The West River Health Services Foundation and Auxiliary has selected nine students to receive thirteen academic scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 each; to specifically aid them in continuing their healthcare education at the next level. Over 50 applications were reviewed by our WRHS and Auxiliary Scholarship Committees and the Stippich family. Although there were many sensational applications, the following were selected to receive financial assistance:
Scholarship Winner College Major
Stippich Bailey McGee Presentation BSN
Lynn Feist Amanda Riley U Mary Radiology/Phlebotomy
Irma Steinmetz Bailey McGee Presentation BSN
Denim Day Tayler Burwick NDSU Radiologic Sciences
Foundation Alec Andress UND Pre-Med
Foundation Brianna Robinson NDSU Respiratory Care
Foundation Jaylea Mattis UND Biology/Psychology
Foundation McKenna Poss UND Biomedical Engineering
Foundation Tayler Burwick NDSU Radiologic Sciences
Auxiliary Jaylea Mattis UND Biology/Psychology
Auxiliary Taylor Williams U of Montana Speech Pathology
Auxiliary McKenna Poss UND Biomedical Engineering
Nursing Intern Allison Pekron U Mary BSN
The Nursing Internship Scholarship is a new addition to the Scholarship Program this year. Our new Director of Nursing, Anna Sherlock, has convinced our Scholarship Committee that this program will pay dividends for West River down the road. Therefore, this summer there will be two nursing interns working with our nursing staff at West River.
Special thanks to all of the families and organizations who have provided funding for this scholarship program over the years, including the Stippich’s, Feist’s, Steinmetz’s and the Congregational Church. Also, thanks to our employees and Foundation members who have placed their gifts or payroll deductions toward the WRHS Scholarship Program. Every dollar counts! And let’s not forget our successful “Adult Prom,” which raised over $27,000 net; as some of that will also be earmarked for our scholarship program.
Thank you to the WRHS Auxiliary for raising funds from their Annual Turkey Luncheon and their Perennials Plant Sale (coming up on May 19th, 3-4:30), which also aids in funding scholarships for our area youth pursuing healthcare careers.
If anyone would like to support our WRHS Scholarship Program or has an idea for a healthcare-related scholarship, please contact Ted Uecker at the Foundation at 701-567-6187. He’ll be glad to visit with you about your scholarship and/or giving plans.
As we move forward, we know how difficult it is to find skilled healthcare labor in our rural communities. Therefore, it is of paramount importance, that we invest in our area youth – with hopes they’ll consider returning to their roots someday in the future. Onward!
By Ted Uecker, WRHS Foundation
