|
Tim Utecht from
Stillwater, MN will attend Northwestern College in St. Paul
to study biology. Although still in high school, Tim has
earned 10 college credits and is working on 11 more. He
intends to pursue his studies to the doctorate level and
engage in “medical research that will benefit society.” Tim
receives a scholarship award of $300 |
|
Jessie Chavez of
Blanca, Colorado will also enter the science field. She will
attend Colorado State University in Fort Collins to pursue a
degree in biomedical science. Jessie wrote: “Most little
girls want to be a waitress, a flight attendant, or a nurse.
I wanted to be the head chef, the pilot, and the doctor.”
She has a 4.0 G.P.A. in high school. Jessie receives a
scholarship award of $300. |
|
Edward E. Durand, III,
is currently studying in St. Louis, Missouri where he is
enrolled as a 1st-year seminarian at Concordia Seminary in
St. Louis, working to complete his Master’s degree and
ordination as a Lutheran minister. He is married to Patricia
(Jansma) and they have two young children, Lucas and Maleah.
Edward wrote, “My heritage was proudly instilled by my
father...and I am also teaching my children of the love,
pride, and strength of this family.” Edward receives a
scholarship award of $300. |
|
|
Danielle (Dani) Decker of
Delavan, Wisconsin has been accepted for admission
by Marquette University in Milwaukee, where she
plans to major in political science and later pursue
a degree in law. Dani wrote: “I have discovered a
deep passion for government and politics and intend
to pursue that into my college education...I am
hoping to find a...career in law that will allow me
to combine my love of writing, history, and
politics.” Dani receives a scholarship award of
$300. |
|
|
Laura Valdmanis of
Prior Lake, Minnesota has been accepted for admission to
several colleges but has yet to make a final choice. She
hopes to become a medical doctor. A solid “A” student and
active in school and community affairs, Laura has worked
with Habitat for Humanity, Youth Teaching Youth, as a
counselor at summer youth camps, and has participated in
many other school, community, and church activities.
Recently she earned money to pay her own way for a study
trip to Germany. Laura wrote: “One of the highlights of my
year was being the only student brave enough [at a
convention] to go up and shake past Vice-President Mondale’s
hand and ask him some questions.” The media gave that
incident “a lot of coverage.” Laura receives a scholarship
award of $300. |