Decorah Community School District Foundation establishes Russ Freerking Spanish Study Grant

The Decorah Community School District Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment and endowment of a travel/study grant in honor of long-time Spanish teacher, Russ Freerking.
 
In the spring of 2011, 1983 DHS graduate David Anderson contacted the Foundation and proposed this educational opportunity to honor Freerking, who taught Spanish in the Decorah School District for 38 years. The Spanish study grant will offer financial assistance to Decorah High School students or recent graduates.  By visiting and studying in Spanish-speaking countries, grant recipients will have opportunities to solidify their fluency in Spanish and increase their cultural knowledge.  Through Anderson's generosity and the donations of Freerking's friends, colleagues, and former students, the study grant has generated funds exceeding $15,000 so far.  The first award to a qualified applicant will be as early as summer 2012.

Anyone interested in making a donation to the Freerking Spanish Study Grant may send a check to the Decorah Community School District Foundation, 510 Winnebago, Decorah, IA  52101.