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.

Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

Each scholarship awarded on behalf of the Friends of Oakland Foundation is $1000. Donations and memorials are accepted throughout each year to support the cause. An annual golf tournament is also held to contribute to the scholarship funds.

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.

Jim & Carol Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is a $1500 scholarship given in memory of Carol. Carol graduated from Oakland High School and lived with her husband Jim in Fremont, NE.  Carol taught elementary school for 32 years with a life centered on God, family, and music. 

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

  • Garrett Klausen

    Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

    Parents: Jason & Heather Klausen

    Future Plans: Attend Southeast Community College to study Auto Mechanics and become a certified Ford Mechanic.

  • Jaxen Jorgensen

    Recipient of: Clarence and Marion Goracke Memorial Scholarship

    Parents: Jim & Leann Jorgensen

    Future Plans: Plans to become a Financial Advisor.

  • Karley Eriksen

    Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

    Parents: Kirk & Bridget Eriksen

    Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and major in communication sciences and disorders with a focus in speech pathology.

  • Keyton Kampa

    Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

    Parents: Parents: Chester Kampa & Nicole Small

    Future Plans: He plans to get his agribusiness degree and diesel tech certificate, then go into the workforce.

  • Madison Enstrom

    Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

    Parents: Megan & Henry Unwin & Matthew Enstrom

    Future Plans: She plans to attend the University of South Dakota and major in kinesiology and exercise science on the path to occupational therapy.

  • Natlie Christensen

    Recipient of: Fred Christensen Memorial Scholarship

    Parents: Annie & Max Christensen

    Future Plans: Plans to become a Tattoo Artist and foster teens.

  • Nolan Magnusson

    Recipient of: The Lloyd Lindquist Scholarship

    Parents:

    Future Plans: Attend Northeast Community College and major in Agri-Business with the intentions of transferring to a 4-year college. He also plans to work with his dad and Grandfather on the family farm.

  • Piper Beltz

    Recipient of: The Lloyd Lindquist Scholarship

    Parents: Casey Beltz

    Future Plans: She plans to get married and move to Georgia. She will also take online classes to continue her education.

  • Shea Crimmins

    Recipient of: Friends of Oakland Foundation Scholarship

    Parents: Jeremy & Jessica Crimmins

    Future Plans: She intends to own and operate a dairy farm that follow both legal and ethical standards. She will grow her own corn and hay to provide for a nutrition plan. She plans to offer farm tours to the community and local school groups to provide more insight into the dairy industry.

  • Taryn Harney

    Recipient of: Jim & Carol Johnson Scholarship

    Parents: Shannon & Cori Harney

    Future Plans: Attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study Business or Sociology.