University of Minnesota Athletics
Fifteen Gophers Receive Endowed Scholarships
10/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field
Fifteen members of the Minnesota men’s cross country / track & field programs were honored with endowed scholarships on Monday evening at the annual Golden Gopher Fund Banquet.
Dick Kilty & Roy Griak Scholarship Andy Richardson
Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Track & Field Scholarship Aaron Studt
Jim Nielsen Scholarship Sean Duling
Al Tappe Scholarship Ben Peterson
Andy & Gail Bunge Scholarship Jack Szmanda
Bob Bjorklund Scholarship Mike McFarland
Brigadier General Dennis & Pam Schulstad Scholarship Nick Hutton
Dr. Cheryl Bailey & Daniel Humes Scholarship Joey Schwecke
Gale M. & Arlene E. Anderson Track & Field Scholarship Trey Davis
J.H. Valentine Scholarship Ben Blankenship
James E. Richard Scholarship Brock Spandl
Mike & Shari Rogalski Scholarship Paul Hilsen
Randy & Bonnie Jones Scholarship Hassan Mead
Robert & Betty VanTassel Scholarship Mike Torchia
Tom & Mary Harding Family Scholarship Sean King
“The Golden Gopher Fund Banquet is one of the most special events of the year, both for our student-athletes and for the donors who support them,” said Maturi. “The banquet provides our donors with an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they are having on our student-athletes' lives. It's always an exceptional night.”
Minnesota continues to undertake a critical initiative called FOREVER GOLD, which would endow all student-athlete scholarships. Endowed scholarship donors were recognized at the banquet while more than 180 Golden Gopher student-athletes were awarded endowed scholarships.
There are three levels of endowed scholarships -- Gold Level Endowment ($300,000 and above), Maroon Level Endowment ($150,000 to $299,999), and Bronze Level Endowment ($25,000 to $149,999). The endowment gifts are invested, and a portion of the return is used each year to support the designated program.
Dick Kilty & Roy Griak Scholarship Andy Richardson
Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Track & Field Scholarship Aaron Studt
Jim Nielsen Scholarship Sean Duling
Al Tappe Scholarship Ben Peterson
Andy & Gail Bunge Scholarship Jack Szmanda
Bob Bjorklund Scholarship Mike McFarland
Brigadier General Dennis & Pam Schulstad Scholarship Nick Hutton
Dr. Cheryl Bailey & Daniel Humes Scholarship Joey Schwecke
Gale M. & Arlene E. Anderson Track & Field Scholarship Trey Davis
J.H. Valentine Scholarship Ben Blankenship
James E. Richard Scholarship Brock Spandl
Mike & Shari Rogalski Scholarship Paul Hilsen
Randy & Bonnie Jones Scholarship Hassan Mead
Robert & Betty VanTassel Scholarship Mike Torchia
Tom & Mary Harding Family Scholarship Sean King
“The Golden Gopher Fund Banquet is one of the most special events of the year, both for our student-athletes and for the donors who support them,” said Maturi. “The banquet provides our donors with an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they are having on our student-athletes' lives. It's always an exceptional night.”
Minnesota continues to undertake a critical initiative called FOREVER GOLD, which would endow all student-athlete scholarships. Endowed scholarship donors were recognized at the banquet while more than 180 Golden Gopher student-athletes were awarded endowed scholarships.
There are three levels of endowed scholarships -- Gold Level Endowment ($300,000 and above), Maroon Level Endowment ($150,000 to $299,999), and Bronze Level Endowment ($25,000 to $149,999). The endowment gifts are invested, and a portion of the return is used each year to support the designated program.
Players Mentioned
CHS Home Grown Gophers: Emmett Gerres
Friday, September 05
The Greek Freak of Minnesota
Friday, July 18
Gophers Finish 1-2 in Hammer Throw
Monday, June 16
Mantzouranis Earns NCAA Silver Medal
Thursday, June 12





















