(KNSI) – A record number of applications flooded the Rox Community Foundation this year, putting the judges in a pickle for their annual scholarship program.
Fifteen high school seniors were chosen from over 280 entries with help from a panel consisting of professionals at Wells, CLA and NAPA Central. Scholarship winners were picked from six categories, showing off a range of skills, both academic and athletic. The trades were represented by the automotive category. Arts, disabilities, education, sports, and volunteerism were some of the other fields accepted.
Rox Community Foundation Chief Administrator Rachel Thiesse says, “These students are doing amazing things in the classroom, in their communities and in so many different areas. Supporting them through these scholarships is one of the best parts of what we do with the
Rox Community Foundation.”
The full list of winners is below. Eden Valley-Watkins, Paynesville, and ROCORI tied at the top with two apiece.
Addison Hoglund (St. Michael-Albertville High School)
Ainsley Kresha (Little Falls Community High School)
Brady Cronen (Hancock Public School)
Cole Hofstad (Royalton High School)
Evan Stoltman (Elk River High School)
Faith Beuning (Albany Area High School)
Grant Tylutki (Rocori)
Graysin Miller (Paynesville Area High School)
Josie Bierbaum (Albany Area High School)
Joseph Marlette (St. Cloud Tech High School)
Kaylee Walklin (Rocori)
Madi Wendlandt (Paynesville Area High School)
Mitchell Lipinski (Eden Valley-Watkins High School)
Riley Geislinger (Eden Valley-Watkins High School)
Sydney Breimon (Maple Lake High School)
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