CLC Foundation awards $131,921 in scholarships 

There was $131,921 in scholarships awarded this fall semester to deserving and qualified students through the Central Lakes College Foundation. Each student application was read, reviewed and rated at least three times. Fifty-five percent of applicants were awarded a scholarship.

Students who received scholarships include:

From Aitkin

Breena Burgstaler, Brooklyn Brezinsky, Cheyenne Baumann, Dakota Scales, Jessica Brain, and Rachael Coombs received scholarships from the following funds: Jean Porwoll Fund, E. Terry Skone Scholarship Fund, Aitkins Lion Club Scholarship Fund, Meth Porwoll Scholarship Fund, Gayle Rognaldson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Maxwell Douglas Adamek Best Endowment Fund, and Nisswa Women’s Club Fund

From Alexandria

Carrson Jones received a scholarship from the following fund: Charles Burton Memorial Fund

From Annandale 

Kylie Witter received a scholarship from the following fund: Myrtle & Ray Little Scholarship

From Apple Valley

Nicholas Katzenmeyer received a scholarship from the following fund: Staples Student Senate Scholarship Fund

From Backus

Sarah Carey and Sena Bergerud received scholarships from the following funds: Stephen Amy Scholarship and Kenneth & Bernice Codner Scholarship

From Baxter

Ashley Kargel, Danielle Thoemke, Garrett Goeden, Jessica Nelson, Joseph Figliuzzi, Kristie Chapman, Latasha MaKarrall, Lindsay Carner, Patricia Samuelson, Reed Norquist, Gary Chapman, and Samantha Oswald received scholarships from the following funds: Brainerd Fire Department Relief Association Fund, Brainerd Lions Fund, Francis and Helen McCaffrey, Scholarship Fund, CLC Employee Fund, Nisswa Women’s Club Scholarship Fund, Anderson/Bad Heart Bull Fund, Wells Fargo Bank MN Scholarship, Bruce Fuhrman Scholarship Fund, BHS Strive, Bert & Helen LeBlanc Legacy Scholarship, Kenneth & Bernice Codner Scholarship, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Wounded Warriors of MN Scholarship, and Oren D. Abraham Scholarship Fund

From Beaver Bay

Cody Olson received a scholarship from the following fund: Charles Burton Memorial Fund

From Belgrade

Riley Weller received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Belle Plaine 

Tristan Hein received a scholarship from the following fund: Steve Schluender Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Bemidji

Samantha Melberg received a scholarship from the following fund: Ray Frisch Family Fund

From Benson, AZ

Kyle Baker received a scholarship from the following fund: Lee Krautkremer Memorial Fund

From Bertha 

Danielle Peltier received a scholarship from the following fund: Staples General Endowment Scholarship Fund

From Bowlus

Jacob Rice received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Brainerd 

Alyssa Newham, Amanda Westlund, Amy Hanson, Ariana Niles, Ashley Berg, Ashley Blood, Ashley Lenarz, Ashley Long, Avery Rozinka, Boston Hackbart, Brandon Turcotte, Brooklyn Felten, Caile D’Arcy, Chelsie Andrews, Dakota Cusey, Daniel Smith, Daniel Thielen, Delani Collins, Desirae Rhodes, Elsa Peterson, Emily Rubbelke, Eric Woods, Hayley Davidson, Hoang Nhat Anh Pham, Hunter Turcotte, Jaclyn Taylor, Jacqueline Harty, Jaret Embertson, Jeron Schubert, Jessica Wilson, Jordan Kretzschmar, Kacee Vang, Kasey Lindroth, Kayla Deason, Kendra Beach, Kjersti Golden, Leon Lyttle, Lora Davis, Madison Paulson, Mallory Dunbar, Marcus Lindholm, Maxwell Mathison, Melanie Pierzinski, Rachael Lee, Rebecca Maurer, Reilley Hettver, Shelley Hoskins, Simon Nelson, Stephanie Bestul, Taylor Huskins, Terrance Johnson, Ty Doan, and Victoria Shaffner received scholarships from the following funds: Good Neighbor Home Health Care, Richard Ashmun Family Faith Based Scholarship, General and Mrs. John W. Vessey Scholarship, E. Terry Skone Scholarship Fund, Kenneth & Bernice Codner Scholarship, Brainerd Lions Fund, American Association of University Women (Non-Traditional Student), Brainerd Jaycees Scholarship, John Pete Humphrey Fund, Henry F. McCollough Scholarship Fund, Ray Frisch Family Fund, Stewart C. Mills Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, Jean Porwoll Fund, Ione Johnson (Bridges), Military Order of the Purple Heart, Brainerd VFW Scholarship Fund, Aitkin Lions Club Scholarship Fund, CLC Student Scholarship Fund, Cornell E. Badger Memorial Scholarship Fund, Mary F. Tornstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund, Patrick Abrahamson Scholarship Fund, Charles Burton Memorial Fund, Gayle Rognaldson Memorial Scholarship Fund, CLC Liberal Arts Scholarship Fund, Maxine Kaiser Russell Literary Scholarship Fund, Joseph Plut Scholarship Fund, Atek Products Fund, Michael B. and Jericho Herron Scholarship Fund, Mahlum Hanson VFW Auxiliary 1647 Scholarship Fund, Donald H. Wilkins Memorial Scholarship, Nisswa Women’s Club Fund, Myrtle & Ray Little Scholarship, CLC Employee Fund, Breezy Point Women’s Club Scholarship Fund, W. W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Future Engineer Fund, Clarence & Fran Holden (Bridges), Lynn and Paul Hunt Endowment Fund, Pfeffer/Lehmann Memorial Scholarship Fund, Sybil B. Nies Memorial Scholarship, Roy and Mildred Sargent Family Fund, Don Adamson Memorial Fund, Dr. Stanley A. and Rose M. Edin Family Scholarship Fund, William Van Essen Memorial Scholarship Fund, CLC Liberal Arts/Brainerd High School, Androli Memorial Scholarship Fund, Reese/Webb Family Scholarship Fund, BHS Strive, Clarence and Fran Holden Bridges Career Academy Scholarship, Monica Tricker Scholarship, Brainerd Service League Scholarship Fund, Lowell & Diane Scearcy Family Fund, Harvey Paulson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Brainerd Sports Booster, Jean Porwoll (Bridges), Jean Porwoll (Student of Character), Teen Challenge Fund, Marine & Powersports Scholarship, and Ted Soteroplos Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Breezy Point

Jenna Elfering, Melanie Knosalla, Shiloh Martinez, and Thomas Taylor received scholarships from the following funds: Clarence & Fran Holden Bridges Career Academy Scholarship, Lynn ad Paul Hunt Endowment Fund, Michael E. Norris Scholarship Fund, Robert and Valerie Miller Scholarship, Clarence & Fran Holden Project Fund, and William Van Essen Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Britt

Carter Crandall received a scholarship from the following fund: John Valek Memorial Scholarship

From Brooklyn Park

Debrah Orenge received a scholarship from the following fund: Brainerd Area Zonta Club Scholarship Fund

From Browerville

Nicholas Tabatt received a scholarship from the following fund: Henry F. McCollough Scholarship Fund

From Clarissa 

Elena Uhlenkamp received scholarships from the following funds: Oren D. Abraham Scholarship Fund and F. Richard and Orbie Miller Sally Ihne Family Scholarship

From Clayton, WI

Evan Engdahl received a scholarship from the following fund: Ione Johnson (Workforce)

From Crosby

Andrea Harvet, Annabelle Holmin, Calene Holmes, Crystal McCormick, and Meghan Pomeroy received scholarships from the following funds: Aitkin Lions Club Scholarship Fund and E. Terry Skone Scholarship Fund

From Crosslake

Grant Blosberg received a scholarship from the following fund: Gustafson Family Scholarship Fund

From Cushing

Emma Hardy, Kaleigh McCoy, Kathleen Hanych, and Kayleigh Veith received scholarships from the following funds: Myrtle and Ray Little Scholarship, Kathleen Kessen Memorial Fund, Helen Anderson Piano Scholarship Fund, Donald H. Wilkins Memorial Scholarship, and Monica Tricker Scholarship

From Deerwood

Andrea Glomski, Jordan Hofstrand, Kellie Fletcher, and Preston Newgord received scholarships from the following funds: Aitkin Lions Club Scholarship Fund, Taber Engineering Scholarship Fund, American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship Fund, and Francis and Helen McCaffery Scholarship Fund

From Dilworth

Brevon Lesner received a scholarship from the following fund: Stewart C. Mills Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Duluth 

Mary Sawin received a scholarship from the following fund: Atek Products Fund

From Emily

Jeenah Stern received a scholarship from the following fund: Aitkin Lions Club Scholarship Fund

From Fort Ripley

Jenna Hagemann and Lee Nusbaum received scholarships from the following funds: Jean Porwoll Fund, Brainerd Sports Boosters, and Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund

From Gilbert

Tyler Baribeau received a scholarship from the following fund: Central Minnesota Manufacturing Alliance

From Graceville

Mason Zimmel received a scholarship from the following fund: Marie Malskeit Memorial Fund

From Grand Rapids

Gregory Rovinsky and William Gould received scholarships from the following funds: William Van Essen Memorial Scholarship Fund and Mark Danzl Scholarship Fund

From Hector

Benjamin Dornseif received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC IT Scholarship

From Henning

Blaine Wallevand received a scholarship from the following fund: Dan Duda Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Hillman

Charlene Dyson, Jenny Dulude, and Patrick Sam received scholarships from the following funds: Roy and Mildred Sargent Family Fund, Paul C. Findorff Memorial Scholarship Fund, and CLC IT Scholarship

From Holdingford

Arie Ahrens received a scholarship from the following fund: Gayle Ronaldson Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Ironton

Brooke Simpson, DeAnn Caddy, Justin Othoudt, and Mackenzie Engebretson received scholarships from the following funds: Monica Tricker Scholarship, Brainerd Lions Fund, and E. Terry Skone Scholarship Fund

From Jordan 

Jarrett McDermid received a scholarship from the following fund: Stephen G. Wenzel Scholarship Fund

From Lake Shore

Mariah Hummer received a scholarship from the following fund: Francis and Helen McCaffrey Scholarship Fund

From Little Falls

Alissa Munson, Alyssa LeBlanc, Brielle Harris, Emmalea Lindstrom, Jada Czech, Katelyn Hoehle, Madeline Doroff, McKayla Geise, Shelby Nieman, and Theresa Blaisbell received scholarships from the following funds: Aitkin Lions Club Scholarship Fund, Roy and Mildred Sargent Family Fund, Warren G. Marion Meyer Marketing Education Scholarship, Jeff Oliphant Memorial Scholarship Fund, Pat Morgan Scholarship Fund, Oren D. Abrahamson Scholarship Fund, Les and Rachel Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund, Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund, Lynn and Paul Hunt Endowment Fund, and Crow Wing Power and Light Scholarship Fund

From Lublin, WI

Jessica McMullen received scholarships from the following funds: Ruth Wig Memorial Scholarship Fund, Women of the Moose/Suzanne Kidd Memorial Scholarship Fund, and Roy and Mildred Sargent Family Fund

From Manhattan Beach

Melissa Johnson received a scholarship from the following fund: Crow Wing Power and Light Scholarship Fund

From Marshall

Jaiden Bahr received a scholarship from the following fund: Myrtle & Ray Little Scholarship 

From Merrifield

Ryan Grimm and Shelby Fritch received scholarships from the following funds: Richard (Dick) A. Ungerecht Memorial Fund and Dorothy H. Tanner Scholarship Fund

From Milaca 

Nicholas Larsen received a scholarship from the following fund: John Valek Memorial Scholarship

From Motley

Caleb Nurnberger, Farrah Miller, Hailey Owen, James Vold, Marisa Hernesman, Mark Danilyuk, Rebecca Nemitz, Samantha Mrazek, and Zachary Carlson received scholarships from the following funds: Dr. Duane Lund Scholarship Fund, Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund, CLC Natural Resources Scholarship Fund, Kenneth & Bernice Codner Scholarship, A. Leslie Smith Scholarship Fund, CLC Liberal Arts Scholarship Fund, and CLC IT Scholarship

From Nisswa

Bryce Brose and Mindy Chandler received scholarships from the following funds: CLC Employee Fund and Gustafson Family Scholarship Fund

From Northome

Peter Schneider received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Onamia

Hailey Tihlarik, Jenny Ritter, Lillian Orazem, Michelle Martin, and Zaysha Hayes received scholarships from the following funds: Crow Wing Power and Light Scholarship Fund, Nisswa Women’s Club Fund, Kenneth M. Krueger Scholarship Fund, Kathleen Kessen Memorial Fund, and Brainerd VFW Scholarship Fund

From Orr

Luke Gabrielson received a scholarship from the following fund: Clarence E. and Ruth L. Cook Family Fund

From Outing 

Taylor Paulsen received a scholarship from the following fund: Jean Porwoll (Bridges)

From Paynesville

Hannah Schaust received a scholarship from the following fund: Carder Family Fund

From Peck, MI

Ethan Sharrand received a scholarship from the following fund: Clarence & Fran Holden (Workforce)

From Pequot Lakes 

Colona Wilson, Emma Carbert, Katlyn Ostendorf, Kylie Wolkenhauer, Lindsey Young, and Meghan McConville received scholarships from the following funds: Hunt Family Scholarship, Gayle Rognaldson Memorial Scholarship Fund, Myrtle Ellis Scholarship Fund, Mary F. Tornstrom Memorial Scholarship Fund, Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund, Walter W. Doran Scholarship Fund, and Jean Porwoll (Bridges)

From Pierz

Jake Giuliani and Kirsten Heschke received scholarships from the following funds: Military Order of the Purple Heart and Roy and Mildred Sargent Family Fund

From Pillager

Benjamin Krall, Dylan Christensen, Keelie Shafer, Logan Stearns, and Vincent Reed received scholarships from the following funds: CLC Natural Resources Scholarship Fund, Charles R. and Jean Widmark Scholarship Fund, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Brainerd VFW Scholarship Fund, A. Leslie Smith Scholarship Fund, Don Wig Memorial Scholarship Fund, William Van Essen Memorial Scholarship Fund, Wells Fargo Bank MN Scholarship, and Brainerd Jaycees Scholarship

From Pine River

Amber Grigsby, Ethan Hunt, Ewan Newbold, Lacey Fuhrer, and Tyanna LeFebvre received scholarships from the following funds: Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund, CLC Student Senate Scholarship Fund, Joseph Plut Scholarship Fund, and Stephen G. Wenzel Scholarship Fund

From Prior Lake

Riley Wolter received a scholarship from the following fund: General and Mrs. John W. Vessey Scholarship

From Robbinsdale

Camryn Roberts received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Rockford

Elizabeth Hoiland received a scholarship from the following fund: Stephen G. Wenzel Scholarship Fund

From Roseau

Blaine Broten received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Rosholt, SD

Kody Pohl received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC IT Scholarship

From Rush City

Edward Johnson received a scholarship from the following fund: Hugh C. Becker Foundation/ Brainerd Chapter Muskies Inc. Fund

From Saint Joseph

Haley Scleper received a scholarship from the following fund: Bruce Fuhrman Scholarship Fund

From Saint Paul

Samuel Kray, Thomas Jones, and Vincent Harrington received scholarships from the following funds: Staples General Endowment Scholarship Fund, Clarence E. and Ruth L. Cook Family Fund, and Robert and Valerie Miller Scholarship

From Sauk Centre

Nicole Kortan received a scholarship from the following fund: Jean Collins Scholarship Fund

From Sebeka

Merry Nims received a scholarship from the following fund: Carder Family Fund

From Sierra Vista, AZ

Jaime Werne received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Silver Bay

Trevor Larson received a scholarship from the following fund: Jeff Oliphant Memorial Scholarship Fund

From Springfield

Joseph Kaseforth received a scholarship from the following fund: Stephen G. Wenzel Scholarship Fund

From Staples

Hope Ratajczak, Jordan Kirscht, and Tyler Davidson received scholarships from the following funds: Dr. Duane Lund Scholarship Fund, Harry and Louise M. Nysather Family Scholarship Fund, and Michael E. Norris Scholarship Fund

From Swanville

Lucia Bryce received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund

From Thief River Falls

Brady Berg received a scholarship from the following fund: Mark Zmeskal Scholarship Fund

From Waite Park

Sarah Bennett received a scholarship from the following fund: Bruce Fuhrman Scholarship Fund

From Walker

Elijah Spitzack received a scholarship from the following fund: Stewart C. Mills, Sr. Scholarship Fund

From Waseca

John Moseley received scholarships from the following funds: Lester and Clareen Eklund Scholarship Fund and Staples Student Senate Scholarship Fund

From Washburn, WI

Carter Anderson received a scholarship from the following fund: Clarence & Fran Holden (Workforce)

From Watkins

Haylee Geislinger received a scholarship from the following fund: CLC Student Scholarship Fund