February 12, 2013 Lake Region State College Dining Room

Chuck and Sherry Jerome Endowment
The Named Endowment Program is a project of the Community College Foundation
which also sponsors the Opportunities Annual Fund Campaign.
Established in 1959, the foundation has 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
and accepts gifts on behalf of Lake Region State College.
Its 27-member board of directors is committed to good stewardship
and works hard to direct support to the areas of greatest need.
February 12, 2013
Lake Region State College
Dining Room
Myrna Unger and her kitchen staff for the wonderful meal;
Board President Lee Ann Johnston and Vice President Jeff Wahl
for serving as emcees for our event;
Laurel Goulding, Doreen Hoffman, Dan Johnson, Katie Nettell,
Anne Rasmusson, Stephanie Shock, Andy Wakeford, and Erin Wood
for introducing us to these deserving students;
— Albert Schweitzer —
McKenzie Darling, Dianne Gunderson, Joycelyn Hagen, Jolie Johnston,
Emily Kingsbury, Aimee Larson, Bobbi Lunday, Dolores Stenseth, and Jim Vilandre
for the behind-the-scenes work to help this event run smoothly;
the members of the Community College Foundation Board of Directors
whose commitment and hard work is in evidence today;
Interim President Doug Darling and the students, faculty, and staff represented here,
and all who make Lake Region State College a great place for learning;
— John D. Rockefeller III —
and finally,
all of you who have invested in
the Named Endowment Program at Lake Region State College.
We hope this event has provided proof that your investment was a wise one!
— Martin Luther —
ake Region State College has been the beneficiary of many very special gifts. The following charitable trusts were
established by individuals who recognized the value of a good education and believed in supporting quality
community education in the Lake Region. A portion of the earnings from these trusts is used to provide scholarship dollars,
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―The Bo brothers, Alf and
Rolf, spent most of their lives tending a 1,200-acre farm
west of Devils Lake near the Six Mile Bay bridge. Though
they had little concern for the domestic side of life, the
bachelor brothers ran an efficient farming and ranching
operation. Rolf died in 1972, leaving his estate to Alf. With
no children as heirs, Alf set up a trust fund through which a
gift of $200,000 would provide perpetual support for LRSC
and its students. Alf died in 1985 knowing that he had
created a wonderful legacy for the benefit of Lake Region
students.
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―Heritage Hall on Lake Region
State College campus is home to a beautiful, antique china
desk which belonged to Gustaf and Mildred Thelin. The
brother and sister pair owned and very successfully operated
a farm three miles east of Devils Lake. Living simply,
without the benefit of plumbing or central heating, they
managed their farming operation, studied the stock market,
and carefully invested their earnings. Although they were
notoriously frugal in their personal lives, they were
obviously extremely competent in their business acumen.
When Gustaf died in 1987, he left a trust of 1.7 million
dollars. Seventy-five percent of the trust income is allocated
to LRSC with the remainder going to the UND Medical
School. Mildred died in 1975 and left her estate of 1.5
million dollars to the Medical School at UND. Gustaf was
an avid conservationist. Even during the "dustbowl" years,
he continued to plant and tend young trees, especially
evergreens. In April of 1990, at the kick-off event for the
college's fiftieth anniversary celebration, a campus garden
area was dedicated as the Thelin Garden where a tree that
had been started as a seedling by Gustaf was planted.
Deb Anderson
Arne Berg
Tammy Fischer
Tim Greene
Armen Hanson
Trish Hanson
Kelli Heilman
Annette Hofstad
Denise Hornstein
Chuck Jerome
Lee Ann Johnston
Brianne Langton
Carol Leevers
Frank Mack
Don McMullen
Doug Mohr
Vangie Olson
Chad Peterson
Louise Prozinski
Tony Prozinski
Fred Rance
Chris Schilken
Kathy Svidal
Brett Travica
Jeff Wahl
Loydene Wakefield
Janet Westlind
Kevin Vistad ..................................
.............. Immediate Past President
Lee Ann Johnston ..........President
Jeff Wahl ................ Vice President
Chad Peterson ................ Secretary
Doug Mohr .................... Treasurer
Doug Darling Steve Halldorson
Al Freidig
Randy Olson
Gary Fulsebakke Scott Privratsky
Duane Schwab
Laurel Goulding ............................
......................... Executive Director
Dianne Gunderson .......................
................... Research/Publications
Corry Kenner ........ Asst. Treasurer
Bobbi Lunday ........ Asst. Secretary
Katie Mertens ................................
....................... Events Coordinator
Erin Wood . Director of Marketing
he following describes the process used by the Community College
Foundation at Lake Region State College to set up and steward its Named
Endowment Program.
The majority of current endowments are used to provide scholarships, but a
growing number of individuals are directing their gifts be used to support
program enhancement, library services, or other special priorities. A gift of
$10,000 or larger is required.
Once the funds have been invested for a year, the cash earnings are awarded
annually to support the scholarship or project of the donor’s choice. Last year, a
$10,000 endowment produced a $500 award which covered nearly 15 percent of
a student’s tuition and fees for the year, provided 25 hours of interpreter services
for a deaf student, or purchased five literary reference books.
The Budget and Investment Committee of the foundation supervises
management of endowment funds. Historically, endowed funds have been
invested conservatively with an effort to strike a balance between providing
spendable dollars and growth for the future.
Each named endowment is commemorated with a plaque permanently
displayed in Heritage Hall at Lake Region State College. When the endowment
supports a scholarship, the name of each awardee is engraved on a plate attached
to the plaque, creating a permanent record of recipients. A narrative about the
individual or organization for which the endowment is named is also on display
and is shared with those who benefit from endowment awards. Donors are asked
to help college staff design plaques and prepare narratives.
Once each year, the college and foundation host the Named Endowment
Recognition Event at which donors and/or family members representing
endowments have an opportunity to meet and enjoy a meal with students
benefiting from endowments. Students and family members alike enjoy this
special interaction.
The Community College Foundation is committed to good stewardship of
its endowment gifts. The foundation also works hard to keep the memory of the
endowment honorees forever a part of the collective history of the college and
community.
The Named Endowment Program is a project of the Community College Foundation
which also sponsors the Opportunities Annual Fund Campaign. Established in 1959, the
foundation has 501(c)(3) status with the IRS and accepts gifts on
behalf of Lake Region State College. Its 27-member board of
directors is committed to good stewardship and works hard to
direct support to the areas of greatest need.
“Supporting Lake Region State College since 1959”
Wood Endowment has been established for Lake Region
area students seeking degrees in business or office management.
n endowment is a wonderful gift that lasts forever! More than one hundred endowments have been established by
individuals or families wishing to support scholarships or programs at Lake Region State College. Each is supported
with a gift of at least ten thousand dollars. Only the earnings from these endowments are used to support yearly awards. The
following endowments are providing awards for the first time this year:
Rachel Kraft lives in Devils Lake with her husband, Mark,
earn her teaching degree through Mayville State University. She
also serves as a Royal Ambassador and is a member of Phi
Theta Kappa.
Hannah McInnes is a 2010 graduate of Jamestown High
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―Colleen Rae Bryn
left a positive mark in this world. Colleen was born and
raised in Devils Lake as the only child of Raymond and
Evelyn Bryn. Friends and classmates remember her as a
bright and capable woman with a quiet sense of humor.
Schoolmate, Irene Glickson Rossman, enjoyed a life-long
friendship with Colleen that began in the third grade. Irene
has many fond memories of fun times together and
Colleen’s great sense of humor. She and other classmates
remember Colleen as being extremely bright but always
modest about her special gifts.
Colleen graduated from Devils Lake High School in
1968 and from the University of North Dakota in 1972
with a degree in education. Searching for her professional
niche, she briefly taught school and worked for the FBI.
In 1975, she began working as a “temp” at Land O’
Lakes, Inc. based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company
is the second-largest cooperative in the nation and does
business in every state and sixty countries. Colleen’s talents
were appreciated, and she quickly became an important
player in the formation of the International Development
Division of Land O’ Lakes, officially launched in 1981. In a
memorial in the Land O’ Lakes publication International
Outlooks, the editorial staff wrote, “Colleen was our
encyclopedia, remembering almost every project the division has
undertaken, the people involved, and interesting facts about each
project. She also served as our communications specialist, putting
final touches on the division’s proposals and other important
communications.” The job provided Colleen opportunities to
travel to places like Russia and Poland and to host foreign
delegations to corporate headquarters. Her quiet tenacity
and special intellect were hallmarks of her thirty-five-year
career at Land O’ Lakes.
Colleen used her free time to maintain linkages with
family and friends from Devils Lake and for personal travel
adventures. Though her life was cut short by illness, it was a
life well lived.
Colleen’s parents, Ray and Evelyn Bryn, want this
endowed scholarship to serve individuals who, like Colleen,
are intellectually curious and eager to find ways to use their
education to make the world a little better for all.
Errin Ambers graduated from Minnewaukan High School in
2012. Her parents are David and Barbara Ambers of
Minnewaukan. Errin is a liberal arts student who plans to
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―The Etemad family is
rooted in rural North Dakota. Sharon Olson Etemad grew
up on a farm near Starkweather with sisters Merle and
Nancy and brother Donald. Sharon tells nostalgic stories
about childhood adventures with her parents and
siblings―getting 4-H projects ready for the fair, working in
Quick’s grocery store and creamery, raising chickens for
spending money, and her first sewing machine. With an
elementary teacher for a mother and a father who was an
entrepreneurial farmer, Sharon was prepared to approach
the world as an adventurer. Jamestown College opened the
doors to a wider world. Equipped with an elementary
education degree with minors in English, math, and
physical education, Sharon began a life-long career in
education. Soon she was married, and she and her husband
began a family which grew to include son David and
daughters Maryam and Lida. She continued teaching
school, earned a masters degree with a specialty in reading
from Moorhead State College, and had her first adventure
as an administrator serving as the only woman on the
school board in Clinton, Iowa. They enjoyed opportunities
to live in several communities throughout the country
including Moorhead, Minnesota; Clinton and Cedar
Rapids, Iowa; Ashland, Kentucky; and Bellevue,
Washington.
Sharon returned to North Dakota in 1982 and started
working at Lake Region State College in a grant-funded
position. The family quickly settled into their new
hometown. Devils Lake seemed a good fit for the children
who took advantage of numerous music, arts, and athletic
opportunities. The kids enjoyed school and extracurricular
activities, developing many wonderful friendships along the
say. All three children completed degrees at North Dakota
State University. David and Maryam completed degrees in
electrical engineering, with Maryam continuing her studies
and earning a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Johns
Hopkins University. Lida received a Pharm.D. from NDSU
and an M.S. in pharmaceutical economics and policy from
the University of Southern California.
Devils Lake and Lake Region State College proved to
be a good fit for Sharon’s skill set. She became a passionate
and children McKenna and Mariah. She graduated from
Devils Lake High School in 1991 and is presently enrolled in
the Administrative Assistant program.
School. She presently lives in Devils Lake and is enrolled in the
Accounting/Business Administration program. Hannah enjoys
doing volunteer work in the community. Her mother is Dianne
Bear of Jamestown ND.
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―Matthew
Wood was an anniversary gift to his parents, arriving on
June 20, 1990. From the time he was born, Matthew was
the type who never stressed over the little things. He was a
laid-back, fun-loving kid who lived in the moment. Matthew
participated in football, track, and wrestling at Devils Lake
High School. He enjoyed music, choosing viola as his
instrument, and sticking with it from fourth grade. He
enjoyed the many challenges of the ROTC program and
had plans to possibly join the military. Outside of school,
Matthew loved the time he spent at East Bay Campground,
owned and operated by his parents. It provided an
opportunity to develop good work skills and a chance to
meet kids from all over the state. A tragic firearms accident
ended Matthew’s life September 19, 2006. Matthew’s
parents, Bill and Val Wood, and siblings Jessica, Kristin,
and Evan searched for a way to bring meaning to their loss.
They decided to build a legacy to Matthew’s memory by
establishing an endowed scholarship. The Matthew Wood
Memorial Scholarship is directed to Devils Lake High
School graduates whose interests and aspirations are similar
to Matthew’s.
Breanna Frelich is the daughter of Mike and Kathy Frelich
of Devils Lake. She graduated from Devils Lake High School
in 2011 and is studying liberal arts courses at LRSC.
A 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Rachel
Frelich is a freshman liberal arts student and a member of the
Lady Royals volleyball team. Her parents are Kathy and Mike
Frelich of Devils Lake.
Alyson Paige Beckman is the daughter of Candace and
Scott Beckman of Beaver Dam WI. She graduated from
Beaver Dam High School in 2011. Alyson is a freshman
liberal arts student and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She
also serves on Student Senate. After graduation, she plans to
attend UND to study international marketing.
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―
Thomas J. Wakefield, a life-long Devils Lake resident,
together with two of his children, Mikal and Nicole, died in
a tragic automobile accident on January 9, 2005, near St.
Cloud, Minnesota. Tom was born to Daniel and Victoria
Wakefield in 1945. Shortly afterwards, the family moved to
Devils Lake where Tom’s father developed an aviation
business. Tom graduated from Devils Lake High School in
1964. A stellar athlete, he earned a full-ride hockey scholarship to Colorado College. He also attended UND. Tom
logged many hours as an aerial crop sprayer and a provider
of scenic flights over the Lake Region. He married Devils
Lake native Loydene Sigette, and they were blessed with
three children. Mikal James was born November 1997. He
attended College Care for Kids and Prairie View School.
Mikal had taken up hockey, which brought a glimmer to his
dad’s eyes. Nicole Victoria, an animated three-year-old
“daddy’s girl,” was born November 2001. In the months
prior to her death, she became excited about playing hockey
and was just beginning to learn to skate. She also attended
College Care for Kids. Loydene and son Lucas have asked
that the annual award from this endowment be awarded to
a non-traditional student with one or more children
enrolled in the on-campus child care program.
Aubree Page arrived at LRSC to enter the Dakota Nursing
Program. She graduated from Albert Lea High School, Albert
Lea MN, in 2002 and had previously attended cosmetology
school. Aubree's parents are Roy and Cheryl Page, Albert Lea
MN.
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―H. K.
(Kent) Wakeford understands the importance of a hard day
at work and values good education. He attended his first
Named Endowment Recognition Event in 1995 when his
son was recognized as a scholarship recipient. After that,
Kent was determined to one day set up his own endowment. Two thousand and five marked the first year of the
H. K. Wakeford Scholarship endowment. After four years
and two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Marine, Kent worked
in construction-related jobs and the trucking industry. After
many years of working with his hands, Kent encouraged his
children to get a college education so they could find
careers using their heads more than their hands. Both of
Kent's children, Andy and Sara, became graduates of LRSC.
"Education isn't the only thing in life," Kent says. "You need to
appreciate the finer things." There are many beautiful things in
life, including family, friends, and the fragrance of a rose.
Kent has learned later in life to enjoy it and "stop and smell
the roses."
Heather Carman graduated from Stillwater High School,
Stillwater MN, in 1991. She has completed a business degree
at the University of Wisconsin but decided on a career change.
She is now enrolled in the Dakota Nursing Program. Heather's
husband is employed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and they live
in Devils Lake.
Cole Schwab, a graduate of Devils Lake High School, is
studying Peace Officer Training and liberal arts. He plans to
transfer to UND to earn a degree in criminal justice. Cole's
parents are Rick and Sue Schwab of Devils Lake.
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―Affectionately
known as "Prof," H. L. Woll was the first instructor at Lake
Region State College. He was also the first counselor,
registrar, recruiter, financial aid officer, and janitor! Henry
Lawrence was born in Edgewood, Illinois, in 1885. He
completed eighth grade at the age of eighteen and continued his education, as money permitted, at the University of
Illinois. He became a teacher in 1906 and began teaching in
country grade schools. Clara Marie Frederickson became his
wife in 1918, and together they raised five children. Mr.
Woll ultimately earned a Master of Science in Education
from the University of North Dakota. The family moved to
Devils Lake when Mr. Woll was appointed first dean of
Devils Lake Junior College. Prof Woll worked tirelessly to
build a strong college for the Lake Region. Established by
his descendents, the Woll/Huesgen family, the first Prof
Woll scholarship award was made fall 1992.
Mark Gutschmidt graduated from Devils Lake High School
in 2010. He is a sophomore in the Marketing and Management program. Mark is the son of Paul and Donna Gutschmidt of Devils Lake, ND.
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―Albert and Janet
were married in 1968 and made their home north of Crary,
North Dakota, where they farmed. In 1970, they began
custom combining for Janet’s father, Herman Dimmler,
and started their own business in 1977. Janet began her
teaching career in 1968 at Warwick High School, and in
1969, she was hired to teach at LRSC. Janet served on the
Community College Foundation board of directors and was
treasurer for many years. In 2001, she was inducted into the
LRSC Hall of Fame. Albert and Janet’s family has close ties
to the college. Their sons both attended LRSC, and
daughter-in-law Erin works as the college’s Director of
Marketing. Janet’s teaching career was cut short in 2001
when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In March 2005,
Janet lost her battle with cancer. The Albert and Janet
advocate for the institution and helped it grow and prosper.
Sharon’s leadership was recognized in 1984 when the
college joined the North Dakota University System as a
branch campus of the University of North Dakota and she
was appointed executive dean by UND President Thomas J.
Clifford. Dr. Clifford challenged her to complete her
doctorate, and she continued her studies at the University
of North Dakota, earning an Ed.D. in educational
administration in 1991. Her continued success helped the
college achieve independent campus status in 1999 at which
time Sharon was given the title of president. She continued
in this role until her retirement in June of 2008. After
retirement, Sharon worked part-time as a grant-writer and
fund-raiser at the North Dakota Museum of Art in Grand
Forks, North Dakota.
Sharon’s love for the arts is apparent throughout the
campus from the regional original art on the walls of the
campus buildings―purchased through an endowment
established for her mother―to her leadership in the
refurbishing of the Paul Hoghaug Library, the Leevers
Welcome Center, and the Robert Fawcett Auditorium, all
of which have supported the arts for the Lake Region area.
For 26 years, the lives of the Etemad family and Lake
Region State College were tightly entwined. The children
were frequent visitors to their mother’s workplace and
frequent users of campus resources, completing coursework
at the college and performing in the auditorium during
dance recitals and plays. Music and dance played important
roles in the lives of the Etemad children and continue to be
valued activities for them as adults. Thus, the Etemad
family has requested this endowment be used to support
and strengthen music and arts activities at Lake Region
State College.
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―The
Gunnerud-Dietrich American Legion Post 86 of Minnewaukan was established December 14, 1919, primarily by
World War I veterans.
The name was chosen for two Minnewaukan area
residents who died for their country during WWI. Fred W.
Dietrich served with Company L, 138th Infantry. He died of
wounds received in Meuse, Argonne, France, on September
8, 1918. He is buried in grave 12, row 25, block H of the
American Cemetery in France. Menton Gunnerud
(sometimes known as Mentor) served with Company F,
157th Infantry. He died of wounds received in September of
1918 in the Argonne Forest in France. He is buried at Big
Coulee Cemetery northeast of Minnewaukan.
The American Legion is a service organization composed of veterans of US military service which promotes
community and youth activities and is an advocate for the
needs of veterans. The first project of the post was con-
struction of Memorial Hall in Minnewaukan. Due to lack
of funds, the project was turned over to the village of
Minnewaukan in 1926. The post operated the Roxy Theater
in Memorial Hall for many years. The post also sponsored
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and athletic programs such as
baseball. The post continues to sponsor students to Boys
State and the International Peace Garden Music Camp.
There was a need in the mid-1950s for office space for
J. Terlecki, MD, and E. O. Yri, DDS. The Legion built a
building with medical offices on the upper floor and Legion
and Auxiliary meeting rooms in the basement. This
building was completed in 1951, and today attorney James
P. Wang occupies the upper floor.
The post was instrumental in constructing and
operating the Minnewaukan swimming pool until costs
became too great, and the pool was eventually closed.
The post conducts an annual Memorial Day ceremony
at the Minnewaukan Cemetery when those who gave their
lives for their country are remembered. As a fund-raising
effort, the post has been serving breakfasts for the public on
the fourth Sunday of each month since April 26, 1987.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 of Minnewaukan
was organized March 28, 1921, under the auspices of the
Gunnerud-Dietrich American Legion post 86. The unit
sponsored delegates to Girls State for many years. They also
conducted fund-raising activities in support of the community, the VA Hospital in Fargo, the Veterans Home at
Lisbon, the International Peace Garden Music Camp, the
Bell Tower at the Peace Gardens, the County Christmas
Food Basket, and children at the State Hospital in Grafton.
The Auxiliary also served dinners following Memorial Day
observances for many years. Due to lack of membership,
Auxiliary Unit 86 was disbanded in 2012.
The Gunnerud-Dietrich American Legion Post 86
established this endowment in 2012, and scholarship
awards are made each year to students who are military
veterans and their descendents.
Kirby Kallenbach is the son of Timothy and Kristin
Kallenbach of Maddock ND. He graduated from Maddock
High School in 2012 and is enrolled in the Automotive
Technician program.
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―Delphia was
born to Hans and Hilma (Hedlund) Hansen, Danish and
Swedish immigrants, on February 21, 1911, at her parents’
home in Devils Lake, North Dakota. Her father was a
craftsman and helped to build the community’s library and
grand theater. Shortly before Delphia reached school age,
her family moved to a homestead in northern Montana.
After completing the homestead period, they moved back to
Devils Lake where Delphia would spend the rest of her life,
becoming a valued member of the community.
She graduated from Devils Lake Central High School
in 1930 and, after graduation, worked as a dental assistant
for Dr. W. C. Follet for nine years. During World War II,
she began working as a secretary at the Willard Greenleaf
Agency and retired from that position in 1981 when the
agency was sold.
Delphia married Cecil Halle on June 18, 1944. The
newly married couple lived on a farm east of Devils Lake
during the summer and moved into Devils Lake for the
winter months. They adopted their son, Norman, when he
was four years old. Norman served in Vietnam and was later
married in California. Sadly, Norman died in 2004. His
wife, Marilyn, lives in Rugby, North Dakota. Delphia’s
husband, Cecil, died in a tragic automobile accident on
August 25, 1962.
Delphia was a member of the First Methodist Church
where she was a Sunday school teacher and treasurer for
years. She was an active member of the United Methodist
Women and Marion Circle and was chosen Woman in
Mission. Delphia was also involved in Rebekah Lodge,
serving as their financial secretary for many years and as
Past Noble Grand. Other community involvement included
membership with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP). She volunteered at the Heartland Care Center
feeding residents for over twenty-four years, assisted with
bowling at the Good Samaritan Center, and called bingo at
the Odd Fellows Home until her eyesight began to fail.
Delphia rang the Salvation Army bell for many years
outside the Old Main Street Café. After ringing for ten
years, she was given her own Salvation Army apron and bell
which she used proudly until she was ninety-eight years old.
Delphia last rang the Salvation Army bell in 2009.
In 1983, she was named a Ramsey County Centennial
Queen runner-up and was named an Unsung Hero in
1999.
Delphia wanted to do something that would contribute
to the community. Determined that kids really do need
education, she decided to leave a legacy gift to provide
financial help for college students. The Delphia Halle
Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to an exemplary
student attending Lake Region State College.
Nicole Avdem graduated from Dakota Prairie High School,
Petersburg ND, in 2001. She has completed the Practical
Nursing program and is now in the Associate Degree Nurse
(RN) program. She presently lives in Devils Lake with her son,
Aiden Mudgett.
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―Perhaps it was their
Welsh heritage, or maybe it was just a way to fight boredom
or loneliness while working the fields, but making music
was an everyday activity for Lloyd Jones and his family.
Lloyd and his brothers often entertained at community
gatherings, singing in harmony “barbershop quartet style.”
Lloyd’s family farmed in the Webster area, and he attended
a country school there until convincing his parents that he
should transfer to Devils Lake so he could play in the band.
Like Lloyd, Lois Olson Hefti grew up on a farm and
began her education in a one-room schoolhouse. But unlike
Lloyd, making music was not part of her core. Instead, Lois
was music booster and frequently put her talents for
organizing activities to work creating opportunities for the
community to enjoy music.
Lloyd and Lois met during high school in Devils Lake,
and both dreamed of pursuing college. Lloyd won a
scholarship to the Pasadena Junior College in California to
play clarinet/saxophone in the nationally known Bulldog
Band. His college experience was interrupted by the draft
for World War II. He enlisted in the Army Air Force but
eventually was deployed to Ascension Island where recruits
with agricultural backgrounds were growing food in
hydroponic beds to feed the troops. Lois completed a home
economics degree at North Dakota State University and
taught school for a short time, but she wanted to help with
the war effort. She answered a call for trainees in radio
communications but got off the elevator on the wrong floor
and was quickly recruited into the air traffic controller
program. For the remainder of the war she directed air
traffic using signal lamps (light guns) and throat mic’s at
William Mitchel Airfield in Chicago.
After the war, Lloyd and Lois purchased the Morrison
farm on the northern edge of Sweetwater Lake. There they
raised three children―Laurel, Lawson and Lee―and
operated a diversified farm focused on small grains and
livestock, primarily Angus beef cattle. Family and
community gatherings nearly always included music. Lloyd
and his brothers and a neighbor entertained frequently as
the “4-Dads,” and Lloyd was the catalyst for a community
men’s chorus that also performed often. Practice sessions
filled the Jones home with music and always concluded
with a home-baked chocolate cake. Lloyd also was a charter
member of the Devils Lake Elks Community Band which
provided an opportunity to maintain his instrumental skills.
Lloyd died unexpectedly in 1966, and Lois opted to
continue to operate the farm despite warnings from
“advisors” who thought the task too large for a woman. She
was determined to preserve the operation and the farming
heritage for her school-age children. Lois proved to be an
effective farm operator and eventually transitioned the
family farm to her sons.
Lois had many interests in addition to farming. Two
special concerns were youth and education. Lois impacted
the lives of many youth as a 4-H leader (30 years) and
Sunday school teacher, and she was a perennial advocate
for education. She served on the college’s foundation when
plans were made for the current campus (completed in
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―Scott
Allan Thompson was born in 1957, older brother to Dawn
and Todd. Their parents are long-time Devils Lake residents
Allan and Evon Thompson. Scott received his education in
the Devils Lake public school system and worked during
summers at family-owned Devils Lake Glass and Paint.
Although he had a quiet nature, Scott had a competitive
side and seemed to enjoy "living on the edge." An avid
competitor in snowmobile racing, he enjoyed riding
motorcycle and hunting and fishing and was also taking
flying lessons. He was a junior at Devils Lake High School
at the time of his death in September of 1973. This
scholarship has been established in Scott's memory by his
parents, Allan and Evon.
Nikki Ness graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2012. She is a freshman liberal arts student planning a career
in counseling. Her parents are Bonnie and Dan Ness of Devils
Lake.
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―Ed Toutges
is the kind of home-grown North Dakotan who makes us all
proud. A self-made man who began earning his keep at age
eight, Ed worked his way from delivery boy to owner of the
Johnson Store in Michigan, North Dakota. He retired in
1990 and surprised his employees with an incredible
decision ... He gave the store to the three employees who
had helped him for many years! "After working for me for so
long, they ought to be entitled to something," Toutges declared.
He had yet another surprise up his sleeve. Mr. Toutges died
in 1996, and his will directed that this endowment be
established to provide scholarships each year for students
attending LRSC.
Kelsey Davis graduated from Litchfield High School, Litchfield ND, in 2010. She is presently enrolled as a sophomore in
American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies. She is a
member of Phi Theta Kappa and serves as a Royal Ambassador. Kelsey is the daughter of Don and Jeanette Davis of
Litchfield ND.
Luke Wolfgang Higginbotham graduated from Dakota
Prairie High School in 2011. He is a sophomore in the
Accounting/Business Administration program Luke is the son
of Jay and Kathleen Gilbertson of Michigan ND.
Oluwatobi "Tobi" Shittu is a student from Nigeria who has
chosen Lake Region State College to enter the Dakota Nursing
Program. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, Tobi plans to
graduate with the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN). His goal
is to continue his education in the medical field.
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―Born and
raised in Waterford, Ireland, Angela Brigid Cleary was
educated in St. Joseph Schools. In the 1940s, she moved to
London. During the infamous air blitz, Angela's sister
married a Canadian doctor and sought safety in Winnipeg.
Angela soon boarded the last of the "war bride" ships bound
for North America. Her plan was to help her sister raise a
growing family. Soon she met and married pre-med student
and Air Force veteran William Turkula. The young couple
settled in Devils Lake where they raised four lively
children―Bill, Denise, Louise, and Tom. Angela was a
wonderful story-teller, spinning delightful tales about the
sea and ships and lighthouse-keepers. The Angela Turkula
Memorial Endowment was established by her family, and
they have asked that the earnings be used to support a
scholarship or an arts-related project.
A 2011 graduate of Valley-Edinburg High School, Sierra
Hobbs is a freshman liberal arts student. Her parents are
Kelly Hobbs and Vince Johnson.
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―
Daniel and Victoria earned teaching degrees in Wisconsin
and began their careers in rural Wisconsin. They were
married in 1941 and moved with their growing family to
Devils Lake in 1946. Dan founded Wakefield Flight Service
providing crop-spraying and transportation services. Vickie
focused her energy on raising their eight children. Vickie
and her family established the Daniel and Victoria Wakefield Family Endowment as an investment in the community they love. The Wakefield family recognizes that the path
to a good education is often strewn with bumps and potholes. They hope that this scholarship will enable students
to "take flight" with their dreams of a great education.
A sophomore liberal arts student, Hailey Geibel plans to
pursue a career in some area of veterinary work. Hailey
graduated from Kidder County-Steele High School in 2011
and is the daughter of Charlotte Beachler of Steele ND. She
also serves as a Student Senator.
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―The
family of James Wakefield established a scholarship in his
name. Jim grew up in Devils Lake where he graduated from
high school in 1963. He attended Lake Region State
College and then transferred to UND where he was a
member of Phi Delta Theta, the University Ski Club, and
the UND Flying Club. As a member of the Flying Club, Jim
was instrumental in the founding of the UND chapter of
Alpha Eta Rho, the national honorary society of aviation
students. After his graduation, Jim continued to work for
his father at Wakefield Flight Service. He died in 1968 of
injuries sustained in a crop-spraying accident. The
Wakefield family hopes that this scholarship will help
energetic students who share Jim's zest for life.
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―A farmer first, a
soldier second, but always a friend, describes Mike Slag, a
young man who worked hard for what he wanted. Born and
raised in the Devils Lake area, Mike fell in love with the
agricultural world that surrounded him. He helped many
farmers around Devils Lake and became a full-time
employee at the Byron and Terri Lannoye farm near Penn,
North Dakota. He joined the National Guard in 1997 and
after September 11, 2001, served his country on active duty
with the United States Army Border Patrol. Mike's life was
cut short on May 1, 2002, by an automobile accident. His
mother Joan, father Jeff, sister Kristy, Byron and Terri
Lannoye, many other family members, and friends established this endowment in Mike's memory. Scholarships are
awarded to LRSC students interested in agriculture and
involved in a military lifestyle.
Nicolas Salvaggio was a member of the North Dakota
National Guard, being honorably discharged in 2013. He is a
sophomore in the Wind Energy Technician program. Nicolas is
the son of Sharon and Walt Hollifield of Devils Lake, and Jim
Salvaggio of Langdon ND. He was a 2003 graduate of Devils
Lake High School and has been active in the Lake Region
Curling Club, American Legion, Southgate Fitness Club, and
the Eagles Club.
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―A tiny woman
with a big heart, Debbie Stromme made a huge impact
during her too brief life in the Lake Region. For thirty-two
years, Debbie was a fixture in the Devils Lake Public School
System. More than 1,100 students had the privilege of
becoming “kinderbunnies,” building skills to confidently
move into first grade. In 1989-1990, her exceptional skill
was recognized as she was named Devils Lake Teacher of the
Year. When summer arrived, Debbie headed to the swimming pool where she would teach some more. Partnering
with her mother, Janice Onerheim, Debbie taught countless
numbers of children and adults how to swim. As word
spread about the vibrant teacher’s illness, grief filtered
across the community. Determined and courageous, Debbie
continued to teach until ALS sapped her strength. To
honor Debbie, her devoted husband, Craig, her three
sons―Justin, Ryan, and Kale―and their families, her
extended family, and her many, many friends established an
endowed scholarship to honor her memory.
Deanna Papachek Anderson is a sophomore liberal arts
student and plans to transfer to NDSU next fall to apply to
the pharmacy program. Deanna is a graduate of Big Lake
High School, Big Lake MN. Her husband is Kevin Anderson,
and they have a son , Lance, 15, and daughter, Jaylee 7, who
is a student at North Dakota School for the Deaf.
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―
Purchased in 1942, the little white house at 614 Fifth Street
in Devils Lake stood strong, providing shelter and support
for four generations of the Lester and Elizabeth Summer
family. Married in 1921, the Summers farmed in the St.
John and Munich, North Dakota, area while building a
family of six children―Verlin, Ralf, Donald, Joann,
Burness, and Elaine. As World War II ended, Lester
enrolled in barber school, and the family moved to Devils
Lake. The family maintained the house which continued to
hold memories for many Summer descendants and served
as home base for numerous family gatherings. As the family
dispersed, it became impractical to look after the house
from a distance. A decision was made to “do something
special with the little white house that would have pleased
both Lester and Elizabeth.” The house was sold, and the
proceeds were used to establish the Lester and Elizabeth
Summer Family Endowment at LRSC.
Brandi Corday graduated in 2011 from North Star High
School and is the daughter of Jason and Susan Corday of
Cando ND. She is a sophomore working towards an Associate
in Applied Science degree and a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
She also serves on Student Senate. Brandi plans to pursue a
career in nursing.
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―Born
in North Dakota with humble beginnings, Harley and Viola
Summers demonstrated the hard work ethic that helped
them survive many hard times and enabled them to become
highly successful. One of the Lake Region's leading businesses got its start in 1965 in Harley's Blacksmith Shop
when Harley purchased the patent for Goebel Brothers
truck hoists. That investment was the springboard for a
wide variety of agricultural technology innovations. In
1969, Summers Manufacturing, Inc. was born and now has
about 100,000 square feet of factory space and 115
employees. Harley and Viola graciously established an
endowment to benefit vocational students at LRSC. Sadly,
they were involved in a tragic automobile accident shortly
before Christmas of 2000. Harley died soon after, and Viola
passed away in March. They left behind their legacy, the
accomplishment of a man who never moved beyond eighth
grade in school and the faithful woman who was always by
his side, for better or for worse. The Harley and Viola
Summers Toolbox Scholarship is awarded annually to a
student enrolled in the Automotive Technology program.
Erik Locken graduated from Devils Lake High School and is
enrolled in liberal arts courses at LRSC. Erik's parents are
Larry and Terri Locken.
1966). She lobbied for the planting of the shelterbelt that
rings the grounds today and insisted that the young trees be
properly nurtured. In retirement, Lois maintained her
interest in agriculture and volunteered her time and talents
to support community projects involving historic preservation, horticulture, and the arts. She especially enjoyed the
performing arts pursuits of her grandchildren.
In keeping with the interests of Lloyd and Lois Jones,
their family endowment will support music opportunities
for students at Lake Region State College.
James Vilandre returned to his hometown to enroll in the
Dakota Nursing Program. Jim is an active volunteer on his
church's worship team and also teaches some music classes at
LRSC backed by his musical career. He is a graduate of Devils
Lake High School, and the campus is glad to welcome his
talent and time that he can spare from his busy nursing
courses.
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―
Corry and Kristin Kenner know how to have fun! Throughout the community, they are known as the “go-to” couple
for organizing a good time. Very often, the events they plan
are parties-with-a-purpose. Corry and Kristin are energetic
advocates for many worthy causes in our community. They
have planned and hosted events to support health care
projects, education, cultural opportunities, historic preservation, and political initiatives. Not all of the entertaining
done by the Kenners has a stated agenda. Yet, Corry and
Kristin know that holiday parties and other just-for-fun
gatherings help to bring people together and that such
interactions help to build foundations for future
collaborations among their community-minded guests.
Professionally, Kristin is a practicing dentist and a
tireless advocate for dental health. She was the first woman
president of the North Dakota State Dental Association
and served on its board of trustees for seven years. She also
works with Missions of Mercy to bring free dental clinics to
children of the Spirit Lake Nation.
Since 19984, Corry has served as vice president for
Administrative Services at LRSC and also as assistant
treasurer for the Community College Foundation. In this
dual role, he is keenly aware of the importance of social
gatherings to support fund-raising initiatives and advocacy
work. He also knows that resources to support such goaloriented events are hard limited by law and by tight
budgets. On countless occasions, Corry and Kristin have
opened their home for gatherings to support college
projects, and consequently they are aware of the expense
involved. The Corry and Kristin Kenner Fun-Raising
Endowment will support foundation-sponsored social
events designed to raise resources or advocate for support
for priority projects of Lake Region State College.
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―“Crazy J” seems an unlikely
nickname for a guy like Jim Kirk, a quiet, down-to-earth
North Dakota farmer. Jim grew up on the family farm in
Odessa Township south of Crary, North Dakota, with four
siblings. His parents, Laurence and Arlene Kirk, taught
their children the value of hard work, but they also encouraged them to follow their passions. Jim’s natural talent
for working with engines proved useful when he discovered the thrill of riding dirt bikes and snowmobiles …
fast! A sand pit at the farm became a racetrack, and Jim’s
fearless riding earned him the name that has stayed with
him, Crazy J.
After graduating from Crary High School, Jim enrolled
in the Automotive Technology program at Lake Region
State College in 1976. He appreciated having this wonderful college so near to home. Ready to stretch his wings, Jim
then enrolled in the small engines program at North
Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North
Dakota. His focus was on gaining the skills he needed to
succeed in farming. His parents thought it best if Jim
gained experience working for someone else before returning to the farm full-time, so after college, Jim worked in
a small engine repair service in Devils Lake. Then, in 1980,
he began farming full-time and continued to do so through
2002. Always eager to keep busy, Jim spent winters building
houses with his brother-in-law.
During one long North Dakota winter, Jim was looking
for something fun to do and attended an LRSC basketball
game. He quickly became a loyal Royals fan. In 1989, Jim
made a pact with himself to attend every game of the
season, no matter where. Fortunately, he loves to drive, and
following the team provided a destination. One dark, cold
night the college’s bus broke down on its way back from
Ironwood, Michigan. Jim pulled up behind them, took a
look at the problem, and pulled out his coveralls and tool
box. He crawled under the bus, fixed the problem, and sent
them on their way.
After that incident, the coaches decided it only made
sense that Jim should drive the bus, and for seventeen years
in a row, Jim volunteered as the team’s primary bus driver.
He also provided mechanical advice and the “TLC” that
kept college buses looking good and running smoothly.
When it came time to invest in a motor coach, Jim stepped
up and donated the first thousand dollars.
Jim is impressed with the hard work and determination
shown by the student athletes who put in countless hours
practicing and going on road trips and yet manage to keep
up with their school work. He felt a named endowment,
with preference given to female athletes, would be a nice
way to continue to support the college and the student
athletes who have given him so much enjoyment through
the years.
A 2011 graduate of Yucca Valley High School, Tabitha
Vigen is a liberal arts students and plays basketball for the
Lady Royals. Her parents are Tanya Gruwell and Garrett
Gruwell of Yucca Valley CA.
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―Harold
Robert Sager was a beloved member of the LRSC “family”
for 10 years. He befriended students and offered a cheery
greeting to all who passed while he was caring for his area of
the campus. Sadly, his career at the college was interrupted
by his final illness at the age of eighty-three.
Prior to the college, Harold worked the “night shift” at
the Lake Region Lutheran Home. During the day he
worked on the farm of Brad Horne, his brother-in-law. One
or two jobs at a time wasn’t enough for Harold; He also
cleaned at the Senior Citizens Center.
Harold, known to family as “Bob,” was born March 17,
1928, in Rolla, North Dakota, the youngest of ten children
of Clyde and Emma Sager. He received his education near
St. John, North Dakota, and in 1942 moved with his family
to a farm in Ramsey County.
Harold married Carolyn Horner in 1959, and they
made their home a farm near Starkweather, North Dakota.
They farmed and ranched and raised their children,
Richard and Wanda, until retiring in 1987. Harold served
on the council for the Methodist Church in Starkweather.
He was on the Hammer Township Board for over 25 years.
He loved to help around the farm and supported his
granddaughter’s interest in horses. It was important to him
to be in the audience for every school or sporting activity or
special event in which his grandchildren participated.
The Harold “Bob” Sager scholarship was established by
his son, Richard Sager, and family as a tribute to a humble
man who lived an exemplary life. The scholarship will be
awarded annually to an LRSC student athlete.
A 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Rachel
Frelich is a freshman liberal arts student and a member of the
Lady Royals volleyball team. Her parents are Kathy and Mike
Frelich of Devils Lake.
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―With
this endowment, Wilton and Shirley Webster and their
family seek to create a lasting legacy that reflects their strong
belief in the value of education. It is an investment in the
future of students who share their North Dakota roots.
The Webster family has been in the Devils Lake
community since 1883. Both Wilton and Shirley were born
and raised on farms in the Devils Lake area. Wilton Blake
Webster was born in 1930 and raised on a farm east of
Churchs Ferry, North Dakota, where he spent almost his
entire life. Shirley Ann Tollefson was born in 1932 and
raised on a farm southwest of Webster, North Dakota.
After one year of college at the University of North
Dakota in Grand Forks and service in the U.S. Air Force,
Wilton returned home to carry on the family farming
operation in 1954. That year, he also met and married
Shirley Tollefson who had recently graduated as a
Registered Nurse from the Deaconess School of Nursing in
Grand Forks, North Dakota. Together, they made the farm
east of Churchs Ferry their home; and there they raised one
daughter, Kay, and four sons, Daniel, Robert, Craig, and
Paul. A fifth son, David, died in infancy.
All five children attended post-secondary education.
After college, the oldest son, Daniel, returned to join in the
farming operation while the others pursued other successful
lives and careers.
In addition to being a successful farmer, Wilton was
very active in local and community affairs, serving on the
board of directors of the Devils Lake Junior College
Development Board, Ramsey County ASCS, Lake Region
Credit Union, Devils Lake Farmers Union Oil Company,
Coulee Township Board of Supervisors, Churchs Ferry
Men’s Club, and the Masonic Lodge. He was a life member
of the VFW. Shirley was also active in the community,
belonging to numerous clubs over the years. She taught
piano to neighbor children and became a certified dental
assistant employed in Devils Lake. Wilton and Shirley and
their family were all active members of Zion Lutheran
Church in Churchs Ferry.
Wilton was a prolific reader, and both he and Shirley
instilled the importance of education in their children. The
family believes that hard-working North Dakota students
are deserving of scholarships to help make their dreams
come true. With this endowment, they honor that commitment.
This quote written by Wilton Webster late in his life is
reflective of his views regarding respect for others, equal
opportunity for all, and the significance of compromise: “I
shall respect my opposition in deference to the possibility that that
opposition is correct. If my opposition should see fit to grant me the
same respect in deference to that same possibility, then together we
have sown the seeds of progress.”
Eric Nelson is a freshman liberal arts student. He graduated
in 2012 from Devils Lake High School, and his parents are
Jodi and Loren Nelson of Devils Lake. Eric's plans are to
transfer to NDSU to finish a degree in agriculture business.
English. Her career goal is become an editor or publisher.
A 2010 graduate of Glenburn High School, Sarah
Martinson is the daughter of Audrey and Warren Martinson
of Glenburn ND. She is a freshman enrolled in the Simulator
Technician program.
David Lee Satrom is a freshman in the Law Enforcement
program. He graduated from Jamestown High School in 2011,
and his parents are Bernie and Dianne Satrom of Jamestown
ND.
A 2012 graduate of Minnewaukan High School, Latisha
Teel is a freshman liberal arts student. Her parents are Carol
and Joe Teel of Sheyenne ND.
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―Frank and
Sylvia Praus and their family established this scholarship in
memory of their son Chris who died in a construction
accident in 1994. After graduating from Devils Lake High
School in 1982, Chris attended LRSC and continued his
education at UND, majoring in political science. His goal
was to become an attorney. He and his wife Caroline were
married in 1992 and had a daughter, Samantha. Scholarships are awarded to part-time, non-traditional students.
Lisa Uhlenkamp is a 2009 graduate of Munich High
School. She is presently living in Devils Lake and is enrolled in
the Accounting/Business Administration program.
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―Long-time Devils Lake residents
Mike and Dorothy Pung surprised their family in 1998 with
a very special Christmas gift. They established this scholarship in honor of their daughters―Kathy Yager Wilhelmi,
Susan Hofseth, Becky Pung, and Audrey Borski. The Pung
Girls Scholarship benefits students enrolled in the college's
Administrative Assistant program. The four Pung daughters
have all either graduated from or attended LRSC. Mike and
Dorothy are proud of their daughters' achievements and
believe their successful life stories are a direct result of their
beginnings at Lake Region State College.
Annalisa Goodsoldier is a freshman who wishes to earn a
degree in business administration. She graduated from Four
Winds High School in 2004 and was in the active Army from
2005 to 2010 and has been in the National Guard since
then. Annalisa lives in Oberon ND with husband Lane
Adams Jr. and daughter Rebecca.
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―Michael J.
Pung, Jr. was a long-time businessman in the Lake Region
community. He and wife Dorothy Scharf were married and
arrived in Devils Lake in 1950 where they raised five
children. Mike believed the secret to success in business
included a good education and a strong work ethic. He
confirmed his commitment to education and community by
providing all his children the opportunity to obtain a twoor four-year college degree and by establishing the Pung
Girls Scholarship in 1997. Mike's children and sister,
Patricia Pung, decided to carry on his commitment to
education and community by establishing the Michael J.
Pung, Jr. Business Scholarship
Ashley P. Weston graduated from North Star High School
in 2010. Daughter of Penny Weston of Cando ND, Ashley
has chosen Accounting/Business Administration as her major.
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―The Rotary
Club of Devils Lake established this endowment in memory
of past and departed Rotarians. It fits nicely with the
Rotarian motto, “Service above self.” Rotary Clubs nationwide are committed to community development programs
addressing many of today’s most critical issues―hunger, the
environment, and literacy. They also focus on young
people, promoting high ethical standards and helping
young people and others become and remain productive
members of society. The scholarship is awarded to exemplary students from the Lake Region area.
Laurie Bachmeier, a 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High
School, is the daughter of Paul and Lois Bachmeier of Devils
Lake. Laurie is a sophomore in Early Childhood Education
and plans to continue working toward a bachelor's degree in
this field.
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―Olger Sandven
dedicated his life to North Dakota. He served as Deputy
Sergeant-At-Arms in the North Dakota House and Chief
Sergeant-At-Arms in the Senate. He conducted a one-man
campaign to keep North Dakota clean, distributing some
three thousand “Pitch In” barrels which he had cleaned and
painted himself. For his efforts, Olger received the North
Dakota Heritage Award. In spite of, or maybe because of his
own formal education’s end at the eighth grade, Olger took
great pleasure in investing in students. With brothers Kenneth and Roger, Olger established numerous scholarships
at area colleges. Most of these scholarships bear the names
of Olger’s parents, K. B. and Elvira Sandven. LRSC encouraged Olger to allow this scholarship to honor his exemplary
commitment to education. His brothers agreed, and the
first Olger Sandven Scholarship awards were made in 1991
to benefit Benson County students.
Miriah Bonnie Thompson is a sophomore liberal arts
student. Daughter of Kevin and Robyn Thompson of
Minnewaukan ND, Miriah graduated from Minnewaukan
High School in 2011. She has been involved with the Horizons
Community Program as a community-related activity.
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―Travis was
born in 1972, the first child of Duane and Louise Pesek.
Throughout his years in school, he participated in sports
year round. When not involved in track, baseball, football,
or basketball, he filled his time with hunting, fishing,
snowmobiling, and water skiing. Travis was a liberal arts
student at LRSC when he died in a tragic snowmobiling
accident in December 1992. At the time, he had been
considering a career in banking, similar to his father’s. The
LRSC Student Senate, along with friends and members of
the Pesek family, established this memorial scholarship as a
tribute to Travis. This scholarship is awarded annually to a
current-year graduate of Devils Lake High School.
Josephine Knowski graduated from Devils Lake High
School in 2012. She is the daughter of Joseph and Jane
Knowski also of Devils Lake. Josephine is a freshman in the
Early Childhood Education program and is a member of the
Lady Royals volleyball team.
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―With
dreams about all the things they soon could buy, Darwin
Peterson and his younger brother, Ron, didn’t expect their
newly acquired paper route to be an educational experience
… but their parents did. Margaret and Melvin Peterson were
always on the lookout for “teachable” moments, and the
paper route was an important part of their strategy.
Margaret and Melvin were both actively involved in many
community youth organizations. Preparing their children
for productive lives was a top priority. Getting a good
education was also a top priority. Each of their four
children―Darwin, Ron, Keith, and Candace―attended
LRSC and continued their education at universities.
Margaret (Field) Peterson and Melvin Peterson married in
1941, and Melvin began a life-long career with Farmers
Union Insurance. To honor his parents’ legacy and the
important life lessons they taught, Darwin and his wife,
Joyce, established the Melvin and Margaret Peterson
Scholarship Endowment. First priority for awards is given
to students who have worked in a nursing home or
supportive living facility.
Bill Staples is a sophomore in the Dakota Nursing Program.
He graduated from Devils Lake High School in 2010. Bill's
goal is to be a certified registered nurse anesthetist at St.
Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.
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―Inez Piltingsrud (Herman/Buttz) began teaching
at seventeen years of age in a one-room schoolhouse near
Leeds, North Dakota. She later earned a Two-Year Standard
Diploma from Minot State Teachers College and a
Bachelor of Science in Education from UND. Inez went on
to teach full-time in Devils Lake Public Schools from 1963
until 1978 when she retired. She loved teaching and was
very proud of her many fine students. She was particularly
concerned about encouraging people to enter the professsion of elementary education. Her children―Nancy
Clifford, Harley Piltingsrud, and Mark Piltingsrud―
established this scholarship as a memorial to their mother’s
service to educators and the Devils Lake community.
Brooke Leiphon is a 2010 graduate of Devils Lake High
School. Daughter of Patrick and Bonnie Leiphon, Devils Lake,
Brooke is pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education
and elementary education. She is also a member of Phi Theta
Kappa.
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―Dr. Louis
and Anita Pine were part of the fabric of the Lake Region
for over forty years. Louis practiced medicine as a surgeon
and urologist at the Lake Region Clinic. He was vice
president of the Community College Foundation at the
time of his death in 1997. While Louis wielded the scalpel,
Anita "kept her hands busy" creating children's stories,
publishing her first manuscript, "The Magic Picture Book," in
1980. Prior to her death in 1992, she continued to publish
articles and short stories. Their children―Louis II, Lawrence, Elizabeth, Stephen, Claudia, and Carolyn―along
with relatives and friends, established this memorial which
is awarded annually to LRSC students who displays skills in
writing and the arts.
Errin Ambers graduated from Minnewaukan High School in
2012. Her parents are David and Barbara Ambers of
Minnewaukan. Errin is a liberal arts student who plans to
earn her teaching degree through Mayville State University.
She also serves as a Royal Ambassador and is a member of Phi
Theta Kappa.
A 2004 graduate of Red River High School in Grand Forks
ND, Matthew Bisenius was a liberal arts student during fall
semester. His parents are Laura and Mike Bisenius.
Julianna Chenze is the daughter of David and Gloria
Chenze from Sheyenne ND. Julianna graduated from New
Rockford-Sheyenne High School in 2011 and is in the Dakota
Nursing Program. She also serves as a Royal Ambassador.
Jenny Legacie graduated from North Star High School in
2011. Her parents are Melonia and Richard Legacie of Cando
ND. Jenny plans to earn a degree in Early Childhood
Education.
Elisabeth Ostrem is a 2012 graduate of North Atlantic
Regional High School. Daughter of Mark and Jennifer Ostrem
of Rugby ND, Elisabeth plans to pursue a BA degree in
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―This endowment was
established by an anonymous donor to recognize Dr. Merril
Berg for his dynamic leadership as dean and president of
the college from 1961 to 1979. Through his innovative
ability to find new programs to offer and funds to support
them, the college grew from a student body of a little more
than one hundred in 1962 to more than six hundred in
1972. Dr. Berg was instrumental in securing funds to
finance the building of the present campus, and his
influence in the design of the campus―all on one floor and
under one roof―reflects his ingenuity as well as his concern for students with disabilities. The Merril and Dorothy
Berg Trust provides funds each year to purchase special
services or equipment to help students with disabilities
achieve educational goals.
Funds from the Merril and Dorothy Berg Trust are used to
support students with disabilities in earning college degrees at
LRSC. In 2011-2013, the funds were used to purchase
membership in an organization called Access Text. In 20122013, the fund purchased textbooks to help tutors conducting
study groups in the Practical Nursing program.
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―The Etemad
years were exciting times of growth, new directions, and
many challenges. To recognize Sharon’s twenty-five years in
leadership roles at LRSC (1982 to 2008), the foundation
launched the President Sharon Etemad Legacy Fund.
Shortly thereafter, several special friends of the college―
Ramsey National Bank and Trust Company, Lynn and
Laurie Hoghaug, Vivian Hoghaug, and Dr. Richard
Johnson―established a challenge fund stocked with
$30,000 to be used as matches for gifts of $250 or greater.
During Sharon’s tenure at the college, enrollment grew,
new programs were launched, and others were adjusted to
meet changing demands. Solutions to infrastructure
challenges were found, and the campus evolved into a
beautiful learning environment. Sharon was a tireless
advocate for LRSC within the university system, in
economic development circles, and at the legislature. Each
year, earnings from the President Sharon Etemad Legacy
Fund will be directed to priorities identified by the college’s
president and the foundation’s board of directors.
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―Kermit and
Glenna Garske are deeply rooted in the greater Lake Region
community. Their farming operation included property that
was homesteaded in 1882 by Kermit’s grandparents. Kermit
took over his parents’ farming operation in 1958 and
continued the successful enterprise until retiring in 2004.
Glenna spent much of her childhood in Stephen,
Minnesota, but graduated from high school in Grafton,
North Dakota. After the necessary training, she launched a
career as a beautician in Devils Lake and later in her studio
on the farm. For many years, Kermit and Glenna participated in the production education services (Farm Management program) offered by LRSC. When they retired from
farming, they searched for a way to give back to the
community and established an endowment with the
Community College Foundation. They request that the
funds be used to support an annual production agriculture
seminar or to assist young farmers to access educational
services designed to help them succeed.
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―Fred and Vivian
Hoghaug set up this trust in memory of their son Paul who
lost his life in a tragic hunting accident when he was only
seventeen. Paul was a bright, capable student who enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and water skiing. He loved hockey for
which he received a varsity letter in high school. He was also
a gifted trumpet player in the City Band and a member of
St. Olaf Boys’ Choir. Academically Paul was very persistent,
receiving accolades for his knowledge of science. Paul lived
life to the fullest and was a joy to his parents and a loving
brother to siblings Lynn and Linda. The Paul Hoghaug
Library Endowment, established in 1966, will forever
provide support for the Paul Hoghaug Library.
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―Peter and Pamela (Olson) Jerome are life-long
members of the Lake Region. They grew up in Devils Lake
watching their parents and grandparents find ways to give
back to the community. Peter and Pamela have modeled
this same service-oriented approach to community-building
for their children―Amber, Ashley, and Peter. Together,
Peter and Pamela have been energetic supporters of the
foundation and its annual Key Event fund-raising effort.
Peter served four terms on the foundation board of
directors, including two years as its president. Near the end
of his second set of terms on the board, Peter and Pamela
made the decision to establish an endowment. They visited
with the director of the college’s TRiO program who shared
her concerns about students who fail to persist because of a
variety of insurmountable financial barriers. The college
and foundation are excited to accept this unique gift and
look forward to using it as the cornerstone for an initiative
that helps at-risk students succeed, despite their challenges.
Income from this fund has enabled students to persist in college
by providing the following:
 Replacement of textbooks
 Essential car repair and an engine replacement
 A month of essential services such as rent, heat, or light
 Payment of a fee
 Registration costs
 A month of childcare
 Gas to drive to class
 Financial support so a student could leave a weekend job to
help his family
These funds address emergency needs of conscientious, hardworking students who are trying to make their lives better
through college education. Pete and Pam, through their caring
and generous actions, keep dreams alive one student at a time.

―NET, aka Northern
Electronic Technologies, Inc., was a Pride of Dakota
company, home-grown in Devils Lake. The company built
cutting-edge computers and was a leading vendor of
hardware, software, and peripherals throughout north
central North Dakota. Before it closed in 2000, NET hired
many graduates of the Information Technology program at
LRSC. To help assure excellence in the Information
Technology program, NET sold a computer on behalf of
the Community College Foundation each year from 1994
to 1999. The earnings have been pooled in an endowment
known as the NET Fund for the Future. An advisory
committee for the program meets with faculty to identify
projects to fund with endowment earnings.
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―In 1998, Keith was
honored to be named Male Athlete of the Year by North
Dakota Special Olympics, the highest in state-level recognition. He was born in 1968 to parents Regina and Tom. In
1990, he graduated from Devils Lake High School, one of
his proudest moments. Some say he is credited for helping
to break down barriers for people with disabilities. Keith
continues to live and work in Devils Lake. He is a wellrecognized booster for many athletic teams in the community. His parents established this special endowment to
thank all the people who have made dreams realities and
goals attainable for their son. Earnings from this endowment provide tutors and equipment each year for the
college's Academic Skills Center.
Funds from the Keith Thomas Nistler Endowment are used to
support students with disabilities in earning college degrees at
LRSC. In 2011-2013, the funds were used to purchase
membership in an organization called Access Text. In 20122013, the fund purchased textbooks to help tutors conducting
study groups in the Practical Nursing program.

―Elsie
Olson was a woman before her time. In days when it was
uncommon for a woman to work outside her home, Elsie
taught school while she managed her home and children.
Elsie began her career in a country school and eventually
took a job in Starkweather, teaching grades three through
six. Children tried their best to please "Mrs. Olson" because
she treated everyone fairly and always made them feel
important. Elsie's love of literature, music, and visual arts
has impacted her children and grandchildren. She shared
her love for reading and writing poetry and for Biblical
stories. She tried to engage every child in drawing and
painting nature. Every life she touched was enriched. This
endowment has been established by Elsie's four children―
Merle Freije, Sharon Etemad, Nancy Condit, and Donald
Olson. The endowment funds art initiatives at LRSC.

―In 1978, the Shark Building in
downtown Devils Lake was given to the Lake Region's community college by Sam and Lorraine Shark. The gift was
made in memory of Sam's parents, Herman and Mae Shark,
who operated Shark's Men's Store in Devils Lake and were
pioneers in retailing concepts. Eventually their four sons―
Sam, Saul, Myer, and Leo―and nephew Evan became
involved in the business. Additional stores were opened in
Minot, Fargo, and Bismarck. The sale of the Shark Building
funded an endowment which provides a budget each year
to enhance and enrich the learning experience for students
enrolled in the Marketing/Management program at LRSC.
there will be leaders to face the challenges of the future.
The first award was made in 1997.
Amanda Medina, Columbus MT, is enrolled in liberal arts
with an emphasis on psychology. She graduated from Columbus High School in 2011. Amanda's parents are Raymond
Medina (deceased) and Crystal Phillips also of Columbus.

―Myron and Irmy
Haugen arrived in Devils Lake in 1968 from Dassel, Minnesota, when Myron’s employer asked him to manage a Devils
Lake business. In 1970, Nordic Fiberglass, Inc. began operations and has been manufacturing quality products for the
underground electrical industry ever since. The company’s
years of experience and commitment to excellence have
earned it the reputation as the “go-to” company. Because
Nordic Fiberglass has been an integral part of the Devils
Lake economy, founders Myron and Irmy Haugen wanted
to give back to the community. The Haugens learned of the
need for toolboxes in the LRSC Automotive Technology
program and decided to establish an endowment to assist
students in those fields of study. This gift from Nordic
Fiberglass will honor and assist Automotive Technology.
Travis Eback is a freshman in Automotive Technology. His
parents are Tammy and Wayne Eback of Devils Lake. Travis
graduated from Devils Lake High School in 2011. After he
finishes his auto tech courses he plans to enroll in classes for
auto body work.
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―As a
gesture of good corporate citizenship, the North Dakota
Telephone Company (NDTC) established an endowment
to support educational opportunities for students at Lake
Region State College. The NDTC gift is an investment in
our community and its students. The Community College
Foundation salutes NDTC for this exemplary commitment
to education and the future of the Lake Region.
Kacy Hettwer is a sophomore liberal arts student and a
member of Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to enter the Early
Childhood Education program. A 2006 graduate of Devils
Lake High School, Kacy is the daughter of Marcella Mudgett
of Devils Lake. She lives in Devils Lake with husband Nick
and children Vincent, Madison, and Makaela.
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―This
endowment was established by Oehlke sons William and
David to promote and further the education of LRSC
students. Their parents, Herman and Emma, arrived in
Devils Lake in 1947 as the new owners/operators of the
Mayer Hotel, restaurant, and tavern. After Herman's death
in 1963, Emma, a registered nurse, managed the business
with the help of her son, William. Herman and Emma
recognized the value of a good education, involvement in
community life, and the importance of family. This scholarship will be awarded annually to students pursuing careers
in nursing, medicine, fire-fighting, or business.
Erin Yri is a 2010 graduate of Maddock High School and a
sophomore in Accounting/Business Administration. She has
an overall goal in life of managing the resort her family
presently owns. Her parents are Jim and Diane Yri of
Minnewaukan, ND.
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―
Music and youth were always top priorities for Arnold and
Dorothy Oehlsen. In 1956, after teaching at Wittenberg
College in Springfield, Ohio, and the State University of
Iowa, Arnold Oehlsen accepted the directorship of the
Devils Lake Concert Band. Dorothy continued her career as
a seventh-grade English teacher and counselor. Arnold
retired in 1969, and Dorothy followed, retiring in 1972.
Their son Bob was educated in local schools and attended
college in Devils Lake from 1959 to 1961 before matriculating to a state university. After their retirement, the
Oehlsens spent much of their time fulfilling a life-long
dream to travel extensively. They invested in a charitable
remainder trust which provided funding for this scholarship endowment.qqq
David Kim graduated from Saipan Southern High School in
Saipan, an island of the Commonwealth of the Northern
Mariana Islands (an unincorporated territory of the United
States). David is a freshman liberal arts student and plans a
career as a commercial pilot.

—This endowment was established through a joint action of the Benson
County Commission, the Lake Region Law Enforcement
Center, and the Pascal family to honor the memory of
Valence Pascal. On August 16, 1993, Val died of a gunshot
wound while performing his duty as a deputy sheriff in
Benson County, North Dakota. Valence was born in
Williston, North Dakota, in 1967. A military dependent, he
lived throughout the United States, graduating from high
school in Oklahoma. He entered the US Army in 1987 and
completed a tour of duty in Korea before his discharge in
1990. He then enrolled in the Peace Officer Training program, and shortly after his graduating, he was reactivated by
the Army to serve in Operation Desert Storm. Upon his
return from duty in the Persian Gulf, he was reinstated to a
position with the Benson County Sheriff’s Office. Val was
the son of Darcie and Robert Pascal of Williston.
A 2001 graduate of Griggs County Central High School in
Cooperstown ND, Marcus Haaland is enrolled in the Peace
Officer Training program. His parents are Kim Hook and
Irwin Haaland.
Brooke Leiphon is a 2010 graduate of Devils Lake High
School. Daughter of Patrick and Bonnie Leiphon, Devils Lake,
Brooke is pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education
and elementary education. She is also a member of Phi Theta
Kappa.
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―Pat grew up in
Devils Lake, taking advantage of many recreational and
academic activities available in the community. He completed an AAS degree in Sales and Retailing at Lake Region
State College and also served as state president of North
Dakota Junior Collegiate DECA. Pat enrolled at UND
where he was equally involved in campus and community
activities. Pat died on July 4, 1987, after a long bout with
cancer. His parents, Karen and Larry Liere, established this
scholarship in Pat's memory. It is awarded each spring to a
Devils Lake High School graduating senior enrolling at
Lake Region State College.
Alex Kitchens graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2012 and is currently enrolled in liberal arts courses. He is the
son of Jeff and Joann Kitchens of Devils Lake.
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―Born
in April 1918 in Devils Lake, Jim was a three-and-a-halfpound, premature baby. He graduated from Lakota High
School in 1936. After attending NDSU, Jim transferred to
UND to study medicine and completed his studies at
Northwestern University in Chicago. He married Audrey
Wells during his residency in Denver, Colorado, and they
had seven children―Patter, Kathleen, Tim, Mary, John,
Tracy, and Sharon. Jim enlisted in the US Army in 1944,
and his 120th Evacuation Hospital was the first to provide
treatment to the inmates of Buchenwald Concentration
Camp. In 1946, he returned to Devils Lake and began his
practice. Dr. Mahoney was a member of the state Senate
and president of the OB-GYN Association. He was mayor
of Devils Lake from 1978 to 1982. In 1985, Dr. Mahoney
married Yvonne McGauley, and they enjoyed nineteen
years together, spending many hours playing competitive
bridge throughout the nation. Yvonne wanted to honor her
husband’s commitment to education and his service to his
community. Her gift to establish the Dr. James H. Mahoney
endowment will help deserving students reach their education goals.
Kristine Hoey is a graduate of Devils Lake High School and
resides in Devils Lake with her children Ramsey, Parker,
Julian, and Jade. Kristine is enrolled in the Associate Degree
Nurse (RN) program.

―Clarence Maxwell was born in 1900 and grew
up in the Turtle Mountains. In 1922, he enrolled in
Hanson Tractor School in Fargo and worked in construction before becoming a farmhand. He rented his own
farmland near Edmore, North Dakota, and married his
schooldays sweetheart, Ruth Cahoon. Over the years their
family grew to include two sons, Robert and Jerry. In 1944,
the Maxwells purchased a lovely farm near Webster, and
they continued their farming operation until retiring in
1962. Ruth passed away in 1980, and Clarence died in
1998. In his will, he requested $10,000 of his estate be used
to establish this endowment to assist exemplary students.
A 2007 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Cody Eckes is
a liberal arts student and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. His
parents are Rita and Daryl Eckes.
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―
Theresa was born in 1952 to Floyd and Betty Herda of
Devils Lake. She attended St. Mary’s High School and Lake
Region Junior College and then moved to Grand Forks to
pursue her interest in social work. She graduated in 1974
with a bachelor of arts degree from UND. Theresa returned
to UND in 1978 and earned a nursing degree. She began
working at United Hospital in Grand Forks and there
discovered her love of caring for premature and sick infants.
She spent her entire distinguished career nursing in
neonatal intensive care units. In college, Theresa met Ian
McCaughey and they were married in 1983. Their three
children―Keith, Andrew, and Colleen―were the focus of
her life. She volunteered at her children’s schools and was
always there for their concerts, dance recitals, and sporting
events. Theresa’s life took a tragic turn in January 1996
when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a brave
fight, she succumbed to the disease on October 8, 2002.
The Theresa Herda McCaughey Memorial Scholarship is
awarded annually to an exemplary student.
Erin Tweed is a sophomore in the Dakota Nursing Program
and will graduate as an Associate Degree Nurse (RN) in the
spring. She hopes to continue her studies and earn a bachelor of
science in nursing with an emphasis on mental health nursing.
Erin graduated from high school in 2008 and is a resident of
Binford ND.
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―Long-time Devils
Lake residents Tom and Regina Nistler established this
scholarship which is awarded annually to a student enrolled
in Marketing/Management. Tom and Regina owned and
operated Nistler's Hardware in Devils Lake from 1969 to
1996. "We feel the community has been very good to us, and we
wanted to show our gratitude by establishing this scholarship,"
explained Tom. The Nistlers are confident that Devils Lake
has a bright future and expect that many of its future
leaders will be graduates of Lake Region State College.
Having a college in the community helps to guarantee that

―In 1976, the Devils Lake
Branch of the American Association of University Women
established a permanent fund at the college when several
members, led by the late Grace Togstad, published The Lake
Region Guide Book. Profits of two thousand dollars from that
enterprise were increased when AAUW member Doris
Greenleaf made a gift of five thousand dollars. Every year,
the branch sponsors a luncheon/lecture on women’s issues
and invests the proceeds in its endowment. The AAUW
Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding female student
attending LRSC for her second year.
Shirley Horn is a sophomore in the Accounting/Business
Administration program. Shirley and her mother, Karen Horn,
are residents of Edmore ND, and she graduated from AdamsEdmore High School in 2011. Curling is listed as her favorite
activity and is a popular sport in that area.

―Harvey Altringer
established the Altringer Family Endowment in honor of
Dorothy, his beloved wife of sixty-two years, and to remember two special grandchildren, Tracy and Cole Altringer,
whose lives were cut short due to serious health issues.
Harvey and Dorothy Altringer lived in Devils Lake for more
than twenty years and raised ten children―Myrna, Lyle,
Larry, Jerry, Robert, Joan, Dick, Allan, Jay, and Steven.
They were devoted to their family and did their part to
strengthen a variety of family-friendly resources in the community. They strongly encouraged all their kids to make
plans to attend college, and eight of the ten completed
college degrees. They eventually moved to Minot, where
Harvey managed the commissary at the Air Force Base, and
later to Henderson, Nevada. But their hearts stayed with the
Lake Region community and its families. The Altringer
Family Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who
faces financial barriers in his or her quest for an education.
Jonathan Yauney graduated from Mitchell High School,
Mitchell NE, in 2008. He is enrolled in the Wind Energy
Technician program, and his parents are Denise Yauney and
Joseph Yauney, also of Mitchell.

―In 1947, the
Lake Region Clinic began serving the medical needs of the
community. In addition to its concerns about the health of
its patients, the clinic was also concerned about the health
and well-being of the community. Acting on this concern,
the clinic established an endowed scholarship to support
LRSC students. In 2002, the clinic merged with Altru
Health System and was re-named Altru Clinic-Lake Region.
Despite the name change, its mission remains the same, and
clinic personnel continue to invest in scholarships to help
students continue their education which, in turn, makes the
Lake Region a better place for us all!
Elizabeth Malarkey is a sophomore in the Dakota Nursing
Program with a goal of becoming a certified nurse midwife. She
graduated from Maple Grove Senior High School in 2005 and
is a resident of Devils Lake with husband Paul and children
Olivia and Emma.
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―Oftentimes, farmers are
philosophers. They spend a lot of time by themselves operating equipment, and when things are running smoothly,
they have time to think. Rodney Brown is one of those
philosopher-farmers, and he’s been thinking about the
power of an education. Rodney grew up on the farm near
Crary, North Dakota, where he lives today. His mother was
a teacher who insisted her boys do their homework; skipping school was not an option. Even when the temperature
dipped to thirty below, Rodney walked the three and a half
miles to school and back home again. Rodney became a fulltime farmer immediately after high school and learned his
trade on the job. His operation included a variety of small
grains and a prize herd of purebred Hereford cattle. While
he has no regrets about his life choices, Rodney believes
that “helping a kid get an education is a good thing to do.”
And that is just what the Rodney J. Brown Endowed
Scholarship is destined to do.
Josie Klein is a freshman American Sign Language and
Interpreting Studies student with a goal to become a freelance
ASL Interpreter. Josie graduated from Rugby High School in
2011 and is the daughter of Judy and Darwin Klein of Rugby.
She has been very active on campus with Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society, Campus Crusade for Christ, Hands on
Campus, ASL Club, and the Playmakers Drama Club.
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―
The Bundy spirit is alive in North Dakota fields once
nurtured by brothers Thomas and Gillmore. Educated in a
one-room prairie schoolhouse, Thomas and Gillmore first
assumed ownership of their family farm in Benson County
during the 1940s. Together with their sister Lena, they
provided a tremendous amount of love, nurturing, and
assistance to seventeen nieces and nephews who considered
it a special treat to visit the farm. Prior to Thomas' death, he
requested that a portion of his estate go to LRSC, hoping
his investment would help students build brighter futures
for agriculture in North Dakota. The scholarship is awarded
annually to students who show academic promise and a
desire to further their careers in agriculture.
Ariel Kraft is a sophomore Accounting/Business Administration student. She graduated in 2011 from Devils Lake
High School and earned her Automotive Technician degree in
2012. Her parents are Eugene and Loretta Kraft of Devils
Lake.
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―A strong
belief in education helped to bring Willis and Pat together.
The two led separate lives for many years, each connecting
with the college in a different way. Willis often hauled
tractors to the diesel shop where students did needed
repairs, while Pat worked to acquire her GED at the Adult
Learning Center. Thanks to a square dancing group, the
Prairie Partners, which also met on campus, the two were
brought together and married October 4, 1980. Pat's seven
children became "their" children. Sadly, Willis died in 2005,
but he and Pat always strongly encouraged others to "get
schooling" after high school. This scholarship is awarded
annually to students enrolled in a career and technical
program at LRSC.
Ian Coenen is a sophomore enrolled in the Law Enforcement
program. He graduated from Dakota Prairie High School in
2011, and his parents are Robert and Lynda Coenen of
Warwick ND.

―Dedicated Lake
Region State College employees have established a scholarship fund to help their own family members attend LRSC.
Contributions are collected through voluntary payroll
deductions, direct gifts, and purchases made every Friday
for the Denim Day program. Recipients must display
evidence of initiative and goal-setting skills. Campus
employees are continuing their gift-giving to ensure access
to quality education for their most valuable assets ... their
kin.
Laurie Bachmeier, a 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High
School, is the daughter of Paul and Lois Bachmeier of Devils
Lake. Laurie is a sophomore in Early Childhood Education
and plans to continue working toward a bachelor's degree in
this field.
A 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Christopher
Fixen is a freshman liberal arts student and a member of Phi
Theta Kappa. His parents are Randy and Ahna Fixen. He
plans to continue his education in the field of biology.
Mark Gutschmidt graduated from Devils Lake High School
in 2010. He is a sophomore in the Marketing and Management program. Mark is the son of Paul and Donna Gutschmidt of Devils Lake ND.
Alex Herman is the son of Curt and Janet Herman of Tolna
ND. A 2011 graduate of Dakota Prairie High School, he
assisted in coaching and officiating in youth activities and is
now a member of the Royals men’s basketball team. Alex is
enrolled in liberal arts courses and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa. He plans to earn an elementary education degree.
Alex Kitchens graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2012 and is currently enrolled in liberal arts courses. He is the
son of Jeff and Joann Kitchens of Devils Lake.
Caitlin Lunday is a sophomore liberal arts student with plans
to earn a doctorate in chemistry. Her overall goal is to become
a chemical engineer. Caitlin has three sisters, and her mother is
Bobbi Lunday who serves as the president's assistant. Caitlin
serves as a Royal Ambassador and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa and Student Senate.
A 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Kimberly
Soper is the daughter of Ron and Roberta Soper of Webster
ND. She is a freshman in Accounting/Business Administration.

―AAI
Engineering Support, Inc. was a key partner with LRSC in
establishment of its Simulator Technology program in
1989. This public-private partnership involved creating
curriculum, acquiring simulator assets from government
agencies, and identifying and selecting instructors. In 1998,
AAI Engineering Support, Inc. strengthened its support for
the program with a commitment to build a sizable endowment to provide scholarships for students enrolling in the
program. This endowment is named for Edwin L. Carpenter who enjoyed a distinguished career in naval aviation
as a carrier-qualified pilot of over fifteen types of aircraft.
Mr. Carpenter joined AAI Corporation in 1961 and was
instrumental in founding AAI Engineering Support, Inc.
He is survived by his wife Florence, son Kevin, and
daughter Karen C. Buck.
A 2004 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Erick Althoff
is enrolled in the Simulator Technician program. His parents
are Mary Willert and Dale Althoff.
Trevor Knudson graduated from Dakota Prairie High
School in 2006. He is a freshman in the Simulator Technician
program, and his parents are Shawn and Candace Knudson of
Esmond ND.

―Having
assisted farmers with financing needs since 1940, a credit
union recognizes the many challenges they face. Citizens
Community Credit Union also recognizes the strong role
that experience, hard work, and knowledge play in achieving financial success. Education is an extremely important
will to assure perpetual support for Lake Region State
College students. Lake Region State College uses funds
from the Florence Lake Trust to provide full-tuition
scholarships for recent high school graduates who have
developed strong leadership skills and achieved excellent
scores on the ACT test or similar benchmark. These
prestigious awards are known as the Florence Lake
Presidential Scholarships.
A 2011 graduate of Grand Forks Central High School,
Myron W. Danielson is the son of Lisa Lundsten and Ray
Danielson of Grand Forks ND. Myron is presently enrolled in
the Automotive Technician program.
Caitlin Lunday is a sophomore liberal arts student with plans
to earn a doctorate in chemistry. Her overall goal is to become
a chemical engineer. Caitlin has three sisters, and her mother is
Bobbi Lunday who serves as the president's assistant. Caitlin
serves as a Royal Ambassador and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa and Student Senate.
Molly Nienhuis is a freshman pursuing a career in health
care, either physical therapy or laboratory technology. She
graduated from Springvale Christian Academy in Owossa,
Michigan, in 2012. Molly is the daughter of Ron and Lori
Nienhuis of Lawton ND. She serves as a Royal Ambassador
and Student Senator and is a member of the Lady Royals
volleyball team.
A 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Kenneth
Olson is enrolled in the Fitness Trainer Technician program.
He has plans to transfer to North Dakota State University for
their program in exercise science. Kenny lives in Devils Lake
and has been a volunteer for flag football in the school system
and also for the Relay For Life event.
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―
Cynthia was born May 31, 1966, to long-time Edmore,
North Dakota, residents Raymond and Idella Kuchar. She
attended Edmore Public School and received a business
administration degree from UND. In 1991, she married
Devils Lake native Todd LaMotte. Cynthia and Todd made
their home in Devils Lake. Their young marriage was interrupted by a serious illness. Multiple sclerosis took Cindy's
life in 1995. Cindy's husband and family decided to establish the Cynthia Kuchar LaMotte Memorial Endowment to
benefit students from the Edmore region who wish to
further their educations at LRSC.
A 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Sadie Hefta
is a freshman liberal arts student and a member of Phi Theta
Kappa. Her parents are Cheryl and Arlynn Hefta of Devils
Lake.
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―Beatrice Larson
was a life-long educator in the Lake Region who spent
untold hours working to make sure her students received
only the best. She began her teaching career in a country
school north of Devils Lake and later taught history at
Devils Lake High School. Through a summer program she
earned a Master's Degree in Library Science which prepared
her to work as librarian for the Carnegie Public Library.
Beatrice concluded her career at the college's library, retiring in 1973. This endowed scholarship was established by
Ms. Larson's nieces and nephews as a loving tribute, and it
is awarded annually to an exemplary student attending
LRSC.
Jayme Duciaume, daughter of Brenda and David
Duciaume, graduated from Devils Lake High School in 2011.
Jayme is pursuing an associate in arts degree and serves as a
Royal Ambassador. She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa
and Student Senate. After graduation, she plans to study
psychology or criminal justice at UND.

―The Leevers family has a
long history in the Devils Lake region. Norm Leevers
immigrated to the United States from England as a child
and grew up working in grocery stores in Minneapolis. In
1938, he purchased a small grocery in Devils Lake and,
soon after, married his sweetheart, Marjorie McCabe.
Together they built a family and a business. Today, there
are seven Leevers Foods, Inc. stores in North Dakota―
Devils Lake, Rolla, Langdon, Cavalier, Rugby, Valley City,
and Jamestown. Norm and Marge would be pleased with
the corporation’s growth and the fact that the business
remains rooted in North Dakota and in family hands. Their
son, Bob, with his wife Carol raised their family in Devils
Lake. Today, Bob serves as president of Leevers Foods, and
their children, Jamie and Beth, are owners and work in
corporate leadership roles. Norm Leevers often said, “I
wanted to go to college so bad I could taste it!” Each year,
students who are also Leevers employees receive awards
from the Leevers Family Endowment, helping to make their
college dreams come true.
Devin Hoffarth is a sophomore in the Accounting/Business
Administration program and a Royal Ambassador. He
graduated from Langdon High School in 2011. Devin's
parents, Don and Ronda Hoffarth, reside in Langdon ND.
A 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Brianna
Leiphon is a freshman liberal arts student and a Royal
Ambassador. She plans to continue her studies and become a
physical therapist. Brianna is the daughter of Pat and Bonnie
Leiphon.
Kristen Eichelberger lives at Lakota ND with her
husband Tim and two children. She graduated from
Tolna High School in 1989 and is enrolled in the
Practical Nurse program. Kristen plans to complete the
Associate Degree Nurse (RN) program. She is busy with
her studies and school activities for her children.

―Jay and Jeanne Klemetsrud are both strongly rooted in the Lake Region. Jeanne’s
parents, John and June (Webster) Litzinger, were raised in
farming families near Churchs Ferry, North Dakota. Jay’s
parents, Neil and Shirley Jean (Sibley) Klemetsrud, also
shared a Lake Region heritage. Jay and Jeanne were married
during their college years at UND. Shortly after graduating,
they loaded a van and spent three months touring the
United States and Canada. That experience sealed their
decision to settle into the community where they had been
raised. They hand-crafted their first home on the shores of
Devils Lake where they raised their four children―Scott,
Jeffrey, Eric, and Jennifer. This endowment honors Jay and
Jeanne’s parents and their life-long commitment to the Lake
Region. The scholarship, given annually, is also in recognition of Klemetsrud’s Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning.
Sarah Schafer graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2012. She is the daughter of Mark and Debra Schafer, and her
plans include pursuing a degree in criminal justice. She is a
member of the Lady Royals basketball team, and she would
also like to continue her basketball career.
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―Todd Anthony
Kraft was born on March 13, 1964, to Ray and Christine
Kraft of Devils Lake, the fourth of five sons. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marine
Corps. He was stationed at Camp Le Jeune, North Carolina, and then shipped out aboard the USS Manitowoc.
Todd was killed in action in Lebanon in December of 1983
while serving on a peace-keeping mission. His family, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Club, and Ramsey National Bank
and Trust Company established this scholarship. A Todd A.
Kraft Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually, with preference given to persons honorably discharged from military
service.
Brandon Clouse is a 2012 graduate of Devils Lake High
School and is pursuing a degree in Accounting/Business
Administration. Brandon is the son of Phillip and Michelle
Clouse of Devils Lake.
Amanda Kraft is enrolled in liberal art courses with the
intention to transfer to a four year college and complete a
major in Business. Amanda lives in Devils Lake with her
guardians, Paulette and Palmer Odden. She graduated from
Minnewaukan High School in 2011 and receives Post-911 GI
benefits.
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―Clarence and Agnes Laber
were educators to the core. They both earned teaching
degrees at Valley City State University. Clarence entered
college after his World War II service in the Philippines. He
majored in science and played on the football team. Agnes
earned her teaching degree and had her eye on that handsome football player, but she didn’t really meet him until
they found themselves teaching together in the Cathay,
North Dakota, school system. They moved to Devils Lake in
1960. Clarence taught at the public high school until he
joined the college staff full-time in 1966. His career there
extended until 1988 during which time he held many key
roles. He even filled in as president during the 1975-76
school year. As children arrived, Agnes directed her
teaching skills to the private kindergarten she operated in
their home. Clarence and Agnes’ eight children and their
families joined forces to launch this scholarship and honor
their parents’ life-long commitment to education.
Lindsey Norvold graduated from Bemidji High School in
2010. Lindsey is working toward degrees in Early Childhood
Education and American Sign Language and Interpreting
Studies. She is the daughter of Dan and Stacy Norvold of
Bemidji MN.
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―As a group,
North Dakotans tend to be a bit "tight-fisted" when it comes
to passing out compliments and kudos. We think about the
things others do that we admire, but finding just the right
words to tell them is often a tall order ... Too tall! William
(Bill) Wakefield found an innovative solution. Growing up
as a backdoor neighbor to Gwenn and Izzy LaFleur, Bill
developed an admiration for the "only other guy in town
who got up as early as the Wakefield family of pilots.” Bill
Wakefield established this scholarship and asked that it be
named for Izzy and Gwenn LaFleur. The LaFleurs were
surprised and honored by this request. Happily, they
accepted. The first scholarship award was made in 1997.
Kyle Robbins' parents are Dale and Lila Robbins of Devils
Lake, and he graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2011. Kyle assisted in coaching youth hockey while in school.
He is enrolled in the Fitness Trainer Technician program and
is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. He plans to transfer to
NDSU for an exercise science degree.
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―Florence Lake was a wonderful
friend to Lake Region State College, and we were saddened
by her passing in December of 1991. Florence was an
educator, and throughout her life she demonstrated her
care and concern for students. She made plans through her
factor in attaining the high level of expertise a farmer or
rancher needs to succeed in today's challenging environment. Having worked with the Farm Management program
from a banking perspective, the credit union was aware of
the program’s excellent leaders and very high value to
participants. Citizens Community Credit Union is proud to
have the opportunity to support the program in its mission
to assist area farmers and ranchers.
Brenden Laugsand is a sophomore in the Farm Management program. He earned a degree in Automotive Technology
from LRSC in 2002. Brenden graduated in 2000 from Devils
Lake High School, and his mother is Roxanne Laugsand.
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―Cliff
Clemenson was a man with a special interest in education
and students. As owner of Clemenson Construction Company in the mid-forties, he hired several graduates of the
Lake Region college’s carpentry program. For his summer
crews, he sought young men eager to learn carpentry skills
and earn college tuition. These apprentices appreciated the
personal interest he took in their educational goals. Cliff
eventually caught the eye of college administrators, and in
1969, he accepted a faculty position in the college’s
carpentry and cabinet-making program, a position he held
until he retired in 1980. His wife Ann established this fund
as a loving tribute to his memory. The scholarship is
awarded annually to a student pursuing a trades program
degree.
Andrew Zimmerman is a sophomore in the Automotive
Technician program. He graduated from high school in 2011
and lives in Devils Lake with wife Jessica and son Landon.
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―A
bright and energetic leader, Tom Cranna was admired by
all. Born and raised in Devils Lake, Tom excelled in school
and other activities. He attended Dartmouth College and
entered the US Marine Corps after graduation. His Vietnam tour as a naval aviator was cut short when he was
wounded in 1966. After an honorable discharge, Tom was
reunited with his wife and pursued his dream to become an
attorney. He graduated magna cum laude with the University of Minnesota class of 1969. On October 17, 1969, the
day he was admitted to the Minnesota Bar Association,
Tom died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage. He left a
young family which included wife Barbara, daughter Cathleen, and twin sons Mike and Mark. Clifford "Scotty" and
Anna Cranna established this scholarship in memory of
their son Tom to encourage future Devils Lake High School
graduates to pursue college education and put their special
talents to good use.
Caitlin Lunday is a sophomore liberal arts student with plans
to earn a doctorate in chemistry. Her overall goal is to become
a chemical engineer. Caitlin has three sisters, and her mother is
Bobbi Lunday who serves as the president's assistant. Caitlin
serves as a Royal Ambassador and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa and Student Senate.
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―It all began back
in 1884 when Crary School was nothing more than an old
store building on the north side of Crary. That building was
destroyed by fire in 1907 and replaced with a four-room
building. When that building was also destroyed by fire, the
present building was constructed with a gym added in the
early fifties. Two all-school reunions have been held. The
first, in 1990, was very successful. The second, in July 1995,
left money which was invested, and the earnings were
divided among students who would have graduated from
Crary School. With no more students meeting these
criteria, the reunion committee put the remaining dollars to
good use by opening an endowment for area students, the
Crary All-School Reunion Endowment.
Patrick Hanson is a sophomore Automotive Technology and
liberal arts student. He graduated from Lakota High School,
Lakota ND, and his parents are Kevin and Lynette Hanson of
Brocket ND.
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―Ilean Cutler-Maetzold and
her husband Dick Maetzold appreciated their own educational opportunities and stressed the importance of a good
education to their children. Now they are doing what they
can to open education’s doors for others. Ilean earned her
registered nurse degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing,
Fargo, and Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She married
Lee Cutler, who attended LRSC before moving to Fargo for
college and to launch his successful career in the insurance
industry. Lee died in 1973, and Ilean took over her
husband’s insurance agency and opened an office in Devils
Lake. Dick Maetzold grew up and farmed near Devils Lake.
After military service, he completed a degree at North
Dakota State University in Fargo. He and Jeanne, his first
wife, raised five children and were very active in the community. Jeanne died unexpectedly in 1974. Ilean Culter and
Dick Maetzold were married in 1977. They make their
home in Fargo, but remain very interested in and supportive of the Lake Region. The Cutler-Maetzold scholarship
will be awarded annually to a student whose goal is to
become a registered nurse.
Jamie MacDonald graduated from Cando High School in
2008 and is now enrolled in the Associate Degree Nurse
program. She will graduate in the spring. Jamie lives in Cando
ND with her two children, Mylee and Mia. Her mother is
Linda Johnston, also of Cando.

—Duane and Shirley
Darling and their family have been closely linked to LRSC
for three generations. Duane Darling attended LRSC when
it was called the “junior college.” Their children each made
their own connections with the college—their son, Dan, as
a dual-credit math teacher; their daughter, Denise, as a
student; and their son, Doug, first as an instructor and
currently as interim president. Doug’s wife Teresa is also
linked to the institution as an instructor in the English
department. Now, third-generation Darlings, DJ (Doug’s
son) and Trevor (Dan’s son), have been students through
the Dual Credit program. Duane’s life work and his passion
was teaching youth. For nearly forty years he served North
Dakota schools as teacher and/or superintendent. Lessons
about the importance of education were part of family
discussions over the dinner table. The family launched this
endowment in early 2010. Shirley’s untimely death in
December 2010 make the scholarship a fitting legacy for a
woman who was always so passionate about the importance
of a good education. The Darling Family scholarship is
awarded annually to a student linked to the Leeds ND area,
the community the family claims as its home base. Students
preparing for a career in education will also be given
priority consideration.
Ashley Foss is a sophomore liberal arts student planning to
transfer to Moorhead State for a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She is also a member of Student Senate. Ashley
is the daughter of Scott and Vicki Foss of Maddock ND and
graduated from Maddock High School in 2011.
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―This endowment was established by Herman and
Margaret Dimmler's family. Herman was born in Germany
and at the age of sixteen came to America. In 1937, he married Margaret C. Peters, daughter of immigrant parents.
Together they purchased a farm north of Crary, and
through hard work and skillful management became prominent farmers. They had five children—Gerald, Harold
(deceased 1979), Judy Thompson, James, and Janet Wood
(deceased in 2005). Janet was an assistant professor of
Business Education at LRSC from 1969 to 2001. In 1981,
Herman died at the age of 73, and Margaret passed away in
1996 at the age of 79. The first award was made in 1997.
Jace Greene is a freshman in business courses and liberal arts.
He plans to transfer to UND to earn a degree in accounting.
Jace is the son of Tim and Jeanne Greene of Devils Lake and
graduated from Devils Lake High School in 2012.
Dawn Putney currently lives in Devils Lake and is pursuing
an Administrative Assistant degree. She graduated from Bisbee
High School in 1997. Dawn is the daughter of Peter and
Beverly Cose of Karlsruhe ND.
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―This
endowment has been established in memory of former
LRSC student Brian Duchscherer. A native of Michigan,
North Dakoata, Brian was the son of Carl and Rosemarie
Duchscherer. He graduated from Lakota High School in
1994 and joined the National Guard. Basic training took
him to Kentucky and Maryland after which he returned to
North Dakota and enrolled in the Simulator Technology
program. Brian died tragically in a vehicle accident on April
14, 1996. His family and friends established this endowment as a tribute to a young man who displayed kindness,
warmth, and generosity to everyone he met. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Nelson County student
attending LRSC.
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―With a vision
for the future, Aurelie and her family have established a
scholarship which they hope will carry forward the Jerome
legacy. As a family and a business, the Jeromes believe it is
important to re-invest in community. Arthur Jerome, the
first proprietor of Jerome Wholesale Candy Company,
began distributing beer in 1933. In 1972, the company
became Jerome Wholesale, Inc. Arthur's son Bill headed the
business until his retirement in 1985 when sons Pete and
Chuck assumed ownership. The scholarship will be
awarded annually to a student athlete.
Jordan Snyder is a 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High
School and is enrolled in Accounting/Business Administration.
He is a Royals men's basketball player, and his parents are
Dale and Marie Snyder of Devils Lake.
Alex Herman is the son of Curt and Janet Herman of Tolna
ND. A 2011 graduate of Dakota Prairie High School, he
assisted in coaching and officiating in youth activities and is
now a member of the Royals men’s basketball team. Alex is
enrolled in liberal arts courses and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa. He plans to earn an elementary education degree.
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―Clarence
Erlandson brought his family to Devils Lake in 1953 when
he became junior high principal for the public school. Six
years later, he was appointed superintendent for the district.
In this role, he managed all the district’s secondary schools
and the college, as well. In 1966, he helped guide the college out of the old Pershing Building and into a beautiful,
new campus. Clarence and Ruth raised a family of four―
Michael, Marilyn, Linda, and Kathleen―who benefited
from the quality education they received in Devils Lake.
They followed their father's example and achieved educational goals of their own. Ruth Erlandson established this
endowment which will forever assist students faced with
financial barriers.
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―Born on
Valentine's Day, Leonard Johnson always had a big heart
for family and community, but most of all he loved farming,
working side by side with his father and brother Earl from
an early age. He and Earl were mainstays in a quartet which
sang at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church in Starkweather.
Leonard also sang in the church choir, directing or accompanying when need be. Leonard was married to Janice
Appelquist from 1963 until her death in 1971. When
Leonard died, Earl presented a gift to establish an endowment in Leonard's name. Fourteen months after Leonard
died, Earl also died, drawing to a close the Johnson
brothers' farming legacy. The Johnson family also included
four sisters―Lilah, Alpha, Evelyn, and Lillian.
Joseph L. Gilliland, Jr graduated from Vinton County High
School, McArthur OH, in 1987. He lives in Cando with his
wife, Lisa, one son, and four stepdaughters. Joseph is a member
of Phi Theta Kappa and is pursuing courses with a history/
political science degree as his goal. He enjoys volunteering at
the Lake Region Heritage Center and Fort Totten State
Historic Site.
Megan Gangl is the daughter of Jodi and Alfred Gangl of
Devils Lake. She graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2011. Megan is a sophomore enrolled in liberal arts courses,
and she plans to pursue a career as a social worker .
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―Dr. R.
Donald and Isabel McBane have established a scholarship
in memory of Isabel's brother, Bruce. A true westerner,
Bruce met all manner of people easily. His hard work,
practiced approach, unassuming manner, and integrity
assured his success. He completed a degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Saskatchewan in 1946,
financing his own education. Eventually he was appointed
Vice President of Engineering for the Canadian International Power Company. The endowment awards a
scholarship annually to an LRSC student intending to
pursue an engineering career.
Devin Hoffarth is a sophomore in the Accounting/Business
Administration program. He is also Royal Ambassador and
president of Student Senate. He graduated from Langdon High
School in 2011. Devin's parents, Don and Ronda Hoffarth,
reside in Langdon ND.

—Murray and his college sweetheart, Beth Rogers, were
married in 1943. Murray had graduated from Nebraska
State Teachers College with a degree in physics. That same
year, he joined the Army and served forty-one months in
the medical corps caring for casualties. Upon his return,
ready for a new adventure, Murray and Beth purchased the
Dakota Trading Post at Fort Totten, North Dakota, and
operated it from 1953 to 1972. Murray also served as Fort
Totten’s postmaster for twenty-eight years. Murray and Beth
became acquainted with nearly everyone in the region.
Their customers were their friends. The four Johnson
children―Richard, Roger, Kathryn, and Robert―helped
with Trading Post operations and made lifelong friendships
with the tribal children who frequented the store. Murray
and Beth modeled deep respect for tribal traditions and for
their Native American friends while concurrently
cultivating friendships with people from all walks of life.
The Murray and Beth Johnson Nursing Scholarship is a
fitting legacy for a life well lived. Earnings from this
endowment support scholarships for students enrolled in
the Dakota Nursing Program at Lake Region State College.
A 2006 graduate of North Central Barnes High School,
Natosha Ebertz is a sophomore in the Dakota Nursing
program. She is married to John Ebertz, and they live at
Michigan ND with their two children, Brianna and John Jr.

―Pat Kavanaugh, an Irish son of the soil, was born in the Lake Region
and devoted his life to farming. He learned to farm with
horse-drawn equipment and was well respected for his skill
with horses, but he was also interested in learning new
techniques. He attended “Agricultural College,” now
NDSU. After a tour with the US Navy, he returned to
Devils Lake and by the 1950s was farming full-time. In
1943, Pat married Fay Foster who died giving birth to
daughter Suzanne in 1947. He later married Joyce Nicholson with whom he shared twenty years of warm companionship. Pat died in October of 1993. It is hoped that recipients will follow Patrick's lead and help to build a stronger
agriculture community for the Lake Region.
Ashley Utgaard graduated from Sidney High School, Sidey
MT, in 2012 and is pursuing degrees in Early Childhood
Education and American Sign Language and Interpreting
Studies. Her parents are Ron and Sheri Utgaard of Sidney
MT.

―Valentine's Day
is the most romantic day of the year, but the occasion holds
a different meaning for Jim Kienast whose wife Shirley
passed away from cancer shortly before Valentine's Day in
1994. Shirley could be found behind the scenes in many
youth-related groups. She worked hard to launch the
"Caught You!" concept in place throughout the Devils Lake
school district, recognizing students for thoughtful
behavior. Jim and daughter Kristi established this endowment as a tribute to a wife and mother, their valentine,
whom they loved very much. The scholarship is awarded
annually to an exemplary LRSC student.
scholarships for students enrolled in the Wind Energy
Technician program.
Samuel Fox is a 2011 graduate of Wing High School, and
his parents are James and Jeanette Fox also of Wing ND.
Samuel is enrolled in the Wind Energy Technician program.
Luke Schill graduated from Langdon Area High School in
2011. Son of Dennis and Diane Schill of Hannah ND, Luke
is enrolled in the Wind Energy Technician program.
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―Born and
raised in Devils Lake, Tom Herda began his college studies
at Lake Region Junior College. In 1971, he earned a teaching degree from Minot State College and began a career as a
respected teacher and coach. He and wife Barbara lived in
several communities before finally settling in Lakota where
his love for educating the minds and bodies of youngsters
was ever present. Their family included two children,
Heather and Matthew. Tom died suddenly on November
10, 1995, of a heart attack while hunting with his son.
Tom's family and supporters established this endowment in
his memory. The Thomas F. Herda Memorial Scholarship is
awarded annually to a Lady Royals basketball player.
Jonie Wipf graduated from Bowdle High School in Bowdle
SD, in 2012, and is the daughter of Johnny and JoAnn Wipf.
She is enrolled in the Dakota Nursing Program and also plays
basketball for the Lady Royals.
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―Born
and raised in Devils Lake, Kathy began piano lessons at a
very young age. By the time she graduated from high school,
she was a very accomplished pianist. She married Lamont
Heustis in 1976 and enjoyed giving piano lessons and
gardening. She loved her family and friends and especially
her family’s cabin at Wood Lake. Kathy died in an auto
accident in Devils Lake in July of 1983. At the time of her
death she was employed by Ramsey National Bank and
Trust Company. Her husband and Ramsey National Bank
and Trust provided funds to establish this memorial endowment. Kathy was the daughter of Kay Heit and Larry Heit,
both deceased. Scholarship preference is given to students
with demonstrated interest in and aptitude for music.
Brent Voeller is the son of Randy and Lisa Voeller of Minot
ND. Brent is a sophomore in the Wind Energy Technician
program. He graduated from Minot High School in 2009.
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―Jim and June Huesgen
were life-long residents of the Lake Region, owning and
operating Huesgen's Jewelry in Devils Lake. They raised
seven children and placed high value on religion, family,
education, and community. After Jim's death in 1989, June
invested her energies in the work of the Community
College Foundation. She had a personal connection with
the college through her father, H. L. "Prof" Woll, who was
appointed to the first full-time position at the college. The
Endowed Scholarship Program was a pet project of June's.
The Huesgen Family Scholarship benefits students in
pursuit of education and success.
Heather Vondal is a sophomore liberal arts student and a
member of Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to transferr to the
UND School of Law. She graduated from Langdon Area High
School in 2011, and her parents are Jay and Sherry Vondal of
Langdon ND.
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―Mr. Hyland was
born and reared in Iowa, but as a young man he chose to
settle and make his home in North Dakota. He was a wellknown auctioneer throughout the northwest and acquired
large farming interests in Ramsey County. His distinguished
political career began in 1910 when he was elected to the
House of Representatives from Ramsey County. He was
later elected to the Senate, served as Lieutenant Governor,
and ran for Governor in 1932. Mr. Hyland died in 1934.
His wife Florence left instructions that a portion of her
estate be used to fund a scholarship in her husband's name.
The Frank Hyland Memorial Scholarship was established in
1974 and was the foundation's first endowed scholarship.
Erica Aufforth is a 2011 graduate of North Star High
School in Cando ND. Her parents are Kurt and Janine
Aufforth. Erica is enrolled in the liberal arts transfer program
and will attend either Bismarck State College or Moorhead
State University in the fall. Erica is also a member of Phi
Theta Kappa.
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―Janice
Orness and her husband Stan owned and operated Greater
Dakota Homes in Devils Lake and other housing dealerships throughout North Dakota. She was also involved with
their collector car business, Greater Dakota Classics and
Black Magic Rod and Custom, and was a driving force
behind the annual Devils Run Car Show. Janice died of
cancer in April 2003, and her family worked together to
fund J.A.N.S. (Jan's Annual Nursing Scholarship) in her
memory. Janice appreciated the wonderful nursing care she
received while she courageously fought her battle with
cancer, so the family chose to have the scholarship focus on
students entering the nursing profession. The scholarship is
awarded annually during the Devils Run Car Show.
Meghan Carew completed her Practical Nurse courses in the
spring of 2012 and is now a sophomore in the Associate
Degree Nurse (RN) program. Meghan is a 2009 graduate of
Devils Lake High School and the daughter of Mark and Julie
Carew of Devils Lake.
Mark Steven Mudra, son of Robert and Dena Oliver,
graduated from Rugby High School in 2011. He works at the
college and Bell Drug and does tutoring in middle school math.
Steve is enrolled in liberal arts and is a member of Phi Theta
Kappa and Student Senate. He plans to transfer to North
Dakota State University to pursue a degree in pharmacy.
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―For eighty
years, at least one, and often several Doctors Fawcett
provided medical care in the Lake Region. Dr. William
Crozier Fawcett settled into the role of country doctor in
Starkweather in 1901. He and wife Edith Magwood Fawcett
raised four sons―John, Newton, Donald, and Robert―
who all became doctors and practiced in the Lake Region.
The Fawcett Family Practice eventually became the Lake
Region Clinic. Robert Fawcett, the youngest son, and his
wife Margaret established this scholarship in 1993 to honor
the Fawcett family legacy.
Matthew Erickson graduated from Langdon Area High
School in 2011 and is currently enrolled as a sophomore in
Law Enforcement. A member of Phi Theta Kappa, Matthew is
the son of Dean and Bonita Erickson of Langdon ND.

―Frank (Francis) and Helen
Foughty met on the campus of UND and were married in
Washington DC in 1944, shortly before Frank left for duty
with the US Marine Corps. He returned to UND and
earned his juris doctorate in 1949. Helen received her business degree in 1946. The Foughtys then moved to Devils
Lake where Frank opened his law practice and Helen taught
college courses. Together they raised five children―
Chaun, Maureen White Eagle, Donovan, Eileen Tabert,
and Judd. Frank died in 2005 after practicing law for fiftyone years. Youngest son Judd, an LRSC graduate, died in
1995. Frank and Helen’s children and grandchildren all
have had some connection to LRSC as students, graduates,
or teachers. The Foughty Family scholarship is awarded
annually to an exemplary student.
Brooke Peltier has been a member of the National Guard
since 2008. A 2000 graduate of Sheyenne High School,
Brooke lives in Devils Lake. She is studying Accounting/
Business Administration.

―Gate City Bank has been a
member of the Lake Region’s business community since
1923. Its downtown Devils Lake location is one of thirtytwo offices located in nineteen communities throughout
North Dakota and Minnesota. Gate City Bank works hard
to live its mission, helping to build “a better way of life” in
each service community. The company overview explains,
“Serving our customers and connecting with our communities have
remained constant cornerstones of our mission.” Gate City Bank
has worked hard to treat customers right and be a bank that
can be trusted. In an effort to strengthen educational
opportunities for Lake Region area students and support
Lake Region State College, Gate City Bank established this
endowed scholarship. It provides a scholarship each year for
a Lake Region area student enrolling at LRSC.
Kelley Olson graduated from Devils Lake High School in
2011. Daughter of Charles and Barbara Olson, Kelly is a
liberal arts student and plans to continue her studies at UND
with the overall goal of becoming a physical therapist with a
focus on pediatrics.
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―Arlo Gebhard
grew up on the Dakota prairies near Casselton, North
Dakota. His eventual bride, Ella Widiger, was raised near
Fessenden, North Dakota. Ella and Arlo were married in
July 1950 and joined Arlo's family in the Cass County
farming operation. In 1956, both accepted jobs with the
ASCS (Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service)
in Fessenden. Arlo was hired by the Devils Lake ASCS
Office in 1959, and the Gebhard family planted deep roots
in their new community and raised three children. Ella later
launched the All-Risk Crop Insurance Company. Their
interest in youth and their ties to farming were the keys to
Ella's decision to establish the Arlo Gebhard Memorial
Endowment. Each year, LRSC students with ties to production agriculture receive scholarship awards.
Reston Westemeier graduated from Bisbee High School in
2008 and is still a resident of Bisbee. He is enrolled in the
Farm Management program. Reston's parents are Karen and
Dana Westemeier of Bisbee.
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―Gerrells Sports
Center was opened in 1946 by C. E. “Hoopty” Gerrells.
Hoopty’s son, Jay, came into the business in the early
1950s, and today, Gerrells Sports Center is a leading business in Devils Lake. Jay attended LRSC from 1947 to 1949,
married Mavis Garske in 1950, and entered the US Army.
Jay and Mavis’s children―Scott Gerrells, Judy Gerrells and
Lorrie Pescion―followed Jay’s path and attended LRSC,
and grandchildren Robyn and Cody Gerrells and Preston
Steward are the most recent alumni. Jay eventually sold
Gerrells to his partners, and today, the store is owned by
their son, Scott Gerrells. The Jay and Mavis Gerrells
Endowment supports student athletes at LRSC by awarding
academic scholarships to Royals basketball players.
Corley Berkner is an LRSC freshman from Milbank, South
Dakota. She graduated from Milbank High School, and her
parents are Charles and Shelly Berkner of Milbank. Corley was
enrolled in Early Childhood Education during fall semester and
was a Lady Royals basketball player.
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―Doris Greenleaf
was an uncommon woman; a journalist, an independent
thinker, a feminist before the word had meaning. She was
also a mother of four daughters, a wife, and a doting grandmother. Doris grew up in Minnesota with deep Swedish
roots. She appreciated this heritage and enjoyed committing
immigrant stories told at family gatherings to writing. Her
writing skills were strengthened in the journal-ism program
at the University of Minnesota as well as through reporter
experiences for several newspapers. When she settled in
Devils Lake with husband Willard and her young family,
she wrote special assignments for the Devils Lake Journal.
She devoted many years to volunteer public relations for
LRSC, Devils Lake Public Schools, and other organizations.
Doris had a strong moral compass and used her writing
skills to advocate for social justice. The endowed scholarship established in her name by her family will serve
students who are pursuing an education and an opportunity to use their talents well.
A 2004 graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland
MI, Joni Keuvelaar is enrolled in the Dakota Nursing
Program. Her parents are Kathleen Appledorn and Leon
Keuvelaar.
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―
Susan was born in 1955, grew up in Devils Lake, and
attended LRSC part-time during her senior year in high
school. Her successful studies enabled her to complete a
baccalaureate program in music at Washington University,
St. Louis, Missouri, in three years. Susan went on to earn a
masters degree in voice performance from the University of
Maryland. Studies at the American Institute of Musical
Studies in Graz, Austria, further perfected her performance
skills. Susan sang with opera companies in New York,
Milwaukee, and Washington DC. She and husband Bradley
Holtz had one child, Zachery, before Susan died in 1987.
Susan's parents, Doris and Willard Greenleaf, established
this scholarship in 1988. It is awarded annually to a secondyear liberal arts student who demonstrates exemplary
scholarship and academic ability.
McKenzie Darling graduated from Langdon Area High
School in 2011. She is presently enrolled in Early Childhood
Education and serves as a Royal Ambassador. She is also a
member of Phi Theta Kappa and Student Senate. McKenzie is
the daughter of Keith and Bonnie Girodat of Langdon.
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―Don Grinolds served for eleven years as
Academic Outreach Officer for the LRSC program at the
Grand Forks Air Force Base. Well-respected for his responsiveness to student needs, Don is remembered as the
director who offered classes in the middle of the night, at
the bottom of a missile silo, in the deserts of Kuwait ...
whenever and wherever students gathered. Don died in
August 1998. Earlier in the year he had proudly accepted
the Outstanding Military Educator of the Year Award from the
University Continuing Education Association. Don’s wife
Janis died in 2011. He is survived by five sons―Delaney,
Donald, Shawn, Kriss, and Erik. Don's family and friends
established this endowment to provide assistance to GFAFB
students who enroll in the LRSC Outreach Program.
Benjamin Lofgren is enrolled at the Grand Forks Air Force
Base campus. He graduated from Grand Forks Central High
School in 2011, and his parents are Richard and Christine
Lofgren, Grand Forks ND.
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―John believed
that education and a good work ethic were important keys
to success. After graduating from Devils Lake High School
in 1961, John enlisted in the US Army and served for three
years. He then returned to Lake Region State College,
completed an Associate in Arts degree, and transferred to
UND where he earned a degree in business administration.
Throughout, John exhibited a powerful work ethic. He
married Sally Claridge in 1968. They moved “home” to
Devils Lake in 1972 where John worked for Ramsey
National Bank and Trust Company. By this time, their
family had grown to include two daughters, Michelle and
Dyana. When John died of cancer in 1990, his family,
friends, and associates established this endowment to
support educational opportunities for Lake Region area
students. Preference is given to students pursuing careers in
banking/finance or business.
Jordan Snyder is a member of the Royals men's basketball
team. His parents are Dale and Marie Snyder of Devils Lake.
Jordan is a 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High School and is
enrolled in Accounting/Business Administration.
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―Everett
was born in Devils Lake in 1937 and graduated from New
Rockford High School. Following a tour with the US
Marines, he returned to the area where he ran a service
station and farmed with his father. He married Patricia
Titsworth in 1958, and together they raised their children,
Jerome, Glenn, Eugene, and Belinda. Everett encouraged
his family to keep their options open and never be afraid to
try something new. He lived his philosophy as he alternately
farmed, barbered, established two businesses, and worked as
a peace officer and trucker. This scholarship was established
by Everett's wife Patricia after his death in a bicycling
accident in 1989. Recipients are selected based on need and
demonstrated effort to build new career options for
themselves through education.
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―
Rudolph was born and raised on the prairies of North
Dakota, and farming was his life-long passion. Anne Moen
immigrated from Ringebu, Norway to live in the Starkweather, North Dakota, area. They met at a Sons of Norway
dance and married and settled in Towner County. Through
the years, they expanded their farming operation and raised
their family of three daughters. Rudolph and Anne always
emphasized the importance of education. Books, magazines,
and newspapers were read daily. College and/or further
education were expected paths for their daughters. This
scholarship was established by the three daughters of C.
Rudolph and Anne Hanson―Rubie (Donald) Brintnell, of
Devils Lake; Joan (Pastor Gerald) Check, of Lake Tomahawk,
Wisconsin; and Clarine (Dale) Anderson, of Starkweather―
as a loving tribute to their parents and to the importance
their parents always placed on education.
Zachary Hultstrand is a freshman from Langdon ND
enrolled in the Automotive Technician program. A 2010 high
school graduate, his mother is Vicki Gol from Bismarck ND.
Kelly Opp is a sophomore in the Dakota Nursing Program.
Kelly is a 2003 graduate of Carrington High School and
presently lives in Devils Lake.
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―Walter and
Helen Hanson were both born and raised in the Lake
Region. They married in 1948 and had two children,
Armen and Connie Lou. Making their home west of Devils
Lake, they farmed and raised cattle. Helen enjoyed working
as a farm wife and mother. Walter served on the Federal
Land Bank and Devils Lake Farmers Union Elevator boards
and led 4-H groups for many years. Walter and Helen were
both active at the Senior Citizen Center and enjoyed delivering meals to their home-bound friends. The Hansons
assumed their children would attend college, and both did.
When the Lake Region college opened its new campus in
1966, Armen was one of its first students. He earned a twoyear degree. Connie Lou also graduated from college and
farms with her husband near Fessenden, North Dakota.
Walter and Helen established this endowment to provide
scholarships for agricultural students.
James Nienhuis, son of Jamie and David Nienhuis of
Lawton ND, graduated from Adams-Edmore High School in
2011. He is a sophomore in the Automotive Technician
program.
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―Albert Berness
farmed in the Brocket, North Dakota, area and lived a
frugal and fairly isolated life. He was born in 1911, the
youngest of six children, one of whom was Agnes (Hastad).
Albert eventually took over the family farm, managing it in
the style used by his parents for so many years. Albert
valued education, and he left instructions that a portion of
his estate be used to provide scholarships for Lake Region
State College students and that the scholarship be named
for his sister. Agnes graduated from Brocket High School
and attended college in Mayville. She eventually became a
schoolteacher and taught in several North Dakota schools
before she married Louis Hastad and settled in Brocket
where she taught for many years. After Louis’ death, she
moved to Devils Lake and continued teaching. Albert
undoubtedly appreciated the impact his sister had on so
many youngsters throughout her teaching career.
A 2011 graduate of Devils Lake High School, Britnie
Desjarlais is a liberal arts student. Her parents are Debbie
and Joe Stroble.
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―Rodger and
Connie Haugen moved to Devils Lake in 1984 and fell in
love with the community. Both had North Dakota roots,
and they met at Minot State University. After working and
living in Williston and Minot, Rodger and Connie purchased the Gilbertson-Gloger Funeral Home in Devils Lake.
The business grew, re-located to a new facility, and
expanded with the purchase of the Burke Funeral Home.
In January 2007, Connie died, leaving Rodger and three
children―Jeff, Allison (Kyle) Ternes, and Daniel. Allison
and Jeff both attended LRSC, providing the family firsthand experience with the benefits of a hometown college.
The endowment Rodger and Connie established is used to
assist students who will put the support to good use.
Natasha Norton graduated from Carrington High School in
2010. Daughter of Amy Pruett, Natasha was an active
volunteer with church brunches in her hometown. Natasha is a
sophomore pursuing an AAS in Medical Administrative
Assistant.
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―When he was
eleven years old, Greg Haugen’s family moved to Devils
Lake, and his parents, Myron and Irmy, established the
Nordic Fiberglass Company. Greg was very interested in the
family business and focused his energies on developing
skills that would strengthen the business. He studied
drafting at Lake Region State College and later transferred
to a university to study engineering. In 1986, Nordic
Fiberglass moved its headquarters to Warren, Minnesota,
but a significant operation remained in Devils Lake. Greg
managed the Devils Lake plant for a year and then also
moved to Warren. The Haugen family dream to have their
son play a leadership role in Nordic Fiberglass was shattered
in April of 1989 when Greg died in a tragic accident. In
2008, they established an endowed scholarship in Greg’s
name and requested that this gift be used to provide