Katie Schleper of St. Joseph, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology on Dec. 9 from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Schleper was among 75 students who earned a minimum 3.8 grade-point average to earn the honor of summa cum laude.

A $40,000 check donation presentation includes Mayor and Lion member Rick Shultz, Lion President Joe Bechtold, Councilman Dale Wick and Lions Mascot Matt Killam, also a city councilman.

Raising the American flag and Lions International flag is Mayor Rick Shultz, Lion President Joe Bechtold and Lions Mascot Matt Killam, also a St. Joseph city councilman.