吉姆R. 德博德奖学金

2020年2月18日

Donaven Nolze, Anthony Bauman and 吉姆R. 德波就职典礼吉姆. R. 德波 Scholarship has been awarded to two students in the heavy equipment operator technology program at the 黑斯廷斯校园.

Anthony Bauman (center) of Blue Hill and Donaven Nolze (left) of O’Neill each received $1,000 to help cover educational expenses.

“I’m just really speechless,” said Bauman. “I can’t believe I really got the scholarship. Just looking at the class, I thought there were a lot better (potential) scholarship winners. I can’t express enough how much this means to me. 这真的是一种福气.”

“This scholarship is going to go to a great cause as I finish my year,” said Nolze. “I’m really grateful for the (德波) family for giving me this opportunity. 太棒了.”

Ron and Tammy 德波 established the scholarship in honor of Ron’s father, 吉姆(右), who worked in the heavy equipment field for more than three decades. 在那段时间里, the elder 德波 gained a high level of hands-on proficiency with several types of machinery such as motor graders, 推土机和前端装载机. Operating heavy equipment allowed Jim to perfect his craft while basking in his love for the outdoors.

“I think it’s wonderful,” said Jim about the scholarship that bears his name. “I think this is great for these young guys and hopefully some time, some young ladies too. I just really appreciate all this.”

Two scholarships will be given each year to students in the heavy equipment operator technology program. A plaque displaying all of the scholarship recipients will be placed in the Howard Building, 这个项目的所在地.