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Donations, Memorials, & Scholarships
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Memorials:
Memorials and monetary gifts sent to the Watchdog Foundation immortalize the legacy of loved ones and friends.
Memorial checks/donations can be sent to the Beresford School District (c/o Watchdog Foundation) at 301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD 57004
Scholarships & Grants:
The Watchdog Foundation provides innovative teaching grants, special programs, mini-grants, and scholarships, including the Shanna Rae Christensen Memorial Scholarship.
We’ve awarded 37 scholarships through the Shanna Rae Christensen Memorial Scholarship and almost $40,500 for innovative education grants.
Invest in the cause by making a donation online (DONATE NOW) or by mailing your investment to Beresford School District (c/o Watchdog Foundation) at 301 West Maple Street, Beresford, SD 57004
Recent Memorials: (July 2024-June 2025): Dee Owens, Bob Kennedy, Doris Travis, Karen Conklin, Zachary Bickett, Milt Ustad
2024-2025: Sally Dolan -Substantial Donation to the Watchdog Foundation
Memorials: (July 2023-June 2024) Barby "Bulow" Dwyer, Jamie Swee, Mary Moore, Madonna Manning, Karen Conklin, Kelli Ray, Nancy Semmler, Kaydence Nygaard, Donita Evenson, Anthony "Tony" Akland, Donald "Don" Stuessi, Lyle Norling, and Larry Muller.
Memorials: (July 2022 - June 2023) Anthony "Tony" Akland, Donald "Don" Stuessi, Lyle Norling, Bob Young, Leroy Sveeggen, Dr. Nancy Meyers Lankorst, Doyle Barnes, Louis Latendresse, Donna Zweifel, Harlan Nielsen, Dean Adams, Norman Erickson, Eley Klostergaard, and Evelyn Erickson.
Donations in Honor of Accomplishments:
Dr. Marvin Wastell -donation made in honor of his induction into the Watchdog Hall of Fame by Richard and Carol Patnoe.
Memorials: (July 2021 - June 2022) Terry Hofer, Terrance Seney, Norman Erickson, Wendy Lape, Phyllis Bovill, Anne LeMaster, Leslie Anderson, Kimberly Markl, Sally Jean Underberg, Kathryn Cink, Sandra Bickett, Ed Worley, Jim Cink, Clark Johnson, Bert Cain, Ron Cink, Carol Marie Verly Carlson, Anna Mae & Norman Johnson, Sonja Gable, Kyle Martinsen, Carolyn Bonine Carlson, Katie Thurston Carlson, and Skip Rick.
