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2023 Recipients of the Dan Markwardt Memorial Scholarships

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Dan Markwardt Memorial Scholarships

** Abby Haas and Paul Lins **

Abby and Paul are the 2023 recipients of what are annual $1,000 scholarships given to two Lodi students who have been accepted to post high school education (4 year college or vocational/technical college) and have demonstrated "Lodi Pride" in their community. Priority consideration given to individuals who have been involved with Lodi athletic programs as an athlete, manager, or volunteer as Dano's heart and soul was always with Blue Devil sports.

Meet the recipients...

Abby Haas

picture of Abby Haas with her parents and grand parents
Extracurricular participated in HS: Soccer and Basketball
Awards Received: Captain in Basketball
College Attending and major: North Dakota State University / Exercise Science
What you will miss the most about High School Sports: "I will miss being a part of the team and getting to see my best friends every day."
Words of Wisdom for Future students/athletes: "Always try to look past small inconveniences and keep pushing towards your goals."
Fondest Memory of Dano: "My fondest memory of Dano started in middle school and anytime we saw each other he would yell, "Hannah Montana!" to me. In all the years that I knew him, he would always call me that and greet me with the biggest smile."

Photo caption: Abby Haas shown with parents, Erika and Luke Haas as well as her grandparents

Paul Lins

picture of Paul Lins with his parents
Extracurricular participated in HS: Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Track, Jazz Band, Pit Band (for the musical), Breakfast Club, Guys in Ties.
Awards Received: In Cross Country, I was captain, 2nd team all-conference in 2021, most improved in 2020, and MVP in 2022. In Track, I was captain, 1st team all-conference in the 3200M relay and 1600M relay, and 2nd team all=-conference in the 800M, and rookie of the year in 2022
College Attending and major: will be attending Minnesota State University, Mankato and majoring in Computer Science
What you will miss the most about High School Sports: all the teammates I have had over the years, and all the fun I had competing with them.
Words of Wisdom for Future students/athletes: that hard work really does pay off.
Fondest Memory of Dano: is seeing him at all the basketball games I went to growing up, and hearing my siblings talk about how much fun he was at practices.
picture of Paul Lins with his parents and scholarship committee members

Photo captions

  • Paul Lins shown with parents, Mark and Ann Lins
  • Paul Lins with scholarship committee members Dave Puls, Mitch Hauser, Michelle Puls, and Geoff Lorenz

A sincere thank you to the Lodi community and Dano's friends far and wide for continuing to support Lodi High School students and the Dan Markwardt Memorial Fund. You may make donations to the scholarship fund anytime by clicking the donation section above.

Best wishes and congratulations to these two special seniors and to the entire graduating class of 2023! #LodiPride

About the Foundation

The Dan Markwardt Memorial Foundation is a local, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in memory of the Lodi Blue Devils' greatest fan and contributor, Dan Markwardt. Its mission is to provide charitable support for Lodi students and athletes through scholarships and support of Lodi athletics.