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2019 PHS Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates

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    2019 PHS Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates

    By Admin | Counseling News, District News, PHS News | 0 comment | 2 May, 2019 | 0

    On Wednesday, May 1, 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 thankful for all of the different organizations, memorial funds, businesses, and families that provide funds for our students.

    Bremer Bank
    Dixie Carow and Gage Lippmann pictured with Bremer Representative Tim Birkeland

    Davin Bauck Memorial

    This scholarship is for students with career goals and future plans who may not qualify for other help. It is also to promote science areas that improve life and circumstances in the future. Areas in Biotech, DNA counseling, pre-med, pharmacy, and research. Pictured with Davin's parents are recipients Sierra Edvall, Tayler Parks, and Sydney Goltz.

    Dent American Legion
    Dent American Legion Scholarship was awarded to Justin Dickerson, Tayler Parks, and Annika Kovar.

    Dent Lions
    Logan Hariluk, Justin Dickerson, Sierra Edvall, Dylan Fudge

    Dent Lions
    Logan Zajac, Hailey Wescheid, Dent Lions Representative Daryl Trites, Mesa Schultz, Aaron Slettebak

    Perham Women of Focus
    Women of Focus presented scholarships to Lacy Richter, Dixie Carow, Eli Roe, Max Tostenson, and Annika Kovar.

    Hats Off To PHS
    Awarded to Laura Altstadt and Annika Kovar.

    KLN | Shearers
    This award is given to students whose parents work for KLN or Shearer's. Pictured are Allison King, Hannah Vosen, Omonie Richardson, Madison Ebeling, and Anthony Deuchar.

    KLN 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. Pictured with KLN Representatives Charlie Nelson and Tina Rasmussen are Ty Moser, Lacy Richter, Gage Grunst, and Max Tostenson

    KLN “Investment” Scholarship
    Josh Jeziorski, Nick Shumansky, Colton Kostynick, Jett Karels, Zach Peterson

    KLN “Investment” Scholarship
    Matthew Bush, Blaze Brady, Caitlin Covington, Jenson Beachy, and Laura Altstadt

    Perham Masonic Lodge
    Laura Altstadt and Max Tostenson were recipients.

    KLN “Investment” Scholarship
    Kevin Swanson, Hailey Wegscheid, Lisa Meader, and Annika Kovar -- Not Pictured: Carter Cresap, Madison Ebeling, Samuel Still

    MN Deer Hunters Association
    Presented to Michelle Swyter and Max Tostenson by Members Dave Adams and Nick Theroux.

    Ottertail Lions Club
    The Ottertail Lions Club recognizes that the cost of a college education is a major investment. To supplement this investment, the Ottertail Lions Club seeks to honor students who have demonstrated the spirit of volunteerism and leadership by awarding scholarships to PHS Students. Row 1 - Ottertail Lions Member Mike Potocki, Logan Zajac, Nolan Wade, Dylan Fudge, Josh Jeziorski, Gage Grunst -- Row 2 - Samantha Pary, Tayler Parks, Grace DeBoer, Annika Kovar, Haley Budak, Ottertail Lions Member Jerry Smith

    Perham Dent School Board

    Superintendent Mitch Anderson presented Ethan Bachmann with a scholarship on behalf of the Perham Dent School Board.

    Perham Area Foundation
    The Perham Area Foundation is a community foundation with the mission to provide financial support on projects which will improve the quality of life in and around the community of Perham. The citizens of Perham are the benefactors. Each year, the Perham Area Foundation awards a scholarship to a PHS student chosen anonymously from the applicants received based on two questions: 1. What have you done outside the classroom to make our community a better place to live? 2. What do you feel is needed to make the Perham community an even better place to live and how would that be achieved? PAF President Rich Doll presented Annika Kovar with this year's PAF scholarship.

    Perham Area Foundation
    Laura Altstadt 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.

    Robert Perry
    Robert L. Perry was a long time resident of the Perham area. Robert and his wife, Nellie, were active in the civic affairs of the Perham area. Robert would like to continue to support the Perham area by investing in the development and education of the young people interested in pursuing a secondary education through Vocational/Technical School or 2-year Community College. This year's scholarship was awarded to Hayden Kjelshus, Logan Hariluk, Max Tostenson, and Jhazlynn Tchida.

    Royale Arvig
    Arvig Representative Mark Schmidt presented Gage Grunst with the scholarship.

    Perham Local MSEA Unit “You Deserve This” 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 Pam Ehnert presented Max Tostenson with the scholarship on behalf of all Perham Support Staff.

    Carson Breitenfeldt Memorial
    The Carson Breitenfeldt Memorial Scholarship was established in memory and honor of Carson. Carson was an active, adventurous child full of life. Carson accepted every day as a gift filled with opportunity which he welcomed with open arms. His interests stretched from the indoors to the outdoors, participating in golf, wrestling, baseball, biking, cycling, boating, and more. He had an interest in drawing, art, and science, and a passion for hunting and fishing. Carson's love for life was displayed through his unforgettable smiles, giggles, pranks, and jokes. He was extremely compassionate and kind hearted, taking great pride in helping others and making "all" feel welcomed and included. This year's recipients of the Carson Breitenfeldt Memorial Scholarship are Dylan Fudge, Colton Kostynick, Michelle Swyter, and Max Tostenson.

    Dent American Legion Auxillary Scholarship

    Cory Orvik Memorial
    American Legion Post #148 of Dent, MN seeks to honor and assist students that have demonstrated leadership abilities and who have participated in extracurricular activities. Students who have shown such leadership in school and community activities will be awarded a scholarship in honor of Cory Orvik. The scholarship was presented to Dylan Fudge and Hailey Wegscheid.

    Dent Lions
    Colton Satter, Lisa Meader, Abigayle Hoppe, and Ty Moser

    1st National Bank Ottertail
    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 Ty Moser and Samantha Pary.

    Frank Family Foundation
    The Frank Family Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students that will be pursuing a degree in education. This year's recipients were Laura Alstadt, Hannah Vosen, Aaron Slettebak, and Annika Kovar.

    John Merkins Memorial
    The John Merkins Memorial Scholarship was established in memory and honor of John by the Perham Fire Department Relief Association. John was an active member of the Perham Fire Department who volunteered his time and talents to Perham and the surrounding communities. Not only did John volunteer his time to the Perham Fire Department but within the fire department. During his time with the fire department, he organized the annual pancake feed, was a truck engineer, and department secretary. John lived his life with a passion for helping family, friends, and the community. John was the guy everyone wanted to be around because he was caring, compassionate and knew the meaning of hard work. John took great pride in helping others. The Perham Fire Department Relief Association is proud to make available the John Merkins Memorial Scholarship. This year's scholarships were awarded to Sierra Edvall and Michelle Swyter.

    Tuffy Nelson Memorial
    Presented to Allison King and Leighton Rach.

    KLN “Investment” Scholarship
    Olivia Januszewski, Dylan Fudge, Margaret Ingebrand, Grace DeBoer, Ashley Hokanson

    Lake Region Builders Foundation & the TBG Education Foundation

    Colton Satter and Hayden Kjelshus were the recipient of the Lake Region Builders Association & the TBG Education Foundation Scholarship.

    Kyle Quittschreiber Memorial
    Presented to Mesa Schultz

    KLN “Investment” Scholarship
    Rachel Muer, John LaFond, Mesa Schultz, Anthony Reese, Luke Wunderlich

    Mike Rohde Spirit Scholarship Award
    This scholarship was founded in 2002 by the Fergus Falls Sertoma Club and the Rohde family. After Mike’s untimely death of a hereditary heart disease in 2000, this scholarship was established to administer a scholarship in his name. The award is meant to honor an individual who embodies the warm, fun-loving and energetic spirit of Mike and his dedication to contributing to his community. This year's recipient is Annika Kovar.

    Ottertail Rod & Gun Club

    Michelle Swyter and Max Tostenson received the Ottertail Rod & Gun Club Scholarship.

    PEO Award
    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. 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. Natalie Wrangham presented Olivia Januszewski the PEO Award.

    Perham Health
    The Perham Health Scholarship Fund was established in 1990 and awards 6 - $1,000 scholarships each year to students going into a healthcare field. High school seniors or post-secondary students enrolled in either a 2 or 4-year program from the Battle Lake, Frazee, Henning, New York Mills, and Perham school districts can qualify. Awards are given at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, which consists of Perham Health staff managers, Perham Health board members, and community members. Perham Health awarded scholarships to two of our seniors: Lacy Richter and Maggie Ingebrand - pictured with Perham Health Representative Sue Von Ruden.

    Perham Lions
    Perham Lions Club recognizes that the cost of a college education is a major investment. To supplement this investment, Perham Lions Club seeks to honor students who have demonstrated the spirit of volunteerism and leadership by awarding scholarships. Perham Lions Members Nicole Rydell presented Tucker Henderson and Hailey Wegscheid with a scholarship.

    Perham Lions
    For those entering a field of study in wildlife and or environment studies, agricultural or conservation study in a community college or university. Members Nick Dockter and Nick Theroux presented awards to Michelle Swyter and Max Tostenson.

    Perham Rotary
    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 President Jim Rieber, Eli Roe, Lacy Richter, Margaret Ingebrand, and Annika Kovar.

    Prudential Spirit of Community Award
    Annika Kovar has been named one of Minnesota’s top two youth volunteers of 2019 in the 24th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), honors middle level and high school students nationwide for outstanding volunteer service.

    Spanky's Stone Hearth
    This scholarship is intended for any student who attends a post secondary education in the culinary field in a full-time capacity. The scholarship is sponsored by Josh Hanson, owner of Spanky's, and presented to Mandi Kivi-Lex.

    UCB Battle of the Bees
    From L to R: UCB Representative Cyndy Huber, Leighton Rach, Rachel Muer, Laura Altstadt, Olivia Januszewski, and Max Tostenson

    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.

    Committee Member Myron Roe, Logan Zajac, Michelle Swyter, Hailey Wegscheid, and Committee Member Brad Strong
    Colton Kostynick, Allison King, Abigayle Hoppe, Margaret Ingebrand, and Olivia Januszewski
    Mesa Schultz, Eli Roe, Lacy Richter, Leighton Rach, and Zach Peterson
    Gage Grunst, Sierra Edvall, Haley Budak, Ethan Bachmann, and Laura Altstadt
    Tayler Parks, Lisa Meader, Ty Moser, Gage Lippman, and Annika Kovar
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