Nine Benson High seniors were awarded $1,500 Alumni Association scholarships. This brings the total of scholarships awarded during the past years to $218,000 and 195 recipients.
Alumni scholarships for the Class of 2024:
Brianna Welvaert, John C McElhaney Music Memorial Scholarship. Majoring in Psychology and Music to prepare for a career as a Music Therapist.
Hser Nay Tha Kpaw, Benson Alumni Association & Graeve Family Scholarship. Will do prerequisites in college, then transfer to a dental hygienist school.
Pretty Moo, Charles “Chuck” Davey Memorial Scholarship. Majoring in Graphic Design with a possible career in Marketing.
Sae Bi Na, William F Nimtz Scholarship. Has not declared a major but is considering Business Management with an interest in international business.
Dah Kui Say, Benson High School Alumni Association & Jacqueline Pospisil Scholarship. Plans to attend University of Nebraska-Omaha and study Elementary Education.
Chaung Klay, Benson High School Alumni Association & Fred Pisasale Memorial Scholarship. Majoring in Science with a career in research or Pharmacy.
Briyanna Grant, John C McElhaney Memorial Music Scholarship. Majoring in Business and a minor in Music. Lots of career choices, maybe working with people and their emotions or working with animals.
Eka Aya Nae, Benson High School Alumni Endowment Fund Scholarship. Plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Omaha. No major has been declared but eyes a career that blends mathematics, medicine and language.
John Galloway, Benson High School Endowment Fund Scholarship. Plans to attend Creighton, majoring in Business Analytics and ROTC. After college, he plans to join the Armed Forces as an officer.
We thank all our donors for their continued support of the scholarship program. Memberships, donations and memorial contributions are important ways that BHS alums can support the next generation of Bunnies. Without you, these scholarships would not be possible.