11 seniors part of the 2nd annual “Letter of Intent”Signing day Wednesday, April 29
Most are familiar with the athletic National Letter of Intent ceremonies held in the spring at high schools across the country. This year, Sutton Public Schools is holding their first Academic Letter of Intent ceremony for students who excel in the classroom. The criteria for recognition is for the student to accept a scholarship from the college they will attend that is specifically awarded for academic achievement.
On Wednesday, April 29, students and their parents, along with Sutton High School students, staff, and college personnel, were invited to commemorate the hard work of these students in the classroom. Language within the academic letter of intent signed by students speaks of their commitment to continued focus on excellence in the classroom and giving of their talents to the college they are attending. By signing, they are making a public statement that they will work diligently to maintain their established pattern of academic excellence beyond high school.
The letter of intent read: This letter of intent represents my commitment to attend “ Name of College” in the fall of 2026. I have just completed my high school career and wish to continue my history of educational excellence on your campus.
Your undergraduate program provides me with the platform I need to move forward with my academic and professional goals. I look forward to working with you in achieving these goals and to give back of myself to the students and staff of your institution.
I graciously accept your support of an academic scholarship. I respect and appreciate your recognition of those that excel in the classroom and am looking forward to being on campus to contribute my talents to the academic environment you have established.
My signature represents my sincere commitment to work diligently to maintain high standards of academic achievement with your institution.
Seniors that signed their letter of intent included:
• Brody Borgmann, the son of Scott and April Borgmann. He will be attending the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, majoring in Mechanical Engineering;
• Carson Cline, the son of Jason and Heather Cline. Cline will be attending Kansas State University, majoring in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, and Pre-Medicine;
• Shea Eggers, the daughter of Kristi Griess, and Bobby Eggers. She will be attending Marymount Manhattan College in New York, majoring in Music Theater;
• Lincoln Friesen, the daughter of Keenan and Elizabeth Friesen, will be attending Surgeon College in Kansas City, MO, majoring in Christian Education;
• Addison George, the daughter of Doug and Jennifer George, will be attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders (SLP);
• Adilynn Gimple, the daughter of Philip and Crystal Schutte, and Matt Gimple will attend the University of Nebraska-Kearney, majoring in Business Administration/ Finance;
• Kyla Griess, the daughter of Jarod and Jolene Griess, will be attending Concordia University in Seward, majoring in Nursing;
• Kayden Kauk, the daughter of Kristine and Chris Sedersten, and Ben Kauk, will attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk, majoring in Nursing;
• Laurel Moore, the daughter of Chris and Jessica Moore, will attend the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, majoring in Animal Science, Livestock Management and Animal Reproduction;
• Mia Ochsner, the daughter of Pat and Sara Ochsner, will attend Concordia University in Seward, majoring in Nursing; Korey Poppe, the son of Jason and Brittney Poppe, will be attending Northeast Community College in Norfolk, majoring in the Utility Lineman field;
• Signing a letter of intent to the University of Nebraska was Rylan Reutzel to major in Business Analytics. He is the son of Rick and Donis Reutzel;
• Avery Smith, the daughter of Monica Smith and the late Blake Smith, signed with Hastings College, and will major in Marketing;
• Jentry Stenger, the daughter of Nathan and JJ McKenzie, and Joey and Erica Stenger will be attending Grand Canyon University in Arizona, majoring in Social Work; and
• Kaci Yost, the daughter of Jon and Stacey Yost, will be attending Bryan College of Health Sciences in Lincoln, and will major in Nursing.
