Anderson Family Scholarship
Jean Anderson was a former teacher in the Milbank School District. Recipients by Year
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Howie Zemlicka
2024
Sophia Whitlow
2023
Cassidy Schwagel
2022
Maiah Brown
2021
Drake Rogers
2020
Madeleine Gustafson
2019
Abigail Weber
2018
Adam Thomas
2017
Rebecca Trapp
2016
Kathrine Cannedy
2015
Kirsten Biersbach
2014
Rebecca Leddy
2013
Seth McDonald
2012
Brandi Niedert
2011
Jacquelyn Stone
2010
Shelby Oliver
2009
Ashley Dailie
2008
Emma Werling
2007
Kelsey Determan
2006
Diane Narem
2005
Kyra Tietjen
2004
Alicia Larson
2003
Jessica Maass
2002
Patrick Krause
2001
Erica Hinders
2000
Cynthia Angerhofer
1999
Megan Tyler
1998
Julie Czmowski
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Clarence “Cal” Modin taught 30 years in the Milbank School District. Before the Modin family moved to Milbank in 1954, Cal was a teacher, coach and school administrator in North Dakota.
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Connor Dale Munson was born March 31, 1993, in Milbank, SD. Connor attended school in Milbank and was in the seventh grade. He was baptized in the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was active with the Grant County ARC.
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Doug and Linda Buri were both born and raised here in Northeast South Dakota. Linda graduated from Castlewood High School and Doug from Milbank high school. Both Doug and Linda attended SDSU in Brookings. Doug is a life-long farmer / rancher, now retired and Linda is the owner of Linda's Fashions in the Milbank Mall. They both feel very fortunate to have had successful business careers which allowed them to fund several Education Foundation scholarships.
Doug and Linda Buri were both born and raised here in Northeast South Dakota. Linda graduated from Castlewood High School and Doug from Milbank high school. Both Doug and Linda attended SDSU in Brookings. Doug is a life long farmer / rancher, now retired and Linda is the owner of Linda's Fashions in the Milbank Mall. They both feel very fortunate to have had successful business careers which allowed them to fund several Education Foundation scholarships.
Douglas Tschetter started his career in Milbank in 1978 after teaching in Highmore, SD for two years. Doug’s career in Milbank continued until 2014 when he retired. Doug taught speech and English his entire career in Milbank.
Dr. Norman C. Madsen was born to Enoch and Marie (Paulsen) Madsen on May 13, 1925, in Hetland, SD. In 1943, Dr. Madsen enlisted in the United States Navy and served in WWII. After his discharge, he married the love of his life, Carol Hansen on October 16, 1945.
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Gaylene Marie (Holen) Stengel was born November 29, 1951, in Clear Lake, South Dakota, to Julius and Ruth Holen. She graduated from Clear Lake High School and attended South Dakota State University. On September 1, 1973, she married Douglas Stengel in Brandt, South Dakota. Together they made their home north of Milbank, where they raised their three children, Seth, Ryan, and Libby, all of whom attended and graduated from Milbank High School.
Carol attended rural schools and graduated from Corona High School in 1951 where she enjoyed being a basketball cheerleader. She was united in marriage with Glenn “Bud” Aden on September 27, 1952.
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James E. "Duke" Emanuel, was born on September 2, 1919, in Milbank. He graduated from Milbank High School in 1937 and from South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, in 1941 with a degree in agricultural economics. As a Veteran of WWII, Duke served his country as a Captain in the US Army from June 25, 1941, until he was honorably discharged on May 25, 1946. He served in New Guinea and Luzon in the Philippines. Jim was united in marriage to Marion Dempster on January 12, 1946, in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended mortuary school at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, from 1946-47. He then joined the family business as a partner with his parents.
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Gladys Irish was raised and educated in Huron, SD. John R was raised in Houghton, SD, and was educated at Houghton, Aberdeen Central, and the University of North Dakota. Gladys and John R met in Huron, South Dakota. Gladys was employed in the office of Northwestern Public Service and John R was an employee of the Firestone and Rubber Co. They were married on August 11, 1941. John R served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe in WW II from 1942 through August 1945. Following John R’s return, Gladys and John R resided in Jamestown, North Dakota where they became parents to their two sons, John L and Richard.
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Joanne Burges Andersen was born and raised in Milbank and graduated from Milbank High School with the class of 1951. From there, she went on to attend the University of South Dakota.
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Leo P. Flynn was born in Iowa in 1908 and moved with his family to a farm near Milbank in his youth. He graduated from Milbank High School and went on to achieve a law degree from Creighton University in Omaha, graduating at the top of his class. 
Lester Roslyn Bloem was born in Rapid City, SD on November 14, 1944. He attended school in Emery, SD graduating in 1963. Les then attended Northern State University. He graduated in 1967 with a Math degree.
Doug and Linda Buri were both born and raised here in Northeast South Dakota. Linda graduated from Castlewood High School and Doug from Milbank high school. Both Doug and Linda attended SDSU in Brookings. Doug is a life long farmer / rancher, now retired and Linda is the owner of Linda's Fashions in the Milbank Mall. They both feel very fortunate to have had successful business careers which allowed them to fund several Education Foundation scholarships.
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Max Gonzenbach was born to Alfred and Trudy Gonzenbach in Milbank on July 15, 1936. He attended school in Milbank and graduated from Milbank High School in 1954. He participated in many activities including football and basketball in high school. After graduation, he attended Michigan State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree while playing basketball for the MSU Spartans. 
Max was born November 4, 1931, at Mitchell, SD, to Charles and Catherine Gruenwald. He attended rural grade school. He was salutatorian of the Corsica High School Class of 1949. He attended two years at Yankton College before transferring to the University of South Dakota where he graduated in 1956 with an undergraduate degree in government and a law degree. While at USD, he was elected Student Body President. Max was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and served as President of the fraternity. He married Dona Olson in 1954. Together, they raised three children: Lane, Mark, and Shari. 
The Milbank High School Educational Foundation was incorporated as a non-profit organization in June of 1986. The initial Board of Directors were:
Nelson and Mildred (Millie) Ransom farmed in the Stockholm area. Nelson and Millie worked side by side on the farm for 42 years. Nels was a man with a big heart and enjoyed visiting with friends, family and neighbors. Millie started the scholarship fund after Nelson had passed away. 
Dorothy was born on May 24, 1916, in Milbank, to Albert and Nellie (Roberts) Patridge. She graduated from Milbank High School as salutatorian with the Class of 1934. She graduated from the Minneapolis Business College and studied at the University of Minnesota and the American Institute of Banking.
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POET was founded in 1987, in Scotland, South Dakota where it has grown from a single, humble bioprocessing facility, to the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts. Today, POET is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with 35 bioprocessing facilities across the Midwest. One of the bioprocessing facilities is located in Big Stone City, SD. POET Bioprocessing - Big Stone began full operation in June of 2002. The plant produces 105 million gallons of bioethanol per year. POET also has three corporate offices, four terminal locations, and nearly 2,600 team members. Their integrated business model combines research and development with expertise in design and construction, technology, operations, public affairs, and marketing. 
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Reid Wynne Strege was born on August 6, 1952, in Milbank to Robert Strege and Darlene Strege Eide. He attended school in Milbank and graduated in 1970; he then attended SDSU. During his time in school, he was involved in sports and especially enjoyed playing football as a linebacker and fullback, as well as basketball.
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Samuel Richard Grorud was the son of James and Teresa Grorud. Samuel’s life was cut short at the young age of 16. Samuel lived in Hawaii from age one to three, then moved with his family to Milbank, SD. Samuel attended St. Lawrence Catholic School through the sixth grade, then attended Milbank Public School. While in high school, Samuel was active in band, choir, debate, theater, baseball and swim team. He was an active member of Central United Methodist Church and loved to attend Spencer Lake church camp.
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The former local owners of the Whetstone Valley Nursing Home, the current Avantara Milbank assisted living facility, contributed some of the proceeds of the sale of the nursing home to make this scholarship possible. Mrs. Elsie Johnson was the first President of the former corporation. This was the very first scholarship for the Milbank High School Educational Foundation in 1986. The Class of 1986-87 received the first scholarships. There were five recipients. The picture attached shows the first five recipients, Bridget Aesoph, Roxie Harms, Kathy Peterson, Shirley Van Sambeek and Heidi Werner. 
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