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Tana Thompson Memorial Scholarship established

Madison --  The Dakota State University Foundation announces the establishment of the Tana Thompson Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Tana’s parents, Dale and Glenda Thompson of Winfred. Tana died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident on April 13, 2001.  She was in her junior year at Dakota State University, majoring in elementary and special education.

“Through the generosity of the Thompson’s and many family friends and relatives, over $5,000 has been dedicated to a memorial endowment.  This endowment will exist forever in loving tribute to Tana’s memory,” said Mark Lee, Vice President at DSU.

Each year, a $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student from the College of Education.   The student must be majoring in Elementary Education or Elementary Education/Special Learning and Behavioral Problems.

The first recipient of the scholarship for the 2001-02 school year is Danelle Keninger from Ackley, Iowa.  Danelle is a senior majoring in Elementary Education/Special Learning and Behavioral Problems.

“Tana was a popular, bright student at Dakota State.  I consider Dale and Glenda’s action to be a statement of great love and courage and the endowment ensures that we will remember Tana and honor her memory each year,” said Dr. Jerald Tunheim, President of DSU.

Anyone wanting to contribute to the Tana Thompson Memorial Scholarship can contact the Dakota State University Foundation, 820 N Washington Avenue, Madison, SD  57042 or call 605-256-5693.