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 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.
Clarence and Marion Goracke Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is a $1000 scholarship given in memory of Clarence Goracke. Clarence was a longtime educator teaching math here at Oakland-Craig. He served in a variety of coaching positions. Clarence was best known for his time on the football field, coaching from 1955 -1964 as well as 1971-1984. In talking with former students and athletes, Clarence served as a mentor to many, influencing numerous lives.
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
Ashlynne Gramke
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Dan and Sarah Gramke
Future Plans: She plans to attend UNK to pursue Pre-Nursing.
Briar Ray
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Nikki and Gus Ray
Future Plans: She plans to attend College of Saint Mary to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.
Brooklyn Richards
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Terry and Kate Richards
Future Plans: She plans to attend Colorado Christian University to pursue degrees in Missions and Job Corp.
Caleb Bousquet
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Brad and Alissa Bousquet
Future Plans: He plans to attend the Wayne State to pursue a degree in Elementary Physical Education.
Carolyn Magnusson
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Tim and Annie Magnusson
Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln to pursue a degree in Business Management.
Emma Anderson
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Aaron and Jill Anderson
Future Plans: She plans to attend the Concordia to pursue a degree in Business Administration.
Grace Wallerstedt
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Josh and Sara Wallerstedt
Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln to pursue a degree in Advertising and Public Relations.
Lyndsey Johnson
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Tess and Larry Johnson
Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln to pursue degrees in Architecture and Interior Design.
Madeline Pearson
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Ed and Alana Pearson
Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln to pursue degrees in Agribusiness.
Max Bures
Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship
Parents: Tammy and Carl Bures
Future Plans: He plans to pursue two degrees in Agricultural Science and Mathematics.