The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Natalie Lefler and Alexis Clapsaddle as the 2025 recipients of the Lee and Thelma Flannigan Scholarship.
Natalie Lefler, daughter of Dave and Kim Lefler, graduated from Marlette High School as Salutatorian. During high school, she participated in band, FFA, National Honor Society, Student Council, and varsity soccer, earning many awards in these activities. She also attended the Biotechnology Program at the Sanilac Career Center and earned her Class-A CDL. Natalie is attending Northern Michigan University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.
Alexis Clapsaddle, daughter of Ron and Sarah Clapsaddle, is a graduate of Marlette High School. During high school, she was actively involved in Student Council, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and track and field. Alexis is attending Saginaw Valley State University, where she plans to earn her bachelor’s degree in Nursing. She hopes to work as a registered nurse before returning to school to obtain her master’s degree, with the long-term goal of becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a pediatric-focused clinic. She is excited about the opportunities ahead.
The Lee and Thelma Flannigan Scholarship was established to assist Marlette High School graduates who desire to further their education. Mr. and Mrs. Flannigan both realized the importance of education. As a farmer, a GM employee and a Marlette school bus driver, Mr. Flannigan knew the value of hard work. Mrs. Flannigan was a full-time homemaker in the early years of her marriage and then pursued a career in nursing, being the oldest student in the Licensed Practical Nursing program in Bad Axe. She was a part-time EMT and then an LPN at Marlette Regional Hospital for 18 years.
This scholarship is administered through the Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF). For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit www.SanilacFoundation.org or contact the Community Foundation office at 810-648-3634.
