Office of the Governor

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, SD 57501

(605) 773-3212

www.state.sd.us

MEDIA ADVISORY: Monday, August 1, 2005

CONTACT: Mark Johnston, (605) 773-3212

Gov. Rounds to award Dakota Corps Scholarships

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that he will host the 2005 Dakota Corps Scholarship recipients at a reception and awards ceremony on Tuesday, August 2, beginning at 5 p.m. (CDT) at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre.  Also, the governor will recognize businesses and organizations who have contributed to the Dakota Corps Scholarship fund.

“This is our way to congratulate and honor these outstanding recipients of the Dakota Corps Scholarships,” said Gov. Rounds.  “We are pleased that these students have chosen to remain in South Dakota and to fill a need in a critical field of study.”

The current critical need occupations include: teaching K-12 music, special education, or foreign language; teaching high school math or science; and working as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or in other allied health care fields, including pharmacy.

Twenty eight incoming college freshmen from across the state will be awarded the Dakota Corps Scholarship for the 2005-2006 school year.  These students have committed to attend an in-state university and to join critical need occupations in South Dakota.  In addition, six Dakota Corps Scholarships will be awarded to students already enrolled in postsecondary education.

Recipients are:

Ian Alverson – Madison

Laura Anderson - Montrose

Ashley Auch - Menno

Alisha Bauer – Rapid City

Sarah Burtt – Nisland

Michelle Eykamp – Oldham

Jodi Fischbach – Mellette

Garet Ford – Huron

Tyler Geerdes – Brandon

Lacey Haensel - Montrose

Rachel Hall – Murdo

Kelli Hammer – Mellette

Sarah Hanson – Garretson

Margo Harris – Glad Valley

Greg Hartman – Hartford

Nichole Hofer - Centerville

Kelsey Hoff – Watertown

Kimberlie Hoffman – Morristown

Danielle Hohm – Huron

Amanda Hough – Webster

Jessica Jenson – Box Elder

Emily Jepsen – Gayville

Kendra Jorgensen – Dell Rapids

Laura Keupp - Colman

Christopher Kohrs – Redfield

Holly Leber – Sioux Falls

Marcie Locken – Isabel

Mallory Minahan – Sioux Falls

Brienne Pies – Waubay

Lindsay Schramm - Utica

Lauren Steffensen – Clear Lake

Nichole Taylor – Rapid City

Kelli Warnke – Fairfax

Kristie Ymker – Corsica

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