Cozad High School seniors were honored and celebrated at the Senior Honor Night held on May 6, 2024. The evening was filled with pride and excitement as students were recognized with various awards and scholarships, highlighting their dedication and perseverance throughout their academic journey. Scholarships, generously provided by local businesses and organizations, were awarded to deserving seniors, offering support for their future endeavors. This event represented years of hard work and dedication, as seniors were honored for their commendable achievements. Proud parents, teachers, and community members came together to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Cozad High School's graduating class of 2024.
We extend our deepest gratitude, on behalf of the Cozad High School seniors and their families, to the local businesses, organizations, and families for their invaluable contributions towards the scholarships. Your unwavering support and investment in our students' futures are truly appreciated and will undoubtedly leave a lasting, positive impact on their lives.
2024 Senior Scholarship Recipients
Ellie Albrecht
Claude E. and Jane Berreckman Memorial Scholarship
Cozad Education Association
Class of 1948
Makaia Baker
Hayrack Booster Club Scholarship
CCSA-Cozad Community Scholastic Association - Alternate
Charitable Fund of Cozad
Cozad Fire & Rescue
Cozad High School Cheer
Cozad Hospital Foundation
Hi-Gain Feedlot - Alternate
Juhl and Vera Smith Memorial - Alternate
Pepsi High Activity
2024 Nebraska Coaches Association/Hyatt Place Student-Athlete
University of Nebraska Lincoln Husker Traditions Scholarship
Nebraska Coaches Association/Hyatt Place Student-Athlete Scholarship
Haley Barnes
Jordan Hickenbottom - Cozad FFA
Blair Brennan
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Juhl and Vera Smith Memorial
Waypoint Bank - Alternate
Washburn University Track Scholarship
Shaylee Buss
Pepsi High Activity - Alternate
Nayelie Castillo Frias
Class of 1948
Claude T. and Maureen F. Smith
P.E.O. Chpater CO Jane Kinnan Award
Susan Thompson Buffet
Kye Crites
Cozad Fire & Rescue - Alternate
Ray Mundell Memorial - Alternate
Cassie Dodd
Doris Swanson Memorial - Alternate
Justin J. Duffy Memorial
Patsy Koch Johns Speech/Theatre Scholarship
Waylon Fleharty
Arlyn and Kay Osborn
Hi-Gain Feedlot
Parkview Methodist
Ethan Garcia
Claude E. and Jane Berreckman Memorial Scholarship
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Alternate
Robert & Lillian Marshall
Breckyn Gibbens
Saralyn Parish
VFW/American Legion - Alternate
Mike and Donna Swanda Scholarship
Nathaniel Haggart
Susan Thompson Buffet
Wayne State College Wildcat Commitment
Wyatt Hosick
American Lutheran Church Church
Arlyn and Kay Osborn - Alternate
Claude E. and Jane Berreckman Memorial Scholarship
Hayrack Booster Club Scholarship - Alternate
Cozad Rotary - Alternate
Ervin & Grace Burkholder Foundation
Judy Smith Svajgr Memorial - Alternate
Pepsi High Activity
Concordia University Educational Scholarship
Concordia University Powerlifting Scholarship
Concordia Lutheran Scholarship
Taylor Howell
Breon Alumni
Class of 1948 - Alternate
Saralyn Parish - Alternate
Wayne State College
Izaac Langley
Cozad Hospital Foundation
Graci Marhenke
Hayrack Booster Club Scholarship
Cozad Hospital Foundation
Doris Swanson Memorial
Ervin & Grace Burkholder Foundation - Alternate
Tim Thramer Memorial
Mike and Donna Swanda Scholarship - Alternate
Concordia University Departmental Scholarship
Concordia University Regents Scholarship
Concordia University Lutheran Heritage Award
Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of Governors Scholarship
Andrea Meester
CCSA-Cozad Community Scholastic Association
Charitable Fund of Cozad
Cozad Alumni Memorial
Cozad FCCLA
Cozad Hospital Foundation
Cozad Rotary
Cozad Community Leaders
Ralph and Opal Anderson
Waypoint Bank
Jane Kinnan Memorial Robert Henri Scholarship
P.E.O. Chapter CO Jane Kinnan Award
Central Community College Nebraska Careers Scholarship
Central Community College Pharmacy Technician Scholarship
Central Community College Health Science Scholarship
Conner Mundell
Parkview Methodist
Ryder Nichols
Jim Klein Memorial Trade
Most Improved GPA - CCSA
Western Nebraska Community College Institutional Scholarship
Avyana Pena
Cozad Alumni Association
Doris Swanson Memorial - Alternate
Maline Family
Susan Thompson Buffet
Central Community College Big John Scholarship
Central Community College Transition Advantage Scholarship
Kooper Pohl
Cozad Wrestling Club
Hi-Gain Feedlot - Alternate
Homestead Bank
Zebulin Propp
Dawson Public Power District Employees Club Scholarship
Kelseigh Romero
Doris Swanson Memorial
Juhl and Vera Smith Memorial
Justin J. Duffy Memorial
Waypoint Bank - Alternate
Huge Recognition Scholarship
Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of Governors Scholarship
Rick Wilson Scholarship
Chris Ruano
Midland University Athletic Scholarship (wrestling)
Jayda Rose Scholarship
Hayden Russman
Claude E. and Jane Berreckman Memorial Scholarship
Cozad Fire & Rescue
Huge Recognition Scholarship
Nebraska Wesleyan University Board of Governors Scholarship
Nebraska Wesleyan University Campus Visit Scholarship
Rick Wilson Scholarship
Tyree Smith
Cozad Fire & Rescue
Cozad Wrestling Club
Makenzie Smock
Hi-Gain Feedlot
Cozad Community Leaders - Alternate
Judy Smith Svajgr Memorial
Patsy Koch Johns Speech/Theatre Scholarship
Rick Wilson
Jane Kinnan Memorial Robert Henri Scholarship - Alternate
Robert Morris University Merit scholarship
Mayla Sutherland
Homestead Bank
Dreu White
Breon Alumni
Cozad Wrestling Club
Makenna Wilkinson
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors
Maline Family - Alternate
Ralph and Opal Anderson - Alternate
Pepsi High Activity - Alternate
Ray Mundell Memorial
NWAGA Founders Scholarship
CCC’s Nebraska Careers Scholarship
Lilianna Wylie
Susan Thompson Buffet
Benjamin Yocom
American Lutheran Church
Claude E. and Jane Berreckman Memorial Scholarship
Homestead Bank
Nebraska Land Improvement Contractor Association
Tim Thramer Inspiration Award
Nebraska Land Improvement Contractors Association Scholarship