13th Annual Skadeland Scholarship and Tribute Night

Presenting the plaques to 2023-24 selections Elizabeth Milne and Isiah St. Romain were Jan Skadeland, WHS Principal Dr. Jason Germundson, and American State Bank & Trust Co. President/CEO Dave Hanson.

 

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 joint statement, WHS Principal Dr. Jason Germundson and ASB&T Chairman of the Board Pat Sogard said, “This is our way of honoring Donn, who was an outstanding student athlete in his years at WHS and who remained a loyal supporter of WHS student athletes throughout his lifetime. We are proud to partner with his family and the Coyote Foundation to celebrate his life and his love of sports.”  Sogard added, “ASB&T is deeply honored to help with this event as Donn was a member of its Board of Directors for many years.”  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 championship team.”