LeSueur-Henderson High School Senior Winner of Fourth Annual 
Dr. J. Scott Sanders Memorial Scholarship

Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards $2,000 Scholarship

The Mankato Clinic Foundation has selected Jamie Schlarbaum, a senior at LeSueur Henderson High School as the fourth recipient of the J. Scott Sanders, M.D. Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Sanders’ sound character was recognizable in all aspects of his life and positively impacted others. Applicants of the award provided an essay describing how character has been important in achieving their accomplishments and how it will be a key cornerstone in their future. The winner is selected solely on this personal statement of character, academic standing has no bearing.

“Character can be elusive in its definition. Jamie gave it life in his perception of the quality of choices, personal awareness of those around him and in his own journey”, commented Barb Sanders, wife of Dr. Sanders.

Stacy Carpenter, counselor at LSH High School says “Jamie is an exceptional student, a thoughtful learner, and an articulate young man. Jamie is known at our school for being a hard-worker. His friends and teachers know they can count on him to not just meet expectations, but to exceed them. Jamie is goal-oriented and responsible. He makes thoughtful decisions, and he is a student who will easily find his place at college. I have consistently been impressed with Jamie.”

LSH High School Principal, Kevin Enerson, describes Jamie this way, “"Jamie has always pushed himself to excel in whatever he does, be it academics, fine arts, or speech. He has achieved at some of the highest levels, but that is not as important as the character he demonstrates in his friendships or through his demonstration of respect and caring for others. Jamie is a truly good person and has made his family, friends, and community proud by all of his accomplishments."

Jamie is the son of Steve and Sue Schlarbaum. During his high school career, Jamie has participated in Speech, Fall/One Act Play, LifeSmarts, and Knowledge Bowl. He has volunteerd for Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross, and was a Junior High Knowledge Bowl Volunteer Coach. Jamie has been accepted for admission to Georgetown, University in Washington, D.C.