BankWest Awards Scholarships to Area Students
BankWest Chairman, President and CEO Charles H. Burke III recently announced the awarding of 21 BankWest Scholarships to students from across South Dakota for the 2022-23 school year. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship to pursue post-secondary education at a school of their choice.
“At BankWest, helping young people pursue their hopes and dreams is one of the most important things we do,” Burke said. “We believe investing in students is an investment in South Dakota’s future.”
BankWest has awarded $516,000 in academic scholarships during the past 29 years. Burke said 65 students applied for this year’s scholarships. The BankWest Scholarship program recognizes outstanding achievement by student account holders at BankWest. Students receiving $1,500 BankWest Scholarships include:
Kennedy Bietz, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Bietz of Scotland, is a freshman at the University of South Dakota where she is studying chemistry.
Collin Bradberry, son of Kevin and Christy Bradberry of Onida, is a senior at Sully Buttes High School. He plans to attend Dakota State University in the fall where he plans to study computer science and cyber security.
Kase Brouwer, son of Heath and Jessica Brouwer of Armour, is a senior at Armour High School. He plans to attend the University of South Dakota where he will study business.
Kayla Gill, daughter of Brian and Linda Gill of Java, is a freshman at Lake Area Technical College where she is studying nursing.
Olivia Huber, daughter of Ryan and Anne Huber of Mitchell, is a senior at Mitchell High School. She plans to attend Dakota Wesleyan University where she will studying elementary and special education.
Nancy Khuu, daughter of Yen Khuu of Gregory, is a senior at Gregory High School. She plans to attend South Dakota State University to study nursing.
Samantha Kludt, daughter of Todd & Heidi Kludt of Mitchell, is a senior at Mitchell High School. She plans to attend Dakota Wesleyan University where she will study elementary and special education.
Adisyn Kuxhaus, daughter of Terry and Carie Kuxhaus of Pierre, is a senior at T.F. Riggs High School. She plans to attend South Dakota State University where she plans to study animal science.
Jaden Matkins, daughter of James & Jennifer Matkins of Rapid City, is a senior at Stevens High School. She plans to attend Augustana University in the fall where she will study biology.
Breanna McConnell, daughter of Melissa McConnell of Creighton, SD, is a senior at Wall High School. She plans to attend Black Hills State University this fall where she will study elementary education.
Allison McManus, daughter of Donald and Melinda McManus of Reliance, is a freshman at Black Hills State University where she is studying exercise science.
Ryder Mortenson, son of Martin and Wendy Mortenson of Winner, is a sophomore at South Dakota State University where he is studying agricultural business & business economics.
Griffin Petersen, son of Amy Petersen-Kolb and Paul Kolb of Onida, is a senior at Sully Buttes High School. He plans to attend the University of South Dakota where he will study political science and criminal justice.
Julia Platt, daughter of Rich and Deb Platt of Mitchell, is a senior at Mitchell High School. She plans to attend the University of South Dakota where she will study health services administration and business administration.
Jasmine Rounds, daughter of Scott and Kara Rounds of Pierre, is a sophomore at South Dakota State University where she is studying nursing.
Malia Schumacher, daughter of Marvin and Melanie Schumacher of Pierre, is a freshman at South Dakota State University where she is studying human biology.
Kiana Shevling-Major, daughter of Devin Major of Coldspring, Texas and Jessica Shevling of Geddes, is a senior at Platte-Geddes High School. She plans to attend the University of Iowa where she will study international relations and criminology, law & justice.
Christian Spann, son of Jim and Carolyn Spann of Gregory, is a senior at Gregory High School. He plans to attend the University of Sioux Falls in the fall where he will study secondary English and language arts education.
Taryn Starr, daughter of Duke and Tess Starr of Geddes, is a freshman at South Dakota State University where she is studying nursing.
Emma Thomas, daughter of Andy and Renee Thomas of Gregory, is a senior at Gregory High School. She plans to attend the University of Sioux Falls where she will study media studies and marketing.
Daysen Titze, son of Troy and Tina Titze of Fort Pierre, is a senior at Stanley County High School. He plans to attend South Dakota State University where he will study exercise science and physical therapy.
