On Tuesday, April 8, Frazee High School celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2025 during the Senior Awards Ceremony. Students were recognized for excellence in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, and service—with over $100,000 in scholarships awarded by local businesses, civic groups, and individuals.

Award Highlights

• Triple ‘A’ Award (Arts, Academics & Athletics): Asher Blaine and Hailee Olson

• College Athletes Recognized: Sophie Strand (Softball/Volleyball), Emma Wiseman (Golf), Asher Blaine (Baseball), Bailey Pºmate (MVT): Asher Blaine and Hailee Olson

• Triple Crown Award (3-sport athlete all four years): Asher Blaine, Andrew Aho, Carter Sonnenberg, Hailee Olson, Emma Wiseman

• Honor Graduates: Silver (GPA 3.67–3.85): Grace Doll, Onalea Maijala, Lillian Adams, Gavin Simon, Olivia Wothe, Gracie Fales. Gold (GPA 3.851–4.00): Asher Blaine, Lainey Jacobson, Emma Ketter, Emma Wiseman, Annalynn Wallin, Sophia Strand, Cade Nagel

Additional Scholarships

• Lainey J – Freshman Scholarship Award from University of North Dakota $14,000

• Emma Wiseman – Athletic Scholarship from Mayville State University for $2,500 per year, $4,000 dollar academic scholarship from Mayville State

• Sophia Strand – Presidential scholarship, 20,000 every academic year or 10,000/semester

• Emma Ketter – Presidential Scholarship – University of Minnesota (Twin Cities): $5,000/year; CLA Bolland Luis Scholarship – University of Minnesota (Twin Cities): $2,000/year; MAHS Scholarship – Minnesota Association of Honor Societies: $500

• FFA Degree Recipient April 28, 2025 – Heidi Hunt

• AA Degree Recipients: Annalynn Wallin, Sophia Strand, Hailee Olson, Lainey Jacobson

• National Guard Recognition: Mariah Gruette

Frazee High School 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Lillian Adams: Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $2,000, Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Andrew Aho: SJE Foundation – $500, KLN Family Brands – $500

Asher Blaine: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500, Frazee Education Association – $500, Royale B & Eleanor Arvig Memorial – $3,000, Staff SGT Greg Riewer Memorial – $750, Steve Daggett ~ Class of 1987 – $2,500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $2,000

Emma Beimert: Frazee Lions Club – $1,000, Lois Rennewanz Scholarship – $5,000

Alissa Blauert: All in All – $500, Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Gracie Fales: Frazee Education Association – $750, Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary – $500, Frazee Area Action Fund – $1,000

Grace Doll: All in All – $500, Donald & Mickey Eveslage Memorial – $750, Frazee Area Action Fund – $500, Frazee Education Association – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000, Frazee Lions Club – $1,000

Mariah Gruette: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Hope Hamm: Frazee United Methodist Church – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Heidi Hunt: All in All – $500, KLN Family Brands – $500, Frazee Area Action Fund – $500, Frazee Education Association – $500

Lainey Jacobson: Delores Smith Memorial Scholarship – $400, Essentia Health St. Mary’s – $1,000, Frazee Lions Club – $1,000, Lois Rennewanz Scholarship – $5,000, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000, Wid Rice Electric – $750

Emma Ketter: Buhr/Medina Family Scholarship – $2,500, Frazee Lions Club – $1,000, Lois Rennewanz Scholarship – $5,000, United Community Bank – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Bailey Peichel: KLN Family Brands – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Ella Perala: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 – $500, Heart of Lakes VFW Post #7702 – $400, SSG Greg Riewer AmVets Post 612 – $500

Faith Pihlaja: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Liberty Peterson: Independent Order of Odd Fellows – $500, SSG Greg Riewer AmVets Post 612 – $500

Hailee Olson: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500, Frazee Lions Club – $1,000, Frazee United Methodist Church – $500, Leon Beyer Memorial Scholarship – $500, Staff SGT Greg Riewer Memorial – $750, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $2,000

Cade Nagel: Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary – $1,000, Wid Rice Electric – $750, Knights of Columbus – $500

Baylei Sandberg: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Kaden Smith: Lake Region Electric Cooperative – $600, Vergas Lions – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $1,000, American Legion Post 15 – $500, Vergas State Bank – $500

Brayden Simmons: Frazee Area Action Fund – $500

Carter Sonnenberg: Frazee United Methodist Church – $500, Heart of Lakes VFW Post #7702 – $400, Vergas Insurance Agency – $500, Vergas Lions – $500, Frazee Sportsman’s Club – $500, Lake Sybil Rod & Gun Club/Kyle Quittschreiber Memorial – $1,000

Sophia Strand: Education in Hospitality & Services/Spanky’s Stone Hearth – $1,000, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $500, Leon Beyer Memorial Scholarship – $1,000, Tyler Shipman Memorial Scholarship – $500, Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary – $1,000

Reilynn (Heather) Tracy: Donald & Mickey Eveslage Memorial – $750, Vergas Lions – $500, Lois Rennewanz Scholarship – $5,000

Annalynn Wallin: Buhr/Medina Family Scholarship – $2,500, United Community Bank – $500, Vernon & Helen Daggett Memorial Scholarship – $7,000, Frazee-Vergas Public Schools Non-Certified Staff/MSEA – $500, Perham Rotary Club – $1,250

Emma Wiseman: Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary – $1,000, Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary – $1,000, Frazee-Vergas School Board & Superintendent Karger – $250

Olivia Wothe: Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Club – $250, Lois Rennewanz Scholarship – $5,000

Mason Wilkowski: Independent Order of Odd Fellows – $500, KLN Family Brands – $500

This remarkable generosity from local donors, organizations, and community groups speaks volumes about the support behind the next generation of leaders. Congratulations to all the recipients on their hard work and achievements.