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BEK Celebrates the Class of 2026 and Selects Scholarship Applicants

BEK proudly congratulates all of our cooperative students who have gone above and beyond to earn a scholarship through BEK Communications this spring!

First, hats off to the Class of 2026! BEK would like to wish each of our high school seniors the very best as they close one chapter and begin an exciting new one!

This year, BEK was once again thrilled to receive applications from talented high school seniors across our service area, and you all impressed us! After a competitive selection process, we're excited to introduce our nine amazing $500 scholarship winners as they prepare to head into their first year of college!

Kaydra Kleppe, Napoleon HS Breanah Pfaff, Kidder Co. HS Abigail Jablonsky, Century HS Alea Kramlich, Kidder Co. HS Lauren Larsen, Valley City HS Avrianna Broten, Barnes Co. North HS Berkley Frantz, Wishek HS Josephine Legge, Barnes Co. North HS Amelia Moch, Napoleon HS

A huge round of applause to this year's recipients. Go chase those dreams and make your mark on the world!

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