Cook County students honored for academic achievement

The school year is wrapping up for students in Cook County. The end of the year includes the announcement of a slew of awards and honors for academic achievement for students at Cook County High School. Students have also been awarded scholarships from a variety of local organizations, and in recognition of achievement in areas ranging from music to science.

A complete list of students receiving honors and awards is below. Congratulations to all Cook County High School Students who were recognized for their achievements!

Academic Excellence Awards 

• President’s Education “Gold” Award – to students that have a 3.8 -4.0 Rolling Cume GPA through the end of 3rd quarter
  • 9th Grade: Lauren Berglund, Anni Dix, Kajsa Ekstrom, Noah Gregg, Sophia Lindstrom, Sidney Litterst, Brianna Monson, Eero Moody, Grant Oberg, Graham Oberholtzer, Cole Pederson, Elias Pszwaro
  • 10th Grade: Emma Crook, Georgi Dimitrov, Ben Fitzgerald-Wells, Ruby Gulstrand, Zoe Kacures, MJ Wharton, Grete Youngdahl
  • 11th Grade: Jordan Backstrom, Grace Blomberg, Claire Lindstorm, Molly Quello, Knut Remmem, Noah Smith, Lexi Surbaugh
• President’s Education “Silver” Award – to students that have a 3.25 -3.79 Rolling Cume GPA through the end of 3rd quarter
  • 9th Grade: Ashlyn Childs, Ian Cooley, Talon DeBoer, Ayden DeRosier, MaCoy Fairbanks, Ethan Fish, General Higgins, Lute Jansen, Dylan O’Brien, Adam Oberg, Patience Sifferath, Avery Sjoberg, Kadence Swader
  • 10th Grade: Sofi Boen, Jack LaBoda, Edward Larson, Hans Mehlaff, Maya Rodriguez, Sophie Sheehan, Nicholas Spry, Amber Theiner, Kirra White, Beck Wilson
  • 11th Grade: Kendra Berglund, Wyatt Clay, Kaj Erickson, MaTaya Fairbanks, Hunter Rex, Cade Smith, Elsa Sorensen, Finnley Taylor, Chandler Young, Rueben Youngdahl
• Varsity Knowledge Bowl: Ian Cooley, Aurora Gallager, Andrew Hallberg, Lute Jansen, August Kintop, Joao Santos, Roland Stoffel, MJ Wharton 
• JV Knowledge Bowl: Lauren Berglund, Ian Cooley, Aurora Gallager, Lute Jansen, August Kintop, Levi Manthey, Roland Stoffel, Kadence Swader, Beck Wilson 
• Envirothon: Grace Blomberg, Talon DeBoer, Goshi Dimitrov, Kalina Dimitrova, Wren Ferry, Kyla Gallegos, Ruby Gulstrand, General Higgins, Zoe Kacures, Claire Lindstrom, Sophia Lindstrom, Brianna Monson, Eero Moody, Adam Oberg, Cole Pederson, Knut Remmem, Genevieve Silence, Finn Taylor, Lexi Surbaugh, MJ Wharton
• One Act Play: Dune Arrowsmith, Maggie Gatzke, Elisa Figueroa, Payton Quaife, Aubrey Williams 

Scholarships

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

• Kamryn Johnson – $1,000.00 
• Amery Oberg  – $1,000.00 
• Ryan Shannon – $1,000.00

Alworth Scholarship 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $24,000.00 
• Ray Dressely  – $24,000.00 
• Wren Ferry – $24,000.00 

Amy Jordahl Insurance 

• Trinity Rude – $500.00 

Arrowhead Electric 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $500.00 
• Maggie Smith – $500.00 

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413 Scholarship

• Recko Helmerson-Skildum – Army National Guard
• Robert Rodriguez – Army
• Brayden Schmidt – Air Force
• Caiden Spry – Air National Guard

upon completion of basic training $500 each 

American Legion Post 413 Scholarship 

• Recko Helmerson-Skildum – Army National Guard
• Robert Rodriguez – Army 
• Brayden Schmidt – Air Force 
• Caiden Spry – Air National Guard 

upon completion of basic training $500 each 

Birch Grove PTO 

• Kalina Dimitrova  – $500.00 
• Arlo Christenson  – $500.00 

Cindy Nelson Award 

• Kamryn Johnson – Watch 
• Ray Dressely – Watch 

Cook County Ridge Riders 

• Taylor Everson – $1,000.00 
• Maggie Smith – $1,000.00 

Cook County Booster Club 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $500.00 
• Ray Dressely – $500.00 

Cook County Business and Civic Partnership 

• Siena Woerheide – $1,000.00 

Cook County Education Association 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $250.00 
• Hunter Johnson – $250.00 

Daniel Patrick Riley 

• Wren Ferry – $5,000.00 

Devil Track Lake Homeowners Association 

• Taylor Everson – $300.00 

Gary Brumberg 

• Kamryn Johnson – $300.00 

Grand Marais State Bank Scholarship 

• Amery Oberg – $1,000.00 
• Trinity Rude – $1,000.00 

Grand Marais Lions Club 

• Genevieve Silence – $1,000.00 

Grandpa David Scholarship 

• Amery Oberg – $250.00 
• Trinity Rude – $250.00 

Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department 

• Taylor Everson – $500.00 
• Genevieve Silence – $500.00 

Helping Hands (Kerfoot) Scholarship 

• Ray Dressely – $5,000.00 

Isak Hansen 

• Calvin Battees – $500.00 

John Phillips Sousa 

• Wyatt Hadley – Plaque 

Louis Armstrong 

• Joao Santos – Plaque 

Bud and Charlet Kratoska 

• Kamryn Johnson – $200.00 

Lunke Scholarship

• Kamryn Johnson – $500.00 
• Trinity Rude – $500.00 

Lutsen 99er 

• Arlo Christensen – $1,000.00 

Lutsen Relief 

• Allie Duclos – $500.00 
• Cy Oberholtzer – $500.00 
• Siena Worerheide – $500.00 

Masonic Lodge 

• Wyatt Hadley – $2,000.00 
• Siena Woerheide – $2,000.00 

Michel S Beaupre Trade 

• Calvin Battees – $500.00 

Oscar Sundquist

• Calvin Battees – $500.00 

Russell Ege Memorial 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $500.00

Tofte Fire Dept Relief 

• Arlo Christensen – $500.00 
• Maggie Smith – $500.00 

WISE 

• Kalina Dimitrova – $2,000.00 
• Amery Oberg – $2,000.00 

Zinter Math & Science: 

Senior Math: Ray Dressely – $600.00 

Junior Math: Noah Smith – $600.00 

Biology: Georgi Dimitrov – $600.00 

Physics: Ray Dressely – $600.00 

Zinter Civic: Kalina Dimitrova – $600.00

Polar League Academic All-Conference 

11th Grade: Jordan Backstrom, Grace Blomberg, Claire Lindstrom, Molly Quello, Knut Remmem, Noah Smith, Lexi Surbaugh 

12th Grade: Kalina Dimitrova, Ray Dressely, Kyla Gallegos, Amery Oberg, Cy Oberholtzer, Robert Rodriguez, Ryan Shannon, Genevieve Silence, Siena Woerheide 

Senior Athlete of the Year 

• Kalina Dimitrova – Plaque
• Ray Dressely – Plaque

Lloyd K Johnson Foundation – Full tuition, books and other fees for up to 2.5 year 

Calvin Battees, Hunter Childs, Alessandra Duclos, Taylor Everson, Kyla Gallegos, Wyatt Hadley, Andrew Hallberg, Zion Hartley, Kamryn Johnson, Solstice Nies, Trinity Rude, Joao Santos, Elias Sobanja, Siena Woerheide 

Valedictorian Class of 2024, Effie Scott Scholarship Salutatorian Class of 2024, Effie Scott Scholarship 

Wren Ferry Kalina Dimitrova 

$1250 / medal $750 / medal 

Honor Graduates of 2024 

Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher – Gold Honor Cords 

Kalina Dimitrova, Ray Dressely, Wren Ferry, Kyla Gallegos, Amery Oberg, Robert Rodriguez, Trinity Rude, Ryan Shannon, Genevieve Silence, Siena Woerheide 

Cumulative GPA of 3.25 -3.79-White Honor Cords 

Wyatt Hadley, Hunter Johnson, Cy Oberholtzer, Brayden Schmidt, Maggie Smith 

Kalli Hawkins May 24, 2024