Phillips earns Big Bend Electric scholarship

At the 73rd Big Bend Electric Co-op annual meeting on Feb. 25 in Basin City, three high school seniors were introduced as scholarship recipients and read their scholarship essays to the membership. The three students are: Palmer Phillips, Ritzville High School, Elaine Pierson and Megan Booker from Connell High School. All three students are active in their schools and communities.

The Big Bend Electric Co-op scholarships are valued at $2000 for each student, split up at $500 per year for up to four years.

The following is Phillips scholarship application essay.

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