Omaha Steaks Scholarship Award Recipients Announced
With great pride, Omaha Steaks recently announced the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards. The scholarship program has been in place for more than ten years and is designed to provide assistance to employees’ children who plan to pursue post-secondary education in either a college or vocational education setting.
The following students, all members of the “Omaha Steaks Family,” have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year:
Lauren Jespersen, daughter of Randy Jespersen and Amy Jespersen of Omaha, Neb. Lauren, a graduate of Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Neb. will attend the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Mo., where her field of study will be dance.
Dylan Rosse, son of Robert and Karen Rosse of Omaha, Neb. Dylan, a graduate of Millard South High School in Omaha, Neb., will attend Hastings College in Hastings, Neb., where his field of study will be physical education.
McKenzie Drake, daughter of Barry and Christine Drake of Omaha, Neb. McKenzie, a 2017 graduate of Millard West High School in Omaha, Neb., currently attends Clarkson College in Omaha Neb., where her field of study is nursing.
Nolan Lange, son of Bob and Colleen Lange of Omaha, Neb. Nolan, a graduate of Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Neb., will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., where his field of study will be professional golf management.
Brian Temple, son of William and Liza Temple of West Orange, NJ. Brian, a graduate of West Orange High School in West Orange, NJ., will attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ., where his field of study will be computer science.
Steven Silgado, son of Liliana Londono of Omaha, Neb. Steven, a graduate of Omaha South High School in Omaha, Neb., will attend the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., where his field of study will be computer science.
The six scholarship award recipients were selected for their academic accomplishments, leadership, community involvement and participation in school activities. “We sincerely congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients and their families,” said Omaha Steaks President Bruce Simon, “and are proud to have them representing Omaha Steaks.”
About Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks, founded in 1917, is an Omaha, Nebraska-based, fifth-generation, family-owned company that markets and distributes a wide variety of the finest quality USDA-approved, grain fed beef and other gourmet foods including seafood, pork, poultry, skillet and slow cooker meals, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation’s largest direct response marketer of premium beef and gourmet foods, available to customers by calling 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.
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