New members of the July Birthday Bookshelf at Falls Elementary School have added to the book fund at the library.Recognized are, back row, Leah Boe, Brayden Norman, Caden Phillips, Addy Forsythe; front row, Ava Forsythe, Bennett Hamers, Naella Bird, Emmlyn BirdEach Birthday Bookshelf member at FES library joins by donating $5 for new books , and then are recognized on their birthday for helping the school purchase new books for its library.
The 8th District Minnesota State Horticultural Society has selected two local students among eight scholarships awarded in 2021.
The recipients were students from counties in northeast Minnesota who had an interest in gardening. Funds for the scholarships were received from various sources – garden clubs and groups, gardeners, memorials.
Ella Bahr, International Falls, attended high school in that city. She received the $500 Cook Garden Club scholarship. Ella comes from a long line of family gardeners. She created a community garden at the library. She plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and eventually specializing in aeorspace engineering. Her parent is Hollie Bahr.
Rachel Schoon, International Falls, received the $500 scholarship, funded by garden clubs, members and friends. She attended International Falls High School. Her gardening interest began with family. She worked at a local greenhouse, sharing her knowledge with others. Rachel plans to attend Central Lakes College working towards an associate of science degree, majoring in horticulture. Future plans include establishing and owning a year-round farm to table restaurant. She is the daughter of Edward and Christine Schoon.
Over the 20 plus years of the program, the eligibility requirements have been modified. Now, high school seniors — and home schooled students — as well as current college and technical school students within the District 8 MSHS boundaries are eligible to apply.
Counties include Koochiching, St. Louis, Itasca, Lake, Carlton and Cook. The 8th District MSHS members hope to have the funds to offer scholarships in 2022. Donations toward the scholarships can be sent to Carol Borich, Treasurer, 813 NE 5th Ave., Chisholm, MN 55729. Contact jan_dz@q.com later this fall for a 2022 application.
Falls High School students who were presented awards, scholarships and other recognitions gathered for a photo during the annual Falls High School Scholarship, Elks Students of the Month, MN Honor Society Cord presentation and FHS and Rotary Academic Excellence Award Program May 19.
The annual Falls High School Scholarship, Elks Students of the Month, MN Honor Society Cord presentation and FHS and Rotary Academic Excellence Award Program was held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Bronco Arena.
The Harvard Prize Book was awarded to Cohlton Schultz. The Harvard Prize Book is an achievement award from the Harvard Alumni Association awarded to an outstanding high school student from the Falls High School junior class who displays excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievements in other fields. The Harvard Prize Books are presented annually in only 2,000 high schools around the world. Douglas Skrief, a Harvard alumni, presented this award to Cohlton.
Falls High School and Rotary Academic Awards, Elks Students of the Month and MN Honor Society cord awards were presented to the 2021 Senior Graduation Class achieving weighted GPAs from 3.95 and above. Recipients of these awards were: Ella Bahr, Samantha Christie, Emma Erickson, Ashton Hielscher, Kaitlyn Hostetter, Jocelyn Klocek, Bryant Koenig, Jessica Kulig, Max Marcotte, Jack Maxwell, Olivia McBride, Mitchell Nemec, Rachel Schoon, John Slatinski, Chloe Sullivan, Holden Sutherland, Joseph Talmage, Gavin Wilson, and Anna Windels.
Anna Windels was named Elks Female Student of the Year and Jack Maxwell was named Elks Male Student of the Year.
Scholarship awards were also presented to students from a wide variety of local and national donors, along with individual college scholarship awards. Students submitted requested criteria to each donor which may have included student transcript, essay, resume, recommendation letters, and acceptance letter from the student’s selected school they are planning on attending. Students receiving scholarship awards were: Ella Bahr, Samantha Christie, Emma Erickson, Parker Flesland, Paul Harder, Ashton Hielscher, Bryant Koenig, Riley Larson, Madilyn Lorenson, Max Marcotte, Myles Mason, Mitchell Nemec, Rachel Schoon, John Slatinski, Holden Sutherland, Joseph Talmage, Nicholas Tanner, Gavin Wilson, and Anna Windels.
With so many extremely generous donors, both local and nationally (including college awards), over $697,000 was granted to these exceptionally gifted young people.
“Falls High School is extremely proud of its rich heritage and tradition of graduating such fine outstanding young men and women,” Kevin Grover, superintendent of ISD 361 commented. “I am humbled at how this community supports these young adults and continues to lay the foundation for their future. Thank you to all the families, organizations, and businesses that give of their resources to help our students further their education.”
