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Area Students Included in Believers and Achievers for 2013-14

By John Nixon

09/25/2013

(KLZA) -- U.S. Bank® and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to announce the 2013-14 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to Nebraska’s future leaders.

Starting in October and continuing through May, 48 Nebraska high school seniors will be honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 finalists, eight will receive $500 scholarships from U.S. Bank to the college or university of their choice.

“Believers and Achievers are triple threat students that embrace academics, activities and overall leadership. These students are true representatives supporting the mission of interscholastic participation.” Rhonda Blanford-Green, NSAA Executive Director.

All of the students nominated for the Believers & Achievers awards program represent the very best of Nebraska’s high schools. This year, the NSAA and U.S. Bank received 370 nominees from NSAA member schools. This resulted in a 13% increase is overall applications, with approximately 70% of all NSAA member schools submitting at least one student for the award.

These students will be recognized at NSAA State Championships throughout the year 2013-14 activities year.

2013-14 NSAA/U.S. Bank® Believers & Achievers include:

Amzie Dunekacke - Johnson-Brock

Chase Grizzle - Pawnee City

Derek Zimmerman – Freeman

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