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Distinguished Alumni Award


April 8, 2025
A little over two years ago, LEAF made a commitment to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have a positive impact on the community.  It was then that we began the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.” The award criteria are: Must be a graduate of a District 742 High School. Must have stayed in th…
September 20, 2023
In January of 2023, LEAF made a commitment to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have had a positive impact on the community via the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.” The award criteria are: Must be a graduate of a District 742 High School. Must have stayed in the St. Cloud area throughout t…
February 8, 2023
The LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award is a new award and the first winner is Mark Bragelman, the President of Liberty Savings Bank in St. Cloud. The award will be presented Saturday night (02/11/2023) during intermission for the Night of the Stars performances. Read the WJON article here and listen to the interview here.
January 24, 2023
LEAF’s first award goes to Mark Bragelman. Mark is an Apollo High School and St. Cloud State University graduate.It is the intention of LEAF to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have had a positive impact on the community. The award criteria is: • Must be a graduate of a District 742 High School. • Mu…
August 22, 2016
LEAF recognizes District 742 alumni who have applied the well-rounded K through 12 education they received to lives of achievement and purpose. This year we are highlighting three individuals who are giving back to their communities in ways that inspire and help others as they were inspired and helped by the kind of programs that LEAF supports.