Local High School Juniors Honored with Leadership Awards and Scholarships at Midland University Ceremony

Fifty high school juniors were acknowledged at the 2024 Midland University Outstanding High School Leaders Ceremony & Luncheon. The event was sponsored by Midland University and Pinnacle Bank and held at the Wikert Event Center on April 5th. The students applied for the award and were selected by a panel from Midland University, Pinnacle Bank, and the Fremont community based on their leadership and involvement.

The panel comprised representatives from Pinnacle Bank, Midland University, Don Peterson and Associates, the Fremont Mayor, and the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. Midland University is providing $5 million in scholarships, with each accepted student receiving a $100,000 scholarship over four years.

The honored students represented a range of schools, including Archbishop Bergan High School, Arlington High School, and Ashland-Greenwood High School, among others. Some of the recognized students were Myles Brainard, Claire Mlnarik, and Nora Pentel from Archbishop Bergan High School, and Dathan Hansen and Libby Hegemann from Arlington High School.

The event recognized the leadership and involvement of these high school juniors and offered them a scholarship opportunity. This initiative by Midland University and Pinnacle Bank aims to support and foster future leaders.

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