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Real People.
Real Impact.
Real LRSC.
 

Every gift, every connection, and every success has a story behind it. This space is dedicated to sharing the inspiring journeys of LRSC alumni, generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and grateful students whose lives have been touched by the Foundation.

 

Our Stories

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Kayahna Hopfauf

Kayahna Hopfauf

New Rockford, ND

Kayahna chose LRSC because of the amazing atmosphere

New Rockford, ND

Kayahna chose LRSC because of the amazing atmosphere and “I knew I’d strive best being able to talk to my instructors and knowing them on a personal level.”

She appreciates the lower cost and being close to home.

“I definitely saw big savings attending LRSC. I’m earning the general courses I need for a much more affordable price than going to a four-year university right away.”

Kayahna received the Agnes Hastad Memorial Scholarship. 

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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

Scholarships played a huge role in Tucker Bercier’s

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 of education. 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 - 2017. She earned her Associate

Mariah Foote attended Lake Region State College from 2015 - 2017. She earned her Associate Degree of Science from LRSC in those two years. Once she received her degree, Mariah transferred to the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND to continue the pursuit of her remaining goals for her college education: a bachelor’s degree in psychology 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.

Advice Mariah explained that she would give to other students considering Lake Region State College is, “They have the best support and student services, such as TRIO, which helped direct me on my path to earning my degree.”
 

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