Birth announcement
Lucy Jane Gruber
Lucy Jane Gruber, daughter of Jeni and Logan Gruber, Sartell, was born Monday, July 6 in St. Cloud Hospital. Logan is the operations manager at the Newsleaders.
She weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces and measured 17.5 inches.
Grandparents are Mona and Albert Gruber of Meire Grove and Jan and Bob Leukam of Melrose.
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Five Sartell students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
They are the following: Alexander Hornung, Christopher Hornung, Amanda Maricle-Roberts, Hannah Tilstra and Sophia VanSurksum.
Students must maintain a 3.5 minimum grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Miranda Etienne, Sartell, was recently named to the spring dean’s list at North Dakota State University, Fargo.
Students must maintain a 3.5 minimum grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
She is majoring in civil engineering.
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Nathan Olson, Sartell, a student at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, was recently awarded a Skill Point Certificate in automotive service technology at SkillsUSA championships, a national leadership and skills conference for skilled workforce, held in Louisville, Ken. The SkillsUSA Championships is for high-school and college-level students who are members of the 360,000-member SkillsUSA organization.
Industry leaders representing more than 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for demonstrating excellence in 100 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions, such as robotics, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. All competitions are designed, run and judged by industry using industry standards.
Top students received prizes such as tools of their trade or scholarships to further their careers and education.
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Natalie Hughes, Sartell, was recently named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Students must attain a 3.5 minimum grade-point average to earn this honor. She is majoring in psychology.
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Stephanie Grogan, daughter of Cindy and Mike Grogan of Sartell, recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She plans on taking her board exams this summer whereupon she will become a registered nurse.
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Cole Peters, Sartell, recently graduated as a gunsmithing and firearms technician journeymen from Pine Technical and Community College in Pine City, Minn.
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Eight Sartell students recently graduated from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minn.
They, their honors and degrees are as follows: Tera Melgard, summa cum laude, bachelor’s in accounting; Jeffrey Magera, summa cum laude, bachelor’s in management; Corinne Skoog, summa cum laude, bachelor’s in marketing; Melodie Kabanuk Dohm, summa cum laude, bachelor’s in nursing; Charles Schad, summa cum laude, bachelor’s in nursing; Paul Clark, master’s in business administration; Jodi Heinen, master’s in teaching; and Erik Williamson, master’s in teaching.
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Jessica Mastey, Sartell, was recently named to the spring dean’s list at Concordia University, St. Paul. She is a senior. Students must maintain a minimum 3.6 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Max Magnuson, Sartell, recently earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Minnesota, Morris. He was also recently named to the spring dean’s list at UMM.
Students must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.66 to qualify for this honor.
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Samantha Stegura, St. Stephen, recently earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and liberal arts for the human services with a minor in management from the University of Minnesota, Morris. She was also recently named to the spring dean’s list at UMM.
Students must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 3.66 to qualify for this honor.
Stegura is also a recipient of the Wawokiya Award, which is awarded annually to an outstanding senior psychology major. Recipients who receive this award have strong records of accomplishment at Morris and sincere interest in helping others.
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Aaron Mcnabb Evans of Sartell, a second-year majoring in pre-industrial design, was recently named to the spring dean’s list at Iowa State University, Ames.
Student must attain a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Three Sartell students recently graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
They and their majors are as follows: Katherine Nash, daughter of Vickie Nash and Don Dewitt, a Sartell High School graduate, chemistry; Michele Severson, daughter of Kelly Severson and Bruce Severson, a Sartell High School graduate, biology; and Grant Wintheiser, son of Maria and Robb Wintheiser, a Cathedral High School graduate, biology, summa cum laude.
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Charles Schwartz, son of Steven Schwartz of Sartell, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Army Pvt. Schwartz studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. He is a 2007 graduate of Sartell High School.
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Alycia Stidmon of Sartell was recently named to the spring dean’s list for academic excellence at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis.
Students must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Erinn Miles, of Sartell and a member of the class of 2016, has been named to the spring dean’s list at Providence (R.I.) College.
Students must attain a minimum 3.55 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Kelsey Boeckman, sister of Jessica Hengel and granddaughter of Arleen Boeckman, both of Sartell, recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Air Force Airman 1st Class Boeckman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Boeckman is the daughter of Kenneth Boeckman and step-daughter of Kathleen Boeckman of Long Prairie, Minn. She is also the sister Chris Boeckman of Foley, and granddaughter Ed Norby of Brooten, Minn.
Boeckman is a 2006 graduate of Sauk Rapids-Rice High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Rasmussen College, St. Cloud.
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The Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation recently announced it awarded more than $32,000 in grants to support leading-edge programming (Pre K-12) in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District for the 2015-16 school year. This is the largest amount to date and it is thanks to the increased generosity of the community. The programs receiving grants include: High School: Sabre Splash, Art in Motion, AP Summer Institute, Stronger Sabres and Student Council Leadership Training; Middle School: Academic Extensions, Engaging Readers with e-books, Learning Lab and Independence in Life Skills; Oak Ridge and Pine Meadow elementaries: 21st Century Student-Centered Media Center; Leveled Library and Elementary Academic Extensions; and Early Childhood Family Education: Early Weekly Readers, Sound Field Systems, and Social/Emotional Development Curriculum.
SSEF has also allocated just under $10,000 for the 2016-17 school year. Programs receiving those funds include: High School: Sabre Splash; Middle School: Academic Extensions and Learning Lab; Elementaries: 21st Century Student-Centered Media Center and Academic Extensions; and ECFE: Early Weekly Readers.
“Our district is grateful to The Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation and the financial support they are able to provide our students and staff,” said Superintendent Jeff Schwieberg. “These grants support leading-edge programs that enhance the overall education experience from preschool throughout senior high school. Many of these programs may not be possible without these grants. We thank our community for continuing to support our schools and providing these amazing opportunities for our students.”
Since 2005, SSEF has given more than $237,000 in grants and scholarships. This is another record-breaking year for SSEF as they continue to increase the amount of funds awarded to programs in the district.
SSEF is a non-profit 501c(3) organization whose mission is to provide support for leading-edge ideas and programming for the students in District 748. For more information about the Foundation visit www.ssef.net.
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The Central Minnesota Arts Board awarded $9,735 in Small Capital Arts Grants to four area nonprofit arts organizations.
The CMAB Small Capital Arts Grant to Nonprofits program provides funds of up to $3,500 with a 15-percent match requirement to purchase equipment and related non-consumable supplies and services to make capital improvements. Such activities must advance the mission of the organization and have the potential for significant or long-term impact.
Organizations receiving grants included the following: Minnesota Center Chorale, $1,891, portable sound system to improve the quality of performances at outdoor concerts and other venues; Minnesota Dance Ensemble, $1,503, two laptop computers to create, organize and advance programming and communications, replicate CDs and DVDs for rehearsals, and for use at meetings and other events; Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center, $3,500, to replace 13 theater seats; and SOAR Regional Arts, $2,841, Ipads for ticket scanning and survey processes, a Bose L1 Compact Portable sound system to use at rehearsals, a wireless microphone for performances, a laptop and printer for efficient administration and communication.
Funding for the CMAB Capital Arts Grant is provided through the Arts and Cultural Legacy Amendment as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008. Capital Arts Grant funds must be used for arts and arts access, arts education, and arts and cultural heritage as required by law.
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