Lane-Scott Electric Awards Six Continuing Education Scholarships
Lane-Scott Electric awards scholarships to high school graduates, or to students already on their path of higher education. This year, we received 43 applications, the largest number received since the inception of the program. Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee and awarded based on the students written essay, educational goals, plans for their future, G.P.A., achievements, extra-curricular activities, community, and school involvement. Priority is given to those whose parents or guardians are Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative members, and students entering into an electrical or energy field.
“It is impressive to see the accomplishments from so many of our local students. It is a true testament to our school systems and community organizations,” said Richard McLeon, Lane-Scott Electric, General Manager. “The students of today, will be the leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators of tomorrow.”
This year’s recipients are:
Cally Cramer from Healy, KS, is a current graduate of Scott Community High School. She will be attending Colby Community College to pursue a career in teaching.
Carlee Flax graduated Western Plains High School in 2021 and has since been attending Fort Hays State University pursuing a degree in Health and Human Performance. Her education plan following graduation from FHSU, is to pursue a graduate degree as a Physician’s Associate. Ultimately returning to rural Kansas to give back to the community she grew up in as a healthcare professional.
Lakin Getz after completing his senior year at Quinter Junior- Senior High School will be attending the University of Nebraska Kearney pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and Business with an emphasis in Financial Planning and Organization. Upon graduation, he hopes to return to a smaller community to start his own financial planning business.
Kalo Hineman a graduate from Scott Community High School, plans to attend the University of Kansas to earn an undergraduate degree in either political science or psychology before pursuing a Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of Kansas Law School. Upon completion of his legal studies, he strives to someday become a practicing attorney.
Lillian Payne from Ransom, KS, will attend Fort Hays State University in the fall majoring in marketing and communication. While at FHSU she plans on joining the Global Learning Community, as someday she would like to be involved in international work and global marketing.
Ayden Whipple is a Dighton High School graduate from Beeler, KS. While in high school Ayden became a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Lane County Hospital, beginning her path to attend Fort Hays University in the fall to pursue a nursing degree. Eventually she would like to work as a critical care nurse in an emergency room.