LeRoy P. and Rita L. Anseth Memorial Scholarship
LeRoy P. was a lifelong Williston resident. He graduated from WHS, never having missed a single day 1st-12th grade, in 1955. He was the 1955 Class President and held that title proudly for 65 years. He was a grocery man and practiced law in Williston after graduating from UND.
Rita L., although she did not grow up in Williston, she and LeRoy raised 6 kids that all attended and graduated from WHS (Lori Weber-1977, Lloyd Anseth-1978, LaRay Farris-1980, Lynne Anseth-1984, Lana Bratcher-1988 and London Cooper-1994). Rita volunteered countless hours at the schools and spent endless hours cheering on her children and grandchildren at all of their events.
Together they enjoyed all things Williston and always stressed the importance of education.
Scholarship amount (2): $500
2017 Rita Anseth Memorial Scholarship Winners