Class of 1948
Inducted September 30, 2016
Education:
- Ripon College, Ripon WI, 1948-1949
- University of Minnesota, B.S. Education, 1949-1952
- University of Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State, University of Superior, University of San Diego, Graduate Work, 1953-1978
Accomplishments/Work History:
- Participant & Governor Elect, first Minnesota Girls State
- Ideal Teacher Award, University of Minnesota, 1952
- Teacher of the Year, Fairbanks AK, 1978
- Honored by Association of Minnesota Counties, 1995
- AARP State Andrus Award, Volunteer of the Year State of Minnesota, 2014
- Citizen of the Year, Douglas County Fair Board, 2015
- Service to Mankind Award Recipient, Alexandria Sertoma, 2016
- Director, Alexandria Girl Scout Camp, 1949-1957
- Senior Program Director & Personnel Director, Douglas County, Alexandria MN, 1979-1995
- Executive Director, Alexandria Senior Center
- Board President & Action Team Marketing Chair, Alexandria Senior Center
- Instrumental role in establishing the Lifetime Learning Institute, Meals on Wheels, and Rainbow Rider for Douglas County area residents
- Community Involvement – Philanthropic Educational Organization, Hospital Foundation, Alexandria Technical and Community College Foundation Board, Age Friendly Alexandria Committee, Alexandria Arts Association, Aging Antics for the Arts Committee, Douglas County Fair Board, Elder Network Board, Women’s Club