LITTLE FALLS - In 2004, Vicki and Greg Spofford established a scholarship at St. Francis Music Center, Little Falls, in honor of Vicki's parents, Arley and Naomi Lyseng.
Both of the Lyseng's were lifetime music educators, touching the lives of thousands of children. In an effort to continue the legacy, the Spofford family made a donation to establish this annual scholarship.
This year's recipient is Korrin Gwost of Fort Ripley, who has taken violin lessons at the Music Center for the past 3 1/2 years. Her teacher is Sarah Dahl. Gwost also plays in the St. Francis Preparatory Orchestra.
Gwost is in the fourth grade at Dr. S.G. Knight Elementary School in Randall. Her favorite subjects include music and reading; she also participates in gymnastics and swimming. In her free time, she enjoys ice fishing, sledding, playing violin and making bracelets. In the future, Gwost would like to be a violin teacher and waitress, and move to a big house.
Gwost was nominated for this award for her musicality and her wonderful, caring attitude. She is the daughter of Gabrielle and Chris Gwost of Fort Ripley.
