by Logan Gruber
operations@thenewleaders.com
Dollars for Scholars scholarships of $250 each were awarded to 25 students for post-secondary education May 6 during an awards banquet at the St. Joseph Community Fire Hall.
The awards presentation was conducted by four people who have been very instrumental in the success of the St. Joseph Area Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program. They are: Margaret Evans, president; Doug Danielson, treasurer; Jane Litchy, board member; and, Carol Danielson, board member.
All funds for the scholarships, which total $6,250, were raised through contributions by area businesses and industry, through individual contributions and through an annual phone-a-thon.
The recipients are as follows, in alphabetical order:
Benjamin Alvord, son of Ann and Mike Alvord. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend St. John’s University to study education. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon, dedicated to Michael Hazen, founder.
Jennifer Barg, daughter of Janel and Jeff Barg. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends St. Cloud State University studying elementary education. Scholarship sponsor: Pam’s Auto.
Justin Barg, son of Janel and Jeff Barg. He will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study engineering. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Nathan Bedel, son of LuAnn and Brian Bedel. He graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and attends St. Cloud State University studying physical therapy. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Rachel Bedel, daughter of LuAnn and Brian Bedel. She is home schooled and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Morris to study education. Scholarship sponsor: Collegeville Community Credit Union.
Calvin Birr, son of Joy and Leon Birr. He graduated from Apollo High School and attends Arizona State University studying engineering. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Emily Boysen, daughter of Terri and Gene Boysen. She will graduate from Apollo High School and plans to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. to study nursing. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Lions.
Matt Danielson, son of Carol and Doug Danielson. He graduated from Apollo High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Duluth studying marketing. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Jaycees.
Carmen Ebel, daughter of Nancy and Tim Ebel. She will graduate from Cathedral High School and plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities to study biology. Scholarship sponsor: Sunset Manufacturing.
Scott Fisher, son of Michelle and Don Fisher. He will graduate from Rocori High School and plans to attend Concordia College-Moorhead to study biology. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Kendra Johnsen, daughter of Ann Johnsen. She graduated from Holdingford High School and attends Moorhead (Minn.) State University studying English and journalism. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Sabrina Keller, daughter of Jenna and Mark Keller. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends St. Cloud State University studying nursing. Scholarship sponsor: Drs. Styles, Cotton and Milbert.
Courtney Kostreba, daughter of Annette and Mike Kostreba. She graduated from Holdingford High School and attends St. Catherine’s University studying history. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Abbi Kremers, daughter of Krista and Keith Kremers. She graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School and attends the College of St. Benedict studying accounting. Scholarship sponsor: Sentry Bank.
Alli Kremers, daughter of Krista and Keith Kremers. She graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School and attends Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, N.C. studying culinary arts. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Jaycees.
Mariah Kresky, daughter of Brenda and Joe Kresky. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attends North Dakota State University-Fargo studying psychology. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Breanna LaRue, daughter of Rochelle LaRue. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends Mankato State University studying psychology. Scholarship sponsor: Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon.
Beau Maciej, son of Kim and Al Maciej. He graduated from Holdingford High School and attends St. Cloud Technical and Community College studying electronics. Scholarship sponsor: St. Joseph Firefighters.
Jonathon 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 engineering. Scholarship sponsor: The Newsleaders.
Rylee Medelberg, daughter of Kay and Eric Medelberg. She will graduate from Cathedral High School and plans to attend the College of St. Benedict to study business and economics. Scholarship sponsor: Collegeville Community Credit Union.
Logan Mehr, son of Michelle and Dave Mehr. He graduated from Cathedral High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Duluth studying music and music education. Scholarship sponsor: Boulder Ridge Luxury Apartments/Mark Lambert.
Tyler Meyer, son of Jennie and Mike Meyer. He graduated from Cathedral High School and attends St. John’s University studying engineering. Scholarship sponsor: Iver Linneman/American Legion of St. Joseph/Knights of Columbus.
Clare Pfannenstein, daughter of Joan and Patrick Pfannenstein. She will graduate from St. John’s Preparatory School, and plans to attend the College of St. Benedict to study biology. Scholarship sponsor: Steve Schirber.
Theresa Schneider, daughter of JoAnn and Kurt Schneider. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying biology. Scholarship sponsor: Thomas Newton/CentraCare.
Amanda Walz, daughter of Nancy and Steve Walz. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Morris studying biology. Scholarship sponsor: Dr. Michael Contardo of Laser Dentistry.
Amelia Walz, daughter of Nancy and Steve Walz. She graduated from Apollo High School and attends the University of Minnesota-Morris studying psychology. Scholarship sponsor: Pam’s Auto.
Some students who received Dollars for Scholars scholarships are (front row, from left to right): Jennifer Barg, Emily Boysen, Carmen Ebel, Clare Pfannenstein and Rachel Bedel; and (back row) Jonathon Maleska, Ben Alvord, Justin Barg, Scott Fisher and Nathan Bedel.
