GLASTER REFLECTS ON BOYS STATE, WINNING $100k SCHOLARSHIP

A whirlwind week in St Charles earlier this month left lifelong lessons and memories for a Smith-Cotton senior, along with a $100,000 scholarship.

Jeffthan Glaster represented Sedalia at this year’s Missouri Boys’ State, hosted by Lindenwood University. Glaster says the week helped develop an appreciation for public and community service.

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Glaster became this year’s director of public safety, which he says gave him even more hands on experience, not only in day-to-day government operations.

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Boys’ State organizers recognized Glaster’s school and community involvement with this year’s “Man In The Arena” Vogel Family Scholarship, which will cover up to $100,000 of Glaster’s college tuition. Glaster says he’s appreciative of the opportunities to explore his interests as a student at Smith-Cotton High School.

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Glaster says he plans to pursue admission to UMKC’s accelerated medical school program.

Listen to our complete interview with Smith-Cotton senior Jeffthan Glaster:

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