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April 7, 2004

Eight Juniors Receive Christopherson Scholarships

SIOUX FALLS, SD - Eight Augustana College juniors have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year.

The Augustana Faculty Scholarship and Awards Committee made the selections on the basis of scholarship, campus/community service, and how well the nominee fit the description of the donors as someone "equipped for life."

Fred C. Christopherson, who died in 1989, was the editor of the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for 31 years. J. Marie Christopherson also died in 1989. Her column, "Driftwood," appeared in the Argus Leader for 20 years.

The 2004-2005 recipients are:

Louisa Anderson, Plymouth, Minn. Louisa is majoring in biology and secondary education. She is the daughter of Teresa and Richard Anderson.

Amanda Conrad, Canton, S.D. Amanda is a theatre and communication/business major. She is the daughter of Georgia and Charles Conrad.

Sarah Foulks, Ponca, Neb. Sarah is a deaf education/special education major. She is the daughter of Beth and Caleb Foulks.

Kellie Furman, Britton, S.D. Kellie is majoring in sociology. She is the daughter of Caroline and Dwayne Furman.

Nicholas Kuhlman, Saint James, Minn. Nicholas is majoring in chemistry and English. He is the son of Rhonda and Douglas Kuhlman.

Tod Lacey, Trent, S.D. Todd is majoring in religion and business administration.

Angie Mattke, Spicer, Minn. Angie is a biology major. She is the daughter of Connie and Preston Mattke.

Brian Rekken, Fergus Falls, Minn. Brian is majoring in chemistry. He is the son of Charlotte and Steven Rekken.