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Ragan’s Wall was dedicated to
the memory of Ragan Durrenberger on
February 23, 2000. Ragan was the unintended victim of a
shooting at a
Minneapolis,
MN
nightclub on
September 21, 1998.
His co-workers at Phase 2, a cellular phone company in
Phoenix,
Arizona, described him as a person who
“consistently demonstrated a positive attitude, perseverance, a
drive for excellence in his work, and the ability to build positive
relationships. Ragan displayed genuine care and concern
for all people.” Phase 2
dedicated their All-Star Wall to Ragan in September, 1998.
This wall recognized their top sales people, who decorated tiles which
appeared on the All-Star Wall.
Ragan's tile was placed there in August, 1998.
Hearing of the
Phase 2 All-Star Wall, Dr. Craig Olson, principal in 1999, was
inspired. He discussed with PLHS staff how such an idea could
be used in the school and from these discussions, Ragan's Wall
evolved. S.O.S. happily accepted the responsibility of
overseeing the selection process and the assembly where the
inductees are recognized. |
Old and New School
Ragan’s Wall, dedicated in 2000,
first appeared on the cafeteria wall near the auditorium and the two
gymnasiums at Prior Lake Senior High School, Prior Lake, MN . When the
new school was opened in September 2003, Ragan’s Wall was
moved to the new high school where it hangs near the student
entrance on the lower level of the school. |
Criteria for being nominated to Ragan’s Wall
Each year additional nominees are selected to design a tile
to be placed on Ragan’s Wall.
Nominations for students, staff or community members are submitted
for persons containing any or all of the following characteristics:
- positive attitude,
- strong character,
- personal accomplishments or
- demonstrations
of generosity.
A committee chooses the
individuals to be recognized at an all school assembly usually held in March or
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Students Offering Support (SOS)
SOS is the sponsoring
organization for Ragan’s Wall. This organization
originally
determined the criteria for the nomination form, and with
the help of advisor Lynn Lauer, emcees the annual assembly and continues to
support Ragan’s Wall.
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Lynn Lauer,
SOS faculty representative |
SOS - 2000 |
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The nominating committee consists of Lynn Lauer,
SOS
faculty representative; Craig Olson, school administrator; Sue Bruns, school
board member; and student representatives from
SOS. |
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A Certificate of Honor is
presented to each nominee at a special assembly held at the Prior Lake, MN high
school.
The recipients also receive a t-shirt. |
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