2018 Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates with Over $115,000

On Wednesday, May 2, Perham High School hosted the annual Community Scholarship Program. It is remarkable to see all of the community giving and support that is shared with our students. We are proud to announce that over $115,000 will be provided in scholarships to our students!

We are thankful for all of the different organizations, memorial funds, businesses, and families that provide funds for our students.

And a special thank you to KLN Family Brands who has generously offered a $250 scholarship for every PHS graduating senior that intends on pursuing their education after high school!

Royale B. & Eleanor A. Arvig Scholarship

UCB "Battle of the Bees" Scholarship

Rotary Scholarships

Perham Rotary awards six $1,250 academic scholarships to graduating seniors; four to the Perham High School, and one each to New York Mills High School and Frazee High School. In addition, the Perham Rotary Service Above Self scholarship in the amount of $2,000 is awarded to a Perham High School graduating senior that best exemplifies the service club motto through his/her community service involvement. From L to R: Rotary Member Jade Berube, Megan Tellinghuisen, Hope Johnson, Maya Roe, and Kate Neitzke

Perham Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Mason's — Megan Tellinghuisen pictured with Terry Lehman

Perham Local MSEA Unit You Deserve This Scholarship

MSEA Local Scholarship — Minnesota School Employee Association (MSEA) is a union of nearly 6,000 classified public school employees from over 60 school districts in Minnesota. Our local unit consists of 98 members who are administrative assistants, custodial staff, kitchen staff, and para-educators. This year, the local union members have decided to give back with their member dues. They take pride in their students and have seen them grow and learn from preschool through our graduating seniors, whether in the classroom, on a playground, in a lunchroom, throughout the hallways, after school activities, in the nurse's office, or in our school offices. Not only do they support our schools, they support our students. Union Member Wanda Kupferschmid presented Ian Christenson with the scholarship on behalf of all Perham Support Staff.

Perham Lions Scholarship

Perham High School Faculty Scholarship

Perham Faculty — Sarah Beack received the scholarship presented on behalf of the Perham High School Faculty and Staff. The scholarship is for students who are entering the field of education.

BU PEO Award Scholarship

BU PEO Chapter — P.E.O. was formed in 1869 by seven women who were college graduates. They wished to encourage other women to pursue a post secondary education. This organization has grown to over a quarter of a million members in P.E.O. chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada. In Minnesota there are more than 150 chapters representing 6,500 members. I am representing Chapter BU P.E.O. in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Each year our chapter hosts a golf tournament to raise money for scholarships for young women graduating from High School. This year we earned enough money from our golf tournament to give two $1000 scholarships. Eligible candidates for our scholarship must be graduating from a public high school In Otter Tail County, with plans to continue their education at a college or university. We had many wonderful applicants, but two stood out at the top, Audrey Swanson and Megan Tellinghuisen, both from Perham High School. Awarded by Jean McKenzie.

Ottertail Lions Scholarship

Bremer Bank Scholarship

KLN Scholarship

KLN:Shearer's Employees — This award is given to students whose parents work for KLN or Shearer's. Pictured with KLN Representatives Charlie Nelson and Tina Rasmussen are Madison McAllister, Kolbey Bormann, Seth Johnson, and Carson Speicher.

KLN/Shearer's Employees - Lillian — This award is given to students whose parents work for KLN or Shearer's. Lillian Bryniarski is pictured with KLN Representatives Charlie Nelson and Tina Rasmussen.

Lake Region Builders Association Scholarship

Lowell Dreyer Memorial Scholarship

KLN Community Builder Scholarship

KLN Family Brands Community Builder — This award is given to students who are involved in activities, excellent students, and have contributed to the well-being of our school district communities. Front: Makayla Melvin, Emily Martinson, Audrey Swanson - Back: KLN Representative Charlie Nelson, Madison McAllister, Ian Christenson, Jace Kovash, KLN Representative Tina Rasmussen

First National Bank Scholarship

1st National Bank — The First National Bank - Ottertail Branch seeks to honor and assist individuals who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular ability and leadership and who have shown a spirit of volunteerism by awarding a scholarship to worthy students. Special consideration will be given to students intending to pursue a career in business and finance. This year's award goes to Desiree Roberts.

East Otter Tail Jaycees Scholarship

Maria Ellingson (left) and Emma Olson (right) presented Noah Monson and Andrew Wegscheid with scholarships on behalf of the EOT Jaycees Group - a service organization made up of people under 40.

Carson Breitenfeldt Memorial Scholarship

Tuffy Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Spanky's Stone Hearth Culinary Scholarship

Robert Perry Memorial Scholarship

Perham Women of Focus Scholarship

Perham Health Scholarship

Perham Dent School Board Scholarship

Perham Area Foundation Scholarship

Ottertail Rod & Gun Club Scholarship

Workforce Development Scholarship

Hats Off to PHS Scholarship

John Merkins Memorial Scholarship

Dent American Legion Auxillary Scholarship

Frank Family Foundation Scholarship

Dent Lions Scholarship

Dent American Legion Scholarship

CEO Program

MN Deer Hunters Association

Lakes Area Gymnastics Academy

LAGA — Lakes Area Gymnastics Academy awarded their two senior gymnasts with scholarships. Pictured with Dean Bahls are Syndey Bahls and Lindsey Soule.

Cory Orvik Memorial Scholarship

Perham Area Scholarship Fund

The Perham Area Scholarship Fund, formally known as Dollars for Scholars committee, provides financial assistance and a strong message about the importance of education beyond high school and encourages students to further their education. The Fund utilizes income from permanent funds to ensure perpetual, yearly scholarships. Some awards are also sponsored in the names of individuals, organizations, and businesses.

The Perham Area Scholarship Fund philosophy is to distribute funds to as many students who plan to further their education as possible. Students become eligible for local awards by submitting an application. The selection process is objective, nondiscriminatory, and makes scholarships available to a wide range of deserving students.

2018 Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates with Over $115,000