West Franklin's Yelland Pledges to Steer His Destiny
Alexander Yelland, named West Franklin's 2017 Elite Scholar, reflects on identity with questions about what defines him. He details extensive school involvement, family background, and community work, plus plans to study business and engineering at Washburn University.
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Life After College Highlights from 2012 Elite Scholars
O'Dea reflects on balancing football and a degree while joining Honeywell as a process engineer in Kansas City. He recalls walking on at Kansas State, earning awards, and guiding teammates. Reece pursues agriculture degree while working with COF Training Services, aiming to help others and stay involved in farming. Alicia Jackson pursued veterinary assistant studies at Brown Mackie College after being named Elite Scholar, with plans to leave Ottawa briefly.
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