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Fullerton High School Class of 2020 Scholarships and Awards

 

1. Seth AndersonLowe: Entering the Work Force with Plans to Attend Oklahoma State University, Major: Engineering

 

2. Bailey Bridger: Attending: Northeast Community College – Transfer to Wayne State College, Major: Early Childhood Education, Awards: Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship, Madalynn McNeff Memorial Teaching Scholarship, E. Paul McIntyre Memorial Teaching Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Sinnett-Burch Scholarship Alternate

 

3. Ruby Bueno: Attending: Central Community College – Grand Island, Major: Nursing – UNMC Transfer, Awards: Central Community College Committed to Your Success Scholarship, Central Community College Academic Opportunity Scholarship, Central Community College Buz Schultz Scholarship, Fullerton Schools Foundation Millennium Scholarship

 

4. Sydney Cook: Attending: The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Major: Visual Communication and Design, Awards: Loper Room and Board Scholarship, University of Nebraska at Kearney Art Scholarship, Sinnett-Burch Scholarship, Heisman High School Recipient, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship Alternate

 

5. Dana Dubas: Attending: The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Major: Biology (Pre-Medicine), Minor: Psychology, Awards: University of Nebraska – Kearney Board of Regents Scholarship, Max Whitaker Mathematics and Science Scholarship, Robert & Sheryl McKeeman Scholarship, Levetta Hosler Scholarship Trust, Lynn Barta/Mike “Jake” Kroeger Nebraska Air Boaters Association Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Fullerton Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Fullerton Booster Club Scholarship, Harry Russell Scholarship Alternate, Harry W. Russell Scholarship Alternate, Robert & Sheryl McKeeman Scholarship Alternate, University of Nebraska – Omaha Board of Regents Scholarship

 

6. Britt Foland: Attending: Wayne State College, Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Special Education, Awards: Wayne State College Wildcat Promise Scholarship, Fullerton Education Association Scholarship, Scholarship, Fullerton TeamMates Scholarship, Maggie Thompson Foundation Scholarship, Madalynn McNeff Memorial Teaching Scholarship Alternate, E. Paul McIntyre Memorial Teaching Scholarship Alternate, Edmund J. & Genevieve Lesiak Memorial Scholarship Alternate

 

7. Taryn Friend: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Nursing – UNMC Transfer, Awards: Northeast Community College Donald Liedman & Dorrine DeHaven Liedman Nursing Scholarship, Northeast Community College Jagmahan Desai & Family Endowed Scholarship, 2020 Northeast Community College TeamMates Scholarship, Jayden Friend Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton Schools Foundation Centennial Scholarship, Fullerton TeamMates Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship

 

8. Isaac Gleason: Attending: The University of Nebraska at Kearney, Major: Athletic Training, Minor: Strength & Conditioning, Awards: Casey’s Education Scholarship, Warrior Scholarship, Edmund J. & Genevieve Lesiak Memorial Scholarship, Heartland Disposal Scholarship, Heisman High School Recipient, Fullerton Schools Foundation Nineties Scholarship Alternate

 

9. Violet Heinbaugh: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Nursing – UNMC Transfer

 

10. Stormy Herman: Attending: The College of Hair Design - Lincoln, Major: Cosmetology and Esthetics, Awards: Fullerton Schools Foundation Nineties Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Fred E. Ward Family Scholarship Alternate, Fullerton Schools Foundation Millennium Scholarship Alternate

 

11. Gracie Knopik: Attending: Wayne State College, Major: Pre-Occupational Therapy, Awards: Top 10% of Class, 2020 Omaha World Herald Academic Honorable Mention, Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship, Wayne State College President’s Commitment Scholarship, Harry Russell Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Wayne State College Rural Health Opportunities (RHOP) Scholarship Alternate, University of Nebraska – Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) Tuition/Room Scholarship, University of Nebraska – Omaha Dean’s Scholarship, Fullerton Booster Club Scholarship Alternate

 

12. Kyle Knopik: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Mechanized Agriculture, Awards: Top 10% of Class, Jayden Friend Memorial Scholarship, Rex & Lucille Delaney Agricultural Scholarship, Dale J. and Madelynne (Fuller) Black Scholarship, Margaret Russell “33” Scholarship, Emil Stankoski Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship, Fullerton Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Nebraska Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship, Fullerton Student Council Scholarship, Fullerton Booster Club Scholarship, Harry Russell Scholarship Alternate, Ardith (Russell) Granger Agricultural/Forestry Scholarship Alternate, Fullerton Male Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1981 Scholarship Alternate

 

13. Tory Land: Attending: Central Community College – Hastings, Major: Dental Hygiene, Awards: Central Community College Committed to Your Success Scholarship, Central Community College Transition Advantage Scholarship, Central Community College Assessment Advantage Scholarship, Robert & Sheryl McKeeman Scholarship, Henry & Elizabeth Reitz Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship, Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association Scholarship, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Wayne State Dean’s Commitment Scholarship

 

14. Jordan Maxfield: Attending: Tabor College, Major: Biology (Pre-Chiropractic), Awards: Tabor College Basketball Scholarship, Tabor College Academic, Scholarship, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship, Robert & Sheryl McKeeman Scholarship Alternate, Warrior Scholarship Alternate, Edmund J. & Genevieve Lesiak Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Wayne State Dean’s Commitment Scholarship

 

15. Riker Maxwell: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Criminal Justice

 

16. Jurnee Patton: Attending: Wayne State College, Major: Biology (Pre-Radiography), Awards: Wayne State College Rural Opportunities Program (RHOP) Tuition Scholarship, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton TeamMates Scholarship, Robert & Sheryl McKeeman Scholarship Alternate, Nebraska TeamMates Scholarship Alternate, Henry & Elizabeth Reitz Memorial Scholarship Alternate

 

17. CJ Pickrel: Attending: Chadron State College, Major: Business, Minor: Legal Studies, Awards: Chadron State College Board of Trustees Scholarship, Chadron State College Academic Achievement Scholarship, Hale/Johnson/Driscoll Memorial Scholarship, Paul Hefti Memorial Scholarship, Harry W. Russell Scholarship, Fullerton TeamMates Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship, Fullerton Community Church Scholarship, Fullerton Male Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1981 Scholarship, Midland Football Scholarship, Hastings Football Scholarship, Hastings Crimson Scholarship, Wayne State College Board of Trustees Scholarship, Fullerton Booster Club Scholarship Alternate

 

18. Brandon Rasmussen: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Criminal Justice, Awards: Jessie E. (Whitney) Russell Memorial Scholarship, Dale J. and Madelynne (Fuller) Black Scholarship, Ardith (Russell) Granger Agricultural/Forestry Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship

 

19. Emma Russell: Attending: Northeast Community College, Major: Human Services, Awards: Fullerton P.E.O. Women’s Scholarship, Edmund J. & Genevieve Lesiak Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

 

20. Emilee Shepard: Attending: Northeast Community College or Army National Guard, Major: Business, Awards: McIntosh Family Endowed Scholarship, Fullerton TeamMates Scholarship

 

21. Connor Sonderup: Attending: Capitol City Electric Apprenticeship, Major: Electrician, Awards: Thad Hellbusch Memorial Scholarship, Fred E. Ward Family Scholarship, Fullerton Community Church Scholarship, Proteus Scholarship

 

22. Dalton Steele: Entering the Work Force with Plans to Attend Northeast Community College

 

23. Haley Turek: Attending: Wayne State College, Major: Human Service Counseling, Minor: Criminal Justice, Awards: Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship, Wayne State College Wild Cat Excellence Scholarship, Margaret Russell “33” Scholarship Alternate, Fullerton Schools Foundation Centennial Scholarship Alternate

 

 

 

 

 

24. James Wetovick: Attending: The University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Major: Agribusiness (Pre-Law), Awards: Top 10% of Class, 2020 Omaha World Herald Academic Honorable Mention, University of Nebraska Lincoln Husker Traditions Scholarship, University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Scholarship, Harry Russell Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship, Fullerton Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Scholarship, Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Scholarship, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship, Nebraska Poultry Scholarship, Nance County Cattlemen’s Scholarship, Nebraska 4-H Orscheln Industries Foundation Scholarship, Aurora Cooperative Scholarship, Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Scholarship, Nance County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Nebraska Cattlemen - Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship, Jack & Dorothy Russell Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Emil Stankoski Memorial Scholarship Alternate, Levetta Hosler Scholarship Trust Alternate, Student Council Scholarship Alternate

 

25. John Wetovick: Attending: The University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Major: Animal Science – Food Animal Production & Management, Awards: University of Nebraska Lincoln Husker Power Scholarship, University of Nebraska Lincoln Animal Science Scholarship, Elvie A. & Mary Jane Swalec Memorial Scholarship, Jack & Dorothy Russell Memorial Scholarship, Fullerton FFA Scholarship, Fullerton Knights of Columbus Scholarship, Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) Scholarship, Nance County 4-H Council Scholarship, Nance County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Nance County Cattlemen’s Scholarship, Nebraska Cattlemen - Retail Value Steer Challenge Scholarship, Central Valley Ag Scholarship, Max Whitaker Mathematics and Science Scholarship Alternate, Jessie E. (Whitney) Russell Memorial Scholarship Alternate

 

From the Nebraska School Counselor Association:

Tips for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic

1. Limit Media and Social Media Exposure – This is good advice for people of all ages. The target audience of media outlets is adults, so their broadcasts can cause even more confusion and anxiety for younger children.

2. Have a Routine – With school out it is important to establish a new daily routine. Wake up, get dressed, complete distance learning school work, eat meals, and go to bed at the same time each day. Create a schedule that includes these things plus relaxation time, chores, exercise, creative time, etc.

3. Allow Your Child to be in Closer Proximity to You – With so much change and uncertainty, children may need additional reassurance.

4. Make Time to Allow Your Child to Talk About How They are Feeling – Ask open ended questions, listen without interruption and avoid the temptation to quickly provide a solution to their concerns.

5. Provide Factual Reassurance AFTER They Have Had a Chance to Express How They are Feeling – Honesty and accuracy is critical. Facts to consider sharing:
   ● Most people do not have COVID-19 and most people who have it don’t get seriously ill.

   • ●  We can control the spread of the disease by washing our hands and avoiding contact

     with people who have it

   • ●  The nation’s best medical professionals are working to help people with COVID-19 some

     of which are right here in Nebraska.

   • ●  If true, remind them that everyone in their family is fine.

6. Tell Your Children You Love Them and Spend More Time with Them – Make more time than usual to share activities together; play games, read to each other, watch a
   movie or TV show, create art, make crafts, sing and dance, go for a walk outside. There are many free online resources to help generate ideas.

7. Encourage Teens to Do Stress Reducing Activities – read, journal, write poetry or short stories, draw, exercise, listen to music, or simply close their eyes and focus on taking slow deep breaths.

8. As Much as Possible Have Your Child Eat Healthy Well-Balanced Meals – this has an impact on mental and physical health.

9. If You Have Concerns Reach Out to Your Child’s School Counselor – If their district is doing some kind of distance learning, chances are their school counselor is working from home and is prepared to support you and your child during this difficult time. Reach out to them via their school email address. Keep in mind each school district has its own set of criteria for school counselor ability during this time.