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$2500 Scholarship Winner - Megan Nelson
Megan Nelson is from Alturas, CA. Her parents, Jodee and Jack Nelson, also live in Alturas. Megan graduated from Modoc High School (MHS) in 2022. She took classes at the College of the Siskiyous during high school, was invited to join the California Scholarship Federation, and graduated as the 2022 MHS Salutatorian. She is now studying Dental Hygiene at the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) with a GPA of 3.87.
Megan has worked two jobs to fund her college education. She is a dental hygiene major, participates in the school’s dental clinic, and serves as the student director for the Campus Activities Board. She attended a collegiate conference with the American Red Cross and organizes two blood drives per year on her campus. Megan is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to promoting the well-being of her community.
$2500 Scholarship Winner - Jenna Nelson
Like her parents, Jodee and Jack Nelson, Jenna Nelson is from Alturas, CA. She graduated from Modoc High School in 2022, completed undergraduate classes at College of the Siskiyous and Butte College, and is now studying Criminal Justice at California State University, Chico. Jenna has consistently made the Dean's List and holds a GPA of 3.87.
Jenna is financially independent and works to support herself and her education. She aspires to be a Juvenile Probation Officer and is interested in becoming a Law Enforcement Officer. Jenna is a Community Service Officer (recently promoted to Sergeant) with the Chico State University Police Department. Her motto, inspired by her Uncle Tony, is "You"won't get anywhere if you don't try!"
$2500 Scholarship Winner - Max Blankenship
Max Blankenship is from Alturas, CA. His parents are Timmarie and Jim Blankenship, also from Alturas. Max attended Modoc High School before transferring to Mt. Lassen Charter School for grades 11 and 12. He graduated in 2022 and is now studying at Allan
Hancock Community College in Santa Maria, CA, with a 3.89 GPA and Dean’s List recognition.
Max lives in Santa Maria with his grandfather. He is pursuing his AA in Physics and hopes to transfer to Cal Poly SLO for a degree in Electrical Engineering. Last year, Max worked full-time to pay for his education after being awarded the Rotary Scholarship. This year, he secured a new job as a precalculus tutor on campus. Max is a MESA/STEM student at Allan Hancock and is actively involved in scouting and karate. Recently, he gave a speech at a Rotary Club of Alturas meeting, sharing his educational and career journey.
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