April 24, 2001

VITERBO HONORS COULEE REGION STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

LA CROSSE, Wis.—Students representing six high schools and three institutions of higher learning in the Coulee Region were among the volunteers honored at Viterbo University’s Volunteer Recognition Night on Monday, April 23, in the university’s Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Students recognized at the event were juniors and seniors nominated by instructors and administrators at their schools. Participating students represented Aquinas, Central, Logan, La Crescent, West Salem, and Holmen high schools, and Viterbo University, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Western Wisconsin Technical College.

Participating schools each nominated around six student volunteers to be honored. One student representing each school gave a brief presentation the event.

The President’s Award, presented by Viterbo President William J. Medland, was bestowed on Franciscan Skemp Hospice, represented by Allan Saugstad, and Gundersen Lutheran Hospice, represented by Jeanine Holguin. The award annually honors a local group or organization that has demonstrated outstanding and selfless service to the community.