Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) is proud to recognize and support the educational aspirations of several outstanding students through its annual scholarship program.

This year, six students were each awarded a $500 scholarship. Brainerd High School graduates Nora Nichols and Wyatt Paulson, Crosby-Ironton graduate Raylin Daraitis, Pierz Healy graduate Marymae Nieman, Little Falls graduate Jacob Cox, and Pillager graduate Amelia Sjostrom were all selected for their achievements and potential.

Additionally, two students were honored through the WTA Foundation, which awards scholarships to the children of CTC employees or board members. Reese Glynn, daughter of Board Director Tyler Glynn, received a $3,500 scholarship, while Garrett Gilbert, son of Director of Outside Plant Steve Gilbert, was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Garrett also received a $2,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance.

Finally, Shay Busch of Mountain Iron-Buhl High School was chosen as one of just 50 recipients nationwide—out of over 2,000 applicants—to receive a $5,000 Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship.

“CTC is honored to support the next generation of leaders,” said Kristi Westbrock, CEO/GM of CTC. “We are proud to invest in these students and help them pursue their educational goals.”

CTC remains committed to empowering youth in the communities it serves by supporting lifelong learning and helping pave the way for future success.