Dollars for Scholars names award recipients

In its 12th year, Barnes County North Dollars for Scholars chapter has awarded $18,300 to 16 seniors who submitted applications. Awards were presented at graduation ceremonies at the North Central and Wimbledon-Courtenay campuses on May 23. Students will receive their awards after fulfilling several requirements, including successfully completing one semester of college and of enrollment for another semester.

Students receiving awards were:

Brenny Didier, daughter of Denny and Brenda Didier, was awarded $2,000. Cass County Electric, Jon Klein Memorial, BCN – East Seniors and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and major in pre-med.

Ali Swift, daughter of Brent and Robin Christ and Randy and Patti Swift, was awarded $1,850. Mike and Sally Didier and BCN Class of 2012 provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend Minnesota State University-Moorhead and major in speech/hearing pathology.

Justin Undem, son of Dale and Mary Undem, was awarded $1,600. Jack Egan family, BCN East Seniors and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. He will attend North Dakota State University, Fargo, and major in civil engineering.

Sarali Petersen, daughter of Kyle and Marla Petersen, was awarded $1,550. Ray Everding Family, Jim VanOosting memorial, BCN East Seniors and BCN Class of 2012 provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend Trinity Bible College, Ellendale, N.D., and major in music ministry.

Lauren McMillan, daughter of Jeff and Ruleen McMillan, was awarded $1,500. Sportsmen Café and Gas, Don and Phyllis Schlecht family memorial and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend the University of Mary, Bismarck, and major in business and accounting.

Ashley Limesand, daughter of Scott and Lisa Limesand, was awarded $1,400. Jame and Karen Cruff Memorial, BCN East Seniors and BCN Class of 2012 provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend Valley City (N.D.) State University and major in university studies.

Lyndsey Erker, daughter of Chuck and Tina Erker, was awarded $1,400. Lyndsey will attend University of Mary to major in business and accounting after completing her basic training in the National Guard.

Cody Christ, son of Wayne and Renee Christ, was awarded $1,000. Heartland Heating and Cooling, Dakota Bank and Natalie Findlay provided funds for this scholarship. He will attend MSUM and major in exercise science.

Sydney Reimers, daughter of Tim Reimers and Rhoda Reimers, was awarded $1,000. Bank Forward and Agrium provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend NDSU and major in interior design.

Emily Albrecht, daughter of Rick and Kay Albrecht was awarded $900. BCN West Student Council and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. Emily will attend Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn., and major in communications.

Katherine Gerntholz, daughter of Greg and Judy Gerntholz was awarded $850. NCEA, BCN East Seniors and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarhship. She will attend VCSU and is undecided on a major.

Austin Swift, son of Brent and Robin Christ and Randy and Patti Swift, was awarded $850. Luann Martin in honor of Wendy Sodawasser, Fehr Electric and BCCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. He will attend MSUM and major in graphic design.

Cody Beach, son of Kyle and Kathy Beach, was awarded $650. Emmett and Deb Lampert, Alliance Pipeline and BCN DFS provided funds for this scholarship. He will attend Dakota College of Bottineau, N.D., and will major in wildlife and fisheries.

Lacey McKenzie, daughter of Boyd and Laurie McKenzie, was awarded $650. WC Grocery and Barnes County North Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend Minot (N.D.) State University and major in criminal justice.

Jordan Lesley, daughter of Dustin and Toni Lesley, was awarded $600. Mutschler Transfer and BCN Dollars for Scholars provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend Bismarck State College and major in early childhood education.

Tessa Lee, daughter of Derrick Lee and Deb Lindvall, was awarded $500. W-C Teachers provided funds for this scholarship. She will attend VCSU and major in education.

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