Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor
Mike Colalillo graduated from Denfeld High School in 1944. One year later, while serving in World War II, Colalillo went above and beyond the call of duty leading his men on an attack against enemy forces in Germany.
In the face of savage artillery, machinegun fire, and almost certain death, he was committed to protecting others on the battlefield, and our freedoms here at home. President Truman presented Colalillo the Medal of Honor on December 18, 1945.
Sadly, Mike passed away on December 30th, 2011 at the age of 86. He will be missed by the his community and country.
Eligible to Denfeld High School seniors only.
Recipients
2024
Leonardo Gamache is studying Biology and Ecology at the University of Minnesota
2023
Ella Backstrom is studying at the Nursing College of Saint Scholastica
2022
Elliana Jouppi is studying Business at St.Scholastica
2021
Madisyn Hindermann is studying Nursing at Lake Superior College.
2020
Kennedi Coffman is studying Early Childhood Education at Concordia University-Wisconsin
2019
Emma Haugen is studying Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State University-Moorshead
2018
Hunter Onnen is studying Nursing at Lake Superior College
2017
Jenna Unden is studying Nursing at St. Scholastic a
2016
Johanna Marciniak is studying nursing at St. Scholastic College
2015
Benjamin Rouse is studying Law Enforcement at Foud du lac Tribal and Community College
2014
Peggy Campbell is studying Nursing at the University of Minnesota
2013
Christopher Stolan enlisted in the United States Air Force. He is being presented the Scholarship of Honor medal from Denfeld High School's Ellie Martin.
2012
Jacob Albiston enlisted in the United States Air Force.
2011
Travis Magdzas with Denfeld High School’s Activities Director, Tom Pearson. Travis entered into the field of Criminal Justice.
2010
Katrina Engebretson majored in Elementary Education.
2009
Allison Kaldahl pursued a career as a Fire Fighter. She is pictured here next to a tribute for Mike Colalillo.
2008
The 3rd annual Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor was awarded to Frank J. Miller. Frank pursued a career in law enforcement.
2007
The 2007 Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor was awarded to Rachel Moe. Rachel is pursued career in teaching or nursing.
2006
The first PFC Mike Colalillo Scholarship of Honor was awarded to Nicole Opland in May 2006. Nicole pursued a career in education. She is pictured here with Mike Colalillo (r) and his son, Al at the scholarship presentation.
Contributors
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Guy and Karen Smith, Suburban Electrical Engineers
