It was a record year for the Community Scholarship Foundation in Forest Lake.

Not only did the fully non-profit school district-based organization set a new standard for number of scholarships awarded, it also established a record for money awarded.

During the high schoolís Academics Awards Program on June 5, the CSF announced that 67 students will receive scholarships from a $56,000 CSF fund-raising drive in 2006.

In addition to the 67 seniors who received scholarships, 29 post graduates will also receive CSF awards this year.

In addition to general scholarship winners, The CSF will support the nomination of two seniors to receive the Presidential Freedom Program.

Alex Boerum and Casey Johnson will compete with students from across the United States. The Presidential Freedom Scholarship is given in recognition of outstanding leadership in service to their community.

Now in its 33rd year, the CSF provides college help to current Forest Lake High School graduates and other residents of the school district who are in college.

Funds raised for the scholarships come from individuals, businesses, organizations and trusts and endowments.

General winners are:

Ashley Anderson, Nick Hansen, Rachel Piersdorf, Alex Boerum, Derek Johnson, Angela Radtke, Lindsay Caine, Kyle Johnson, Ashley Scheiller, Dan Cromwell, Becky Keller, Kyleen Schneider, Jennifer Dellwo, Jeff Kohler, Megan Slattery.

Laura Dunrud, Jordan Kolbow, Jesse Smith, Cassandra Freerks, Matt Lund, Patrick Taylor, Jaleh Galehdari, Katie McArdle, Kayelea Tyler, Sarah Goosens, Dan Medina, Katie Walker, Sam Gort.

Rachel Merrier, Aretha Xiong, Heather Grundhofer, Maggie Myre, Sam York, Emily Habisch, Pam Nora, Katherin Yotter, Jacob Haider and Tara Olson.

In addition to the general awards, the CSF presented a number of specific scholarship given on behalf of individuals, organizations and businesses in ISD 831. They are:

Maynard J. Peterson Scholarship ó Peter Hughes.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who in his post secondary plans will defend or promote an idea.

Gertrude L. Peterson Scholarship ó Robert Kirschenman.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning on continuing their education in a food or nutrition related field.

The Hazelden Scholarship ó Stefanie Shogren.

The Hazelden Scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning on working in a medical/health care or human/ social service related field.

The Virgil Grove Scholarship ó Shawna McNamara.

This scholarship is awarded in memory of long time educator, Virgil Grove, and is given to a student planning to major in the education field.

The Connexus Scholarships ó Lance Charpentier, Sarah Pignato, Nathan Robertson and Heidi Schuhwerck.

These scholarships are awarded based on academic success and financial need. The families are also members of Connexus Energy.

Forest Lake Times Scholarship ó Jackie Kling.

This scholarship is given in memory of Tammi Lestrud and goes to a student who is planning on majoring in business during college.

Elsie Vogel Scholarship ó Jessica Janoski

This scholarship is given in memory of longtime journalist Elsie Vogel, and is awarded to a student whose post secondary plans include journalism.

Al Franzen Scholarship óKaryn Williams.

This scholarship was ?started in memory of longtime Forest Lake teacher Al Franzen and is given to a student who is planning to major in a world language during college.

Jack Conley Scholarship ó Chris Rupar, Krista Skoglund and Erik Stolberg.

The scholarship is awarded in memory of Jack Conley, former athletic director for many years. The award winners must be involved with high school athletics during their years at FLHS.

Forest Lake Lions Scholarship ó Beth Neu.

This scholarship is given by the Forest Lake Lions to a student who is planning on pursuing a career in education. The scholarship is given by the Lions organization in memory L.T. Lechner, George Sedlacek and Floyd Cohoes.

The Forest Lake District Administratorís Scholarship ó Ann Miron.

The scholarship honors a student who has demonstrated exemplary achievement as a high school student and is planning on furthering his or her education at a university or college.

Leo Sinna Scholarship ó Kurt Johnson and April McManus.

The scholarship is awarded to a senior who is planning on attending a college, university or trade school.

Forest Lake Principalís Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who attended these elementary schools. Students needed to apply for this specific scholarship in order to be considered.

Central Montessori, Sarah Stout; Columbus, Amy Borlaug; Forest Lake, Caleb Rotach; Forest View, Luke Odegaard; Lino Lakes, Matt Joyer; Linwood, Elizabeth Pilarski; Scandia, Ted Steiner; Wyoming, Allison Beebe.

2006 Donors

The CSF program wouldnít be possible without the generous donations of individuals, organizations and businesses. This yearís donor list includes the following:

Vernon and Fern Boettcher, Duane and Edith Rasmussen and the Fritz Nelson Trust Fund.

Dick & Sandy Anderberg, Henry & Elizabeth Anderson, Jackie A. Anderson, Lyle & Shirley Anderson, Terry & Jerry Anderson, Anoka Hennepin Credit Union, Rick Ashbach, Richard & Sharon Bachman, Tom & Kathy Baldwin, Dean Barr, Rena Benedict, Elaine Berkowitz.

Mike & Jane Bernauer, Billís Auto Body, Inc., Vicki Bohling-Philippi, Jane Bona, Kathy Briguet, Claire Kotts & Brian Brogmus, Karen & C. B. Brohaugh, Barbara Brooks, Bruce Johnson State Farm Insurance, Cliff & Jeanne Buchan, Steve Butts, Attorney, Jack & Jean Buys.

Kathleen & Ronald Bystrom, Richard & Nancy Calkins, Alan & Diane Carlson, Gary Carlson, DDS, MSD, PA, Steve & Carol Carlson, Carousel Beauty Salon - Anderson, Naomi, Inc., Leah & Peter Carr, James & Mary Jo Carter, Julie Carver, Centennial Fire Relief Assn.

Charlie Chalberg, Cheung Sing, Ben Clark, Shirley Conley, Wally & Lois Conner, Connexus Energy, Country Inn & Suites, Wenzel Croone, Patrick & Sharlene Daninger, Dead Broke Saddle Club.

Sharon & Max Deraad, Loren & Marilyn Devine, Earl & Janet Dick, Sharon Dierkhising, Judy & Duane Dittberner, Dave & Gena Doyscher, Don & Jan Drolson, Kelly Duncan, Terry & Connie DuRei, East Bethel Senior Center, Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, ECM - Forest Lake Times.

Terri & Pete Eikren, Jane Ellis, Bob & Eleanor Elmstrom, Rodney & Ellen Erickson, Bob & Linda Espelien, Robert & Jane Fedderly, First Service Agency, First State Bank of Wyoming, Five Star Financial Services.

Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families, Forest Lake Area Retired Educators, Forest Lake Coaches Association, Forest Lake Contracting, Inc., Forest Lake Education Assn., Forest Lake Funeral Service, Forest Lake High School Activity Fund.

Forest Lake Lions Club, Forest Lake Principals Assn., Forest Lake Rotary Club, Forest Lake Senior Center, Forest Lake VFW Auxiliary, Sue Fraley, Dr. Harvey & Marlys Frank, Jim & Kari Friend, G2 Dental, PA. Margaret & Stephen Gadient, Teri Gieschen.

David Gilbertson, Janet Gilbertson, Ronald Gilbertson, Dorothy Grandstrand, Julie Ann Gray, Richard & Erin Gross, Virgil Grove, Phyllis Grussing, Hallberg Family Foundation, Mark & Gwen Hansen, Val Handstad, Ione Hanson, Bill Haring, Hazelden, Paula (Holter) Hedin, Annette Hegler, Andrew Hegstad, D.D.S., Diana Heineman, Georgia Heisserer, Jack & Pat Henderson.

Tom & Diane Hipkins, Linda Holmen, Debra & Dennis Hoveland, Hult & Associates, Inc., Grace Ingulsrud, Diane Iverson, James Lee Witt Associates, LLC, Sue & Tim Jarrett, Tyrus Jeans, Linda & Joseph Jesmer, Dianne K. Johnson.

Donley & Kathy Johnson, Goldie Johnson, Robert & Gwendolyn Johnson, Colleen Johnston, Lynn Josephson, Linda Kazmierczak, Bill & Mary Keilty, Renee & Kerry Kellerhuis, Kellyís Apparel, Inc., La Velle Knudson, Lloyd Komatsu, John & Marci Krantz, Dave & Molly Kryzer, Carol Kuschke, Alvin Kvaal.

Lakes Gas Co., Lakes Snyder Pharmacy, Ralph & Louise LíAllier, Landmark Insurance Services, Beverly & Roger Larson, Tom & Jo Lee, Gayle Lens, Joyce Leslie, Laura LeVake, Greg Lindeberg, Bonnie & Steve Litton, Jan Johnson & Gregory Lundberg, Madsen Fixture & Millwork, Inc.

Linda Madsen, Darlene Maether, Mainstreet Bank, Frank & Ellen Maki, Russ & Gloria Mansmith, Marcy Open School, Larry Martini, Mattson & Wiens, Ltd., Leo & Catherine McAvoy, Karen Howe McDonough, Vicki McDougall.

Ruth Menken, Rainie (Schwab) Mezzenga, Duke Millington, Minnesota Assoc. of Orthodontists, Fran & Mary Ann Miron, Michael Miron, Lyle & Karen Morehead, Richard Moskop, Stanley & Shirley Motschenbacher, Linda & Rich Nagolski. Van Peter & Melinda Nelson, Paul & Jean Nordgren.

Kathy & Gene Norquist, Novak Pontiac Buick, Gayle Novak, Ross & Julie Ohman, Dr. Jonathan and Jennifer Olson, Olsonís Sewer Service, Marilyn & Gary Orlich, Ottomeyer Clinics, G. Rankin & Janelle Patet, Richard & Suzanne Pepin, Cheryl Peterson Smoczyk, Curt & Diane Peterson, Gerald & Donna Peterson, Kristi Peterson.

Randolph W. Peterson, Lonnie & Tabitha Pillar, Frederick & Cathy Plessner, Virginia Power, Premier Appraisals, Inc., Quality Construction - Glenn & Helen Neujahr, R. A. Gwizdala Company, James Rada & Karen Jensen, Bill & Chiz Rand, Rapid Press Printing & Copy Center. Reubís Tire Shop, Inc., Kathryn Robinson, Sandy & Gerry Robinson, Marcia Rockwood.

Rolseth Drug, Sallyann Rossi, Harry & Susan Rudisill, Roy T. Reub, Dr. Thomas Rumreich, Carol Rupar, Melba Sahlin, Betty & Lee Sandager, Sue & Dan Sandager.

Howard Sargent, Jerome & Elizabeth Scanlon, Chris & Greg Scherman, Dave Schultz Construction, Mary Schumacher, A. Truman & Beverly Schwartz. Security State Bank of Marine, Security-Victor Insurance, Margaret Severe, Sandy Severson

Leo Sinna, DDS, MSD, Nancy Smiley, Katie & Mark Solfest, Bill & Jill Somrock, George & Hedwig Sorenson, Ron Spies, SRC, Inc., Doc & Gen Stang, Lynn Steenblock, Pat Steichen, Sue Stennes-Rogness, Janet Stone.

Beth Sullivan, Dorothy Sunne & Bill McElrath, Lee & Shirley Sunsten, Tennis and Collins, PA, Thomco Carpet, Inc., Tired Iron Collision Center, Brian & Jennifer Tolzmann, Norm & Bee Tolzmann, Mary Tornell, Thomas Turry, DDS, Eileen Vierling

Barb Voedisch, Waldoch Sports, Inc., Robert & Jeanne Walz, Brad Ward, Washington County American Dairy Assn, Wells Fargo Bank, Westlake Liquors, Inc., Winnick Supply Inc., Kathy & John Wright, Wyoming Citgo, Wyoming Drug and Bea Zaruba

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