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Twenty-four Idaho Students Awarded  Prestigious Horatio Alger State Scholarship
Duane and Lola Hagadone Provide $5,000 Scholarships to Teens for Overcoming Adversity

WASHINGTON, October 9, 2009 – The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is pleased to announce that it has awarded scholarships to 24 deserving high school students in Idaho. Each scholar will receive $5,000 to assist in funding their college education. The students were selected for the Horatio Alger Idaho State Scholarship because they persevered in overcoming adversity while also demonstrating excellence in academics, admirable character and community contributions.

“The Idaho scholars have overcome great obstacles and we are proud to present this award,” said David L. Sokol, president and chief executive officer of the Horatio Alger Association. “Through this scholarship program, we celebrate their accomplishments and help them reach their future goals.”

The Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs range from $2,500 to $10,500 and are sponsored by Horatio Alger members and friends. These scholarships are offered in 29 states. In 2009, the programs are awarding more than 600 state scholarships to students throughout the country.

The Idaho scholarships are made possible by Duane and Lola Hagadone.

“We are indebted to the contributions of Duane and Lola Hagadone,” Sokol added. “They are truly stewards of the Horatio Alger mission. Their support enables us to continue to offer young people access to a brighter future through higher education.”

Horatio Alger scholars are provided with numerous resources to ensure a successful college career. Each student receives:

• Financial aid guidance to assist in the selection of, and preparation for, college.
• Access to the association’s Web site, where students can create online profiles, search for fellow scholars, update their personal information, submit disbursement requests and direct questions to the association.
• Access to a toll-free information line, to speak to program coordinators for assistance with questions about their scholarships and other educational programs.

The 2009 Idaho recipients are:

• Amy J. Gannon, Clark Fork Jr-Sr High School, Clark Fork
• Brittny L. Yates, Clark Fork Jr-Sr High School, Clark Fork
• Benjamin J. Frisbie, Lake City High School, Coeur D Alene
• Nathanael D. Frisbie, Lake City High School, Coeur D'Alene
• Alannah R. Rasmusson, Kootenai Jr-Sr High School, Harrison
• April M. Bockstruck, Lakeland High School, Hauser
• Brittany A. Davi, Lakeland High School, Hayden
• Kara L. Weiss, Kendrick Senior High School, Kendrick
• Dakota E. Wallen, Moscow Senior High School, Moscow
• Nicole D. Albinola, Wallace Senior High School, Osburn
• Haley M. McDaniel, Wallace Senior High School, Osburn
• Michele Patton, Kellogg High School, Pinehurst
• Elijah J. Ross, Kellogg High School, Pinehurst
• Luke R. Johnson, Potlatch High School, Potlatch
• Travis W. Wells, Potlatch High School, Potlatch
• Cierra J. Olmstead, Timberlake High School, Spirit Lake
• Sandra C. Christensen, Kootenai Jr-Sr High School, St. Maries
• Jillian J. Darst, Saint Maries High School, St. Maries
• Kenneth D. Gingras, Saint Maries High School, St. Maries
• Morgan L. Mende, Kootenai Jr-Sr High School, St. Maries
• Lucia K. Sanchez, Saint Maries High School, St. Maries
• Doris M. Sines, Saint Maries High School, St. Maries
• Ashley N. Walker, Saint Maries High School, St. Maries
• Jake R. Willis, Wallace Senior High School, Wallace

The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009 Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship Programs is Friday, October 30, 2009. Students from all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, are encouraged to apply. An online application can be found at http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships.

About The Horatio Alger Association

Founded in 1947, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans continues to fulfill its mission of honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and of encouraging young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. The Horatio Alger Association offers three annual scholarship programs: the National Scholarship Program, State Scholarship Programs, and Graduate Grants. The association awards nearly $7 million annually in college scholarships and has given more than $63 million to deserving students since 1984. The association is a 2009 Combined Federal Campaign participant, ID# 77062. For more information, please visit www.horatioalger.org.

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