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We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to the Montana Tech Foundation. Here are their stories.

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Lifelong friendships begin in many ways. For Adam Gollofon and Barrett Frizzell, theirs began in the late ’90s while attending the Montana Tech Foundation. During the final semesters before graduation, the duo discussed dreams of one day starting their own energy company.

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Crafting a World of Opportunity

Sheila Penaluna was never a college student herself, but she is passionate about helping students get their start in the trades and has included a gift to the Montana Tech Foundation in her estate plan.

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How to Win at Giving: Donating From My IRA

Al Herring has discovered a win-win combination of giving that not only provides him with tax benefits, but ensures his support of the Montana Tech Foundation continues well into the future.

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1941 Alum James Kelly Impacts Tech Students Today

James Kelly spent his life exploring and giving to others, and a gift from his estate will ensure that generosity continues to support the Montana Tech Foundation students for generations to come.

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A Hero in Life Becomes a Hero of Gratitude

During his lifetime, Chuck Arentzen served his country with honor. His legacy lives on at the Montana Tech Foundation through the students his scholarship supports.

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Gift From the Estate of Montana Tech Alum Thomas Danowski Will Impact Lives for Years

With two goals: honoring his late wife and ensuring young people have access to a the Montana Tech Foundation education, Thomas Danowski established a gift that will impact students for years to come.

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From South Africa to Montana Tech

As a young student from South Africa, Gordon Parker received support to continue his education. Today, he and his wife, Pam, give back to help the next generation of students at the Montana Tech Foundation.

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A Lifetime of Support Continues

Longtime the Montana Tech Foundation coach Bob Green is still making an impact. He and his wife have found a way to keep up their support for the Montana Tech Foundation even after they’re gone.

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A Tale of Two Scholarships

This is a tale of two scholarships that have impacted hundreds of the Montana Tech Foundation students, and they started with one person.

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Passion for Education Leads to Gift for Next Generation

Since my graduation from Montana Tech in 1983, I have given small amounts of money over the years, and have been involved on and off with the Environmental Engineering Industry Advisory Board since its inception in the early 1990s.

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