Words cannot express how incredibly honored I am to receive the Carol Swenson Memorial Scholarship. I would like to express my extreme gratitude to the Swenson family for selecting me as this year’s recipient. Carol Swenson was a remarkable lady that helped me become the person I am today and for that I am extremely grateful. I would not be who I am today without the Inver Grove Heights Scholarship Program and the ideals Carol represented. I plan on using the scholarship to further my education and continue being involved with the Inver Grove Heights Scholarship Program and the communities where I live. Thank you again for this special honor.
Alyssa Gaarder
