The CCHS Envirothon team’s first place at the section competition on May 6 meant it had qualified once again for the state tournament held May 20 at Oliver Kelly Farm, in Elk River. At state, the cerebral Vikings placed seventh out of 27 teams. This is no ordinary contest. Minnesota’s state meet is North America’s largest high school environmental education competition. Teams of five students compete by taking examinations and giving oral presentations. Topics covered are aquatics/wetlands, forestry, soils, wildlife, and current resource issues. Coached by April Wahlstrom, the team is from L-R: Aurora Schelmeske, Hazel Oberholtzer, Robin Henrikson, Cece Chmelik, and Greta Roth. In back, L-R: Malin Anderson and Ella Hedstrom. Photo courtesy of April Wahlstrom
Monday, May 20 was a big day at the Cook County High School as academic/sports, and scholarship awards were given out.
The following high school kids were honored at the ceremony for their accomplishments over their high school careers or in some cases, for participating in activities that qualified for state tournaments.
. 2019 Knowledge Award: Lance Bartol*, Sylvia Berka*, Lyndon Blomberg, Adam Dorr*, Emma Gesch*, Ella Hedstrom, Robin Henrikson*, Adrian Howard-Larsen, Anne Lynch, Kestrel Pollock, Louise Ramberg, Greta Roth, Aurora Schelmeske (*denotes state participant).
. Envirothon Team 1: Sylvia Berka, Ellen Callender, Henry DeArruda Weaver, Louise Ramberg, Jack Wilson Team 2: Malin Anderson, Cecelia Chmelik, Robin Henrikson, Hazel Oberholtzer, Greta Roth, Aurora Schelmeske (Ella Hedstrom team 2 alternate) (team 2 went to State).
. One Act Play: Malin Anderson, Sylvia Berka, Amy Carpenter, Henry DeArruda-Weaver, Elsa Garry, Ella Hedstrom, Robin Henrikson, Keenan Hingos, Ian Kurschner, Hazel Oberholtzer, Kestrel Pollock, Louise Ramberg, Aurora Schelmeske, Abigail Stoddard (Ellie Block, Hattie Kunze).
. Robotics Team Award: High School members: Taylor DeBoer, Olivia Nesgoda, Sky Robley, RaeAnne Silence, Hailey Smith, John Vander Heiden, Emma Wolfe.
Middle School members: Kole Anderson, Recko Helmerson-Skildum, Brody Lacina, John Pierre, and Haddon Taylor.
. President’s Education “Gold” Award— to students who have a 3.8-4.0 Rolling Cume GPA through the end of the 3rd quarter: 9th Grade: Alisa Altman, Amy Carpenter, Cecelia Chmelik, Matthew Deschampe, Jacob Dorr, Elsa Garry, Anna Hay, Ella Hedstrom, Anna Heeren, Molly LaVigne, Olivia Nesgoda, Luke Nickolay, , Greta Roth, Charlet Waver.
10th Grade: Malin Anderson, Sylvia Berka, Louise Ramberg, Saira Smith, Abigail Stoddard, Kevin Viren.
11th Grade: Ellen Callender, Adam Dorr, Emma Gesch, Robin Hendrikson, Aurora Schelmeske, Alyssa Spry.
. President’s Education “Silver” Award—to students who have a 3.25-3.79 Rolling Cume GPA through the end of the 3rd quarter: 9th Grade: Shaelyn Hingos, Alice Koster, Lucas Martinson, Sky Robley, Morgan Starkey, Sadie Wilson, Emma Wolfe.
10th Grade: Aram Falter, Anne Lynch, Hazel Oberholtzer, Hailey Smith, Vaughn Swindlehurst, John Vander Heiden.
11th Grade: Doran Acero, Chloe Blackburn, Abigail Crawford, Henry DeArruda-Weaver, Keenan Hingos, Masen McKeever, Greggary Peroutka, Peter Sutton.
. Zinter Math & Science: Senior Math Connor Somnis $100. Junior Math: Robin Henrikson $100. Biology: Robin Henrikson $100. Chemistry: Lance Bartol $100.
. GM Playhouse Scholarship: Amelia Roth $250.
. Michel S. Beaupre Trade: Sela Backstrom $300.
. Cook County Education Association: Jaymee Dossey $100; Claire LaVigne: $100; Lupita Mendivil: $100; Bennjamin Rankin: $100.
. Grand Marais Public Utilities: Amelia Roth $500; Will Ramberg $300; Reilly Wahlers $200.
. Birch Grove PTO: Jack Peck $300.
. Literacy: Bennjamin Rankin $500.
. Cook County Booster Club: Sela Backstrom $500; Josh Prom $500.
. Cook County Business and Civic
Partnership: Sela Backstrom $1,000.
. Lunke Scholarship: Jayden Grivette $500.
. Lutsen 99er: Claire LaVigne $1,000.
. Oscar Sundquist: Sela Backstrom $500.
. Grand Marais Lions Club: Elsa Lunde $1,000.
. F. Faith Finnberg: (renewable) no qualified applicant $1,000.
. Masonic Lodge: Sophie Eliasen $2,000; Jack Haussner $2,000.
. Lutsen Relief: Leif Anderson $500.
. Donald Finn Business: Dillon Sjogren $250; Connor Somnis $250.
. Arrowhead Electric: Sela Backstrom $500; Will Surbaugh $500.
. Isak Hansen: Dyami Blackwell $500.
. Devil Track Lake Homeowners Association: Sela Backstrom $500; Gary Brumberg Business Connor Somnis $300.
. Cindy Nelson Award: Sela Backstrom Watch; Leif Anderson Watch.
. Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department: Josh Prom $500.
. Auxiliary Unit 413 Scholarship: Elsa Lunde $2,000.
. Cook County Ridge Riders: Sela Backstrom $250; Jaymee Dossey $250.
. Russell Ege Memorial: Sela Backstrom $500.
. WISE/Lioness Club: Leif Anderson $1,000.
. Alworth Scholarship: Jack Haussner $20,000.
. Daniel Patrick Riley Memorial: Leif Anderson $2,500.
. Helping Hands (Kerfoot) Scholarship: Levi Sheils $5,000.
. Burger Scholarship: Sela Backstrom $1,000.
. Grand Marais State Bank Scholarship: Jayden Grivette $500.
. Wesley J. Morris Memorial: Elsa Lunde $1,000.
. Borealis Chorale Award: Jack Peck $200.
. John Philip Sousa: Jack Peck trophy.
. Polar League Academic All-
Conference: 11th Grade: Doran Acero, Ellen Callender, Adam Dorr, Emma Gesch, Robin Henrikson, Keenan Hingos, Aurora Schelmeske, Alyssa Spry, William Surbaugh.
12th Grade: Lance Bartol, Jack Haussner, Elsa Lunde, Connor Somnis.
Grand Portage Athlete of the Year: Joe Deschampe Trophy
Senior Athlete of the Year: Reilly Wahlers, Andrew Miller Trophy
Lloyd K Johnson Foundation—full year’s tuition and books at Lake Superior College or
Fond du Lac Community College— Dyami Blackwell, Jaymee Dossey, Sophie Eliasen, Luke Johnson, Andrea Larsen, Cecelia Swader.
PSAT/NMSQT Recognition: Robin Henrikson, Adam Dorr.
Academic Warrior Books: Given to all seniors.
Co-Valedictorians Class of 2019, Effie Scott Scholarship: Leif Anderson, William Surbaugh – each $600/medal.
Co-Valedictorians Class of 2019, Anonymous Donor Scholarship: Leif Anderson, William Surbaugh $370 each. Salutatorian Class of 2019: Jack Peck, $660 / medal
Honor Graduates of 2019: Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher—Gold Honor Cords: Leif Anderson, Lance Bartol, Jack Haussner, Elsa Lunde, Jack Peck, Will Surbaugh.
Cumulative GPA of 3.25-3.79—White Honor Cords: Sela Backstrom, Lyndon Blomberg, Jaymee Dossey, Luke Johnson, Andrea Larsen, Claire LaVigne, Andrew Miller, Joshua Prom, Will Ramberg, Levi Sheils, Emma Smith, Connor Somnis, Reilly Wahlers, and Cami Wood.
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