella Wilke ’17, Richmond Beta Sigma Psi/Chi Phi Fraternity Alumni Association Scholarship The Beta Sigma Psi fraternity was on campus from 1968 until 1985; the Chi Phi fraternity from 1985 until 1990. Both groups were Christian-based, and members were involved in a number of community and campus volunteer activities. In the early 90s, alumni from these two former UMM fraternities established a scholarship, which was updated in 2012 for first-year students who show academic promise, with preference given to students who participate in volunteer activities.

Calvin Cicha ’16, Isanti Blake J. Gerold ’16, Oak Grove

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UMM Book Scholarship The UMM Book Scholarship assists students each year with purchasing books needed for classes during the current academic year. It was established by Christopher La Londe ’73 and his wife, Janie McKenna. After graduating with a major in psychology, Christopher continued his education by earning an MHA in hospital and health care administration at the School of Public Health, and an MS in information technology at George Washington University. Christopher recently retired from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a health systems specialist, and Janie recently retired from a career in real estate. Christopher gratefully credits UMM for instilling within him a lifelong curiosity which, through this scholarship, he and Janie hope future students will attain.

Chase Arens ’19, Princeton Adam Schug ’19, Becker Bridgford Orvis Scholarship The Bridgford Orvis Scholarship was established by Betty Bridgford Orvis and husband Robert Orvis Sr. in memory of Betty’s parents, Roy and May Bridgford. Roy was an instructor in agronomy and soils at the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture from 1918 until 1956. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit.

Kayla Coulter ’19, Eden Valley Brun Scholarship for Environmental Studies Shaped by her experiences at UMM, Maria Brun ’08 believes that, as we make our decisions, we must consider our role in and impact on the environment. By helping talented students obtain an education that combines environmental topics with a liberal arts education, Maria believes the next generation will be prepared to shape a more environmentally responsible future, from the household to corporate America to policy making. In this spirit Maria created this scholarship to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their first years and are committed to an environmental studies major as well as to attract and retain potential and current environmental studies majors at UMM. Zongwen (Fiona) Wu ’18, Shanghai, China Loren W. Carr Memorial Scholarship Established by Stephanie Carr ‘94 along with her husband, David Valdovinos, and members of the Morris community, this scholarship honors the memory of Stephanie’s father, the late Loren Carr. Loren was a long-time Morris-area and west-central Minnesota business and community leader. In keeping with the values demonstrated by Loren, the scholarship is awarded to first-year students based on academic merit, demonstrated leadership skills, and participation in volunteer or service-oriented roles. It may be renewed for an additional three years if the recipient maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; demonstrates continued leadership at UMM by holding officers positions in organizations, participating in student government or hall government, or serving as a resident adviser, etc.; and volunteers or participates in service-oriented roles in the Morris community.

Victoria Holt ’16, Rapid City, South Dakota Marisa Keidel ’16, Waconia Corinne McCumber ’19, Andover Christian W. Pfeiffer ’18, Mountain Lake Romilly Jean Cassida Memorial Scholarship An endowed scholarship, the Romilly Jean Cassida Memorial Scholarship supports new full-time students, including transfer students, who show academic promise. The award may be renewed for three additional years with satisfactory progress. Cassida graduated as salutatorian of Hancock High School’s Class of 1962. The studio art and psychology major received several scholarships and graduated with distinction from UMM in 1966. After a long successful career with Prudential, moving around the country and working her way up to vice president, she retired in 1998 and built her dream home on Whidbey Island in Washington state, where she made her home until her passing in December 2006. An artist and sculptor, she was widely read and enjoyed lively discussions, landscaping, gardening, interesting travels, and working on her home.

Francisco Montanez ’19, El Paso, Texas Breanna Clark ’16, Golden Valley Alicia M. Doerr ’16, Stillwater Reese P. Prokosch ’18, Bird Island Sharice N. Fontenot ’17, Vidor, Texas Emma J. Randolph ’15, Eagan Hannah Fuchs ’19, Albany Alexa Reins ’17, Minnetonka Rosa Goerdt ’16, Iron Keely J. Scheetz ’17, El Paso, Texas Molly Hesse ’16, Watkins Katrine R. Sjovold ’17, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Rebecca Hopperstad ’16, Morris Jennifer Soukup ’17, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nathaniel J. Stankevitz ’18, Trumbull, Connecticut Andrew Klanderud ’19, Mankato Jeremiah Timm ’19, Lamberton Lisa Kovacs ’19, Saint Michael Hailey Lamont ’19, Oelrichs, South Dakota Anthony Lovejoy ’19, Belle Plaine

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CenterPoint Energy Scholarship Based on academic merit, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is a United States citizen majoring in computer science or pre-engineering. Preference is given to a student of color. CenterPoint Energy is a natural gas and electric corporation.

Emma Heming Sax ’17, Golden Valley Harold P. and Leona E. Classen Family Scholarship The Harold P. and Leona E. Classen Family Scholarship provides support to full-time third- and fourth-year students admitted to the elementary education program at UMM. Preference is given to students from Pope, Douglas, Big Stone, Traverse, Grant, Swift, Stevens, Kandiyohi, and Lac Qui Parle counties in Minnesota. Leona was a member of the UMM education faculty from 1970 until her retirement in 1985. She began her career as an educator in 1939 at a country school in Lac Qui Parle County and taught in elementary schools in Windom, New Ulm, Cincinnati, Fargo, and Chokio, where she also served as principal.

Alexandra E. Anderson ’16, Osakis UMM Alumni Association Herb Croom Endowed Scholarship Herb Croom was an assistant professor and principal at the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA) from 1943 until 1960. With the establishment of the collegiate program on the Morris campus, he became director of student services at UMM and then director of placement and coordinator of alumni relations. The scholarship was initially established by friends and family members at the time of his death in 1973. The UMM Alumni Association provided funds in 1995 to fully endow the Herb Croom Endowed Scholarship. Eligible students are direct descendants of UMM or WCSA alumni.

Emily Olson ’19, Duluth Vincent and Joyce Dalager Family Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Joyce Catherine Stanley Dalager by her husband, Vincent Dalager, and their children.

Joyce grew up in the hard times of the Great Depression and learned well the lessons of frugality and the importance of education, supporting herself and her family with her bookkeeping skills, working with her husband as a partner in the family business, Dalager Electric Company of Morris, and continuing her education at UMM. Three of their children, Robert, John, and Viane, graduated from UMM. Their fourth child, Brion, was attending UMM when he passed away unexpectedly. Vince and Joyce established a memorial award at UMM in memory of Brion for students who have demonstrated outstanding ability on a band instrument. The Vincent and Joyce Dalager Family Scholarship is intended for students who are direct descendants of a graduate of UMM. Michael K. Maudal ’16, New Ulm Discovery Scholarship Established by Dr. Jeanne Baker Driscoll ’69, this scholarship is intended for sophomore, junior, or senior students who wish to study abroad or engage in undergraduate research. Growing up on a farm south of Pipestone, Jeanne was guided to UMM by a high school counselor and an opportunity for a scholarship. She graduated with a major in French, a minor in music, and secondary education certification. Her career began as an RA, Head Resident, and then, after graduation, an admissions counselor at UMM. She went on to earn a MEd and then a PhD in counselor education from Pennsylvania State University. She held professional positions first at Penn State, then with Quinsigamond Community College and Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. Jeanne also earned a certificate in business from the Wharton School in Pennsylvania. In 1987 a business opportunity took her to New York City, where she became an art dealer for ten years. Since then she has been a fundraiser for nonprofits in the city. She recalls both staff and professors at UMM who provided important opportunities for her. Establishment of the Discovery Scholarship was prompted by Jeanne’s desire to see other students have the kinds of opportunities she received while a student at UMM. Hannah Goemann ’16, Wells Orval Truman Driggs Jr. / Thomas B. McRoberts Scholarship This scholarship was created by the late Thomas B. McRoberts ’68. It is for first-year students who demonstrate academic merit. After furthering his education with a master’s degree in history, Tom returned to UMM in 1975 to teach history classes and serve as assistant director of continuing education, eventually becoming the director of Continuing Education, Regional Programs, and Summer Session.

During his undergraduate years, Tom was influenced by his teacher and mentor, Dr. Orval Truman Driggs Jr. Driggs joined the UMM faculty in 1963. He taught courses in European history and served as chair of the Division of Social Science from 1968 to 1977. He was the first UMM faculty member to receive the all-University Horace T. Morse Award and the first recipient of the UMM Alumni Association’s Outstanding Faculty Award. A “voracious reader…and brilliant lecturer,” Driggs was actively involved in politics, campus governance, and civic responsibilities, and he encouraged his students to become active participants in the campus community. From him, Tom learned that the study of history is not an end in itself; the study of history informs our lives in the present.

Madison Langrehr ’19, Bangor, Wisconsin Lauren Seibert ’19, Albany

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Philip Eidsvold Business and English Scholarships Jim and Anne Eidsvold of Alexandria provide these scholarships in honor of their son. One is awarded to an English major and the other to a business/management major. Jim’s parents, the late Lyman and Julie Eidsvold, provided help and encouragement in the early days of UMM. Jim and Anne continue that tradition along with their children—Philip Eidsvold, Sara Eidsvold Hendrickson and husband Jon Hendrickson—a third generation of UMM supporters from the Eidsvold family.

Brittany Grady ’17, Jacksonville Florida (English) Justin Tapper, ’17, Plymouth (Business) Seth Elsen and Madeline Moyer Scholarship Seth Elsen and Madeline Moyer graduated from UMM in 2013. Seth majored in political science and tribal resource management while Madeline majored in chemistry and statistics. Preference for their scholarship is given to students who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors actively embracing the experiences and opportunities that make UMM such a special place. In addition, Native American Indian students who are studying in an area related to natural or cultural resources and have plans to return to their communities to make an impact on future generations will be given preference.

Adrianna Pollak ’18, Cloquet Erma Erickson Memorial Scholarship The late George Erickson established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Erma, who passed away in 1999. George graduated in 1953 from the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture, a boarding high school that made its home on the Morris campus until 1963. He and Erma married in 1957 and raised four children. In 1968 they moved to Northfield, where George continued to live until the time of his death in February 2010. An endowed scholarship, the Erma Erickson Memorial Scholarship supports new fulltime students, including transfer students, who show academic promise. It may be renewed for three additional years with satisfactory academic progress.

Amy Kuller ’16, Edina Samuel T. Peters ’16, Isanti Tyler Sassenberg ’19, Winthrop Russel and Margaret Fischer Scholarship Margie and Russ Fischer created their scholarship to support UMM, an institution they view as an important asset to the region and to the education of area students. Russ was a valued adviser to Chancellor Dave Johnson in the 1990s on UMM’s Chancellor Advisory Council. Margie and Russ grew up in New York and both graduated from State University of New York, New Paltz. Russ also holds a master’s degree from New York University. Since Russ’s retirement as an insurance executive, they have continued to serve through various volunteer activities in their home communities of Milbank and Minneapolis. They also enjoy travel and attending UMM events.

The Russel and Margaret Fischer Scholarship is awarded to a UMM junior or senior, based on his/her academic achievement, and related university activities—theater, the arts, music, sports, educational clubs and societies, student government, or anything beyond the classroom that adds to a student’s personal growth and positively contributes to overall campus life.

Katelyn L. Gross ’17, Hawley Fond du Lac American Indian Scholarship This scholarship was established by The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa with matching funds from the American Indian Education Foundation. Located in northeastern Minnesota, The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation was established by the LaPointe Treaty of 1854 and is one of six reservations inhabited by members of the Chippewa tribe. The Chippewa nation is the second-largest ethnic group of Indians in the United States. Archaeologists maintain that ancestors of the present-day Chippewa have resided in the Great Lakes area since at least 800 AD. This scholarship provides support for education-related expenses (“cost of attendance”) other than tuition for American Indian students who are enrolled or eligible to enroll as tribal members. These expenses are primarily room and board and other fees, but also may include books, research, conference, and travel opportunities related to the student’s education.

Bonnie Betts ’17, Andover Tiffany Oren ’18, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Anthony Bizardie ’18, Mission, South Dakota Jasmine Paron ’16, Shakopee Andrew Broberg ’18, Rogers Andrea Renville ’16, Rapid City, South Dakota Kimberley Gruhn ’16, Parkersburg, Iowa Darian Thompson ’17, Watertown, South Dakota Tarlynn Tone-Pah-Hote ’18, Uncasville, Connecticut Kat Jarrett ’17, Morris Nick TwoBears ’18, Columbia Heights Sarah LaVoy-Brunette ’17, Waubun Jeremy O’Hara ’16, Baxter, Iowa Fosgate Theatre Scholarship George Fosgate, professor emeritus of theatre, retired from UMM in 1995 after 32 years of teaching speech and theatre arts. He and wife Pat live near Portland, Oregon, where George continues to work as an actor, performing in theatre, television, movies, and industrial video productions. This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward returning theatre majors.

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Linda Freeman Scholarship Linda Freeman ’86 completed a UMM degree while working full-time, participating in community activities, and raising two daughters.

She established the scholarship for students majoring in English. Preference is given to nontraditional students.

Allison L. Bean ’16, Grand Rapids Florence Eystad Gahm Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was given in Florence Eystad Gahm’s memory by her late husband, Wilbur Gahm. Florence was a passionate advocate for education and a member of the West Central Educational Development Association, the grassroots organization that lobbied for UMM’s establishment in the late 1950s. In the early 1960s she taught remedial noncredit English for UMM students who did not qualify for freshman composition. Recipients are junior English majors who plan to teach secondary education.

Kallie Grote ’16, North Branch Joseph P. Gandrud Endowed Scholarship Bob Gandrud ’65 and wife Nancy established this scholarship in honor of Bob’s father, the late Joseph Gandrud, a longtime Glenwood-area farmer. Recipients are Minnewaska Area High School graduates.

Joshua Bartels ’18, Glenwood Travis Mitchell ’17, Villard Tyler Sanford ’19, Glenwood Clayton A. and Eleanor P. Gay Scholarship This scholarship honors the memories of Clayton A. Gay and Eleanor P. Gay. It was established by the Gay family, including sons James C. Gay, Woodbury, and Robert F. Gay ’68, Lexington, South Carolina. Clayton and Eleanor were members of the West Central Educational Development Association, which lobbied the Minnesota State Legislature for the establishment of a University of Minnesota campus in Morris in the late 1950s. The scholarship provides support to students from Stevens County and adjacent counties.

Bryce Jergenson ’18, Morris Jordan Miller ’17, Hancock Emilie Gieske Scholarship for Students of Grant or Stevens County The Emilie Gieske Scholarship for Students of Grant or Stevens County was established in honor of Emilie Gieske’s many years of residence in Herman, where she was born and raised, and in Morris, where she made her home with late husband Millard Gieske, UMM professor of political science. The scholarship is awarded to first-year students from Grant County or Stevens County, with preference given to students from Grant County.

Calley Hickman ’19, Morris Nathan Goldberg Scholarship for Community Service The Nathan Goldberg Scholarship for Community Service provides two years of tuition assistance to juniors who plan to graduate from UMM. They must demonstrate a record of community-service activities. Preference is given to students from underrepresented groups.

Sam and Nancy Schuman established this scholarship to honor the memory of Nathan Goldberg, an Army Air Corps pilot who was the first person from Morris to lose his life in World War II. Sam Schuman was UMM chancellor from 1998 until 2006.

Kolee Yang ’16, Walnut Grove Govada Family Scholarship Student leadership is vital to the UMM community, and the Govada Family Scholarship celebrates that commitment by providing support for a junior or a senior student who has demonstrated leadership in activities and organizations on campus. It was established to honor and thank Vijay and Bhuvana Govada, parents of alumna Manjari Govada, class of 2012.

Samuel Gill ’16, Northfield Annie Hagen Memorial Scholarship The Annie Hagen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a fourth-year student who demonstrates the qualities that Annie possessed.

Preference is given to women. The recipient should demonstrate a high level of concern for others and be active in UMM events, especially in intramural sports. Annie Hagen made an incredibly positive and unforgettable impact on everyone she met. Her friends remember Annie being there whenever needed with a smile and caring hand. Annie died in a car accident in June 2000, a year before her graduation from UMM. She played varsity softball and intramural sports and was active in Big Friend/Little Friend.

Kayla Kraemer ’16, Brainerd

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Gertrude Gaffney Hanlon Memorial Scholarship Established in 1993, this scholarship provides support to students at UMM, preferably women of Irish heritage. Funds are provided from the estate of Dorothy Hanlon, the daughter of Gertrude Gaffney Hanlon. Dorothy Hanlon was a teacher and administrator with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for many years.

Mariah Christopherson ’17, Sisseton, South Dakota Christina Nyquist ’16, Cokato Corrie Nyquist ’16, Cokato Clare E. Sorensen ’18, Becker Hansen Memorial Scholarship The Hansen Memorial Scholarship was established by Anthony R. Hansen ’75, Mary E. Hansen, and Jeffrey R. Hansen to honor their parents, Daisy Regis Hansen and Harry A. Hansen. Daisy, a member of the UMM faculty, taught stringed instrument technique and served for a time as concert mistress of the UMM Orchestra. Harry worked as a custodian in the Morris Public Schools and vigorously supported his wife’s interest in the arts. The scholarship is presented on the basis of academic merit, including outstanding musical performance, to a student majoring in music or music education.

Ashley Olsen ’16, Buffalo Leah Soll ’18, Rochester Richard A. Hargrave Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship A graduate of Clarkfield High School, Rick ’71 majored in math and philosophy at Morris. It is with special fondness that he remembers the close-knit faculty, staff, and students; the work study positions he held; and his membership in Phi Mu Delta Fraternity. Rick credits his Morris education with building confidence and guiding his career. Upon graduation he accepted a graduate teaching assistant position at Bowling Green University, where he received his master of accountancy degree. Rick served as Vice President and CFO for Sandusky International Inc. in Sandusky, Ohio, a global leader in the paper-making industry. He also served the Sandusky community through various volunteer and civic activities. This scholarship is for new students with academic promise, with preference for students intending on pursuing a double major, one of which is math or philosophy. It may be renewable for three additional years pending satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree.

Kyle Och ’19, Sartell Arnie Henjum Education Scholarship Irene Henjum and husband, the late Dr. Arnie Henjum, established the Arnie Henjum Education Scholarship for secondary education students who demonstrate excellence in education, a deep commitment to the practices of teaching and the study of learning, and outstanding potential to contribute to the field of education. Henjum, a professor of education at UMM from 1964 until 1992, made innumerable contributions to public education in Minnesota and upheld the values of excellence throughout his exemplary career.

Emily Sunderman ’16, Cambridge Logan Sage Hoehne Memorial Scholarship Steve and Tawnia Hoehne, along with their sons, Jordan and Skylar, established this scholarship to honor the memory of their son and brother, Logan Sage Hoehne, a first-year student who passed away shortly after starting his freshman year of college at UMM. Growing up on his family’s dairy farm near Frazee, Minnesota, Logan Sage Hoehne led his life with unflinching practicality and an insatiable appetite for knowledge. He was, at the same time, a dreamer and a most practical man who found daily joy in simple things on the family farm. With a diverse array of interests and talents, he was willing to take just about any class that had the potential to teach him something new, regardless of how far it put him from his comfort zone or how it might affect his GPA. Logan’s longest-lasting dream was to attend college. His dream came true in the fall of 2011 at UMM. Given to a student who comes from a farming background, this scholarship is renewable for an additional three years.

Thomas Harren ’16, Eagle Bend James and Mei-Ying Hoppie Scholarship The James and Mei-Ying Hoppie Scholarship is awarded to new students majoring within the Division of Science and Mathematics at UMM and may be renewed for up to three additional years. Preference is given to students with a heritage or ancestry in East Asia or Southeast Asia, including international students from that region. After completing two years at UMM, this scholarship may follow recipients to the Institute of Technology on the Twin Cities campus to pursue a degree in science, mathematics, or engineering.

Praloy H. Carlson ’16, Saint Paul Xaitheng Yang ’19, Coon Rapids Linda Carlson Hoxtell Memorial Scholarship Established in memory of Linda Hoxtell ’70, UMM biology major, by husband Lyle ’70, in conjunction with the UMM Alumni Association, this scholarship is awarded to full-time junior or senior students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Preference is given to English majors, as Linda was a poet.

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University of Minnesota HTW Scholarship James R. Hagen established the University of Minnesota HTW Scholarship in 2006. In accordance with Mr. Hagen’s wishes, student recipients should have demonstrated high academic achievement, with preference given to students from the Minnesota cities of Chokio or Alberta, followed by Stevens County residents, and then students from the Minnesota counties of Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Swift, or Traverse.

Anthony Ebnet ’18, Clinton Madison Gravning ’17, Morris Troy Mehlhaf ’16, Barrett Shawn Montag ’16, Murdock Reed Peterson ’19, Hoffman John Q. Imholte Scholarship The John Q. Imholte Scholarship was established in 1990 on the occasion of Jack Imholte’s retirement as UMM’s chancellor after 21 years. He was a member of the original faculty when UMM was established in 1960. The scholarship is awarded to students who have completed 60 credits of course work and have demonstrated outstanding academic ability.

Alexandra Anderson ’16, Osakis Kristin M. Rachor ’16, Plymouth Michelle Dinesen ’17, Granite Falls Emma J. Randolph ’15, Eagan Tessa Hagen ’16, Blaine Robyn Sorell ’17, Sauk Centre Jacob Opdahl ’16, Minneota Hannah Tuomi ’17, Saint Paul Marcy Prince ’16, Madison, Wisconsin International Students Scholarships Established by the late Thomas B. McRoberts ’68, former director of Continuing Education, Regional Programs, and Summer Session at UMM, this scholarship is intended for degree-seeking international students who have enrolled, completed, and paid for four semesters as a full-time student, and whose cumulative grade point average is at least 3.0. Tom graduated from UMM in 1968 with a major in history and went on to earn a master’s degree, also in history, from the University of Oregon, Eugene. He then returned to UMM,where he spent the next 34 years working tirelessly to expand learning opportunities for students. Among his many accomplishments and contributions was the development of the Center for International Programs. This scholarship is a reflection of Tom’s passion for helping to broaden the horizons and unlock the world for the students whose ambitions he helped to fuel.

Shingo Yamane ’16, Osaka, Japan Itzen Endowment Scholarship This scholarship was established by descendants of I.J. Itzen and wife Fenna G. VanZomeren Itzen in memory of I.J., Fenna, and their son, Berdien. Although I.J.’s formal education ended after his eighth-grade year, he and Fenna made it possible for all six of their children to attend college. Berdien received a BA in mathematics from the University of Minnesota in 1958. Jerrold, who attended the University of Minnesota, became the family farmer. Iloise received her registered nursing diploma from St. Luke’s, Fargo in 1962.

Iloise also attended summer school at UMM, and in 1994 received her BA in nursing from Metropolitan State University. Marialis, who received a BS in physical therapy in 1967 from the University of Minnesota, attended UMM her freshman year. Myrna received a BA from UMM in 1967 and a JD from the University of Idaho in 1974. Irling, who received a bachelor of mechanical engineering in 1973 from the University of Minnesota, attended UMM for two years. This scholarship is for students with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Preference is given to those who graduate, or are a descendant of a graduate, of the Herman, Minnesota, high school.

Amber Sperr ’19, Herman Helen and Carl Iverson Memorial Scholarship Carl Iverson, a Minnesota State Senator and Representative, was instrumental in the establishment of the State College System, UMM, and the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He and wife Helen believed that rural youth should have access to quality educational programs. They established a charitable trust directing that a portion of their estate be used to provide scholarships for students from Otter Tail County and Grant County. Co-trustees are Brian Wing, Dallas Rylander, and Lon Rylander of Ashby.

Nathan W. Dalman ’16, Pelican Rapids Megan Hanson ’19, Pelican Rapids Tyler Ukkelberg ’17, Clitherall Clyde E. Johnson Music Scholarship Clyde E. Johnson Music Scholarships honor the memory of the late Clyde E. Johnson, professor emeritus of music, who served UMM from 1961 until 1999. The scholarships are awarded to talented UMM music majors to completely cover the fees for weekly private, individual music lessons in the student’s major performance area (instrumental or voice). Awards are given based on the music faculty’s evaluation of a student’s audition, musical background, and goals.

Madeleine Maynor ’19, Minneapolis Michael Notch ’19, Hastings Alexander Schotzko ’19, New Ulm

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Sun M. Kahng Memorial Scholarship The family of Sun M. Kahng, professor of economics and management, established this scholarship to honor his memory and to celebrate his many years as a scholar and teacher at UMM. The Sun M. Kahng Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a returning economics or management junior or senior who demonstrates outstanding scholarship, serves as an officer or actively participates in the UMM Economics and Management Club, and has made a significant contribution to the discipline or the Division of Social Science.

Katelyn L. Kamann ’16, Howard Lake Dr. Dorothybelle McCree Kaufman Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is intended for women who are majoring in pre-medicine. It was established by the late Dr. Edward J. Kaufman in memory of his wife of more than 71 years, Dorothybelle. Ed and Dorothybelle met while they were both enrolled in the school of medicine at the University of Minnesota. They both graduated with doctor of medicine degrees in 1935 and set out to build careers, first in Anoka, Minnesota, then in Ed’s hometown of Appleton, where he joined a practice established by his uncle. Ed and Dorothybelle were brought up with the idea that the way to a successful life is through academics, so while he assisted in his uncle’s practice, she turned her attention to raising their children, inspiring them with the same philosophy of love and learning that they enjoyed as children.

Naomi Keehn ’19, Alexandria Ernest Kemble Scholarship Established in 2010 by Dr. Ernest and Cathryn Kemble, this scholarship is for students who are juniors or seniors. Professor Kemble taught psychology at UMM from 1966 until his retirement in 1992. Cathy graduated from UMM in 1982 with a degree in elementary education, then went on to enjoy a career in that field until her retirement in 1995. By establishing this scholarship, the Kembles hope to support students as they pursue their educational goals Emily Auch ’16, Benson Kyle Klausing ’16, Saint Louis Park Nathan Bean ’17, Grand Rapids Elizabeth Nault-Maurer ’16, Cambridge Rachel Bohling ’16, Elizabeth, Colorado Peter Rerick ’16, Ostego Shelby Flanagan ’16, Eagan Najla Swanson ’16, Missoula, Montana Laura Hoppe ’16, Wyoming Austin Tipper ’18, Palatine, Illinois Keskinen Family Scholarship The Keskinen Family Scholarship honors Lila and Ervin Keskinen of New York Mills and their commitment to education and lifelong learning. Shortly after World War II, circumstances prevented the two young adults from attending college, but Lila and Ervin were committed to ensuring that their children would have higher education opportunities. Children Kay, John, Susan, and Kathleen attended UMM in the 1960s and 1970s. The small liberal arts setting provided opportunities both in and out of the classroom for academic and personal growth. By creating this scholarship, the Keskinen children hope that others may benefit from UMM educations, that the love of learning modeled by their parents will continue to flourish, and that the legacy of their commitment to education will foster educational opportunities for future generations of UMM students. Preference is given to students from the New York Mills area, Otter Tail County, or the Wadena area.

Alyssa Houselog ’19, Henning Charles Peeters ’17, Menahga Kay Keskinen Scholarship Originally from New York Mills, Kay graduated from UMM in 1970 with a major in math and minors in physics and psychology. In 1972, after attending graduate school for math, she was hired to design and build administrative systems for the University of Idaho in Moscow, where she worked for the next 31 years. There she was the first female systems analyst, first woman database administrator, and first woman management information systems manager. She also taught in the Computer Science Department when they were short- handed and designed and taught a 15-hour adult enrichment computer class in the Continuing Education division. Kay, along with her three siblings, also endowed the Keskinen Family Scholarship at UMM in memory of their parents, Lila and Ervin Keskinen. This scholarship is for new students interested in majoring in math, physics, and/or computer science. It is intended to provide support for women who historically have faced obstacles in nontraditional fields. It may be renewable for three additional years pending satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree.

Courtney Cook ’19, Hawley Emmalyn Miller ’19, Centerville William R. King Scholarship William King received a UMM bachelor of arts in elementary education in 1973. He is president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations and has a history of extensive community involvement with nonprofit organizations. His scholarship is awarded to seniors, with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, planning to teach elementary education in rural Minnesota. Preference is given to students of color.

Zachary Wilkie ’16, Battle Lake

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Jeremiah and Karla Konz Scholarship Jeremiah Konz ’99 and Karla Hoffman Konz ’98 created the Jeremiah and Karla Konz Scholarship to support UMM students with academic merit. Jeremiah is an economics and management major, and Karla, a management major, who went on to obtain her master’s in human resources and industrial relations at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. They met while at UMM and have both gone on to successful careers—Jeremiah as an insurance executive currently based in the Minneapolis area, and Karla as a human resources manager at a leading oil and gas company and most recently a stay-at-home mom for their two young children. Recognizing the impact their UMM education, experience, and lasting friendships have had in their lives, Jeremiah and Karla want to give those same opportunities to others and invest in today’s aspiring students. In particular, they want to give to future UMM students from their respective Minnesota hometowns, Olivia and Blaine, supporting students in both out-state Minnesota and the Twin Cities area who are high academic achievers.

Jonathon Antonsen ’19, Andover Cody O’Halloran ’19, Olivia Randall J. Kopitzke Scholarship Randall J. Kopitzke ’72, a history and speech communication major, was a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity’s Gamma Epsilon Chapter, which was active on campus from 1964 until 1973. Many Phi Mu Delta alumni, including Kopitzke, continue to be energetic, active UMM supporters. This scholarship supports first-year students, preferably from Minnesota or rural areas who intend to graduate from UMM. Hannah Spry ’19, Detroit Lakes Justin Vannurden ’19, Richmond Mary Jo Kwako Scholarship This scholarship was established by the friends and family of the late Mary Jo Kwako, a UMM student from 1965 to 1968. Recipients are UMM students who demonstrate academic merit.

Natalie Pope ’17, Belle Fourche, South Dakota Edward and Patricia LaFave Scholarship Patricia LaFave and husband, the late Edward LaFave, were longtime Morris residents who were instrumental in the establishment of UMM. Their scholarship provides support to students who show academic promise. Preference is given to nontraditional students who may not have been able to attend college right after high school or who have been away from college for several years. Preference is given to female students.

Jillene M. Bantau ’17, Elbow Lake Jennifer R. Peterson ’16, Willmar Curtis H. Larson Memorial Scholarship Curtis Larson ’64, who graduated with high distinction in economics, served as student speaker at UMM’s first commencement.

Originally from Wendell, Curtis died in an accident while serving with the Peace Corps in Ecuador. The scholarship is given to new and returning students based on academic merit.

Ash Strand ’19, Minneapolis Estelle Lee Scholarship UMM received this scholarship through the estate of Estelle Lundring Lee, who, along with husband Hilfred Lee, was a longtime Morris resident and friend of the Morris campus. The scholarship assists those planning to teach in elementary, secondary, or higher education in obtaining a multicultural experience in a setting outside of Minnesota’s borders. It covers the course fee charged for students who go outside the 60-mile service area for student teaching. It is intended to encourage students to complete their student teaching in a community that is unfamiliar to them.

Leah Peterson ’16, Onamia Theodore S. and Tone H. Long Scholarship Ted Long taught English at the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA) from 1925 until 1960 and at UMM from 1960 until 1969. Tone taught WCSA home economics from 1927 until 1937. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit and motivation.

Amanda Hudinsky ’16, Rockford Madison Hughes ’16, Shoreview Joseph Melby ’17, Brooklyn Center

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Dian and Andy Lopez Scholarship Established in 1994 by Dian and Andy Lopez, who retired in 2008 as professors of computer science, this scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students who are computer science majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and who have successfully completed at least 16 credits in computer science, which include a course in data structures or its equivalent. This scholarship is intended to increase the successful completion of the major by women who historically have been underrepresented in the computer science field.

Maggie Casale ’16, Inver Grove Heights Dr. S.R. Maxeiner Jr. and Patricia Maxeiner Scholarship Dr. and the late Patricia Maxeiner both graduated from the University of Minnesota on the Twin Cities campus. Dr. Maxeiner is a published author of poetry, fiction, and plays. He began writing in his retirement after practicing surgery for over 30 years. They created this scholarship in 2009 to support new students who demonstrate an interest in creative writing, such as editing the high-school paper, entering contests, writing stories or poems, etc. The scholarship may be renewed up to three times for a student who demonstrates continuing growth and development in creative writing.

Kristina M. Allen ’17, Rochester Rachel Curtiss ’19, Palisade McCree/Kaufman Scholarships The late Dr. Edward Kaufman and wife Dr. Dorothybelle McCree Kaufman of Appleton established these scholarships in memory of their parents. The A. Amos McCree Scholarship to a student majoring in mathematics; the Andrew J. Kaufman Scholarship to a student majoring in the natural sciences; the Kate McCoy Kaufman Scholarship to a student majoring in elementary education; and the Alice Mills McCree Scholarship to a theatre arts major. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and potential in their respective fields.

A. Amos McCree Scholarship Andrew J. Kaufman Scholarship Aaron Lemmon ’16, Farwell Garrison (Sonny) Komaniecki ’16, Rochester Alice Mills McCree Scholarship Dillon Megard ’16, Minneapolis

Kate McCoy Kaufman Scholarship Molly Hesse ’16, Watkins

Patrick McGinnis Family Scholarship Patrick McGinnis was a UMM English professor from 1961 until the time of his death in 1966. In 1974 friends and family established the Rodney Briggs Library McGinnis Room to house UMM’s contemporary poetry collection. Barbara, Patrick’s wife, and the McGinnis children, Catherine, Clare, Mara, Colin, and Timothy, established the Patrick McGinnis Family Scholarship as a reflection of their deep belief in making educational opportunities available to students. Barbara received a scholarship that enabled her to earn a master of library science degree in 1969, after which she served as a UMM reference librarian until her retirement in 1995. Preference for the scholarship is given to students who intend to major in one of the sciences. Preference is also given to women.

Carmen Bergstedt ’16, Hermantown Hana E. Krebs ’18, Sartell Stacy Polzin McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Deborah and Arland Polzin established this endowed scholarship in memory of their daughter, Stacy Polzin McIntyre. A three-year Cougar volleyball starter, Stacy graduated in 1994 with majors in psychology and liberal arts for human services. She received a graduate degree in social services management from Western Maryland College in Westminster and worked at the Kennedy Krieger Center at Johns Hopkins University with children and adolescents with brain disorders. She died in 2001. The scholarship is awarded to first-year students, preferably women, with minimum high-school grade point averages of 3.0, who have been active in community, school, and church activities. It is renewable for an additional three years if recipients maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

Claire M. Adamski ’17, Olivia McNelly Scholarship in Psychology After graduating with a major in psychology, Rick McNelly ’69 continued his education at the University of Michigan, where he earned an MA in 1971 and a PhD in 1973. At Michigan he worked in various positions doing research and assistant teaching. He also worked for the Ann Arbor Public Schools in a follow-up study of Head Start students, and he volunteered at the Michigan State Children’s Receiving Center, a group treatment home for children in the state foster care system with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities.

In 1972 Rick moved to Rockford, Illinois, and began his career at a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit agency serving developmentally disabled children and their families. While there he became a foster and adoptive parent for boys with various developmental issues. In 1986 he opened a private practice, which continues today. This scholarship is for sophomore, junior, or senior students majoring in psychology who have a GPA of at least 3.0, intend to go on to graduate studies, and actively participate in campus and community social service opportunities.

Nicole Palmer ’17, New Ulm

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Harold and Ann Meiss Music Scholarship In tribute to his parents, Harold and Ann Meiss, and in appreciation for his UMM education, Ron ’69 and Julie Meiss created this scholarship for declared music majors. Ron’s love and appreciation for music started in 1957 when Harold and Ann sacrificed so lovingly to buy a piano for $17 per month for Ron and his younger siblings. Ron was so committed to learning how to play that he drove the family’s Ford tractor to piano lessons every week. That piano that filled the living room in the Meiss family farmhouse is still in use and bringing joy today. In addition to his parents, Ron says he owes everything he knows about music to UMM faculty Clyde Johnson, Ralph Williams, and Jean Sharp.

Brittani Klaverkamp ’16, St. Augusta Robert (Bob) A. Menzhuber Scholarship Mike and Barb Menzhuber created this scholarship to honor the memory of Mike’s brother, Bob Menzhuber ’76, a high-school art teacher who dedicated his life to inspiring others to explore and engage in art. It provides support to a full-time student who maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in studying studio art.

Katherine M. Brown ’18, Mankato Carol Pederson Meyer Scholarship in Honor of Hans and Alyce Pederson Carol Pederson Meyer, a 1960 graduate of the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA), established this scholarship in 2004 in honor of her parents, Hans and Alyce Pederson. This scholarship provides support to full-time students who are descendants of UMM or WCSA alumni, or to students who are from rural Minnesota locations. If recipients’ academic standings remain satisfactory, the scholarship may be renewable for up to four years. Meyer credits her parents, Hans and Alyce Pederson, with the vision to ensure their children received a high-quality education and created this scholarship to honor their memories and the educational futures of her own grandchildren.

Jennifer J. Fisk ’17, Eagan Savannah O. Leasman ’16, Long Prairie Morrison Scholarships Edward and Helen Jane Morrison, longtime Morris residents who were instrumental in the establishment of UMM on the Morris campus, created these scholarships. The J. C. Morrison Scholarship is given in memory of Ed’s father, owner-publisher of the Morris Sun and the Morris Tribune from 1898 to 1954, to students majoring in English. The Edna Murphy Morrison Scholarship is given in memory of Ed’s mother and is awarded to a music major. Both are awarded based on academic merit. The Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Scholarship is awarded to first-year students, with preference given to students from small towns or rural areas in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Scholarship is renewable if recipients maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Scholarship Bradlee Dahlen ’19, Herman Taylor Holleman ’18, Hancock Jordan Judd ’19, Osakis Sarah Nelson ’17, New London Mariah Peterson ’16, Spicer

Edna Murphy Morrison Scholarship Camilla Bjorklund ’16, Farwell J.C. Morrison Scholarship Hannah Innvaer ’17, Courtland Gabriella Wilke ’17, Richmond

Morris Scholarship Endowment—Promise of Tomorrow The Morris Scholarship Endowment—Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship supports full-time students who demonstrate talent, motivation, academic success, and promise.

Jacob T. Eberhardt ’16, Woodbury Juliet J. Olson Batista ’17, Ramsey Beverley Wartman Munson Scholarship Beverley Wartman Munson was a 1967 UMM elementary education alumna. The scholarship was established in 1999 by sister Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair ’73 and husband Michael Blair in Beverley’s memory. Recipients are elementary education majors.

Samantha Nokleby ’16, Montevideo Donald and Joann Munsterman and Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Donald and Joann Munsterman. Originally from Holloway, Minnesota, Donald graduated from UMM in 1981 with a major in business economics and credits his UMM education for preparing him to start and run a successful business. In 1985 he founded Munsterman Accounting & Tax Service, an accounting, insurance sales and financial consulting company located in Morris. Joann is a 1972 UMM alumna and two of their sons, Dr. Scott and Troy, also attended UMM. Their third son, Dr. Chad, attended Moorhead State. This scholarship is for nontraditional students who are in their second, third, or fourth year at UMM, preferably from the six-county area surrounding UMM: Stevens, Traverse, Pope, Swift, Grant, and Big Stone.

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Elmer and Viola Nelson Scholarship Glenn Nelson and his wife, Margaret Dewar, established the Elmer and Viola Nelson Scholarship in honor of Glenn’s mother and father.

Elmer graduated in 1928 from the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture, a boarding high school that made its home on the Morris campus until 1963. The scholarship is awarded to students from west central Minnesota.

Luke Lippert ’19, Willmar Karyn Nielson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by Judy Nielson ’72 and the late Gregg Nielson ’70 in memory of their daughter Karyn, a UMM legacy student who died in 1993 as the result of a horse-riding accident. It is awarded to students who share Karyn’s passion for community service, church activities, and volunteerism.

Eden M. Broberg ’16, Fargo, North Dakota Nicole M. Palmer ’17, New Ulm Avis J. (Van Otterloo) Ogden Scholarship Avis J. (Van Otterloo) Ogden ’65 majored in physical education and earned a certificate in primary and secondary education. Embracing her liberal arts education, Avis participated in band, orchestra, choir, and bowling while attending UMM. Though her parents never had the opportunity to graduate from high school, both were totally committed to the importance of education and strongly encouraged their two children to complete high school and go on to college. The start up of UMM just eight miles from where they lived in Hancock presented the perfect opportunity for an affordable education at a nearby university. During her working career Avis had experiences that highlighted the importance of a college degree, especially for women. She is committed to supporting UMM students through scholarships to make UMM affordable for future students. The scholarship is intended for students, preferably women, who will contribute to student body diversity and may be renewed pending satisfactory progress toward a degree.

Sydney A. Richards ’17, Cold Spring Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit to first-year students whose families are served by Otter Tail Power Company. Otter Tail Power Company has been an important part of the Morris community for many years and a longtime supporter of UMM. Paul Zach ’19, Rosholt, South Dakota Douglas and Marion Payne Rural Students Scholarship Douglas Payne, a 1954 graduate of the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture, and Marion Payne, a 1954 graduate of Benson High School, established this scholarship in 2004 in honor of the 50th anniversaries of their high school graduations. The scholarship supports new and transferring students from throughout greater Minnesota and the upper Midwest. Preference is given to students who wish to live and work in rural communities throughout the state and to Minnesota students from agricultural and/or rural backgrounds. The scholarship may be renewed, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.

Zachary M. Smith ’16, Mora Carol and Peter Person Scholarship Carol and Peter are both members of UMM’s Class of ’73. Carol graduated with majors in English and history. Peter obtained a degree in biology. In 1978, Carol graduated from William Mitchell College of Law, and Peter graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Carol practiced law in Duluth for 14 years and then served as a judge of district court for ten years. Peter practiced medicine at the Duluth Clinic before becoming the CEO of Essentia Health, a healthcare system headquartered in Duluth with more than 16,000 employees and a number of hospitals and clinics stretching from Wisconsin to Idaho. Carol and Peter wanted to make scholarship monies available to students showing academic promise. Carol would never have been able to afford college had it not been for scholarships, grants, and work-study programs she received from UMM and the State of Minnesota. Peter is grateful that his college education was financed by his great aunt, Meta Petersen, a registered nurse. It’s with a sense of gratitude that Carol and Peter established this scholarship.

Caitlynne Lancaster ’19, Watertown, South Dakota Abigail J. Mooney ’17, Richmond Robert and Diane Peterson Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship Robert and Diane Femrite Peterson, both from the west central region of Minnesota, met at UMM. Bob was a scholarship recipient and the first in his family to attend college. He received a doctorate from the Twin Cities campus. Diane graduated from the Twin Cities campus as well, with a bachelor of science in physical therapy. They live in Austin, Texas, where Bob is a chaired professor in business and associate vice president for research at the University of Texas at Austin. The Petersons established this scholarship in 2010 to assist students who are majoring or are interested in majoring in science, technology, pre-engineering, or mathematics. Preference is given to students from Minnesota. The scholarship may be renewed for three years pending satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree.

Alex Keller ’19, Saint Cloud Chloe Spry ’19, Anoka 12

Phi Mu Delta Scholarship UMM Phi Mu Delta alumni endowed this scholarship in 2004. It is awarded to juniors or seniors who demonstrate Phi Mu Delta’s “Three S Philosophy” of service, scholarship, and social contributions. Preference is given to legacy students whose parents or grandparents attended UMM or the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture.

Meghan Schnetzer ’16, Chaska Bailey Stottrup ’16, Princeton Phi Mu Delta Student Development Scholarship This scholarship is for students with high academic achievement who wish to enhance their academic careers through co-curricular educational opportunities, including studying abroad, internships, global studies, undergraduate research and service learning. Created in 2014 to celebrate Phi Mu Delta’s 50th anniversary, the scholarship honors the organization’s rich legacy at UMM and the many ways it has contributed to the success of the Morris campus.

Katherine Johnson ’16, Mora Promise of the Prairie Scholarship This historical scholarship was created through the generosity of alumni and friends to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of UMM and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the West Central School of Agriculture and Experiment Station. By making a gift to this scholarship, donors received, and new donors can still receive, a DVD of the documentary Promise of the Prairie: Education in Three Acts, a film that explores three very different educational institutions that have all made their home on the Morris campus. The scholarship is awarded to first-year students with academic promise and may be renewed for three years.

Aundria Howard ’19, Becker Presidents Club Scholarship Many University of Minnesota Presidents Club members have made contributions to the Presidents Club Scholars Program through the University of Minnesota Foundation. Through their collective efforts, scholarships are given to undergraduate students in all freshmen-enrolling colleges of the University of Minnesota.

Wendy Unger ’19, Minneapolis Promise of UMM Scholarship For students with academic merit, the Promise of UMM Scholarship expresses the fondness and love a group of donors have for their alma mater. It reflects their commitment to “give back” by leaving a legacy that will forever ensure an opportunity for future students to also benefit from the unique experiences and sound liberal arts education that UMM provides.

Ruby M. DeBellis ’17, Bloomington William T. Kiehne ’17, Saint Paul D.F. Bud Rentz Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is for new incoming students at UMM, with preference given to students who are residents of Big Stone, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Traverse counties in west central Minnesota. Bud Rentz was a philanthropist, lobbyist, community leader, and a great supporter of UMM. As a member of the West Central Educational Development Association, the citizens lobby group instrumental in founding UMM in 1959, he worked hard to bring UMM to the Morris community and to keep it here. Bud, Colleen, and all seven of their children have been Presidents Club members since 1984. He was a firm believer in UMM and its high educational standards, having graduated from UMM in 1993 with a degree in small business and economics. Many of his children and grandchildren also attended and graduated from UMM. Altogether, the Rentz family spans three generations of alumni. In 1996 during the all-University capital campaign known as Campaign Minnesota, Bud volunteered to co-chair the committee assigned to cover the west central region of Minnesota. Bud served proudly and faithfully in his role as co-chair up until the time of his death in 2002.

John M. Tiernan ’16, Morris Robert James Riley Memorial Scholarship Robert James Riley was a 1955 graduate of the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA). He worked on many UMM campus construction projects, including contributing his time and securing the donation of construction equipment to provide landscaping for the WCSA Alumni Garden. The scholarship was established by his wife, Judy, with a generous contribution from two of his brothers, Joe Riley and John Riley. The scholarship provides support to new full-time students who show academic promise.

Preference is given to students interested in the sciences and the social sciences who graduate from high schools located in the five counties surrounding Morris. It may be renewed for up to four years if recipients maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and are enrolled full time.

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Dr. Clara B. Riveland Endowed Scholarship Dr. Clara Riveland received a degree in English from UMM in 1965. She earned a master of arts and a doctorate in speech communication and taught at Saint Cloud State University, Lea College, and Saint John’s University. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior speech communication major demonstrating exemplary practice in the field and strong commitment to theoretical perspectives.

Preference is given to students from New Effington, Rosholt, or Claire City, South Dakota.

Madeline Rauma ’16, Golden Valley Edna Snee Rodgers Memorial Scholarship The family of longtime faculty members C. Frederick Farrell Jr. and the late Edith Rodgers Farrell established this scholarship in memory of Edith’s mother, Edna Snee Rodgers. This scholarship is awarded to those who are making a transition back to college or beginning college for the first time later in life. Preference is given to women.

Michaela Bednar ’19, Glenwood Rodriguez Resiliency Scholarship Michael graduated from UMM in 1987 with a BA in psychology. In 1995 he received his MA in public affairs from the Humphrey Institute of the University of Minnesota and in 1999 his PhD in educational measurement from Michigan State University. He became a member of the faculty in the College of Education and Human Development at the Twin Cities campus of the U of M in 1999 and currently is an associate professor of quantitative methods in education. He works with states around the country to improve state testing programs for students with disabilities and non-native English speakers. He also conducts research on early literacy—he is the recipient of the 2005 Harris Research Award from the International Reading Association. Michael is a member of the University Academy of Distinguished Teachers and the UMM Chancellors Advisory Council. He is a 2008 UMM Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. The scholarship is for first-year students with preference for students who demonstrate resilience, perseverance, or diverse backgrounds regarding views and experiences. It may be renewable for one additional year, provided the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress toward a degree.

Kyelee Wilson ’19, Geddes, South Dakota Rural Students Scholarship This scholarship honors the proud heritage of the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA). Known for its student-centered approach to developing young men and women for lifelong learning and leadership, the WCSA spirit flourishes today among its many alumni, and in the educational traditions reflected in the UMM campus community. This fund will provide renewable scholarships for new and transferring students from throughout greater Minnesota and the upper Midwest who wish to live and work in rural communities throughout the state. By preparing rural young men and women for successful lives as builders of our rural communities, we will deepen the base of wisdom in greater Minnesota and keep our communities strong. Even as Minnesota grows more urban, our ties to agriculture and rural communities recede with each generation, and the concerns of our rural communities become more remote.

John Haseman ’16, Evansville Samantha Nokleby ’16, Montevideo Ellie Riihiluoma ’19, Moose Lake Scholarship for Engagement & Academic Leadership (SEAL) Five members of the University of Minnesota’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers established the Scholarship for Engagement and Academic Leadership, affectionately referred to by its acronym: SEAL. Nancy Carpenter (chemistry), Pareena Lawrence (economics), Leslie Meek (psychology), Jenny Nellis (studio arts), and Peh Ng (mathematics) created this scholarship to honor their core values and commitment to the UMM learning community as well as their professional associations. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit to new students enrolling at UMM. It is renewable with a GPA of at least 2.5 and evidence of involvement in student life such as student organization involvement, volunteer work, or service learning.

Jack P. Ziegler ’17, Elk River Annette Seppanen and Curt Nelson Scholarship In gratitude for their formative experiences at UMM, Annette Seppanen ’82 and Curt Nelson ’83 established this scholarship for academically high-achieving incoming freshmen from rural Minnesota. After graduating from UMM, Annette and Curt went on to earn their master’s degrees from the University of Arizona in Tucson. From there they moved to San Diego, California, where Annette worked in the costume departments of San Diego’s professional theatre and opera companies and Curt worked for Hewlett-Packard. Eventually Annette went on to study for a master of traditional oriental medicine degree and became a licensed acupuncturist, while Curt started several internet software companies. Now retired, they live with their teen son, Timo, in Austin, Texas. Philanthropically, Annette and Curt target a small number of particularly excellent organizations in the education, health, food, arts, and civil liberties fields. They encourage scholarship recipients to embrace the experiences and opportunities at UMM and the broader big world, to look beyond whatever borders currently constrain, to pursue beauty and excellence, to relax and enjoy, and to give back.

Andrew Brichacek ’19, Browerville Levi Jahnke ’19, Mountain Lake Shelby Floan ’19, Solway Cole Kvistero ’19, Redwood Falls Joseph Fontaine ’19, Aitkin 14

Seventh District Minnesota Federation of Women’s Club Scholarship Started in 1895, this organization was a means of educating women of several communities in various topics from literature, history, and travel, to science, drama, and music. The group was also active in social issues. A local group, now called the Students Club of Morris, continues to discuss current topics of interest and is involved in community affairs. Based on merit, this scholarship is awarded to deserving UMM students who are residents of the Seventh Congressional District in Minnesota.

Katie Hassler ’16, Alexandria Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Endowed Scholarship The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Endowed Scholarship was established in 2008 through a generous gift from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. The scholarship is designed to recruit and retain talented American Indian students to the University of Minnesota by supporting incoming University of Minnesota first-year and transfer students. Scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters contingent upon academic performance.

Travis Crego ’16, Maple Grove Isabella Houck ’17, Akaska, South Dakota Demi Dumarce ’19, Grenville, South Dakota Jasmine Paron ’16, Shakopee Rachel Forrest ’16, Shawano, Wisconsin Samantha Shade ’18, Lino Lakes Erica Guthrie ’19, Metlakatla, Alaska Mathew Zumoff ’16, Wadsworth, Nevada Shirley Stewart Skoog Scholarship As a nontraditional, “older-than-average” student, Shirley commuted to UMM from Ortonville where, in addition to being a full-time student, she was a teacher, wife, and mother of teenage children. Shirley particularly enjoyed writing and drama classes. She graduated from UMM in 1970 with a major in elementary education and only a few credits short of a minor in theater. Believing good teaching is itself a performing art, Shirley devoted her career to teaching and spent more than 30 years in the classroom. She continues to be a lifelong teacher and learner as well as a writer, singer, artist, actor, master gardener, and philanthropist. This scholarship, based on academic merit, is for students in the performing arts, whether in a classroom or on a stage, with preference for students interested in majoring in education (teaching) and/or theater, and for those who meet current college definitions of “nontraditional” student age.

Rachel Bedel ’19, Saint Joseph Hannah Doty ’19, Spicer William Stewart Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor Bill Stewart, director of the UMM Minority Student Program, now Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs (EDI), from 1973 until 1998. It provides support to students who may have grown up under hardship and show academic promise. In keeping with Bill’s special interest, preference is given to students of color majoring in the sciences or mathematics and/or those intending to pursue graduate degrees.

Ruet Mamo ’16, Little Canada Mark C. Sticha Scholarships Mark Sticha graduated from UMM in 1975 with majors in political science, sociology, and economics. Originally from Clarissa, Mark believes that the liberal arts education he received at UMM prepared him to achieve his career goals. To honor his parents, longtime Clarissa-area farmers Milo and LaVerne Sticha, Mark established an endowed scholarship in 1998 for full-time students from Todd County, with preference to first-year students from a working farm. In 2004 Mark established a second scholarship open to all students from Todd County. A strong supporter of UMM, he hopes that, as a result of his establishing these scholarships, students from Todd County will be encouraged to attend and ultimately graduate from UMM. Holly N. Godding ’16, Clarissa Katelyn Middendorf ’18, Browerville Chiara Race ’17, Eagle Bend Brooke A. Sorenson ’17, Osakis Theodore S. Storck Scholarship in Memory of Anthony and Thelma Storck Ted Storck ’63 graduated from the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA) in 1954. He established this scholarship in memory of his parents, Anthony and Thelma Storck. It is intended for students from the west-central region of Minnesota who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Ted grew up on the family farm in Swan Lake Township in Stevens County. His father, the third generation in his family to own and operate the farm, and his mother were very active in farm and community organizations.

Ted received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Minnesota in 1963, and in 1967 his master’s degree in photojournalism from Syracuse University. Having inherited his parent’s interest in serving, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and over the years served in the various communities he lived as a sworn police officer, firefighter, and emergency medical technician. He also owned and operated radio stations in Nebraska, California, and Minnesota. Always connected to his roots, Ted is a life-member of the VFW and American Legion in Morris and is a member of the WCSA Alumni Association Board of Directors. Ted credits his parents with enabling him to make this gift to UMM in their memory, stating, “They helped me all through my years.”

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Richard and Catherine Tate Scholarship Richard Tate and Catherine Yost met at UMM and married in 1966. Dick graduated in 1967 with a bachelor of arts degree in art, while Cathy graduated from the U of M Twin Cities in 1985 with a bachelor of arts degree in English. Their scholarship includes a one-time stipend to engage in an eligible scholarly experience (e.g., to study abroad, to participate in a research or artistic project, or to travel to academic conferences). The stipend is to be used after completing two consecutive semesters and earning 30 degree-seeking credits at UMM, presumably during the second, third, or fourth year at UMM and must be used before the recipient graduates from UMM. It may be renewable for three additional years pending satisfactory progress toward undergraduate degree.

Duong H. Nguyen ’17, Brooklyn Park Timothy J. Spilman ’17, Mora James and Bertha Togeas Chemistry Scholarship The James and Bertha Togeas Chemistry Scholarship supports full-time students who show academic promise. Preference is given to exemplary chemistry students who demonstrate one or more of these characteristics: success in the classroom, an outstanding record of research or scholarly work, an outstanding record of service, an outstanding work ethic, or having succeeded against the odds.

Torri Jordan ’17, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Samuel Palmatier ’19, Red Wing Ted Uehling Endowed Scholarship Former students, friends, and family of the late Ted Uehling, professor of philosophy, established this scholarship to honor his extensive contributions to UMM and the impact he made on many students’ lives. The scholarship is awarded to full-time students, chosen on merit, with preference given to entering or enrolling African American students majoring or intending to major in philosophy.

Alejandro Gallegos ’19, Willmar Paul Littlebear ’18, Mounds, Oklahoma UMM Faculty and Staff Scholarship Supported entirely by contributions from UMM faculty and staff, this scholarship is intended for first-year students with academic merit. It may be renewable by maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Recipients’ majors will rotate among the four divisions.

Allison L. Bean ’16, Grand Rapids University Association—Lucy Imholte Scholarship This scholarship is presented to full-time sophomores from the Morris area who have demonstrated scholastic achievement during their first year at UMM. Lucy Imholte, former president of the University Association, was active in a number of community organizations including the Morris Public Library and the Stevens County Historical Society. Her husband, the late Jack Imholte, professor emeritus of history, served as UMM’s chancellor for 21 years.

Taylor Holleman ’18, Hancock James Van Alstine Geology and Environmental Sciences Scholarship This scholarship was established upon Jim’s retirement from UMM in the spring of 2009. When Jim arrived in Morris in 1974, there was no official geology major. Instead, students earned a geology degree as an “option two” or a designed major. With the late Clemens “Johnny” Brauer, professor of geology, Jim was instrumental in developing the curriculum that led to the implementation of the official major. Additionally, in the 1980s, in cooperation with the South Dakota School of Mines, Jim developed the field camp experience that provides majors with a real-world geology opportunity. In this hands-on environment UMM students successfully compete with students from colleges around the country. Field camp remains a favorite memory of many geology alumni. Preference is given to geology majors, or if not possible, to students majoring in environmental sciences. Students must be of sophomore standing or above.

Claire Rabine ’16, Andover Frank W. Veden Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Frank Veden. Veden graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1936 with a doctor of dental surgery degree and established a dental practice in Fergus Falls. Following his death in 1996, a trust created during his lifetime began giving assets from his estate to organizations Veden supported during his lifetime. The scholarship provides support to students from Otter Tail County, with first preference given to those from Fergus Falls. Selection is based on scholastic achievement.

Amanda Cross ’16, Fergus Falls Mackenzie Schara ’17, Fergus Falls Amy Sund ’16, Fergus Falls Stephi Dickinson ’18, Parkers Prairie Erik Vergiels ’16, Fergus Falls Gunnar Molstad ’18, Vining Christopher Rausch ’16, Fergus Falls Cassandra Votaw ’19, Fergus Falls Hunter Salathe ’17, Perham

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John Vo Memorial Scholarship John Minh Dung Vo was an active member of the UMM Dance Ensemble, Swing Club, and Art Club until his death in 1999. He would have graduated in 2000 with majors in computer science, English, and studio art. The scholarship, created by John’s family and friends as well as the UMM Dance Ensemble, is awarded to students with senior status, with preference for fifth- or sixth-year students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are pursuing multiple majors, at least one of which is in the fine arts (dance, music, studio art, theatre).

Zoey Cook ’16, Duluth Donald H. and Carol Conner Vogt Scholarship Gratitude for meaningful college experiences, successful careers, and the gift of family inspired Don ’68 and Carol Vogt ’70 to reflect on the significant impact that UMM had on their lives. On the occasion of Don’s retirement from Cargill, they created this scholarship to mark a new chapter in their lives and as a way to “give-back.” It is their hope that the scholarship will help young, aspiring students reach the fulfillment in life that they have been able to achieve. The scholarship supports new students, including transfer students, who show academic promise. It may be renewed for three additional years pending satisfactory academic progress.

Kathleen M. Corpron ’16, Chaska Margaret Traver ’19, Monticello Tiana Wood ’19, Saint Cloud West Central School of Agriculture Class of 1956 Scholarship The WCSA Class of 1956 Scholarship was established by Peter Torvik in appreciation for the education that he and fellow classmates received at the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA). Thanks to outstanding academic programs, a vast array of experiences, increased independence, and greater responsibility, graduates of the WCSA were well prepared for whatever paths their lives followed.

This scholarship is awarded to new incoming students, with preference given to candidates from a rural or small town background in the region formerly served by WCSA, primarily west central and southwestern Minnesota and eastern Dakotas. It may be renewed for three additional years pending satisfactory academic progress toward an undergraduate degree at UMM. Taya DeRycke ’19, Pipestone Cameron Hjelle ’19, Kerhoven Alice Weickert Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating character, leadership, and academic achievement. Alice Weickert was a longtime Morris elementary school principal. Following her death, her husband, the late Harold Weickert, a dentist in Wheaton, established the scholarship in her memory.

Kelsey Fisher ’16, Watkins Leroy Welfare Scholarship Leroy Welfare attended the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture and was a Morris-area farmer interested in politics and conservation. He was active in the farm bureau and helped organize the Stevens County Seed Co-op and Morris Co-op Elevator Association. The scholarship was established by granddaughter and UMM alumna Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair ’73. Recipients are political science majors, with preference given to students interested in conservation issues.

Avery Koester ’16, Morris Carrie Wickstrom Scholarship A scholarship Carrie Wickstrom received while attending the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture made it possible for her to complete her high school education in 1929 and to go on to college. Carrie taught for 30 years in Ulen and Montevideo. Selected for academic merit, recipients are students pursuing education licensure, with preference given to those intending to teach at the elementary level.

Brooke Decker ’16, Maple Lake Kennedy Eichers ’16, Melrose Greg Juelke ’16, Sauk Centre Elizabeth Mark ’17, Vadnais Heights Mikayla Michaletz ’16, Aitkin Najla Swanson ’16, Missoula, Montana John Tiernan ’16, Morris Nathaniel E. Williams Memorial Scholarship Given in memory of Nathaniel Williams, this scholarship is awarded to new full-time students, with preference given to those registered with the Disability Resource Center. Special consideration is given to students interested in fishing, nature, and the outdoors: Nathaniel’s passions. It is renewable up to a total of four years if recipients continue to use disability services and remain in good academic standing.

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E. Dennis and Susan A. Zahrbock Scholarship E. Dennis and Susan Guter Zahrbock met while students at UMM. Their careers were started in the Morris community based on their connections with the University. Their lives have moved away from Morris but without their attending UMM, they would never have met and may never have launched the careers and connections they have enjoyed for so many years. When they trace it all back, it is UMM that gave them this “foundation” so they feel it is only right to “pay back” for what UMM played a major role in starting. They hope that their scholarship will cause the recipients to say, when they reach the winter of their lives that they, too, should “pay back” for what UMM has done for them. Their scholarship is for students entering their senior year and is awarded on a rotating, annual basis between students working toward a major in business management or its equivalent, with a preference for students who have expressed interest in a career in insurance or financial services on a retail level, and students working toward a major in elementary education with a preference for students who have expressed interest in a career teaching elementary and/or pre-school level.

Rebecca Hopperstad ’16, Morris Simon and Karen Eystad Zeller Family Scholarship This scholarship is for students who are studying elementary or secondary education and may be renewable, provided the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress toward a degree. Simon (MSSW) and Karen (EdD) have been involved with UMM since Simon’s graduation with a BA degree in 1965 and continues into the present as members of UMM’s Chancellor’s Advisory Council. “We are very grateful to the University for giving him the basic knowledge and confidence to pursue his dream of graduate school and opening a business. We would like to enable other young college students to find and fulfill their dreams without the burden of massive debt. We hope that our scholarship will help them to accomplish this goal.”

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Additional Donor-Funded Scholarships UMM Alumni Association Scholarship Many UMM alumni make contributions to the Morris Scholarship Fund through alumni annual giving. Through their collective efforts, they have made it possible for students to receive scholarships based on academic merit.

Brennan Bassett ’17, Volga, South Dakota Sarah Kvale ’16, Duluth Sophie Bishop ’17, Zimmerman Elizabeth Lewis ’16, Eyota Abigail Donnay ’17, Saint Joseph Hanna Morris ’17, Wyoming Katelynn Eggler ’17, Rochester Lynsey Nass ’16, Hutchinson Evan Ellingworth ’17, North Mankato Megan Schrader ’17, Eagan Matthew Fischbach ’17, Eagan Benjamin Simondet ’16, Sauk Rapids Kelly Fischer ’17, Roseville Brandon Stuntebeck ’17, Wilmont Hector Garcia ’17, San Elizario, Texas Sarah Terpstra ’17, Ogilvie Benson Goins ’17, Minnetonka Cody Keo ’16, Eagan UMM Liberal Arts Scholarship Funded by gifts to the Morris Scholarship Endowment Fund, this scholarship is awarded to meritorious students. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic records, leadership abilities, exceptional test scores, and potential to make a difference in the future.

Alexa Barta ’18, New Prague Sonya Meyer ’16, Red Wing Nathan Bean ’17, Grand Rapids Mikayla Michaletz ’16, Aitkin Kathryne Beauto ’16, Cambridge Sophia Mitchellette ’17, Bloomington Logan Bender ’16, Red Wing Emily Moore ’16, Isanti Scott Benz ’17, Anoka Thomas Pederson ’17, Alexandria Thomas Burns ’17, Worthington Christi Perkinson ’16, Red Wing Mariah Christopherson ’17, Sisseton, South Dakota Amanda Radtke ’17, Alexandria Jesse Eklund ’17, Morris Bradley Ramin ’17, Columbia Heights Maggie Elinson ’17, Eagan Alexia Riley ’17, Saint Peter Kari Erickson ’17, Spicer Grace Robertson ’17, Minneapolis Kelsey Fisher ’16, Watkins Alicia Schewe ’17, Alden Brynn Gellner ’18, Plymouth Addison Schnabel ’16, Monticello Hannah Goemann ’16, Wells Sarah Schroeder ’17, Saint Paul Samuel Guida ’17, Nisswa Erica Selly ’18, Belle Plaine Andrew Haley ’18, Waseca Brendan Stermer ’17, Montevideo Kari Haynes ’16, Albany Cana Straub ’18, Van Dyne, Wisconsin Deborah Holdvogt ’16, Eden Valley Anne Ternes ’16, Gonvick Hannah Innvaer ’17, Courtland Emily Trieu ’17, Bloomington Megan Jacobson ’16, Bloomington Taylor Welle ’17, Sartell Abby Mallek ’17, Eyota Anne Wilger ’17, Royalton Maria Medlyn ’17, Rochester Gabriella Wilke ’17, Richmond Joseph Melby ’17, Brooklyn Center Madeline Youakim ’16, Hopkins

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