Top students at SCC, honored during local banquet

BEATRICE - A group of community college students were recognized as “Students of the Year” at a special banquet on the Southeast Community College’s Beatrice Campus. Eight students from different areas of study were recognized by faculty members for grades, attitude and progress in their programs.

The Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored the event with various community sponsors. Checks were given to each of the students. The following students received awards:

* Brady Harrenstein, Doniphan, Agriculture.

* Brittyn Wentz, Fairbury, Business.

* Eric Escobar, Wilber, Criminal Justice.

* Miguel Orozco, Tecumseh, English.

* Natasha Gruenert, Pickrell, Humanities.

* Bailey Perkins, Crete, Practical Nursing.

* Jesse Sacrison, Spearfish, South Dakota, Social Sciences.

Assistant Campus Director Toni Landenberger said, “It was wonderful to learn of the many ways these students made an impact on the program’s faculty beyond grades to also include work ethic, preparation, character, dependability, and willingness to help others."

Additional businesses sponsoring the recognition were Orscheln Farm & Home, First National Bank of Omaha, Mosaic, Q5 Controls, and Cerice Cornelius.