People - Oakdale - Lake Elmo Review

Mary Torno, a member of Discovery Toastmasters, the Oakdale chapter of Toastmasters International, received on Aug. 27 the Distinguished Toastmasters award, the organization’s top individual award. 

State Rep. Leon Lillie, District 43B, was one of five legislators recognized by the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs as one of their 2018 Friend of County Fairs recipients.

Alex Lofgren, of North St. Paul, who is a professional truck driver with FedEx Ground, took first place in the Step Van Class at the Minnesota Truck Driving Championships on June 10.

The Oakdale Athletic Association Traveling Girls fastpitch softball 10U and 12U teams were both recognized recently for their good sportsmanship.

Adam Wersonske, who attends Tartan High School, earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT.

Randy Anderson, School District 622’s business director, recently received the 2018 Minnesota Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) School Business Official of the Year Award.

Kaocheneng Yang of North High School took second place in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for her photograph titled “The Lock of Soul.” 

North High School senior Colin Barrett has been named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Emily O. and Stephanie M., from Girl Scout Troop 53661 built a music wall at the Oakdale Nature Preserve.