NORFOLK – Every student who seeks higher education travels on his or her own path, no matter which institution they attend. Some students work and go to school, some take a variety of classes to discover their interests, while others have a goal in mind and commit their time and effort to it.
Northeast Community College has man y students who fit those categories and more, including Scott Scholars.
This is the first year Northeast has the Walter Scott Jr., Career Pathway Scholarship. These students are iden- tified as leaders who are serious about their studies. They were honored last month at the Scott Scholars Honors Convocation at the Lifelong Learning Center.
“You have a passion for learning that sets you apart,” said Kara Woehler, director of the Scott Pathway Scholarship Program at Northeast.
Lisa Goodwin of Omaha, assistant director of Education for the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation, said it was apparent that the right students were chosen. Goodwin said Walter Scott, Jr., was a strong believer in goal setting. He always wanted goals to be something that a person had to reach for but yet were realistic.
The Walter Scott Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship students include James Doyle of Osmond, majoring in information technology. James is a 2024 graduate of Osmond High School and the son of Boyd and April Doyle.
