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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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The Glasgow High School Educational Trust gratefully acknowledges the recent donation of $10,000 to the trust from Scott and Robyn Cassel in memory of their son, Dillon. In making the donation, the Cassels wrote that their family wanted "to express a sincere thank you to the community for its love, kindness and concern following Dillon's death. We are truly blessed to live in such a caring community. May we all keep his memory alive by living our lives to the fullest." Dillon was a proud and...
The Thomas & Cynthia Markle Scholarship is designed to assist students with roots in Valley County as they continue and complete advanced level studies at the masters, doctorate, or post-doctorate level. Applicants must be admitted to an accredited college or university studying in the United States or studying abroad through an accredited institution in the United States. Deadline to apply is Saturday, Sept. 30. Applications, along with 2023 requirements, are found at www.valleycountycf.net. Funding for these grants and scholarships is...
Since the inception of the Clarence and Charlotte Fuhrman scholarship in 2007, over $44,000 has been awarded to Valley County students pursuing secondary education. The Fuhrman scholarship was established to support Valley County students who have completed a minimum of one year of secondary education to assist them financially in obtaining their degrees or certificates of trade. The Valley County Community Foundation who administers the Fuhrman scholarship is excited to announce the 2023 scholarship winners. Cordell Younkin is a 2020 Hinsdale...
Fifty-three high school graduates from across Montana have been selected for their effort and potential as the eighth class of Montana State University's Hilleman Scholars Program, which is named after Maurice Hilleman, one of the state's most influential native sons and an MSU graduate. Mary "M.E." Cunningham, of Fort Peck, Mont., was one of the Hillemnan Scholars from 29 communities across Montana selected. Hilleman Scholars are eligible for up to $6,500 in academic support for their first...
The Knierim Scholarships were established to honor the life and work of Dr. FM Knierim and his wife, Bernice, who was one of the first families to practice medicine for the men who built Fort Peck Dam in the Dirty Thirties. This year the scholarship committee is honoring five former graduates of Glasgow High School who are pursuing their aspirations and dreams, even beyond an undergraduate degree. Trevor Toavs, now a third-year medical student in Providence, R.I. at Brown University, was a...
The Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital (FMDH) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 medical field scholarships. The FMDH Foundation scholarship program started in 1990, with the first family memorial gift given in 1989 by Frank Heckner. With several generous gifts in the last few years, we have a total of 10 named scholarships. In order to have a named scholarship, a donation of $10,000 or more must be donated to the FMDH Foundation. It is a great way to honor a family member, continuing their legacy and passion for great...
More than 560 students graduated with degrees from Bismarck State College (BSC) after completing the Spring 2023 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college’s 83rd commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the Bismarck Event Center. Valley County graduates included: Nicholas Burke, Glasgow, Mont., graduated with a Certificate in Lineworker (Electrical) Megan Fast, Frazer, Mont., graduated with an Associate in Science degree and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology Aidan Redstone, Glasgow, Mont., graduate...
A total of 324 Mitchell Technical College students earned recognition on the Spring 2023 President’s List, including Theodore Tryan, of Glasgow, Mont., according to MTC President Mark Wilson. To be named to the list, students must earn a term Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be registered for at least 12 credit hours of academic work during the semester....
Montana State University, Bozeman, has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2023, which included the following Valley County students: Glasgow Jacob Kolstad Josette Kolstad Blake Lloyd Garrett Lloyd Merlin McKean Benjamin Miller Bergen Miller* Paige Schmitt McKenna Strommen Timothy Wageman* Mitchel Winchester Hinsdale John McColly Opheim Blaire Westby Vandalia Elise Strommen There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s List and the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at lea...
Montana State University awarded 1,623 undergraduate degrees and 433 graduate degrees during its 138th commencement ceremonies held May 12 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Valley County graduates included Autumn Hopkins, Garrett Lloyd, Kristina Mcgee, Zachary Miller, Benjamin Miller and Paige Schmitt, all of Glasgow, and John McColly, of Hinsdale. B. Miller and Schmitt graduated with highest honors, having earned a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.7. Lloyd graduated with honors, achieving a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and...
Every year, Forward Montana Foundation hosts a fellowship for high school aged students, and the time to apply has come! We’re looking to build a cohort of 10 students from all across the state to take part in our fellowship program, which will begin in August and run through mid-November. This fellowship will take place remotely, with the exception of an in-person retreat in Paradise Valley from Aug. 11 through the 13. We are looking for high school aged students who are self-reliant, excited about democracy, passionate about making positive c...
With the summer flying by, the Valley County Health Department is encouraging everyone to consider getting the recommended vaccines as part of their back-to-school routine. By getting the vaccines sooner than later, the child doesn’t associate the vaccine with school and families are able to arrange vaccines at a time that is convenient for them. All children over age four, especially for those entering kindergarten, are required to have the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine and the DtaP/IPV (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular Pe...
Sixth Grade Kylie Aho, Gabriel Sigmunstad, Aiden Aune, Daniel Bailey, Paxton Bilger, Ryder Bilger, Blaine Brandt, Grace Cornwell, Blake Estes, Jenyr Fercho, Aubree Holinde, Jett Johnson, Jaxson Kemp, Breelyn Marsalek, Ira Moore, Jack Morehouse, Amani Probert, Kinsley Rasmusan, Amiya Ryan, Ava Schultz, Trusten Stringer, Holden Stulc, Hadley Thompson, Violet Thompson, Harper Wesen and Paxton Wesen. Seventh Grade Ian Anderson, Bailey Billingsly, Dakota Bras, Abigail Henry, Hank Hopstad, Kenee Johnson, Cody Lacock, Ainsley Loftsgaard, Kolby Marsh,...
Caring Hands of Glasgow, Mont., is offering three scholarships to women who are in various stages of their educational journey this year. These are local scholarships that are available to any woman who is a resident of Valley County. Applications for all scholarships must be postmarked no later than July 1st, 2023. Applications are available at the Caring Hands Thrift Store or [email protected] Caring Hands Volunteer Award Are you a young woman between the ages of 14-17? Do you enjoy volunteering in your school and community? Do...
Applications are being sent out for the Frederick and Bernice Knierim Scholarships for area youth who have graduated from a high school in Valley, Sheridan, Daniels, or Roosevelt counties and have completed at least one year in schooling beyond high school. As the colleges are now releasing grades for the spring semester, all applicants must send their grades to be eligible for this award. Applications may be obtained from Pat Knierim or by contacting the Law Office. They are due by July 15th and will be awarded in time for the beginning of...
Applications are now available for the Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust Scholarship. These scholarships are for Valley County graduates who are past their first year of education with a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 and considered full-time status in a college, university or vocational-technical institution. Applications can be picked up from Ruth Ann Hutcheson, 54231 1st Avenue North or from Edward Jones, 317 Klein Avenue. An electronic version can be requested at [email protected]. Applications must be...
Carroll College, Helena, Mont., named the Valley County area students listed below to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. Glasgow: Brett Glaser Nashua: Kaitlyn Hansen Opheim: Brooke Westby...
Sixth Grade Alexa Ball, Holt Huntsman, Rayne Jenkins, Mary Knierim, Reece Martin, Austin Nelson, Leah Potter, Colten Schaefer, Daniel Seiler-White, Harper Thompson and Sadie White. Seventh Grade Amelia Gilchrist, Owen Hopstad and Garrett Thompson. Eighth Grade Rebekah Bailey, Tayven Bietz, Paityn Britzman, Trevin Gibson, Justis Hirsch-Kreuser, Eva Hlad, Hannah Holinde, Rowen Kloker, Gina Page, Mylee Rasmusan, Karsyn Sillerud, Kinley Strommen, Molly Whitmer and Mayzie Yoakam....
South Dakota State University recently announced the spring 2023 Dean’s List and two Valley County students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. Emmalynn Page, of Glasgow, a student in SDSU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Taylor Nelson, of Richland, a student in SDSU’s College of Nursing achieved a 4.0 grade point average. To earn dean’s list distinctions in SDSU’s colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits a...
At the University of Montana, nearly 2,600 undergraduate students made the spring semester 2023 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List. Glasgow students Trevor Klind, Iris McKean and Ellis McKean, all earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) placing them on the President’s List. Zachary Kompel, of Glasgow, and Chayten Pippin, of Saco, earned a GPA greater than 3.5 but less than 4.0 placing them on the Dean’s List. To qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits...
The University of Montana Western named 513 students to the 2023 spring semester Dean’s List. Glasgow students, Alexandra and Victoria Pehlke achieved this honor, while A. Pehlke also received high honors. To achieve this recognization, students must be enrolled full-time or for 12 semester credits and carry a minimum 3.33 grade point average....
On May 13, Carroll College conferred degrees on 313 graduates of the class of 2023 during its 113th commencement ceremony held in Nelson Stadium. Valley County graduates included Brett Glaser, of Glasgow, who graduated Cum Laude in business: management and marketing; and Brooke Westby, of Opheim, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in nursing. To be eligible for graduation honors, a Carroll student must complete 60 hours of coursework at Carroll and graduate with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.50. The three levels of honors are...
Six Valley County high-school graduates have received Jeff Jurgens Memorial Scholarships to enable their studies at colleges and universities in Montana and North Dakota. The scholarships are awarded annually by the Scottie Booster Club in memory of the late Jeff Jurgens, Glasgow student and rabid sports fan whose namesake basketball tournament is the source of the funds. The Jeff Jurgens Memorial Tournament, presented by the Scottie Booster Club and widely supported by the community, is held...
Students from Frazer, Glasgow, Nashua, Hinsdale, Lustre and area homeschools gathered on May 10 at Downstream Campground in Fort Peck for the 30th annual Outdoor Classroom. For most of the students their day began at Irle Elementary with an edible bug assembly. MSU County Extension Agent Roubie Younkin presented to the students information on edible bugs and had muffins and rice krispies baked with the edible bugs, she gathered herself. From there students got back on their buses and traveled to...
The Montana University System has awarded the prestigious Montana University System Honor Scholarship to two Glasgow High School seniors, Riley Smith and Lane Thompson. The MUS Honor Scholarship is a renewable scholarship offered by the Montana Board of Regents that waives undergraduate tuition for up to eight semesters at any campus of the Montana University System or Dawson, Flathead Valley or Miles Community Colleges. The scholarship's average value is $20,000. It is the most prestigious...
