Scholarships awarded to area graduates

The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) awarded four scholarships to area High School graduates.  The $500 scholarships were given to graduating seniors, within the district, who are planning to further their education in a natural resources or agriculture related field.

The four graduates selected to receive the scholarships were:  Abygail Streff of Pierce, Nathaniel Timmerman of West Point, Aspen Lund of West Point, and Mason Mink of Meadow Grove.

Abygail Streff is a graduate of Pierce High School.  She plans to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and major in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics.  Abygail is the daughter of Carla and Tobin Streff of Pierce.

Nathaniel Timmerman is a graduate of Guardian Angels Central Catholic in West Point.  He plans to attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and major in Agricultural Economics.  Nathaniel is the son of Anne and Jeff Timmerman of West Point.

Aspen Lund is a graduate of Guardian Angels Central Catholic in West Point.  She plans to attend Chadron State College and major in Rangeland Management.  Aspen is the daughter of Nicole and Casey Lund of West Point.

Mason Mink is a graduate of Battle Creek High School.  He plans to attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk and major in Mechanized Agriculture.  Mason is the son of Lori and Todd Mink of Meadow Grove.

LENRD Information & Education Specialist, Julie Wragge, said, “We’re happy to support students across our district who are furthering their education in the field of natural resources.  We encourage all graduates to continue to protect and effectively manage our natural resources for the future.”