December 20, 2001

2001-2002 FOREST RIDGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS NAMED

Two individuals have been selected to receive Forest Ridge scholarships to go toward their education at Iowa Lakes Community College.

Amanda Frerichs, Estherville, is a full-time traditional student at the Emmetsburg Campus.  She is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program and will graduate in May 2002.  After graduation from Iowa Lakes Community College, she plans on attending Iowa State University to attain an Early Childhood (birth-8 years) Teaching Degree. 

“I am very appreciative to Forest Ridge and Iowa Lakes Community College for this scholarship. It not only eases my financial burden, but also since my education is partially funded by the Iowa Department of the Blind, I won’t need all of their funding, so another student may be helped by the Department,” said Frerichs.

Elyssa Omundson of Loveland, Colo., is another recipient of a Forest Ridge Scholarship.

“This award means I can concentrate on the quality of my work and not worry so much about my financial obligations.  It is a reward for my hard work and I am very thankful to Forest Ridge,” stated recipient Elyssa Omundson.  Omundson has resided in the Emmetsburg area for the last two years.  She is a full-time student enrolled in the Nursing Program at the Emmetsburg Campus.  After graduation in summer of 2002, Omundson plans to attend the Associate Degree of Nursing Program at Iowa Lakes Community College.