Fairmont Dollars for Scholars recently awarded 192 scholarships totaling $407,200 to Fairmont High School Seniors and Graduates. Since 1974 they have awarded 5,243 scholarships totaling $5,874,629. Applicants can receive up to four awards for their postsecondary education.

1. Al Zinter/John F. Bird/Lester Baumann/Helen Pierce/Dr. and Mrs. Donald Ruble. All former Fairmont educators. — Karissa Newville

2. Alice F. Peters. Alice, a FHS graduate, funded this for a student attending a four-year college. — Cadence Montgomery, Ethan Pockrus

3. Alison Lutterman Memorial. For a female studying science. — Sydney Blomster

4. American Association of University Women. For a female pursuing higher education. — Kailyn Miller

5. Anna Rahn. Anna lived to be 100 years old. — Landen Meyerdirk

6. Anne Nicole Gunther/Elsie Krueger/Leo & Lanore Seifert. — Landon Gilbertson

7. Arthur & Leona Barke. Preference is for a student in nursing or elementary education. — Kynlie Anderson

8. Arthur & Monica Wiebe. Art built homes in Fairmont. — Carys Gudahl, Olivia Ortega

9. Ashley Waterbury Family. Preference is for a student who attended youth group at St. John’s UCC, SJV or UMC. — Elly Stegge

10. Ashley Waterbury Memorial. Ashley was a student at FHS. — Kate Grogin

11. Beckman. For students majoring in science. — Jacob Ehlert, Alayna Haefner, Corene Moeller, Meredith Nemmers, Will Niestrath, Madisyn Peyman

12. Betty Aakre/Evelyn Bork Wilcox /Maybelle & Harvey Einhaus. All former teachers. — Makenzie Lowry

13. Bill Cahalan. Established in memory of Bill, a former Sentinel reporter. — Gage Cyphers

14. Blanche Kindstrom. Blanche was a Fairmont Public School librarian for many years. — Josiah Hoye

15. Bob & Ardella Schroeder/Major Nelson/Fairmont Sentinel. Preference is for a student in art. — Noah Bettin

16. Bob & Liz Huemoeller. For an accounting student. — Diego Morales

17. Bolton & Menk, Inc. Scholarship is for a student in engineering or math/science. — Merritt Pomerenke

18. Budd Rich Family.  All seven Rich kids graduated from FHS and graduated college, 6 of whom have advanced degrees. — Alyvia Anderson, Shannon Green

19. Calvin Gould III. Awarded to an athlete with good character and leadership skills. — Logan Madsen

20. Casper “Cap” & Mary Hegdal. Cap Hegdal was on the board of Fairmont DFS for many years. — Brooklyn Pfeffer

21. Chad Petschke Memorial/Fairmont Police Officer Association. Preference for a student majoring in law enforcement. — Ethan Siebring

22. Charles and Mary Kiester. Charles is a 1954 Fairmont High School graduate. — Ivy Schomberg, Macy Smith

23. Charles Dauer Memorial. Charlie was a longtime Fairmont resident and advocate for education who was always willing to help others in need. — Sebastian Castro

24. Churchill Family. Preference for this award is for a student studying at the University of St. Thomas. — Brendan Schmidtke, Sawyer Tordsen

25. Connie Miller/Profinium Bank/Michael & Liz Garry/BPW/Herb Gunther/United Commercial. — Valeria Morales Herrera

26. Cynthia Lyn Spee. Preference for a student who has volunteered and studying healthcare. — Sage Leiding

27. Dale Balske Memorial. Dale enjoyed Fairmont HS sports. Preference is for a male student athlete. — Ryan Szafryk

28. David Lenort & Evelyn Lenort. For a student going into agriculture or the medical field. — Faith Kotewa

29. David N. Stusse. David Stusse is a 1966 Fairmont High School graduate. — Morgan Martinson

30. Denise Ballman Schwieger. Preference is someone in arts or media. — Tiffany Lowry

31. Dennis Murphy. For a graduating senior in fine arts and athletics. — Alayna Buntjer, Nolyn Goerndt, Grace Kotewa, Joseph Long,

32. Donald Keene. Don was an area distributor of agricultural products. — Caine Gronewold

33. Doug & Dorothy Richards. Doug was principal at Central, Budd, & Middle schools, while Dorothy was a hospital dietitian. — Abigayle McAdams

34. Dr. H. and K. Williamson/Dr. Andy & Janet Ruth/Fairmont Dentists/Mayo Health System. Preference is for a student going into a health-related career. — Kaymarie Desjarlais

35. Dr. Jim & Carol Dick. For a student pursuing ag studies. — Peyton Gresham

36. Dr. Robert & Mary Arneson. Bob was a high school teacher before earning his degree in dentistry. — Isaiah Vaughn

37. Duane Schmicking. Duane was a long-time Fairmont employee. — Emma Gudahl, Cadence Leiding, Brooke Van Gelderen

38. Education Minnesota Fairmont. Fairmont teachers funded this for a student in education. — Makayla Lowry

39. Ellis & Arlene Saxton/Class of 1946. Preference is for somebody attending a technical college. — Wylee Frederiksen

40. Elton & Ellen Kuderer. Elton was involved in our chapter in the formative years. — Adrian Sanchez

41. Esther Brasie. For a male FHS grad pursuing a degree in education. — Cooper Gudahl

42. Eugene Reiter/Mary Kay Collins for Nursing. Preference for a student going into nursing. — Cooper Steuber

43. Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a new scholarship in 2026 for a student pursuing business. — Ivan Martin

44. Fairmont Class of 1960. It is estimated that at least 85 percent of the class invested to create this award. — Ilana Moeller

45. Fairmont Class of 1965. First fully endowed scholarship by a Fairmont HS class. — Taylor Madsen

46. Fairmont Class of 1968. Created in 2014, this scholarship alternates between STEM and technical studies. — Sawyer Laven

47. Fairmont Class of 1976. Created in 2006, 30 years after this class’s graduation. — Kaylee Nelson

48. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Bob Huemoeller Honorary. — Dakota Wiley

49. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Lester Baumann Honorary. –Jaydon Putney

50. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Cap Hegdal Honorary. — Andrea Mennen

51. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars James Haeckel Honorary. — Brendan Brookens

52. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Ida Fancher Honorary. — Jase Meade

53. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Lorraine Balske Honorary. — Mersades Droegemueller

54. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Don Oberg Honorary. — Elizabeth Kotewa

55. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Elton Kuderer Honorary. — Levi Loughmiller

56. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Sherwood Sagedahl Honorary. — Tavian Harvey

57. Fairmont Dollars for Scholars Harlan Gorath Honorary. — Sienna Utesch

58. Fairmont Eagles Club. The Fairmont Eagles’ motto is “People Helping People.” — Owen Blaufuss

59. Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis. Kiwanis motto is “Serving Children of the World.” — Kathryn Ogden

60. Fairmont Exchange Club/Lions Club/Rotary Club. Fairmont service clubs’ scholarship. — Emma Jerred

61. Fairmont Firefighters Relief. Priority is given to children of Fairmont firefighters. — Blaze Geiger, Brylee Miller, Hadan Toomer

62. Fairmont Railway Motors Foundation/Richard & Maxine Wade. Fairmont Railway Motors, established in the early 1900s, manufactured railroad equipment. — Matthew Senneff, Isaac Stone, Joshua Walders

63. Fairmont Schools Employee Federal Credit Union. — Jadyn Musser

64. First Farmers & Merchants National Bank. Created by bank donations based on Fairmont baseball and football scores. — David Miller

65. Florence Swanstrom. Florence willed the chapter money to fund this scholarship. — Jacob Crissinger

66. Frank & Madonna Milow. Preference is for a student majoring in an agriculture program. — Adelyn Hoye

67. Fred Sahr. A University of Minnesota graduate, Fred had a radio & TV shop in Fairmont. — Nathaniel Soelter

68. Gary Gjerstad/Martin & Dorothy Schamber. Preference is for someone in music. — Anthony Klanderud

69. Geneva Flygare McCoun. For a student at a liberal arts college. — Hannah Fischer

70. Gertrude Schissel. Gertrude and Art Schissel, long-time Fairmont residents, gave money to a number of organizations. — Haleigh Grotzinger, Jozie Hoefker, Ainsley Malo, Carter Quist

71. Gertrude Schissel Two Year Renewable. The first two names are in the second year of the renewal and other two are in the first year of the two years. — Hailee Greeley, Tyler Kurt, Kellin Fritz, Belinda Lutterman

72. Harold Metcalf. The Metcalfs were great educational financial supporters. — Tyler Bicknase, Gavin Junkermeier, Jaylyn Van Gelderen

73. Helen Gould Estate. In memory of a stout supporter of Fairmont schools and students. — Hannah Goerndt

74. Herb & Jeannette Wolf. Jeannette was a teacher in the Truman schools and Herb a teacher and coach at Fairmont High School. — Ava Rodning, Emily Wheeler, Nicole Zebedee

75. Herb & June Russ Family. Herb and June were known for their volunteering. — Gabriella Leiding

76. Howard & Joan Engquist Memorial. They were very supportive of education. Given by their children in their memory. — Cameron Schmidtke

77. Hunt Fund. These awards are part of Hunt Funds designated for student enrichment. — Alexis Fuller, Andrew Haefner

78. James & Mary Humeston. Jim was a Fairmont principal and Mary taught in Welcome. — Jaydan Moses

79. Jay & Eleanor Pieser. The Piesers owned and operated the Fairmont Furniture Store. — Isaac Thomas

80. Jay Hauglid Memorial. An avid sports fan. Preference for a computer science major. — Alexa Sophia Alera

81. Jeanne Barker Memorial. Preference is for an art major or a student in graphic arts/pottery. — Cheyenne Abel

82. Jim & Winn Ann Simser. For a student who demonstrates strong leadership. — Levi Pooley

83. John F. Cade. John Cade, 1966 Fairmont graduate, was the founder of Cade Industries, an aerospace company. — Evelin Chavez Martin, Harmon Schrunk

84. John F. Hayes. Mr. Hayes was a 1932 graduate of FHS & a graduate of the University of Minnesota. — Eric Determan

85. Lloyd & Evelyn Alsworth. Lloyd managed the Fairmont Airport for many years. — Axel Chapman

86. Lorraine Balske Memorial. A devoted Dollars for Scholars volunteer who was passionate about helping students. — Kate Hagen, Brier Lenort, Cole Nawrocki, Dhanvi Patel, Bryanna Petschke, Audrina Suckow, Nola Thedens, Megen Wheeler, Leslie Zarling

87. Lura & Glenn Reed. Preference is for a student planning to major in education. — Mya Pierce

88. Lydia & R. E. Kietzer. The Kietzers were local farmers who supported education. — Allon Chen

89. Mabel (Rosenberg) Eltgroth Memorial. For a student pursing education in studio arts or nursing. — Alexis Peters

90. Marilyn Sweet Borchardt Education. This award honors Marilyn, a single mom who worked hard to raise her family. — Kylee Desjarlais, Carmyne Hecht, Illyana Kelley, Seth Siebring

91. Mark & Sue Hamre. Mark and Sue were both FHS graduates. — Claire Nemmers

92. Mark Boro Memorial. Mark, a 2000 graduate of FHS, excelled in athletics and sportsmanship. Mark was a Business Administration graduate of Drake University. — Joseph Hackett

93. Martin County Conservation Club. This award is for a child of a member or a student in ecological studies. — Anna Utermarck

94. Martin County VFW Post 1222 & Auxiliary/Fairmont Jaycees. Preference is given to a child of a VFW or Auxiliary member. — Hank Artz

95. Maynard & Audrey Johnson. Maynard taught mathematics and coached track at FHS for many years. — Katherine Simpson

96. Mike & Linda Katzenmeyer. For a student pursuing a career in education. –Johanna Petschke

97. Miller Fashions/G. Chapman/M. Evans/N. Godden/MARC. — Nolan Anderson

98. Minnesota Motor Bus. The Bus Service that transports FHS students — Talan Hanson

99. Minnie Jorgenson. Marjorie L. McClain, a 1937 Fairmont graduate, created this award for her mother. — Hadley Artz, Kennedy Becker, Lincoln Becker, Abigail Cihoski, Jack Hagen, Season Kotewa, Grace Pendergast, Solveig Senf, Grace Simpson, Oliver Tordsen. Cole Wiemers

100. Nettie Dorrance. Nettie and her husband were farmers who supported education. — McKenna Pierce

101. Pioneer Fund. Jessie Luedtke established these scholarships in memory of J.D. & Emily Crowther & William & Cora Bird, early settlers in the Fairmont area. –Jalin Jackson

102. Ray & Julia Dollen Miller Memorial. Ray and Julia were parents of Lorraine Balske, a long-time DFS board member. — Otto Neusch

103. Richard & Helen Gould. For an all-around good student involved in school activities. — Tytan Tumbleson

104. Richardson Family. Bill Richardson’s father, Brad, was a Fairmont High School teacher and principal. — Abigail Peyman

105. Robert & Edna Sexe. Bob, former Budd School principal, funded this award in memory of his wife, Edna. — Saida Parra

106. Robert & Verona Rock. Preference for a student majoring in education. — Janessa Nelson

107. Robert Raymond & Anna Bartunek Flynn. Created by their daughter Mary Margaret, a 1959 FHS graduate. — Macklain Anderson, Alexandra Ensrud, Macy Hanson, Lillian Higgins, Ella Klunder, Jordan Thompson

108. Rod Heinrich Memorial. For a student who played basketball at Fairmont. — Logan Junkermeier

109. Rudolf & Evelyn Peterson. The Petersons had a strong interest in music. — Sienna Webster

110. Schellpeper Family. Renewable awards for students studying science. — Samuel Grogin, Hudson Laven, Dominic Lund-May, Benjamin Moeller, Ty Nawrocki, Aiden Nelson, Isaac Sheard, Oliver Thedens

111. Sherwood & Carol Sagedahl Family. All three Sagedahl children received Dollars for Scholars awards. Sherwood was our DFS president and board member for many years –Maia Goerndt

112. Sue Nelson Memorial. Given in memory of Fairmont School’s longtime business manager. — Mariah Moeller

113. Sue Schissel Memorial. Sue was the daughter of Gertrude & Art Schissel. In her estate, she left money to several organizations to help further student’s education. — Simone Castro, Paige DeBoer, Jazlyn Geerdes, Makayla Javers, Hope Klanderud, Rylee Maday, Abigail Sundeen, Samantha Thatcher, Norah Traetow, Lauren Wheeler

114. Tom Mahoney. Funded by Fairmont football players coached by Tom. — Benet Mathiason

115. Vernon & Helen Peterson/Rollo & Nellie Crowther. Both were farmers in Martin County. — Katelynn Sommer

116. Winnifred M. Eglin. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Winnifred returned to her alma mater Granada and taught home economics. — Kendra Blomster, Cailwyn Jobe

117. Woodward Broadcasting. Fairmont radio station scholarship for a FHS senior. — Dayton Draper