by TaLeiza Calloway
news@thenewsleaders.com
Parents wait patiently as their child’s name is called. This announcement is the recognition of their student’s hard work and dedication to their education.
It also means they were one of more than 20 recipients of $250 scholarships from the St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars program. The program awarded 21 scholarships this year, a total of $5,250. Organizers held a banquet May 10 at the St. Joseph Fire Hall to recognize the area students and share the next step for them.
The Dollars for Scholars program has awarded 508 scholarships since its inception about 17 years ago, Dollars for Scholars Board President Mike Hazen said. Hazen, a St. Joseph resident, said he is impressed by each pool of candidates who apply every year.
“It’s such a neat program,” Hazen said. “I’ve always wanted to do something to help kids go on.”
Hazen said the organization has about $20,000 in an endowment fund and has awarded more than $127,000 in scholarships to date. Local businesses from St. Joseph and surrounding areas donate throughout the year to make the event happen.
In years past students have also held a phone-a-thon to raise funds, organizers said.
Meet the 2012 recipients:
Samuel Bechtold, son of Pat and Bruce Bechtold. A graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School, he is attending the College of St. Scholastica and majoring in nursing. Donor: Boulder Ridge Apartments.
Matthew Bedel, son of LuAnn and Brian Bedel. A graduate of Immaculate Conception Academy, he is attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College and majoring in associated arts. Donor: Pam’s Auto.
Jake Braegelmann, son of Lisa and Gerald Braegelmann. A graduate of Apollo High School, he is attending the University of North Dakota and majoring in sports psychology. Donor: Styles & Cotton, DDS.
Katelyn Butkowski, daughter of Pam and Dan Butkowski. A graduate of Holdingford High School, she is attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College and majoring in accounting. Donor: Collegeville Credit Union.
Adelaide Carlson, daughter of Shelly and Tom Carlson. A graduate of Rocori High School, she will attend the College of St. Benedict and major in environmental studies. Donor: St. Joseph Jaycees.
Emiliana Cofell, daughter of Monica Cofell. A graduate of St. John’s Prep School, she is considering attending St. Olaf College or Scripps College to major in physics. Donor: Dr. Michael Contardo, DDS.
Steve Danielson, son of Carol and Doug Danielson. A graduate of Apollo High School, he is attending the University of Minnesota,Twin Cities, and majoring in architecture. Donor: St. Joseph Firefighters.
David Flynn, son of Shelly and Patrick Flynn. A graduate of St. John’s Prep School, he is attending the University of Dallas and majoring in English. Donor: Pam’s Auto.
Spencer Frie, son of Elaine and Roger Frie. A graduate of Apollo High School, he is attending St. John’s University and is majoring in instrumental music education. Donor: Sentry Bank.
Alex Generous, son of Mary and Tony Generous. A graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School, he is attending Drake University and majoring in bio-chemistry and cell biology. Donor: St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.
Sabrina Keller, daughter of Gina Stimack. A graduate of Apollo High School, she is attending St. Cloud State University and is majoring in nursing. Donor: Dr. Thomas Newton, CentraCare Clinic.
Abby Kettler, daughter of Barb Kettler. A graduate from Apollo High School, she is attending Minnesota State University and majoring in chiropractic medicine. Donor: Sunset Manufacturing.
Joshua Loso, son of Patty and Neil Loso. A graduate of Apollo High School, he is attending St. John’s University and is majoring in physics. Donor: Iver Linneman-American Legion of St. Joseph and Knights of Columbus.
Amanda Maricle-Roberts, daughter of Kris Roberts-Cornett. A graduate of Apollo High School, she will attend the University of St. Thomas and major in computer science. Donor: Collegeville Credit Union.
Elizabeth Tiffany, daughter of Lori and Craig Tiffany. A graduate of Apollo High School, she is attending Concordia University and is majoring in chemistry/pre-pharmacy. Donor: Midcontinent Communications.
Nicholas Thell, son of Janelle and Michael Thell. A graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School, he is attending St. Mary University of Minnesota and is majoring in physical therapy and sports medicine. Donor: Dr. Gene Boyson Animal Clinic.
Hannah Winter, daughter of Sue and Shawn Winter. She is attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College and is majoring in surgical tech. Donor: Precise Refrigeration.
Kevin Schreiber, son of Patricia and Kenneth Schreiber. A graduate of St. Cloud Cathedral High School, he is attending St. Cloud State University and is majoring computer networking and applications. Donor: St. Joseph Lions.
Mariah Lyon, daughter of Mike and Lori Lyon. A graduate of Apollo High School, she is attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College and majoring in child and adult education. Donor: St. Joseph Lions.
Rosalie Kremer, daughter of Kathy and Henry Kremer. A graduate of Holdingford High School, she is attending St. Cloud Technical and Community College and majoring in liberal arts and sciences. Donor: Steve Schirber.
Jamie Maciejewski, daughter of Sharon and Raymond Maciejewski. A graduate of Albany High School, she attends North Dakota State University and is studying exercise science. Donor: St. Joseph Jaycees.
