Continuing Education Scholarship Winners
Lane-Scott Electric is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Continuing Education Scholarships. Applications are accepted from anyone, but priority is given to those in the Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative service territory, students entering into an electrical field/trade, or HVAC trade. The incredible thirty applications we received from graduating high school students and students already attending higher education schools were evaluated based on achievements, extra-curricular activities, G.P.A., community, and school involvement.
“It is impressive to see the accomplishments from so many of our local students. It is a true testament of the merit, dedication, and opportunities our school systems and community organizations provide for our youth,” said Richard McLeon, Lane-Scott Electric, General Manager. “The students of today, will be the leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators of tomorrow.”
Emma Borell the daughter of Tory and Melinda Borell, graduated from Dighton High School this year. She will be attending Fort Hays State University, participating in the Hays Honors College program, which is an honors course that provides higher-level classes and more opportunities for studying abroad and community involvement. She plans to receive her bachelor’s degree with a major in Music Education and a minor in English. Eventually, she would like to return to a rural town to teach high school or junior high. While in high school she participated in Scholar’s Bowl, Choir, FFA, Honor Choir, All-State Choir, was the president of National Honor Society, and Junior Leader of the PBL Academy.
Dylan Bruntz is the son of Joel and Melina Bruntz from Bazine, Kansas. Dylan completed his first year at Fort Hays State University this year and was a graduate of Ness City High School in 2021. In high school, his academic honors included the Principal’s Honors Roll, Central Prairie League Honors, National Honors Society, and a Kansas Honor Scholar. He participated in football, basketball, FFA, Student Council, Scholars Bowl, band, and FCA. He was also active in his church, showing livestock, and volunteered for activities benefiting veterans. Dylan’s future education goals are to graduate from Fort Hays State with a degree in Ag Business, eventually returning home to own a farm and ranch.
Taylor Cable the son of Emily Hrabe is graduating from Ness City High School this year. Taylor will be attending Pratt Community College to complete the Electric Power Technology program. After graduating, he plans to work for a local cooperative. While in high school Taylor was active in football, basketball, FFA, and on the honor roll throughout high school.
Amy Foos the daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Foos graduated from Ness City High School this year and plans to attend Wichita State University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education with the intent to obtain her master’s degree while working in a rural school district. Amy was active as the Student Council president, National Honors Society and Kansas Association for Youth Community Service Director, FCA, volleyball, softball, Ness County Busy Beavers 4H president, Ness County Walnut Creek Extension 4-H Council president, and Ness County First Baptist Youth Group. She also received academic honors as a Central Prairie League honor student, and the Principals Honor Roll throughout high school.
Jena Ratliff the daughter of Jason and Lona Ratliff a graduating senior from Ness City High School plans to attend Sterling College to study Pre-Law/Criminal Justice with the intent to continue on to law school. Jena received academic honors on the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school and selected to the Central Prairie League Honors. She is active in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, FCA, FFA, Kansas Association of Youth, National Honors Society, Drug and Alcohol Coalition, Scholar’s Bowl, softball, Student Council, and the school play. Other community activities include the Busy Beaver’s 4-H Club, Generations Church Youth Group, American Legion Auxiliary member, as well as volunteering in community activities.
Alexa Reinhart is the daughter of Derek and Jennifer Reinhardt and graduated from Ness City High School this year. She is attending Sterling College to major in Elementary Education and to play basketball. She plans on obtaining her master’s degree, eventually returning to a rural community to teach in an elementary classroom while coaching volleyball and basketball. High school activities include volleyball, basketball, track, forensics, FCCLA, KAY, Ness County Coalition for Prevention, National Honor’s Society, Student Council, the school play, CPL Honor’s Scholar, and the Principal’s Honor Roll throughout high school. Other community activities include the Methodist Youth Group and FCLA.