Generator — Summer 2023
Learn about the Columbus Public Power Building and a building restoration project in Creston.
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ASHTON JOHNSON<br />
Twin River High School<br />
<strong>—</strong><br />
Plans: Diesel Technology<br />
at Southeast Community College<br />
Son of Andy Johnson and Sara Janovich;<br />
Grandson of Don and Ginny Johnson,<br />
Customer Service Representative<br />
FAITH ZIMMER<br />
Twin River High School<br />
<strong>—</strong><br />
Plans: Radiology at Southeast<br />
Community College<br />
Daughter of Betsy and Kenton Zimmer,<br />
Equipment Operator; Granddaughter of Ken<br />
and Joy Zimmer and Roger and Virgie Nelson<br />
ASHTON HAPP<br />
Lakeview High School<br />
<strong>—</strong><br />
Plans: Athletic Training at Central<br />
Community College and Nebraska Wesleyan<br />
Son of Denise and Troy Dreifurst,<br />
Equipment Operator; Grandson of Margaret<br />
Bejvancesky and the late Byron Bejvancesky<br />
Area students earn scholarships<br />
LINKAGES/STEM/STEAM SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
Six high school graduates were awarded Linkages/STEM/<br />
STEAM Scholarships for their work in science, technology,<br />
and engineering courses at their high schools.<br />
The Linkages/STEM/STEAM programs are recognized<br />
nationally, supporting high schools offering quality<br />
programs. The Columbus Economic Council, Loup Power<br />
District, and local businesses provide support for the<br />
program.<br />
Scholarship recipients are: Columbus High School <strong>—</strong><br />
Tristan Kamm and Yoselin Mendez; Lakeview High<br />
School <strong>—</strong>Joshua Gembica and Caleb Neemeyer; Scotus<br />
Central Catholic <strong>—</strong> Thomas Melliger and Blake Wemhoff.<br />
The following local sponsors provided important financial<br />
support to this year’s program: ADM Corn Processing,<br />
Cargill Protein, Columbus Bank and Trust Company,<br />
Columbus Community Hospital, and TORIN Products, Inc.<br />
Since its beginning in 2004, the Linkages Program has<br />
awarded 211 scholarships totaling $69,075.<br />
LOUP POWER DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS<br />
Loup Power District has awarded scholarships<br />
to five area students who are attending Central<br />
Community College in Columbus this fall. The<br />
goal is to encourage students to plan careers<br />
locally after college.<br />
Selection is based on academic achievement,<br />
employment and school activities, personal<br />
statement, application, and recommendations.<br />
Scholarship recipients are: Columbus High<br />
School <strong>—</strong> Madison Mulder and Aaliyah Riha;<br />
Lakeview High School <strong>—</strong> Ashton Happ; Scotus<br />
Central Catholic <strong>—</strong> Ally Wemhoff; Twin River<br />
High School <strong>—</strong> Braden Allen.<br />
Loup has presented scholarships to high<br />
school graduates in its service territories of<br />
Nance, Boone, Colfax, and Platte counties, and<br />
a portion of Madison County, for more than 50<br />
years.<br />
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