January 2, 2006
Hayward High School Graduate Awarded Museum Scholarship

Allison Jonjak, a 2005 graduate of Hayward High School, was awarded a $100 scholarship from the Cable Natural History Museum to support her college studies. The scholarship is given annually by the Museum to a graduating senion who will pursue studies in biology, environmental education, natural resources, or a related environmental subject.

Allison currently is a first-year student at the University of Minnesota, and is studying biosystems and agricultural engineering. She grew up in a farming family, and credits that background as giving her an understanding and appreciation for the earth and its natural systems. She is the daughter of Jean and Randy Jonjak of Hayward.