students the 2019 Karen K. Duncan Scholarship. For more than 20 years, Duncan Aviation has advanced the futures of students through the program.
“In honor of my mother’s belief
in a strong education, The Karen K. Duncan Scholarship Program was started to help Duncan Aviation team members fund post-secondary education expenses for their kids,” says Todd Duncan, chairman of Duncan Aviation. “In the years since we started this program, 322 scholarships totaling $1,792,000 have been awarded.”
All dependent children of full-time Duncan Aviation team members who are entering a two- or four-year college program or technical school in the fall of 2019 were eligible. Each scholarship winner will receive up to $4,000 for his or her college education—$1,000 a semester for up to two years.
An independent committee
reviewed applicants’ essays and assigned point values to them. Students also earned points for academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, career goals and extracurricular activities. The following students from local
communities will receive the 2019 scholarships that together could total up to $80,000.
Kylie Marie Ohrt, daughter of Melissa and James Ohrt, of Battle Creek, MI Kylie feels like she was put on this earth to change lives. She plans to attend Grand Valley State University to pursue a career in occupational therapy. Kylie has a passion to help people, and as an occupational therapist, she will be able to give people the push and support that they need to overcome any obstacles that may be hindering their quality of life. While at Lakeview High School, Kylie was involved in student
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government, Spartanaire Show Choir, chamber choir, advanced choral ensemble, People of Equity, Lakeview High School Theatre and school broadcast. She has also served the community through Masque, Masque Jr., Penguin Project, What A Do Theatre and the Humane Society.
Wyatt Loga, son of Tammy and Martin Loga, of Bee, NE Wyatt has always had an interest in wildlife, which has led him to pursuing a degree in biology at Concordia University-Nebraska with the goal of becoming a game warden or a conservation officer. While at Malcolm High School, Wyatt participated in band, basketball, football, track, cross-country and Skills USA. In the community, he has volunteered for the Center for People in Need and the MYSA Tournament.
He has also helped with communion prep and cleaning, and concessions.
Joshua Palensky, son of Mary and Gregory Palensky, of Ceresco, NE Joshua plans on entering the medical field at the University of Nebraska- Kearney with the goal of one day being aple to help those in the community who are less fortunate. While at Raymond Central High School, he was a 4-year letter winner and 1st Team All-District for football; a 2-year letter winner and Academic All-State award winner for basketball; and a 2-year letter winner and Most Improved Player Award winner for track. He also participated in National Honor Society, Skills USA, Future Farmers of America, jazz band, Future Buisness Leaders of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Joshua has assisted with youth football
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