2025 Recipeints of the Barbara Vitt Scholarship

Barbara K. Vitt has been a devoted educator and counselor, serving Nemaha County with
distinction for decades. Reflecting on her career, Vitt describes each of her teaching and
counseling roles as a “little piece of paradise.” She credits the experience to the respectful, hard-working students, supportive parents, and the dedicated colleagues, administrators, and school boards with whom she worked. Given the chance, she says she would gladly do it all again.

In recognition of her exemplary service and lifelong dedication to education, a generous
anonymous donor has made possible the annual awarding of three $1,500 Barbara K. Vitt
Scholarships to deserving students in Nemaha County.

The 2025 recipients of the Barbara K. Vitt Scholarship are:

Morgan Toedman, Sabetha High School Daughter of Tate and Sara Toedman Plans to attend the University of Kansas, majoring in Visual Communications (Graphic Design)

Alayna Scism, Nemaha Central High School Daughter of Benjamin and Kelsey Scism
Plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University, majoring in Early Childhood Special Education

Collin Jost, Nemaha Central High School Son of John and Tory Jost Plans to attend Fort Hays State University, majoring in Financial Planning 

These scholarships honor Vitt’s legacy by supporting students who embody the values she
championed throughout her career.