2019 PHS Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates

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 Lions

Logan Hariluk, Justin Dickerson, Sierra Edvall, Dylan Fudge

Dent Lions

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

Perham Dent School Board

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

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

John Merkins Memorial

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

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

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

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

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

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.

2019 PHS Community Scholarship Program Awards Graduates