Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative awarded $67,500 to the sons and daughters of co-op members in the Class of 2020 through its Community Service Scholarship program. Fifty-four scholarship recipients will each receive $1,250 to continue their education after high school.
This is the largest number of winners and the highest dollar amount awarded since the co-op started giving scholarships in 1987!
“We congratulate all 2020 graduates and their families, and know that it’s especially important to recognize this year’s seniors because of the changes and uncertainty they’ve faced this spring. We have faith that the COVID-19 pandemic will not dampen your dreams and our future is bright because of you,” said Joan O’Fallon, communications director for the cooperative.
“Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program recognizes young people who make a difference in the lives of others, according to our co-op principles,” explained O’Fallon. “Eligibility is based on community service, not academic grades, athletic performance or financial need. We had an outstanding group of candidates this year. We thank all who applied and appreciate their community service.”
Polk-Burnett’s Community Service Scholarship winners for 2020 are:
Co-op District 1
Eric Vater, Osceola High School
Makayla Quigley, Osceola High School
Adrianna Meath, Somerset High School
Emily Fox, Osceola High School
Grace Haase, Osceola High School
Logan Maxon, Osceola High School
Zachary Solsrud, Osceola High School
Bailey Johnson, Amery High School
Logan Johnson, Osceola High School
Madison Link, Osceola High School
Nicholas Kremer, Osceola High School
John Klugow, Osceola High School
Co-op District 2
Riley Holsclaw, St. Croix Falls High School
Matthew Ward, Osceola High School
Hannah Cross, St. Croix Falls High School
Sequoia Sirek, St. Croix Falls High School
Grayden Hershfield, Luck High School
Co-op District 3
Zoe Christensen, New Richmond High School
Maggie Rosen, Clear Lake High School
Morgan Brotzel, Amery High School
Abigail Aune, Clear Lake High School
Dylan Thomsen, Amery High School
Nicholas Erickson, Amery High School
Garret Andersen, Clear Lake High School
Co-op District 4
Hannah Orf, Turtle Lake High School
Nicholas Paulsen, Unity High School
Maggie Conlan, Unity High School
Savannah Strenke, Turtle Lake High School
Kassy Coleman, Turtle Lake High School
Co-op District 5
Lucas Hammer, Madison West High School
Noah Kazmierski, St. Croix Falls High School
Courtney Crown, Cumberland High School
Abigail Lowe, Unity High School
Allison Hafner, Stillwater High School
Co-op District 6
Lily French, Home School
Jordyn Thiex, Siren High School
Tate Ovik, Frederic High School
Adam Ruud, Siren High School
Kincade Engen, Frederic High School
Co-op District 7
Lindsey Muntifering, Forest Lake High School
Kinzie Gray, River Falls High School
Co-op District 8
Jeni Petersen, Webster High School
Gage Holmes, Siren High School
Morgan Mulroy, Webster High School
Karlee Sybers, Siren High School
Brady Amundson, Eagan High School
Co-op District 9
Raisa Jensen, Grantsburg High School
Myah Nelson, Unity High School
Sydnie Roberds, Savannah Arts Academy
Luke Stang, River Falls High School
Hannah Smestad, Grantsburg High School
Connor DeTienne, Grantsburg High School
Coleton Peterson, Webster High School
Shilo Covey, Grantsburg High School
Since 1987, Polk-Burnett has awarded more than $778,500 to high school seniors. Scholarship recipients demonstrate community service and their parents are members of the co-op.
Polk-Burnett’s scholarship program does not affect electric rates; it is funded with unclaimed Capital Credits that otherwise would be forfeited to the state, and by the generosity of co-op members who donate Capital Credits to the scholarship fund. If you would like to donate your Capital Credits to the co-op’s scholarship fund, please call or visit our website for an enrollment form.
Read more about Polk-Burnett's scholarship program and Capital Credits.
