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Velva High School’s Leah Volochenko was named as one of three recipients of the NDHSCA Gelaine Orvik Scholarship by the North Dakota High School Coaches Association on Tuesday, July 21.
Volochenko was a member of the Aggies’ basketball, volleyball and softball teams during her tenure at Velva High School.
She earned nine letters durng her time at Velva, including four in both basketball and softball and one letter in volleyball.
“Leah is someone you can count on. She is someone you want to lead and teach young kids,” said Velva softball head coach Bryce Gutknecht in a release from the NDHSCA. “Ms. Volochenko is trustworthy, confident, and intelligent. She creates a plan and knows how to execute it.”
Each recipient of the NDHSCA Gelaine Orvik Scholarship will receive $1,000 and will be awarded their scholarship at the Mandan Baymont Hotel and Convention Center on Wednesday, July 29.