by Cori Hilsgen
news@thenewsleaders.com
The St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars chapter awarded 24 scholarships of $250 each to recipients who were recognized at the May 10 award ceremony held at the Sentry Bank in St. Joseph.
The awards were presented by Dollars for Scholars board members Margaret Evens, president; and Stephanie Hazen, vice president/secretary.
The funds, which total $6,000 for the scholarships, were raised through contributions from area businesses, individual contributions and through an annual phone-a-thon during which volunteers call local residents requesting donations.
“It never ceases to amaze me in regards to what great young people/students we have in our community,” said Doug Danielson, Dollars for Scholars treasurer, who has been a member since 1996.
Dollars for Scholars is a national nonprofit foundation that includes local chapters that help area students by raising funds for scholarships and more.
The St. Joseph chapter was established in 1996. More than $140,000 in scholarships have been awarded to help area students.
Danielson said eligibility for the scholarships requires undergraduate students be living, working or active in the St. Joseph area.
This year’s Dollars for Scholars recipients include the following individuals who plan to continue their education at a college or university:
Justin Barg, son of Janelle and Jeff Barg. He is a 2015 graduate from Apollo High School and currently attends the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying criminology. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Newsleader.
Emily Boysen, daughter of Teri and Gene Boysen. She is a 2015 graduate from Apollo High School and currently attends Augustana College studying nursing. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Marisa Gaetz, daughter of Rose and Rick Gaetz. She is a 2016 graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School and is currently attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studying mathematics. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Jaycees.
Madeline Haeg, daughter of Kelly and Tim Haeg. She will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Morris to study animal sciences. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Thomas Hawkins, son of Erin and Andy Hawkins. He will graduate from Cathedral High School and plans to attend St. John’s University to study psychology. Scholarship sponsor: Michael Contardo, DDS/Laser Dentistry.
Mackenzie Huesers, daughter of Tamera and Pat Huesers. She will graduate from Cathedral High School and plans to attend Winona State University to study elementary education. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Kaitlyn Johnson, daughter of Ann and Lee Johnson. She will graduate from Holdingford High School and plans to attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead to study physical therapy. Scholarship sponsor: Dr. Thomas Newton/Centracare Clinic.
Kaylie Lawwell, daughter of Melissa and Christen Lawwell. She will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend St. Cloud State University. She is undecided as to what she will study. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Firefighters.
Michael Maleska, son of Jackie and Jim Maleska. He will graduate from Cathedral High School and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study biology. Scholarship sponsor: Sunset Manufacturing.
Joshua Maricle-Roberts, son of Kris and Steve Maricle-Roberts. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend Concordia College-Moorhead to study general education. Scholarship sponsor: Midcontinent Communications.
Peter Nelson, son of Leah and Kevin Nelson. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend Bemidji State University. He is undecided as to what he will study. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Taylor Nydeen, daughter of Pam and Lance Nydeen. She will graduate from St. John’s Preparatory School and plans to attend the College of St. Benedict to study nutrition. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Rilee O’Hara, daughter of Shelley and Kelly O’Hara. She will graduate from ROCORI High School and plans to attend Winona State University to study nursing. Scholarship sponsor: Mike Hazen Memorial, founder.
Alisha Ophoven, daughter of Tracy and Curt Ophoven. She is a 2017 home-school graduate and plans to attend North Dakota State University to study pharmacy. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Shannon Osendorf, daughter of Rose and Bruce Osendorf. She is a 2014 graduate of Cathedral High School and is currently attending St. Cloud State University, studying elementary education. Scholarship sponsor: Boulder Ridge Apartments/Mark Lambert.
Jackson Pelzer, son of Gail and Jack Pelzer. He is a 2015 graduate from Apollo High School and currently attends the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying biomedical engineering. Scholarship sponsor: Pam’s Auto.
Clare Pfannenstein, daughter of Joan and Pat Pfannenstein. She is a 2015 graduate of Holdingford High School and is currently attending the College of St. Benedict studying alternative and complementary medicine. Scholarship sponsor: Sentry Bank.
Cole Pfannenstein, son of Joan and Pat Pfannenstein. He will graduate from St. John’s Preparatory School and plans to attend St. John’s University to study general health and medicine. Scholarship sponsor: Iver Linneman/St. Joseph American Legion and Knights of Columbus.
Kathryn Ringhand, daughter of Shirley and Mark Ringhand. She is a 2016 graduate from Sartell High School and currently attends the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying business. Scholarship sponsor: Steve Schirber.
Aiden Schiltz, son of Susan and Evan Schiltz. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Stout to study engineering technologies. Scholarship sponsor: Pam’s Auto.
Adam Schleicher, son of Amy and Gary Schleicher. He is a 2016 graduate from Apollo High School and is currently attending St. Cloud State University, studying general health and medicine. Scholarship sponsor: Styles, Cotton and Milbert, DDS.
Sarah Schroden, daughter of Deanna and Randy Schroden. She will graduate from the St. Cloud Christian School and plans to attend Crown College to study elementary education. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Meghan Wick, daughter of Barb and Dale Wick. She is a 2014 graduate from Cathedral High School and currently attends the University of Mary, studying rehabilitation and therapy. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Kelsey Winter, daughter of Sue and Sean Winter. She is a 2016 graduate of Apollo High School and currently attends the University of North Dakota, studying nursing. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
For more information or to make a donation, visit the stjosepharea.dollarsforscholars.org website.
Some of this year’s Dollars for Scholars award recipients include (left to right) Shannon Osendorf, Michael Maleska, Katie Ringhand, Rilee O’Hara and Mackenzie Huesers. This year’s award ceremony was held May 10 at Sentry Bank in St. Joseph.
Some of this year’s Dollars for Scholars award recipients include (left to right) Sarah Schroden, Josh Maricle-Roberts, Cole Pfannenstein, Ali Ophoven, Taylor Nydeen, Clare Pfannenstein and Kaylie Lawwell. This year’s award ceremony was held May 10 at Sentry Bank in St. Joseph.
Josh Maricle-Roberts (left to right) receives his award from Dollars for Scholars board member Stephanie Hazen while Margaret Evens announces his award. The St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars chapter awarded 24 scholarships of $250 each to recipients who were recognized at the May 10 award ceremony held at the Sentry Bank in St. Joseph.
The St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars chapter awarded 24 scholarships of $250 each to recipients who were recognized at the May 10 award ceremony held at the Sentry Bank in St. Joseph. Board members (left to right) Stephanie Hazen, vice president/secretary; Margaret Evens, president; and Doug Danielson, treasurer, represent the organization at the event.
A cake congratulated this year’s Dollars for Scholars recipients at the May 10 award ceremony at Sentry Bank in St. Joseph.
