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On Sunday May 18, Trinity Church recognized 12 seniors from Colorado County High Schools. Larry Feldcamp of Lacey, Washington, has endowed scholarships to 12 Colorado County students each year, in memory of his late wife Elaine Dahse Feldcamp. Elaine Dahse Feldcamp was from the New Bielau area and spent her childhood as a member of Trinity Church in New Bielau.
Elaine graduated from Weimar High School in 1955. This is the sixth year that these scholarships have been awarded. Feldcamp and his sons set up the award for a period of 10 years to Weimar, Columbus and Rice Consolidated High Schools yearly. Each school receives two $10,000 four-year scholarships and two two-year $5,000 College or technical school scholarships. These scholarships are provided in yearly amounts of $2,500. $90,000 per year is paid out to the students of Colorado County to further their educational endeavors Seniors must apply for the scholarship and a selection committee composed of representatives from the three communities to select the winners. Students are selected on a weighted scale based on their high school academic scores, their ability to follow the directions given for the application, overall neatness of the application, quality of the required essay, community service hours and the student’s need for financial assistance to attend college.
Students along with their parents were recognized and presented their awards during the Sunday morning worship service on May 18 and were honored with a reception following the service.
