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Real People.
Real Impact.
Real LRSC.
 

Every gift, every connection, and every success has a story behind it. The space shares the inspiring journeys of LRSC alumni, donors, volunteers, and students. These students’ lives have been positively impacted by the Foundation.

 

Our Stories

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Braden

Braden Fee

Devils Lake, ND

“I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted to go for college

Devils Lake, ND

“I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted to go for college, but the supportive atmosphere really touched me. The cost was also a big factor, and that truly helped solidify my decision.

LRSC has many, many scholarships to help students attending college. My scholarships helped bring relief from worrying about how I was going to pay for college.”

Braden is a qualifier for International DECA competitions.

Braden received a scholarship from the Brian and Deb Houkom Endowment.

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Tucker

Tucker Bercier

Belcourt, ND

Belcourt, ND

Scholarships played a huge role in Tucker Bercier’s college journey. He chose LRSC because it was a way to learn to be independent yet close to home. While at LRSC he’s received honor scholarships, the Susan E. Greenleaf endowed scholarship and external scholarships.

“Scholarships have been beneficial in allowing me to focus on the content of my studies, rather than the financial burdens. The generous donors of LRSC have helped shape my entire career path, so I am forever grateful."

After graduating this December, Bercier transferred to continue studies with a goal of being a social science educator. 

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Hope

Hope Thorlakson

Langdon, ND

Hope chose Lake Region State College because she wanted a

Langdon, ND

Hope chose Lake Region State College because she wanted a college with smaller class sizes. Hope is studying Nursing.

“I desired the opportunity to establish personal relationships with other students and my professors. LRSC is also super affordable and offers flexibility with my schedule.”

The affordability created a great cost savings for Hope.

“Tuition is affordable and the scholarships and grants I was offered were very generous.”

Although not an endowment recipient, Hope received honor scholarships and Royal CTE scholarship from LRSC.

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Maria

Mariah Foote

Mariah Foote attended Lake Region State College from 2015 -

Mariah Foote attended Lake Region State College from 2015 - 2017. She earned her Associate Degree of Science from LRSC in those two years. Mariah transferred to the University of Mary to pursue a psychology bachelor’s and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. With her full college education, Mariah will work as an occupational therapist.

Mariah’s college education started at LRSC and to her, it was a great experience. “I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement I received from the LRSC staff, particularly Shaun Prince. Her guidance and unwavering belief in my potential were instrumental in my education journey,” Mariah said.

Mariah’s advice to students: “LRSC offers great support and services like TRiO, which guided me to my degree.”

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LRSC students posing in front of a tractor.
 

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