The Mitchell Scholarship Drive

Scholarship Endowment
Virtual Wall of Honor

As a thank you to our scholarship donors we present our growing list of endowed scholarships and students expressing their gratitude in their own words.

Updated March 2008

Tekia
Tallard and Erickson Scholarship recipient

“This scholarship ensures that people like me can achieve their dreams and worry about other obstacles in law school such as exams. Thus, I thank you so much so for allowing me to study free and clear of financial worry.”

G. Donald Tallard and Elvira Erickson Scholarship

Louis L. Ainsworth Endowed Scholarship

Donald C. and Mary Jo Savelkoul Scholarship

Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi Diversity Scholarship

Nicholas V. Schaps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

R. Ross Quaintance Scholarship

Baker Intellectual Property Law Scholarship

Michael D. Schumann & Min (Amy) S. Xu Intellectual Property Scholarship

Chief Justice Douglas K. Amdahl Scholarship

Jessica
Prince Public Service Scholarship recipient

“It is great to know the faculty at Mitchell helps support students like me. Thanks again!”

Professor J. David Prince Public Service Scholarship

S. Louis Shore Memorial Scholarship

Professor Neil Hamilton Scholarship Endowment

Jeffrey R. Anderson Endowed Scholarship

Melvin J. Silver Scholarship

Nicholas
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner Patent Scholarship recipient

“Once again, I want to thank you for your generosity and kind spirit in funding this scholarship, which has provided support and encouragement for both my family and me.”

Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner Patent Scholarship

Susanne C. Sedgwick Scholarship

John B. Burke, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Thomson West Diversity Scholarship

Armed Forces Scholarship

Judge Harvey W. Fort Scholarship

Travelers Companies, Inc., Diversity Scholarship

Lydia
Leary Scholarship recipient

“Had it not been for your generosity, I would not be able to pursue my
dream of working as a lawyer…Your gift has made it possible for me to follow this new direction, and I thank you, again, for your kind support.”

Margaret A. Leary Scholarship Endowment

The Welter Intellectual Property Scholarship

Luke & Laura Baer Family Endowed Scholarship

Thomas W. Murray Memorial Scholarship

William Mitchell Diversity Scholarship

Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi Women’s Scholarship

Caroline M. & Austin J. Baillon Scholarship

William Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Nicole
Barbeau Scholarship recipient

“Law school has been life changing. The growth that I have experienced goes well beyond my increased knowledge of the law. I am better equipped to face challenges in all areas of life. Because of this, I can contribute more to my community, and I am a better mother for my daughter. I am very thankful for this experience…”

Donald and Donna Barbeau Scholarship Endowment

Emmaline L. Wolfe Warden and Walter P. Wolfe Scholarship

Barbara A. Wrigley Intellectual Property Scholarship for Women

Carl A. Dreves Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Xcel Energy Scholarship

The Smaby/Symons Family Scholarship Fund

William N. Bernard Endowed Scholarship

Steven
Sinykin Scholarship recipient

“The scholarship will also facilitate my transition from studying law to serving clients with their trademark and copyright issues. Ultimately, I can begin focusing earlier on what I'm working and studying for: practicing law.”

Bob & Herta Sinykin Scholarship

Briggs and Morgan - Honorable Sam Hanson Minority Scholarship Endowment

Harry A. Sieben, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Class of 1961 Scholarship Endowment

Robert S. & Eunice L. Burk Scholarship

Kevin S. Berry Memorial Scholarship

Wilfrid E. Rumble Scholarship

Class of 1978 Scholarship

Chief Justice Douglas K. Amdahl Scholarship

Warren E. Burger Entrance Scholarship Endowment

Class of 1979 Scholarship

Britt
Women in Law Annual Scholarship recipient

“Thank you again for your generous financial support, but most of all, thank you for setting an example for all women in law. You are a trailblazer and role model for women like me to build successful careers and serve the public interest.”

Women in Law Annual Scholarship

Class of 1994 Scholarship

Howard S. Cox / Moss & Barnett Scholarship Endowment

Popham Haik Schnobrich & Kaufman Scholarship

Class of 1999 Scholarship

Christine D. Zonneveld ’89 Scholarship for Women

Kristine L. Gabel and Gregory S. Nelson Corporate Law Scholarship for Women

Patricia Ann Burke ’78 Scholarship Endowment for Women

Dayton-Hanson Elder Law Scholarship

Rachel
Hitchcock Scholarship recipient

“I gratefully accept your scholarship and anxiously anticipate the opportunity to pay it forward during my career as a lawyer.”

Edward G. Hitchcock and Marie S. Hitchcock Endowment Fund

Hon. Elizabeth Hoene Martin ’80 Scholarship Endowment for Women

Roger L. & Agnes C. Dell Scholarship

Justice Rosalie E. Wahl ’67 Scholarship for Women

Justice Esther M. Tomljanovich ’55 Scholarship for Women

Deloitte & Touche Tax Research Scholarship

Ryan
Cosgrove Scholarship recipient

“Knowing that others in the legal community are out there recognizing your work is satisfying and much appreciated…Upon receipt of the Cosgrove scholarship, I immediately thought that it would be nice to be able to do something like this myself. It seems like the right thing to do, and someday I will.”

Hugh J. and Jacquelone M. Cosgrove Scholarship Endowment

Martin Lueck & Mallory K. Mullins Scholarship Endowment

Charles C. and Marie J. DeMoss Scholarship

Warren B. King Endowed Scholarship

Judge Donald P. Lay Minority Honor Scholarship

John H. Faricy, Jr. Scholarship

Judge Gerald W. Heaney Scholarship

Caldecott Family Law Review Fellowship Endowment

Elna W. Giesler Memorial Scholarship

Edward J. Devitt Scholarship

Christopher
Bergerson Endowed Scholarship recipient

“It would not have been possible for me to have these experiences if it wasn't for people like the two of you, who so kindly give back to Mitchell and make it possible for the school to shape the legal minds of the future.”

Stephen & Lois Bergerson Endowed Scholarship

E. Willard and Charles R. Murnane Scholarship

Kevin Paul Howe & Mary Ann Fusco Howe Scholarship

Horace R. and Ruth L. Hansen Scholarship Endowment

Thomas M. Conlin Scholarship Endowment\

L.A.W. of Ramsey County Scholarship

Margaret Maie Sodergren Houchens Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Roger R. Lenzmeier ’54 Memorial Scholarship

Hon. Miles W. Lord Scholarship

Class of 1976 Scholarship Fund

Jessica
Popovich Scholarship recipient

“To only thank you for the scholarship, however, would not be enough. This year, your support removed the pressure of taking more loans, but it has also directly encouraged my commitment to public interest work…I only hope, Mrs. Popovich, that I will one day be in a position to help another student like you have helped me. I will not forget your support.”

Chief Justice Peter S. Popovich Scholarship

Magnuson Amdahl Working Student Scholarship

Bernard P. Becker Scholarship

Joseph A. Maun Scholarship

C. Paul and Helen F. Jones Scholarship Endowment One

Class of 1983 Scholarship Endowment Fund

McNeely Foundation/Richard C. Schall Scholarship

Kathleen C. Ridder Scholarship Endowment

Charles and Marjorie Pihl Scholarship

Stanley W. & Dorothy K. Merrill Scholarship

Joseph S. ’62 and Lisa R. ’87 Micallef Scholarship Endowment

Forman Scholarship Endowment

Joy
Middendorf Courage Scholarship recipient

“Thank you very much for making this scholarship available to students with physical limitations. Your foresight and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. The funds I received from this scholarship have made a significant difference in my life this semester.”

Kimberly Middendorf ’02 Courage Scholarship

MIPLA Scholarship for Intellectual Property

Bruce Hanley Criminal Justice Scholarship

Eugene & Violet Rerat Scholarship

Crystal Murphy Memorial Scholarship

James E. & Margaret H. Kelley Scholarship

The Wasie Foundation Scholarship

Professor Robert Oliphant Marine Corps Scholarship

Thomas H. Berreman Scholarship Endowment

Daniel
Leonard, Street and Deinard Foundation Diversity Scholarship recipient

“This scholarship has saved me from additional mental anguish and stress during my first semester of law school. As you well know, the first semester is tough but it could have been much worse if I had the feeling of insurmountable debt hanging over my head. So, thank you for removing one major burden from my life so far and for removing the future stress of insurmountable debt.”

Leonard, Street and Deinard Foundation Diversity Scholarship

Oppenheimer Richard G. Lareau Technology Scholarship

The Briggs & Morgan –  Hon. Sam Hanson  Minority Scholarship

Donald and Wanda Blockhus Scholarship

Dwight D. Opperman Scholarship

Justice James C. Otis Scholarship

William Randolph Hearst Minority Scholarship

Kathleen Flynn Peterson Scholarship

Sofia
Borgman-Beaton Scholarship recipient

“I want to thank you and your organization for providing the Borgman-Beaton Scholarship. It has provided enormous support and encouragement for both my family and me.”

Borgman-Beaton Scholarship Fund

James R. and Mary W. Frey Scholarship Endowment

Michael Steenson Scholarship

Burton Legal Writing Award

Cyrus & Helen Rachie Scholarship

Jonathon Weitzman Leadership Award

Richard Golling Memorial Fund

Kristopher
James Hogg Scholarship recipient

“Personally, I am honored to receive this gift from the fund in your name because I enjoyed your Contracts class so much.”

James F. Hogg Scholarship

Ramsey County Bar Foundation Minority Scholarship

Mitchell Spector Scholarship

Alumni Memorial Scholarship

Reliant Energy/Minnegasco Scholarship

Professor Melvin Goldberg Scholarship

Ronald E. and Alverna L. Hachey Scholarship Endowment

Peter & Mary Reyes Scholarship

Professor Kenneth Kirwin Endowed Scholarship