Outstanding Alumni - 1983
Richard Hegre
Bemidji State University Graduate 1957 & 1959
Career and Professional Achievements
- Elementary Teacher, Plummer, MN and Hibbing, MN.
- Principal, Cannon Falls, MN.
- Elementary Director and Education Cooperative Service Unit Director, Staples, MN.
- Director, Minnesota Rural Education Action Program.
- State Facilitator, U.S. Department of Education for National Diffusion Network.
- National Review Panel/Site Visitor, U.S. Department of Education School Recognition Program.
Community Service
- Commander of American Legion in Staples, MN and Cannon Falls, MN.
- President of Rotary and Historical Society in Staples, MN.
- Faith Lutheran Church Council Member.
Outstanding Service to Bemidji State University
- Wrote grant for $100,000 with Chuck Austad for Teacher Intern Program from Blandin Foundation.
Personal Achievements/Awards
- Blandin Principal Fellowship Award.
- Minnesota Distinguished Leader in Education Award.
- National Diffusion Network Award.
Humanitarian Service
- Served on the following Governor?s Advisory Committees: Community Education, Chapter 1, Global Education and Computers.