Congratulations to the Lane-Scott Electric Continuing Education Scholarship Recipients

This year, Lane-Scott for the first-time offered eight Continuing Education Scholarships in response to the amazing number of applicants the last several years. The number of applicants really started increasing a few years ago after we expanded the application criteria to include students already attending a college, university, or trade school. This year we again received an amazing thirty applications. “Students have a lot of scholarship opportunities when graduating high school, but there are hardly any available after that point”, said Richard McLeon, Lane-Scott Electric General Manager. “We wanted to award at least some of the scholarship funds to students who show they are committed to the educational path they are already on.”

Applications are accepted from anyone, but priority is given to those whose parents or guardians are Lane-Scott Electric members, students entering into an electric field/trade, or HVAC trade. Applications were evaluated by a committee based on achievements, extra-curricular activities, G.P.A., community and school involvement, as well as future plans.

This year’s recipients are:

Sawyer Bowman of Jetmore, KS and a current graduate of Hodgeman County High School. He will be attending Pratt Community College to pursue his associates degree in Electrical Power Technology, then onto his path to become a lineman.

Gui Griffith a current graduate of Scott Community High School. Gui will be attending the Colorado School of Mines to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He then would like to get his Ph.D in mechanical engineering eventually working for Lockheed Martin or Textron Aviation as an engineer or a test pilot.

Kaylee Hendrickson is a graduate of Hodgeman County High School and will be attending Fort Hays State University to enter the radiology program.

Logan Mauch originally a graduate of Western Plains High School just finished his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University this year. He is continuing his education to pursue his Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering specializing in aerodynamics or aircraft stability and controls.

Mackayla Miller a current graduate of Scott Community High School. Makayla will be attending Colby Community College to enter the Dental Hygienist program and hopefully return to her hometown as a dental hygienist.

Caitlin Smee is a Ness City High School 2021 graduate. She finished her first year at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture this May in the Veterinary Technician Program. Next year she will receive her license, then complete her internship.

Dawson Stoecklein is a 2022 Ness City High School graduate who recently completed his first year at Fort Hays State University. He is majoring in Agriculture where he will learn about feedlot management, agronomy, and business. He plans to return to Ness City where he can Implement his agriculture degree and help as an EMT after completing his State boards.

Alencio Zarate a Scott Community High School graduate will be attending the Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland this fall. He will be working towards his Electrical Technology degree and plans to eventually start his own business in a small town that needs an electrician.