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Membership in the Hall of Fame is comprised of outstanding alumni, teachers, administrators and coaches who have made significant contributions to Oak Grove Lutheran School.  Competition for election to the Oak Grove Hall of Fame reflects a very high standard. Those wishing to nominate individuals for induction should recognize the elite nature of this group.

 

Purpose of Award


The Hall of Fame will recognize those individuals who best exemplify the spirit, integrity and philosophy of Oak Grove Lutheran School.  Alumni, faculty, staff, coaches and teams who have made significant contributions and have brought honor to Oak Grove Lutheran School are eligible for selection to the school’s Hall of Fame. We believe it is good and right to reaffirm Oak Grove’s mission and Christian philosophy through the recognition of these individuals.


2012 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Robert (Bob) Bower (class of 1958)

Jim Frisk (class of 1958)

Marshall Haaland (class of 1957)

Paula Langseth (class of 1977)

Merrill Ronning (class of 1963)


2011 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Anna Legreid Dopp (class of 1995)

Calmer Elness (former faculty member)

Curt Hagness (former faculty member)

Chuck Petersen (former faculty member) 

Mary (Tennefos) Shoji (class of 1980)

 

Nominations

To nominate someone for the Hall of Fame, complete the online form below. Or, you may download this form, complete and return to:

  Oak Grove Lutheran School

  Hall of Fame Committee

  88 South Terrace

  Fargo, ND  58102

 

Selection Criteria for the Induction of Alumni

1.      The inductee must be a graduate of Oak Grove Lutheran School.

2.      There must be a lapse of ten years since the graduation date of the alumna or alumnus. (The Hall of Fame Selection Committee has the authority to give earlier consideration in unusual, outstanding cases.)

3.      The inductee must reflect the mission of Oak Grove Lutheran School, exhibiting Christian values, ethical behavior and good character.

4.      The inductee’s achievements and endeavors while a student at Oak Grove.

5.      The inductee’s outstanding achievements and service in his or her vocation, church and community after graduating from Oak Grove.

6.      Alumni serving on the Hall of Fame Selection Committee must exclude themselves from discussion of their own or a family member’s possible induction.

 

Selection Criteria for the Induction of Faculty, Administrators and Coaches

1.      Inductees must have completed their tenure at Oak Grove. (The Hall of Fame Selection Committee may give earlier consideration in unusual, outstanding circumstances.)

2.      Inductees must reflect the mission of Oak Grove Lutheran School, exhibiting Christian values, ethical behavior and good character.

3.      Inductee’s dedication and concern for the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social development of students.

4.      Inductee’s dedication to and promotion of Oak Grove Lutheran School.

5.      Inductee’s outstanding achievements and service in his or her vocation, church, and community during and after completing his or her tenure at Oak Grove Lutheran School.

 

Hall of Fame Committee Members

Mike Slette
Darwin Gorder

Chuck Petersen

Marc Langseth

Curt Hagness

Arvid Berg

Karol Hilkerbaumer

Karen Spilde
Lance Bergstrom
Carrie Pierce
Jeff Conant
 
 Hall of Fame Constitution & Bylaws
 
For more information, please contact the Advancement Office at 701.237.0210 or e-mail oakgrove@oakgrovelutheran.com.
 
If you are interested in donating to the Hall of Fame fund for on-going costs, you can e-give online. 

Hall of Fame Nomination

Nomination Category

Graduation Year:
Maiden Name
(Female Alum):
Job Title:

Nominee Information

Name of Nominee:
Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
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Supporting Information

Provide a one-page letter of support describing the reasons this candidate should be recognized as a nominee to the Oak Grove Lutheran School Hall of Fame. List accomplishments while at Oak Grove, as well as character traits and additional achievements/significant contributions in his or her vocation, church and community.

Provide three (3) names of individuals who can serve as supporting references for the nominee listed above:

Reference 1:

Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Work/Cell Phone:
Email:

Reference 2:

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Address:
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Reference 3:

Name:
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THANK YOU for nominating an individual to Oak Grove's Hall of Fame!

Please provide the following information about yourself:

Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
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Letter of Support

Please submit a letter of support for the nominee. You may upload a Word Document or a PDF.
Recent Alumni News
Oak Grove’s Shared Values: Service & Leadership
Posted: May 1, 13
Oak Grove’s Shared Values:
Service & Leadership

Seniors Jordyn Berger and Alex Widmer reflect on their experiences with flood preparation and lessons learned while giving back to those in need.

http://youtu.be/fxf-ppqwafQ

Oak Grove students actively participate in a variety of service projects every year including Fill the Dome, raising money to purchase animals through Heifer International, and helping the elementary students  collect coins for the Ronald McDonald House. “Almost all of my classes have participated in Fill the Dome, and other donation projects throughout the years,” said Alex. “This has really shown me that while education is very important, being a good Christian and helping out those in need is more important.”

Jordyn and Alex both participated in the junior class mission trip to New Orleans in 2012, where they helped those recovering from hurricane Katrina. “It was a lot of hard work but I loved being able to serve others while having fun as a class,” said Jordyn.

These are just a few lessons Alex & Jordyn have learned while attending Oak Grove. Their experiences have helped shape them into the upstanding citizens they are today, and they’re both excited for the future. “All of the flood work, mission trips, basketball practices/games, and classes have not only prepared me for college, but also for the rest of my life,” said Alex. “Having chapel every day and having a Christian studies class has really encouraged me to have faith and be a strong Christian man.”

This coming July, Jordyn will be traveling to Ethiopia to volunteer in orphanages, and deliver aid and supplies to mountainside communities. “This has been my dream since I was a second grader,” said Jordyn. “I couldn’t be more excited to go and see what the Lord’s going to do through this trip!”

These remarkable individuals exemplify perseverance, and the importance of overcoming difficult obstacles to assist those in need.  As the apostle Paul wrote, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” -Philippians 2:3-4

Posted: Apr 30, 13
The newly established "Borning Cry Award"
will be presented to John Ylvisaker
in June, 2013

The newly established "Borning Cry Award" will be presented to John Ylvisaker in June, 2013 in appreciation of over 50 years of music ministry. John Ylvisaker is perhaps best known for his hymn,  "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry". He was born in Moorhead, Minnesota and is a graduate of Oak Grove and Concordia College. Curated by the Milwaukee Synod of the ELCA, The Borning Cry Award is an endowment established through the generosity of individuals, local churches and organizations. With the Borning Cry Award, they acknowledge the vital role of musicians in our life of faith.





Alumni Calendar
Boys Basketball Camp - 9:00a-12:00p
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Elementary BB Camp - Gr. K-2/ 2:00-4:00p and Gr. 3-5/ 6:00-8:00p
Thursday, June 20, 2013

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