Local students rewarded for excellent community service
United Community Bank surprised nine local high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships for their outstanding community service to non-profit organizations. Minot students were also given an additional $500 to donate to a local non-profit organization of their choice.
Minot recipients and selected non-profits: Daniel Fernandez, Minot Alzheimer’s Association; Ryker Pederson, Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights; Kiera Biberdorf, Prairie Grit Sports; Aubree Mueller, Minot Alzheimer’s Association; Trinity Jessen, Project Bee.
Burlington recipients: Ariel Frazier, Kaelyn Bachmeier.
Drake recipients: Isabella Tichy, Abbigail Peterson.
- Submitted Photo Des Lacs-Burlington High School student, Ariel Frasier (right), received her $1,000 scholarship from UCB employee, Jeana Rynestad (left), on May 5.
- Submitted Photo Des Lacs-Burlington High School student, Kaelyn Bachmeier (right), received her $1,000 scholarship from UCB employee, Jeana Rynestad (left), on May 5.
- Submitted Photo Minot High School students pose with a UCB employee, Jennifer Hubrig, after receiving their scholarship certificates. From left to right: Ryker Pederson, Trinity Jessen, Daniel Fernandez, Aubrey Mueller, Hubrig.
- Drake student, Isabella Tichy (right), stands with UCB employee, Marlene Mack (left) after receiving her scholarship certificate. Submitted Photo
- Submitted Photo Our Redeemer’s Christian School student presents Prairie Grit Sports with a $500 donation on April 26. From left to right: Jennifer Hubrig, Kiera Biberdorf, Owen Kersten, Carter Kersten, Palmer Thompson.












