Scholarships
“Scholarship is to be created not by compulsion, but by awakening a pure interest in knowledge.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Friends of Oakland Foundation chartered a Dollars for Scholars Chapter in 2001 which annually awards scholarships to Oakland area high school seniors. The foundation is honored to support higher educational opportunities. The Friends of Oakland Foundation not only provides scholarships directly from the FOOF treasury raised through fundraising and memorials given; but also, is able to facilitate scholarships on behalf of donors who dictate the scholarship terms and dollar amount.
The Lloyd Lindquist Scholarship
This scholarship is a $5000 scholarship given from the Lloyd Lindquist Estate. Lloyd graduated from Oakland High School and served in the United States Navy. He was employed for many years within the Boeing company and returned to Oakland to care for his aged mother upon retirement.
Normil Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1500 scholarship given on behalf of Betty Starr and her husband who founded the Normil Foundation. The Normil Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting religion, economic development, education and agriculture in the Oakland and Lyons communities.
Marian Bolin-Fritz Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1000 given in memory of Marian Bolin-Fritz. Marian graduated in 1939 from Oakland High School. Marian met her husband Ferdinand Fritz in San Francisco during World War II. For the next 20 years, Fritz served in the Air Force transferring to various military bases throughout the US and Puerto Rico. Relocating back to California, Marian worked as a corporate bookkeeper for the Broadway Department Store for the next 25 years. Marian’s family established the Marian Bolin-Fritz Scholarship.
Willmer Moseman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1000 scholarship given in memory of Willmer Moseman. Willmer is a graduate of Oakland High School and operated a farm west of Oakland for 40 years. Willmer is the former Chairman of the Friends of Oakland Foundation and helped initiate the scholarship program.
Fred Christensen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1000 scholarship funded by Fred’s son, Max Christensen of Christensen Electric. Fred was a 1964 Oakland graduate and was an advocate of agriculture, trades, education and public service. Max provides electrical services for agricultural, commercial and residential needs in the Oakland area.
FRIENDS OF OAKLAND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Anisten Rennerfeldt
Recipient of: Carol Nelson-Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Dr. Andy & Angie Rennerfeldt
Future Plans: Attend Pima Community College in Arizona then move to either the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, or the University of Arizona and work within a sports media program while teaching Sunday School.
Bailey Denton
Recipient of: Carol Nelson-Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Troy & Coleen Denton
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraksa-Lincoln to major in Animal Science and pre-vet medicine. After, Bailey plans to go to graduate school and peruse being a mixed animal veterinarian.
Ella Martindale
Recipient of: The Lloyd Lindquist Scholarship
Parents: Sarah & Andrew Nelson | Curtis & Stephanie Martindale
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in animal science & pre-vet. Ella would like to attend graduate school and become a mixed animal veterinarian
Emmet Johnson
Recipient of: The Lloyd Lindquist Scholarship
Parents: Mark and Diane Johnson
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraska Omaha and major in professional flight
Isabella Benne
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Larry & Hope Benne
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to major in high school education and become and teach agricultural education.
Jeffrey “JT” Brands
Recipient of: Normil Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Ted and Tami Brands
Future Plans: Attend the University of South Dakota to play football and study business marketing
Jesse Droescher
Recipient of: Kinman-Oldfield Scholarship
Parents: Rusty & Cheri Droescher
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in mechanical engineering.
Kara Selken
Recipient of: Marian Bolin-Fritz Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Scott & Karen Selken
Future Plans: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to major in Nursing
Lillian Ehlers
Recipient of: Carol Nelson-Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Loren and Julie Ehlers
Future Plans: Attend the University of Northern Iowa to double major in elementary and middle-level education with a minor in special education
Lincoln Benne
Recipient of: Willmer Moseman Memorial Scholarship
Parents: Dale & Stephanie Benne
Future Plans: Attend the Briar Cliff University to play football and major in Biology. Lincoln plans to go on to medical school and become a Pediatrician.