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Gem Lake News Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Sima Bazooband excelled at theatre, <br />speech and band during her high school <br />years. Her outstanding grade point <br />average and many advanced placement <br />course completions were just a few of her <br />academic achievements. <br /> <br />Sima was very involved in her community <br />too, volunteering hundreds of hours at St. <br />John's Hospital and the "Relay for Life" <br />walk for cancer research. She also <br />mentored 5th graders and helped 4th <br />graders with homework assignments. She <br />currently works at Sears as a sales <br />associate. <br /> <br />She plans to attend either the University of <br />Minnesota or the University of Southern <br />California, pursuing biology and theatre <br />studies. <br /> <br />Sam Bosak was a member of the National <br />Honor Society during his senior year. He <br />was involved in choir all four years and on <br />the Nordic Ski Team during his last two <br />years. His volunteer activities included <br />acting as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, <br />entertaining adults at the Salvation Army <br />Adult Day Center with choir concerts and <br />participating in community clean up <br />events. <br /> <br />Highlights of his academic career during <br />high school include being named an Honor <br />Graduate (top 5% of his class), being <br />named Student of the Month in 11th & 12th <br />grades, receiving the Principal’s Award in <br />9th & 10th grade, as well as taking six <br />Advanced Placement classes and one <br />College in the Schools Spanish class. Sam <br />is planning to attend St. Olaf College and <br />will be studying physics and mechanical <br />engineering. On hearing of his award, Sam <br />said the following: "I think it's great that the <br />city is able to provide a scholarship to help <br />its students pay for college. I feel <br />privileged to have received one of them <br />this year." <br /> <br />Adam Holman was a top student <br />throughout his high school career, and <br />excelled at Math, Psychology, U.S. <br />Government and Politics. He completed a <br />variety of advanced placement courses and <br />was regularly included on the A Honor Roll. <br /> <br />Adam's extra-curricular activities included <br />four years in football and weight lifting and <br />several years in track and basketball. He <br />was team captain of the football team in <br />12th grade, as well as being an All <br />Conference Award winner. <br /> <br />He was also known by his teachers and <br />coaches as being a hard working individual <br />with drive, diligence and leadership <br />experience. <br /> <br />Adam is planning to seek a degree in <br />Mathematics with a special education <br />certification from Bethel University. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />" I am very appreciative of the scholarship, <br />and it will help greatly. I am glad that this <br />opportunity was available to me, and it is <br />great to be part of a small community that <br />can put funds together and support the <br />youth. I would like to thank all that were <br />involved in making this fund available to <br />seniors and future college students." <br /> <br />(continued on page 3) <br />Four Graduates Receive Gem Lake Scholarship Award (continued <br />from page 1 ) <br />Gem Lake Resident Adam Holman <br />