Norse Fund

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Our 2nd Annual “Thank You Thursday” was another special reminder of what makes this community so incredible.

Today, our seniors gathered to write heartfelt thank you notes to the donors who helped make their scholarships possible following last night’s Senior Awards Night.

A special thank you to these amazing educators who came back to support our students, offering encouragement, guidance, and a few grammar reminders along the way. Their continued dedication to our students and community is truly appreciated!

We are grateful for the many people who help make these opportunities possible for the Westby Area High School Class of 2026!

05/03/2026

We are excited to recognize Sara Moore as a recipient of a Norse Fund Board Scholarship in honor of Robert Bland.

This scholarship is a small way to honor the incredible time, dedication, and care Bob has given to the Norse Fund over the years. His impact truly makes opportunities like this possible.

Congratulations, Sara!

04/05/2026

Mariah Copus received the Norse Fund Board Scholarship in memory of Roger Sorenson.

Roger’s memory continues to be honored through this scholarship. Congratulations to Mariah on receiving this award.

03/29/2026

Ella Hayes received the Norse Fund Board Scholarship in memory of Nancy (Meyer) Johnson.

Nancy had a strong and lasting impact on the Westby area communities, and this scholarship honors her memory. Congratulations to Ella on this recognition.

03/26/2026

As we continue introducing the newest members of the Norse Fund Board, we’re excited to share a little more about another community member helping support opportunities for Westby students.

This week, meet: Jennifer (Jacobson) Vollebregt

Jennifer Vollebregt is a business leader with over 20 years of experience in corporate banking, credit risk and portfolio management. She is currently a Portfolio Manager in Specialty Banking at City National Bank and is responsible for the comprehensive credit analysis and management of new and existing clients within the division.

Jennifer is a 1998 graduate of Westby Area High School and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. After living in the Twin Cities for 20 years, Jennifer and her family moved back to Westby in 2022.

She joined the Norse Fund board to become more involved in the Westby community and to help support the foundation for the benefit of WHS graduates.

03/22/2026

Brody Steinhoff received the Norse Fund Board Scholarship in memory of Ken Manning.

Ken was a respected educator and coach in Westby, remembered for the positive influence he had on the students and athletes he worked with. Congratulations to Brody on this recognition.

03/19/2026

We’re continuing our introductions of the newest members of the Norse Fund Board. Today we’re excited to introduce: Lisa Knight

Hello, my name is Lisa Knight and I have recently joined the Norse Fund Board. My husband, Dennis, and I have lived in the Westby, C**n Valley area since 1994. We have three children, Lucas, Dani and Ryan, who all attended Westby Area Schools.

I worked as a substitute teacher in Westby and surrounding districts for four years prior to working as an elementary teacher in both C**n Valley and Westby. I recently retired after working twenty-seven years in our district.

I attended Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I also attended the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and received my Master of Education in Professional Development.

It is my hope that my experience as a parent and educator will help me in my role as a board member. My children were fortunate to benefit from the scholarship opportunities this community has to offer. Our family is also honored to sponsor a scholarship, in memory of our son, Lucas. I look forward to learning more and contributing to the board and the community.