The B & B Legacy Scholarships awarded seven $1,000 scholarships through the STEP Foundation this year to graduating seniors who previously attended B & B High School. 

The Legacy Scholarships are a result of a challenge presented to the St. Benedict and Baileyville communities and alumni by Dr. August Bergman during the 2006 graduation ceremony.  Thus began the fundraising to match Dr. Bergman’s seed money of $25,000.  During the fundraising, another graduate, Albert Wietharn added an additional $25,000 if the communities would match his gift.  Both challenges were met and the $100,000 was exceeded.  The B & B Legacy Scholarships became a reality due to the dedication and generosity of the alumni and communities of St. Benedict and Baileyville.

Receiving the B & B Legacy Scholarships for 2017 are the following graduates:

Professional Scholarships:
1. Kaley Dalinghaus, Nemaha Central High School, daughter of Jim & Katie Dalinghaus. She plans to attend Kansas State University to begin working towards a degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Corey Heiman, Nemaha Central High School, son of Brent & Jenny Heiman. He plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Accounting & Finance. 
3. Trevor Holthaus, Nemaha Central High School, son of Kevin & Karen Holthaus. He plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Computer Science & Business.
4. Laura Waller, Nemaha Central High School, daughter of Dale & Debbie Waller.
She plans to attend Emporia State University and major in Nursing. 

Vocational Scholarships:
1. Burke Deters, Axtell High School, son of Matt & Rachel Deters. He plans to attend Cloud County Community College and major in Agriculture Economics.

2. Ryan Hasenkamp, Nemaha Central High School, son of Gerard & Shelly
Hasenkamp. He plans to attend Cloud County Community College and major in
Business.

3. Kyle Haverkamp, Nemaha Central High School, son of Tom & Mary Beth Haverkamp. He plans to attend North Central Kansas Technical College and major in Telecommunications & Network Technology.

The STEP Foundation is honored to be able to assist in awarding these scholarships to these students.  STEP strives to assist in helping caring citizens develop ways to help others and leave a lasting legacy.