Two Otsego County seniors receive scholarships from Northland Sportsmen’s Club
GAYLORD – The Northland Sportsmen’s Club has awarded scholarships to two Otsego County high school seniors.
One of the award recipients is Victoria Kuznicki, a graduate of Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral School. Kuznicki was enrolled at Kirtland Community College and was a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) for three years while also serving as NHS president.
Kuznicki has volunteered at her school in the Latchkey Youth Program, showcased her musical talents in school liturgies, and served as secretary and treasurer of the Disciples Committee. During her high school years, she cared for animals at Centennial Acres Farm and also worked at the local farmers market.
Kuznicki participated in the Youth Civilian Marksmanship Program in Northland. She earned the Pro-Marksman, First Class Sharpshooter 1 through 9, and Distinguished Expert First Class credentials.
She will attend Tiffin University in Ohio to study forensics and plans to work as a crime scene investigator or in the lab analyzing data.
The other scholarship recipient is Cassandra Tallman, a graduate of Johannesburg-Lewiston High School. Tallman is a member of NHS and has volunteered on various projects through NHS. She is also a member of the local Otsego County RISE chapter – a drug-free initiative that encourages students to remain drug and alcohol free.
Tallman participated in three high school sports and won several athletic awards. She loves being outdoors most of all. She volunteers at outdoor events and attended hunter’s training with the Northland Sportsmen’s Club. She has proven herself to be a “safe and successful hunter.”
Tallman will attend either Michigan State University or Grand Valley State University and study environmental science, sustainability and wildlife biology. She dreams of working at an agency that helps conserve wildlife habitats and protect the environment.
The scholarships awarded to Kuznicki and Tallman totaled $2,400, with $1,200 coming from the club budget and $1,200 coming from direct donations from club members to the scholarship fund.
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at [email protected].
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