Local Achievers at Northeast Community College Share Scholarship Success Stories

At Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, the annual Scholarship Luncheon was held at the Lifelong Learning Center. This event, on a Tuesday in late April, allowed scholarship recipients to share their experiences and thank their donors. Leah Barrett, the president of Northeast, highlighted the importance of scholarships in helping students overcome financial challenges to achieve their educational goals.

Kim Kleinschmit, originally from Colorado and now living in Norfolk, shared her journey at the luncheon. She transitioned from a kitchen manager to a student at Northeast due to a new career opportunity that required more education. Despite losing her job in 2022 and facing other challenges, she continued her education with the help of scholarships like the Erma & Frank Moore Memorial Business Scholarship and the Nebraska Open Scholarship. She is set to graduate and pursue new career paths.

Brayden Brabec, from Clarkson, spoke about how attending Northeast allowed him to balance work and study. A precision agriculture major, Brabec appreciated the financial support from the Norman Ochsner Agriculture Scholarship, which helped reduce his college costs. His high school focus on work and academics over extracurriculars prepared him for his future career.

Aurora Slusarski, a recent high school graduate from Duncan, also spoke at the event. She is completing her associate of science degree in business and plans to transfer to a university. The financial aid from the McIntosh Family Scholarship through the Northeast Foundation has played a key role in her education, reducing financial stress and validating her efforts.

The luncheon highlighted how scholarships significantly help students at Northeast Community College. These financial aids are essential, enabling students to pursue their educational and career goals. The gratitude the students expressed shows their appreciation for the donors' investment in their futures.

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