Sleepy Eye Education Association president Mindy Berkner presents Denny Mangen the 2020-2021 Friend of Education Award. Denny is joined by his wife Chris.
Denny Mangen was honored Sept. 25 as the 202 Friends of Education Award Winner.
Mangen joins previous award winners Mel Cook and Duke Cook, Arneson Distributing, Dave Vosbeck, Julia Coulson, Darla Remus, Karen Okerman and Shari Hittesdorf.
Presentation Speech
With an appreciation for his efforts to support Sleepy Eye High School I am proud to nominate Denny Mangen for the 2020 Friends of Education Award! Education based athletics play a large role into the overall experience for students, Denny Mangen has volunteered many hours of his time to help support our programs.
For more than 10 years Denny has volunteered without pay for the following Sleepy Eye High School activities:
1. Announcer and scoreboard operator for all home football games
2. Announcer and scoreboard operator for all home boys basketball games
3. Announcer and scoreboard operator for all home baseball games
Other functions of volunteer support include:
1. Periodic Announcer and scoreboard operator for home girls volleyball and basketball events
4. Scorebook personnel for away boys basketball games
5. Bus driver for multiple events
6. Support with grounds keeping and concession stand at High School baseball games
John Mangen Award:
Denny and his family produced the John Mangen award. This $500 scholarship goes to 1 deserving baseball and softball player each year that exhibits special character traits, this money is to be used to help support the recipient’s college education.
Denny has always been a true supporter of Sleepy Eye High School, the participants, coaches and parents truly appreciate all he has done for us!