05/15/2026
🎓🌟 On May 11th, Spectrum seniors were honored during the 2025–2026 Scholarship Recognition Program, surrounded by the families, donors, and community members who continue to support their journey beyond high school.
From academic achievement to future career goals, this event highlighted the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and the lasting impact of a community that believes in its students! 💫🖤💚🎓️
This year’s 2026 scholarship sponsors include:
First Bank Elk River
Connexus Energy Foundation
Lucas Consulting
Rogers Lions MN
Elk River Lions Club
Ramsey Lions Club Minnesota
Rotary Club of Elk River
The Bank of Elk River
Three Rivers Community Foundation (through the Initiative Foundation)
Zimmerman Fire Department
Together, these incredible organizations awarded $18,000.00 in scholarships! 🎉📚
Congratulations to the following students on being named 2026 scholarship recipients:
*Indicates seniors unable to attend, Makayla Taylor accepted the award on the behalf of absent recipients.
Mr. Nyquist, Spectrum's Operations Manager, stepped in and presented for any donors who were unable to attend.
Senior Capstone Scholarships (sponsored by First Bank Elk River):
Novotny, Maggie – $600 (1st Place)
Fischer, John – $500 (2nd Place)
Carlson, Mallory – $400 (3rd Place)
First Bank Elk River Scholarships
Algaard, Mariah* – $1,000
Gray, Brenna – $1,000
Korpi, Amanda – $1,000
Connexus Energy Foundation Scholarship
Taylor, Makayla – $1,000
Lucas Consulting Scholarships
Carlson, Mallory – $500
Roach, Hailey – $500
Rogers Lions Club Scholarships
Orth, Danica – $500
Annen, Ella – $500
Elk River Lions Club Scholarships
Jasso-Hernandez, Mariana – $1,000
Frischholz, Aden – $1,000
Boese, Hannah* – $1,000
Beck, Hope – $1,000
Ramsey Lions Club Scholarship
Daniels, Aaron – $1,000
Gonzalez-Luna, Estrella (Star) – $1,000
Rotary Club of Elk River Scholarship
Guntzel, Ryan – $1,000
Malinskyi, Oleksandr – $1,000
The Bank of Elk River Scholarship
Guntzel, Alex – $1,000
Three Rivers Community Foundation (via Initiative Foundation) Scholarships
Edison, Claire – $1,000
Scott, Danielle – $1,000
Zimmerman Fire Department Scholarship
Burney, Alaina – $1,000
A sincere thank you to every donor and organization who invested in our seniors and helped open doors to future opportunities.
📸 Check out the photo album to see scholarship recipients, proud moments, and the oversized checks! 💵🎉
