Pictured are, from left, Sogard, Skadeland, WHS Coyote Klumker, WHS Coyote Johnson, Hanson, and Larson.
Presenting the plaques to 2025 selections Mekiah Klumker and Bridger Johnson were Jan Skadeland, Williston High School (WHS) Principal Audrey Larson, and American State Bank & Trust Co. (ASB) President/CEO Dave Hanson and Chairman of the Board Pat Sogard.
The scholarship is awarded by the Skadeland family, the Coyote Foundation and American State Bank & Trust Co. Donn was a standout WHS athlete and part of the 1975 ND High School Basketball Championship team from WHS. Donn passed away died in July 2011. Donn Skadeland Night is held annually during the WHS vs Minot High School basketball games.
In a heartfelt statement, WHS Principal Audrey Larson remarked, “It is an honor and privilege to partner with the Skadeland family, ASB, and the Coyote Foundation to remember a Coyote like Donn. It is a testament to his legacy that he is remembered by honoring current Coyote athletes.” ASB Chairman Pat Sogard added, “We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event. Donn’s commitment to our community and his years of service on the Board of Directors inspire us all to continue his legacy of support for our student athletes.” Skadeland’s wife, Jan, noted, “This is a wonderful memorial for Donn as he still considered himself a Williston Coyote and had fond memories of the WHS basketball teams he played on, including the 1975 state basketball championship team.”
Donn Skadeland Scholarship Recipients:
- 2012: Dani Clarke & Cory Vinger
- 2013: Shelby Njos & Jayden Ferguson
- 2014: Shelby Njos & Jayden Ferguson
- 2015: Maria Semenko & DeSean Eikens
- 2016: Katie Nice & DeSean Eikens
- 2017: Jalyn Helstad & Baily Bethke
- 2018: Jalyn Helstad & William Brown
- 2019: Jalyn Helstad & Makia Remus, Jorn Everson & Jaxon Meyer
- 2020: Bridget Carvey & Brooklyn Douglas, Wil Olson
- 2021: Chesni Strand & Edens Dumervil
- 2022: Isiah St. Romain & No Girls Game
- 2023: Kendra Hall & Isiah St. Romain
- 2024: Elizabeth Milne & Isiah St. Romain
- 2025: Mekiah Klumker and Bridger Johnson
The scholarship has been funded by the Skadeland family and ASB and will be distributed by the Coyote Foundation.