BMU Scholarship Winners

Brookings Municipal Utilities has given away approximately $76,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from Brookings High School.  The BMU Board established the scholarship program in December 1991.  Recipients who are awarded the $1,000 scholarships must meet the requirements established by the Utility Board.  A selection committee from Brookings High School is responsible for selecting the winners.  BMU has a vested interest in today’s youth and this is one way we can give back to our community by investing in our children’s futures.  Our hope is that upon graduation they return to Brookings—a place they can call home.  Congratulations to this years’ recipients—Clayton, Josiah and Olivia!

• Clayton Nelson, son of Darres and Beth Nelson. Clayton is attending SDSU to major in Agronomy. He was active in FFA, where he served as vice president, as well as orchestra. He volunteers with many community organizations, including Project Joy, and currently works in the field of agriculture.
• Josiah Miles, son of Leon and Rebecca Miles. Josiah is attending SDSU to major in Accounting. He was active in band and participated in Marching Band,  Winter Drumline, Jazz Band, musical pit, and Augustana Honor Band. He volunteers in the community, including assisting with the Avenue of Flags, and currently works in hospitality.
• Olivia Hove, daughter of Jason and Laura Hove. Olivia is attending SDSU to major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Special Education. She was active in FCCLA, Educators Rising, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, swimming, and choir. She volunteers in many areas and has organized numerous events, including the adaptive PE night for the district, and also teaches swimming lessons.