Free Masons award scholarships
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News from Mission Valley Lodge #78
MISSION VALLEY — Mission Valley Lodge #78 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in Polson is pleased to announce the award of five $10,000 scholarships to five seniors, one at each of the public high schools in Lake County. The scholarships are administered through the Greater Polson Community Foundation. Each of the scholarship winners demonstrated a unique commitment to work ethic, community engagement and financial need. The scholarships are awarded to students in the fields of medical, finance, engineering, construction, and trades, including technical schools. They are not necessarily awarded to the student with highest GPA.
This year’s recipients include Hannah Fussell of Ronan, who will attend MSU in Bozeman studying animal science/pre-vet. The scholarship recipient from Arlee is Kendall O’Neil, who plans to attend MSU Northern in Havre and major in diesel technology. The Polson High School recipient is Fiona Elizabeth Rettig. She plans to attend Montana Tech University in Butte and major in radiological technology. Kile Gowen attended St. Ignatius High School and will attend Montana Technological University in Butte studying computer networks and cyber security. The Charlo High School recipient is Darcy Coleman who will attend the U of M and study to be a radiology technician.
Checks will be issued in each winner’s name to the college or university to which the winner has been accepted once proof of enrollment is received from the respective school. Applications for 2025 scholarships will be available from school counselors at the five high schools in early 2025 and must be returned by April 10, 2025. Funds for the scholarships come from a fund established by the legacy of the three lodges that combined to form Mission Valley Lodge #78: Polson Lodge #78, Flathead Lodge #112 in St. Ignatius and Ronan Lodge #131.
