Posted: 6/11/03

Awards ceremony recognizes seniorsí accomplishments

Forest Lake High School seniors were honored last week in the 18th annual Academic Awards Ceremony for Forest Lake Area High School.

Parents, students, relatives, staff and community members can joined in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements and awards bestowed to many of the members of the Forest Lake class of 2003. The program this evening is in seven parts:

The Presidentís Education Awards Program has been established to encourage students to do their best in their academic studies. This award is sponsored by the U. S. Department of Education in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The Program has honored deserving students for their hard work and academic success since 1983. The following students will receive the 2003 Presidentís Award for Educational Excellence.

Winners of the Presidentís Education Awards are:

Nicole Albee, Christy Anderson, Lindsey Anderson, Margaret Anthony, Alyssa Auten, Molly Becker, Alexander Behling, Kevin Behr.

Katie Bolenbaugh, Ashley Brett, Christie Brink, Joseph Bzdok, Laura Carter, Rachel Charpentier, Rebecca Colter, Maxwell Conrad, Kimberly Coppersmith, Benjamin Crotty, Melanie Dekart, April Eagan.

Angela Elwell, Katrina Erickson, Miranda Erickson, Amanda Gage, Tyler Gage, Elizabeth Garritsen, Katie Gatzow, Brooke Gessner.

Sarah Gestson, Jennifer Gifford, Anna Hallberg, Samantha Haseltine, Nick Hazzard, Laura Henry, Caitlin Hull, Heather Jackson.

Tara Kent, Kevin Keto, Laurey Kiehne, Tracy Kirschenman, Jennifer Kling, Kimberly Kolar, Julia Kouneski.

Sarah Kremer, Jaclyn Larson, Mykala Lind, Britta Lundborg, Claire Maier, Rachelle Martin, Andrew McCullough, Jeffrey Miller, Carolyn Mollner.

Emily Morrison, Abigail Nastrom, Rachel Oberg-Hauser, Shannon Odegaard, Britta Ollmann, Ian Ostby, Lance Overson.

Kathleen Owen, Erin Peterson, Melissa Pickar, Stacey Pream, Cory Regnier, Grant Robinson, Jenna Rogowski, Matthew Roles, Mitchell Ruter, Joseph Ryan, Amanda Saari.

Brett Sawyer, Rebecca Schirmer, Renee Schirmer, Dana Setterholm, Lisa Severin, Jamie Simenson, Ilona Sipos, Tonya Smith, Mary Sobiech.

Krista Swanson, Daniel Taylor, Margo Taylor, Chad Tenjack, Alison Tjaden, Jacob Tretter, Melinda Trombley, Ashley Turgeon, Maria Urbanowicz.

Kayla Vettling, Jason Waidzulis, Brittny Walker, April Walter, Ashley Wintheiser, Kyle Wittnebel, Christine Yang, Karl Young.

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP COMMENDATIONS

Two seniors are Commended Students in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship Program for their performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. More than one million students nationwide entered the National Merit Scholarship Program. Fifty-five thousand students are being honored for their outstanding performance and academic promise.

The following students received a Certificate of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Margaret Anthony, Allison Tjaden.

SCHOLASTIC AWARDS

Seniors listed in the scholastic awards category have received scholarship awards from colleges, universities and organizations.

Students receiving these awards are being recognized for their academic excellence, special talents and involvement in high school and community activities. The students will be recognized in alphabetical order. These seniors notified the Student Services Office as of Monday, May 23, 2003, that they will be receiving scholarships.

Nicole AlbeeóLuther College ñ undecided major. Luther College Regent Scholarship, Luther College Legacy Award, Luther College Weston Noble Instrumental Music Scholarship, Luther College Music Lesson Scholarship, St. Paul Lutheran Church Scholarship.

Lindsey Anderson, Minnesota State University, Moorhead ñ Pre-Pharmacy, MN State University Moorhead Dragon Scholarship, Division II Athletic Basketball Scholarship.

Margaret Anthony, Hamline University, Psychology, Hamline University, Theatre Arts Scholarship, Hamline University, Presidential Scholarship.

Molly BeckeróAugustana College ñ Business/Spanish, Augustana College Heritage Scholarship.

Alexander Behling,U of W ñ Madison, Engineering, U of W ñ Madison, Freshman Academic Achievement Award, 2003 Ralph W. Burnet Senior Scholarship.

Andrea Boulineau, Century College ñ Chemical Engineering, BMC Foundation Scholarship.

Christie Brink, Concordia College ñ Undecided, Concord College Faculty Scholarship.

Cassandra Carroll, St. Cloud State University ñ Commercial Design, Harry Williams Scholarship.

Laura Carter, U of M ñ Twin Cities ñ Marketing, University of Minnesota ñ Twin Cities ñ Presidential Scholarship.

Kristine Chandler, The Julliard School, Theatre, The Julliard School Scholarship.

Rachel Charpentier, Concordia College ñ Undecided, major, Concordia College Excellence Scholarship.

Sara Chaussee, MN State University, Moorhead ñ Graphic Design, MN State University, Moorhead ñDragon Scholarship, MN State University, Moorhead ñ Diving Scholarship.

Rebecca Colter, U of W ñ Eau Claire ñ Undecided University of Wisconsin Freshman Honors Scholarship.

Kimberly Coppersmith, University of St. Thomas ñ Psychology, University of St. Thomas Academic Scholarship.

Krystle Dettmer, Bethel College ñ Education/German, Bethel College Edgren Scholarship, Bethel College Academic Scholarship.

Katrina Erickson, U of M ñ Twin Cities ñ Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota ñ Twin Cities Iron Range Scholarship.

Alec Framke, University of St. Thomas ñ Engineering, St. Thomas Award.

Amanda Gage, St. Maryís University of Minnesota - Education, St. Maryís University ñ St. Thomas More Scholarship, Target All-Around Scholarship, Minnesota Hockey Foundation Scholarship.

Elizabeth Garritson, Hamline University ñ Undecided major, Hamline university Presidential Scholarship.

Brooke Gessner, Hamline University ñ Undecided, Hamline University Honors Scholarship.

Sarah Gestson, U of W ñ River Falls - Undecided, 2003 Sam Walton Community Scholarship.

Anna Hallberg, Hamline University - Forensics, Hamline University Presidential Scholarship.

Sarah A. Hansen, University of St. Thomas ñ History/Biology, University of St. Thomas Award.

Samantha Haseltine, Gustavus Adolphus ñ Undecided major, Gustavus Adolphus Trustee Scholarship.

Stacy Hayman, Winona State University ñ Undecided major, Winona State University Presidential Honor Scholarship.

Laura Henry, Concordia College ñ Undecided major, Concordia College Excellence Scholarship.

Caitlin Hull, U of W ñ Superior - Education, U of W ñ Superior Chancellor Award.

Douglas Joyer, U OF M ñ Twin Cities ñ Environmental Horticulture, U of M ñ Twin Cities ñ Alpha Gamma Roe Scholarship.

Alexander Keilty, St. Johnís University ñ Education/Music, St. Johnís University ñ Music Scholarship, St. Johnís University ñ Deanís Scholarship.

Kevin Keto, Augsburg College ñ Undecided, Augsburg College Regents Scholarship.

Laurey Kiehne, Northwestern College ñ Communications, Northwestern college Presidential Scholarship, Northwestern College Leadership Award.

Jennifer Kling, College of St. Benedict ñ Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy, College of St. Benedict ñ Presidentís Scholarship, College of St. Benedict ñ Diversity Scholarship.

Julia Kouneski, U of M ñ Twin Cities Campus ñ Art/Psychology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Presidential Scholarship.

Sarah Kremer, Augsberg College ñ Music/Biology, Augsberg College Academic Scholarship.

Danielle Langevin, Rocky Mountain College ñ Equine Science, Rocky Mountain College Academic & Music Scholarship, Rocky Mountain College Deanís Award.

Jaclyn Larson, St. Cloud State University ñ Mechanical Engineering, St. Cloud State Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Mykala Lind, University of St. Thomas ñ Undecided major, St. Thomas Academic scholarship.

Rachelle Martin, Bemidji State University - Undecided, Bemidji State University Full Tuition Scholar.

Andrew McCullough, Hamline University ñ Theatre/Civil Engineering, Hamline University Presidential Scholarship, Hamline University Theatre Arts Scholarship, Hamline University Forest Lake Area High School Scholarship, 2003 Horatio Alger Minnesota Scholarship.

Jeffrey Miller, Michigan Technological University ñ Engineering, Michigan Technological University Academic Excellence Award.

Carolyn Ann Mollner, Augsburg College -Education, Augsburg College Legacy Scholarship.

Rachel Myrick, Northwestern College ñ Counseling, Northwestern College STEP Scholarship.

Heather Nelson, College of St. Catherine ñ Nursing, St. Catherine Alumni Scholarship.

Rachel Oberg Hauser, College of St. Catherine ñ Education/French, College of St. Catherine Presidential Scholarship.

Andrea Okeson, College of St. Catherine ñ Fashion & Interior Design, College of St. Catherine Alexandria Scholarship for Academic Excellence & Leadership, College of St. Catherine Alumnae Referral Scholarship, College of St. Catherine Family, Consumer & Nutrition Science Scholarship.

Britta Ollmann, New York University ñ The Tisch School of the Arts ñ Drama, Tisch School of the Arts Talent Scholarship.

Michael Paisley, St. Johnís University ñ Economics/Pre-law, St. Johnís University Presidentís Scholarship, St. Johnís University Abby Scholarship.

Josh Peterson, Hillsdale College ñ History/International Politics, Hillsdale College Merit Scholarship, Hillsdale College Myra Chaffee Memorial Scholarship.

Melissa Pickar, Augustana College ñ Elementary Education/Spanish, Augustana College Heritage Scholarship.

Grant Robinson, U OF M ñ Twin Cities ñ Carlson School of Management ñ Finance, Medtronic Foundation Scholarship.

Joseph Ryan, Augustana College ñ Undecided major, Augustana College Academic Scholarship, Augustana College Basketball Athletic Scholarship, United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.

Dana Setterholm, Gustavus Adolphus College ñ English, Gustavus Adolphus Deanís Scholarship, Gustavus Adolphus Norelius Scholarship, Gustavus Adolphus Alumni Scholarship.

Mary Sobiech, U of M ñ Duluth- Education/Coaching, All American Scholar Athlete, University of Minnesota ñ Duluth ñ Iron Range Merit Scholarship.

Nicole Souter, Arizona State University ñ Architecture, Arizona State University Sun Devil Scholarship.

Krista Swanson, University of Montana - Undecided, University of Montana Athletic Scholarship, United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award.

Alison Tjaden, Concordia College, Moorhead ñ Undecided major, Concordia College Faculty Scholarship.

Jacob Tretter, Michigan Technological University ñ Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University Academic Excellence Award.

Melinda Trombley, University of Minnesota ñ Duluth ñ Education/Nursing, University of Minnesota ñ Duluth Iron Range Merit Scholarship, University of Minnesota ñ Duluth Presidential Scholarship.

Ashley J. Turgeon, Bethel College ñBethel College Academic Scholarship.

Kayla Vettling, University of Minnesota ñ Twin Cities ñ Science & Agriculture, National FFA Foundation Malt-O-Meal Scholarship, Thomas H. Canfield Endowment.

Ben Zierke, Augustana College,ñGovernment/Internati-onal Affairs, St. Paul Lutheran Church Scholarship, Augustana College Academic Scholarship.

ACADEMICS, ARTS, ATHLETICS AWARD

This award is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League and is given to students who achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or higher while participating in a league-sponsored athletic program and a fine arts activity.

Mary Sobiech.

NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

National, Regional, and Community Scholarships and Awards are based on individual talents, academic achievements, leadership, and participation in high school and community activities. The majority of the recipients of these scholarships have no knowledge that they have won until they are announced at the awards ceremony.

JOHN E. ALLQUIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by the Stacy Lions Presented by Lions President, Andy Zuercher, Katie Allquist and Jerry Schroeder

The winners of these $500 memorial scholarships are:

Heather Carufel, Amanda Gage, Heather Nelson, Bryant Ross, Ashley Turgeon.

The John E. Allquist Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to graduating seniors of Forest Lake Area High School. The scholarship must be used for the purpose of continuing education beyond high school at either a college or technical college. John E. Allquist was very active in community organizations throughout his life.

BIRCHWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Birchwood Senior Living, providing over 39 years of skilled nursing service through Birchwood Health Care Center, awards this scholarship to a student pursuing a career in nursing who has demonstrated academic and civic excellence.

Birchwood awarded one $1,000 scholarship to:

Erin Peterson

CHRISTIAN PUPPET REVIVAL SCHOLARSHIP

$250 scholarships were awarded to the following three students:

Nicole Albee, Aimee Hudon, Danielle Langevin.

The Christian Puppet Revival is an outreach ministry of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Minnesota. The puppet team is comprised of 18 youth, 4th grade through high school and 14 adults. This scholarship is awarded to those students who have been active in Christian Puppet Revival throughout their senior year. It is presented to those graduates in recognition of their commitment to this ministry.

CIRCLE LEX LINO LAKES VFW #6583 SCHOLARSHIP

Lino Lakes VFW Post 6583 presented scholarships to:

Melesa Freerks - $1,000

Mary Sobiech - $800

The Lino Lakes VFW Post 6583 is awarding two scholarships to very deserving seniors. These scholarships may be used at either colleges or technical colleges of the studentsí choice. The requirement for this scholarship is academic success in high school and patriotism.

COLUMBUS LIONESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Columbus Lioness Club awarded this scholarship to two deserving Forest Lake Area High School seniors This award is based on academic performance and involvement in school and community.

The winners of these $250 scholarships are:

Erin Peterson, Maria Schall.

COLUMBUS LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Columbus Lions Club is pleased to award these scholarships based on academic excellence and involvement in school and community activities. Students who receive the Columbus Lions Club Scholarship may attend a school of their choice.

The winners of these $250 scholarships are: Sara Chaussee, Maria Schaal.

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Presented by Greig Tennis and Dick Gross for the Community Scholarship Foundation and Jay Cain for Connexus Energy

The Community Scholarship Foundation is a reality made possible by the generous donations of businesses, organizations, and individuals who work and/or reside in the Forest Lake School District. This is the 30th year for the Community Scholarship Foundation, and this year they will award over $40,000 in scholarships to Forest Lake Area High School graduating seniors and residents of our community. The Community Scholarship Foundation was established for the sole purpose of assisting individuals who are planning on attending a university or technical college. The Scholarship Selection Committee pays special attention to applicants who have contributed their time and talents to the school and community.

Lindsey Anderson - $700 ñ Jack Connelly Award

Alyssa Auten, - $500 ñ Russ Hammond Award

Kelsie Bakken - $500

Alex Behling - $500

Ashley Brett - $500 ñ Connexus Energy Award and District 831 Principalís Scholarship (Columbus Elementary)

Heather Carufel - $500

Kristine Chandler - $500

Krystle Dettmer - $500 ñ Elsie Vogel Award & District 83l Principalís Scholarship (Forest Lake Elementary)

Brandon Engel - $500

Melesa Freerks - $500 ñ Connexus Energy Award

Samantha Friesen, - $500 ñ Centennial Fire Relief Award

Amanda Gage - $500 ñ Community Scholarship $500 ñ District 831 Principalís Scholarship (Lino Lakes Elementary)

Jessica Gage - $500

Elizabeth Garritsen - $1,000

Lindsey Gervais - $500

Samantha Haseltine - $500

Nicholas Hazzard - $1,000

Kevin Keto ñ Jack Connelly Award, $300 - Community Scholarship.

Jaclyn Larson - $1,000

Heather Lindholm - $500

Britta Lundborg - $1,000

Alison McCurdy - $500 ñ Connexus Energy Award & District 83l Principalís Scholarship (Linwood Elementary)

Carolyn Mollner - $500

Rachel Myrick - $750 ñ Virgil Grove Award

Heather Nelson - $500

Rachel Oberg-Hauser - $500

Mike Paisley - $500

Ashley Peterson - $500

Joshua Peterson - $550 ñ Maynard Peterson Award, $600 ñ ISD 83l District Office Administration Scholarship.

Cory Regnier - $750 ñ Kluk Scholarship Award, $250 ñ Community Scholarship, $250 - District 83l Principalís Scholarship (Scandia Elementary)

Bryant Ross - $500

Mary Sobiech - $500 ñ Community Scholarship $500 ñ District 83l Principalís Scholarship (Wyoming Elementary)

Nicole Souter - $500 ñ Russ Hammond Award

Alison Tjaden - $500 ñ Community Scholarship, $500 ñ District 83l Principalís Scholarship (Forest View Elementary)

Lucas Trombley - $500

Brittny Walker - $550 ñ Gertrude Peterson Award

RICK DOYLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Rick lived in Stacy for almost all of his life. He attended North Branch schools from Kindergarten until he graduated in 1987. He worked hard in high school because he knew it would be the groundwork for college. He excelled in Math and Art. He also played Varsity football. He attended Lakewood Community College and graduated with an Associated of Arts Degree in 1990. Rick was killed during an armed robbery in Stacy, Minnesota on December 6, 1994. Every year in his honor, there is a golf tournament. The proceeds from this tournament fund the scholarship.

Presented by Tim Cosgrove These $500 scholarships are being awarded to the following five students:

Lucas Anderson, Heather Nelson, Andrea Okeson, Bryant Ross, Nicole Souter.

ERA MUSKE COMPANY COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP.

The Real Estate Agents of ERA Muske Company give back to the communities in which they serve by contributing a portion of each commission check to the ERA Community Support Program. The agent committee donates time, materials, gifts, and money to our communities. The committee has awarded this scholarship to a high school senior who has demonstrated this same personal involvement in ìGiving backî to the community.

ERA Muske Company presented this $500 scholarship to: Ashley Turgeon.

FAIRVIEW LAKES REGIONAL AUXILIARY LEAH HILLESHEIM SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are given by the Fairview Lakes Regional Auxiliary in honor of former administrator, Leah Hillesheim, of the former District Memorial Hospital in Forest Lake.

The winners of these $1,000 scholarships are:

Chad Bjorklund, Ashley Turgeon.

FFA SANDAGER HONORARIUM AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Sandager Agricultural Scholarship is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated leadership in the Forest Lake FFA, his/her school and community and has chosen to pursue a career in agriculture.

The winner of this $400 scholarship is:

Doug Joyer

FOREST LAKE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PAST PRESIDENTíS PARLEY SCHOLARSHIP

The Forest Lake American Legion Post Auxiliary offers two $250 scholarships to deserving seniors. The scholarship winners of this award may attend a college or technical college of their choice.

Presented by Marion Houle, President. The winners are:

Jackie Gronholz, Bryant Ross.

FOREST LAKE AREA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FLAAA)

Forest Lake Area Athletic Association is proud to award these scholarships tonight. The Scholarship Committee bases its selection on athletic and academic achievement, and school and community involvement. Scholarships are given to athletes who are planning on attending a college or university.

The eleven winners of these $500 scholarships are:

Dan Aschenbrener, Sara Chaussee, Amanda Gage, Tyler Gage, Elizabeth Garritsen, Britta Lundborg, Rachel Myrick, Bryant Ross, Mary Sobiech, Dan Taylor, Brittny Walker.

FOREST LAKE ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 scholarship is being awarded to a senior who will be continuing his/her education in the field of business at either a college or technical college.The winner is: Ashley Brett.

FOREST LAKE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

The Forest Lake Hockey Association awarded two $500 scholarships. These awards recognize academic achievement, while participating in at least four years of hockey in the Forest Lake Hockey Association and/or Forest Lake Area High School hockey program.

The winners are:

Mike Paisley, Brett Sawyer.

FOREST LAKE HOOP CLUB

The Forest Lake HOOP Club is a local non-profit organization that directs the traveling basketball program for boys and girls in 5th ñ 9th grade who reside in the Forest Lake Area school district. These awards are offered in memory of one of their past members, Terry Boeck, who passed away in 2000 due to cancer. This year the hoop club presented three scholarships of $250 each to:

Lindsey Anderson, Kevin Keto, Mary Sobiech.

FOREST LAKE LIONS COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

The Forest Lake Lions Community Service Scholarship encourages members of our community to be involved in fulfilling community services. These scholarships are awarded to those students who exemplify the spirit of Lionism through their actions. This service can be through an organization or by individual efforts to help our community and/or its individual members.

The winners of $500 scholarships are:

Heather Carufel, Samantha Friesen.

FOREST LAKE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is open to seniors who plan to attend a college or technical college.

Applicants are judged on citizenship, leadership, loyalty, academic promise and participation in school and community activities. The Forest Lake Masonic Lodge is awarding two $700 scholarships.

The winners of these $700 scholarships are:

Rachel Myrick, Heather Nelson.

FOREST LAKE ROTARY CLUB SENIOR STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP

The Forest Lake Rotary Club awarded three scholarships to graduating seniors. To be eligible for this scholarship, a senior must demonstrate the greatest improvement in cumulative GPA from the end of the first semester of the junior year through the end of the third term of the senior year, and complete 15 hours of community involvement.

The winners are:

Jennifer Kling - $1,000

Mike Paisley - $1,000

Nicole Souter - $500

FOREST LAKE SAFETY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Forest Lake Safety Camp was formed in 1995 following a tragic car/bike accident involving a Forest Lake student. Recognizing a need for improving safety for our youth, and through the generous and ongoing support of the Forest Lake area business community, the Safety Camp Scholarship fund was founded. These two scholarships are presented to two students who have demonstrated extraordinary service above self, their community, state, and families, and wish to pursue careers in areas of safety or ongoing service occupations.

The winners of these $500 scholarships are:

Dan Aschenbrener

Amanda Gage.

JEFF HENDRICKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The winner of this $500 scholarship is:

Lucas Trombley

RUSSEL HAMMOND SCHOLARSHIP, CHI-WASH-ANOKA CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION, AND THE NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATIONíS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

The National Wild Turkey Federation has made a commitment to North Americaís young people through its academic scholarship program. The Federation is built on simple, basic principles that include respect for the flag, regard for religion and the importance of family and conservation

The winner of these two $400 scholarships is:

Jennifer Kling

HUGO LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Lions Club scholarship is awarding one $1,000 scholarship to a qualified senior. The scholarship committee bases their selection on academic record, application accuracy, and involvement in school and community activities. The award is made to a student planning on attending college or a technical college, and must be a resident of Hugo

The winner of this $1,000 scholarship is:

Cory Regnier.

LEE KEMP FOREST LAKE FORD SCHOLARSHIPS

The Lee Kemp Forest Lake Ford Scholarship Program is proud to present nine $500 scholarships. Applicants are judged on the basis of their academic record, community leadership, and athletic accomplishments.The winners are:

Lucas Anderson, Jessalyn Brown, Krystle Dettmer, Amanda Gage, Tyler Gage, Lindsey Gervais, Britta Lundborg, Rachel Myrick, Dan Taylor.

LINO LAKES LIONESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Lino Lakes Lioness Club offers one $250 scholarship to a graduating senior who is a resident of Lino Lakes. The scholarship may be used for educational expenses at a college or technical college.

The winner is:

Samantha Friesen.

LINO LAKES LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Lino Lakes Lions Club is awarding one $1,000 Raymond Johnson Scholarship and one $1,000 Lino Lakes Lion Award. Each of these seniors from Forest Lake Area High School are residents of Lino Lakes. The scholarship awards can be used to pay for educational expenses at a college or technical college.

The winners are:

Amanda Gage ñ Lino Lakes Lions Award

Sarah Gestson ñ Ray Johnson Award

HELPING HAND CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

These scholarships are awarded to seniors who have achieved academic success and have been very active in school and Linwood community activities.

The winners of these $300 scholarships are:

Tracy Kirschenman, Alison McCurdy.

D.J. MOREHEAD ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is given in memory of D.J. Morehead, a graduate of Forest Lake High School. This $500 scholarship is awarded to a Forest Lake High School graduating senior who has participated in football, basketball or baseball. This award is to be used to further their education at a college or technical college.

The winner is:

Lucas Anderson.

QUAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP

The Quad Area Chamber of Commerce presented their $250 scholarship to

Nicole Albee.

SCANDIA-MARINE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Scandia-Marine Lions Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship and a $500 Scandia Marine Lions at Large Scholarship to seniors who attended Scandia Elementary School, and reside in the Scandia-Marine community. These scholarships are awarded to two seniors who have excelled in academic studies, and have provided leadership and involvement in school and community activities.

The winners are:

Jaclyn Larson - $1,000

Kristine Chandler - $500

KRISTI SCHALLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Kristi Schally who was a member of the class of 1998 and was tragically killed in a car accident. These scholarships are being awarded to six seniors who have participated in school, athletic, and community activities. These seniors are givers not takers, and symbolize Kristiís personality and attitude. With this in mind, we are pleased to present this scholarship to these six deserving seniors of the class of 2003.

The winners of these $500 scholarships are:

Amanda Gage, Tyler Gage, Krystle Dettmer, Rachel Myrick, Joshua Peterson, Bryant Ross.

JOHN SCHUMACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The John Schumacher Memorial Scholarship awards $300 in memory of John Schumacher, who was a teacher for 26 years, and coached baseball, basketball, football and track in the Forest Lake District. This scholarship is awarded to a Forest Lake Senior who has demonstrated excellence as a citizen-athlete and will be furthering his/her education after graduation.

This year, Mary Schumacher has chosen one worthy recipient.

Mary Sobiech.

ST. PETERíS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

St. Peterís Home and School Association would recognize these two deserving seniors with $500 scholarships. These seniors were selected based on their achievements and growth reflecting the values instilled while attending St. Peterís Catholic Grade School.

The winners are:

Lindsey Gervais, Nick Hazzard.

SUPPORT OUR FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

The student who receives this scholarship has shown superior involvement and dedication to the fine arts, demonstrated a good work ethic, respect for other students involved in the fine arts, and the desire to learn more and improve his/her talent while in high school. He/she must also plan to use the scholarship money for the continuation of education in the fine arts at a post secondary educational institute.

The winner of this $500 scholarship is:

Cory Regnier.

STEPHEN TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-LINO LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Stephen Taylor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Forest Lake Area High School senior who attended Lino Lakes Elementary School. It is intended to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence, community involvement and who aspire to defined goals through higher education. This scholarship is presented in memory of Stephen Taylor who was a student at Lino Lakes Elementary. Stephenís love of life was an inspiration to all who met him. At this time, we are proud to award this $500 scholarship to a deserving senior.

This $500 scholarship was awarded to:

Ashley Peterson

TOZER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Tozer Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors and students already attending colleges and universities throughout the United States. Applicants for this scholarship must be a resident of Pine, Kanabec, or Washington Counties. Scholarship applicants needed to excel in their academic studies, take challenging courses in high school, and be active in school and community activities.

Presented by Greg Benson, Tozer Foundation, Inc.

The following seniors will receive $2,400 scholarships, renewable for four years, to assist with their educational expenses.

Lindsey Anderson, Rachel Charpentier, Melanie Dekart, Elizabeth Garritsen, Samantha Haseltine, Julia Kouneski, Jacyln Larson.

Britta Lundborg, Andrew McCullough, Joshua Peterson, Mitchell Ruter, Renee Schirmer, Kayla Vettling.

WYOMING LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The Wyoming Lions Club is pleased to award two $250 scholarships. Requirements for this scholarship include that students live in the City of Wyoming or Wyoming Township, have demonstrated community and school involvement and have excelled in their high school studies.

The winners of these scholarships are:

Alyssa Auten, Jennifer Kling.

WYOMING PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

One post-secondary scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually to a graduating senior who previously attended Wyoming Elementary School. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and community and high school involvement.

The winner of the Wyoming Parent Teacher Association Scholarship is:

Alyssa Auten

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD

The Perfect Attendance Award is presented this year to two seniors who have not missed any school during their 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The Forest Lake Area High School teaching staff would like to congratulate these students and their parents for their accomplishments.

Celton Seelig, Nicholas Williams.

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