WALL, SD – Katie Gretschmann will receive a $1,000 Golden West scholarship for 2022.

A 2022 graduate of Avon High School, Katie’s school activities include basketball, volleyball, track and field, softball, choir, and student council. She received first place at the Brookings Science Fair and was nominated by the American Legion to be a Girl’s State attendee. Katie’s volunteer activities include carrying flags at the Memorial Day service and Veteran’s Day program, helping deliver American Legion calendars, participating in the Sweetheart Serenade fundraiser, and more.

This fall, Katie plans to major in Dental Hygiene at the University of South Dakota.

“Time and again, students across the Golden West service territory, like Katie, impress us with their academic and extracurricular achievements,” said Golden West General Manager and CEO Denny Law. “It’s an honor to recognize their accomplishments and help them further their education.”

Now in its 24th year, the Golden West Scholarship program promotes educational opportunity for students served by Golden West. The Wall-based company has handed out more than 1,000 scholarships totaling over $1 million since the program began. Each year, Golden West provides $1,000 scholarships to more than 40 graduating seniors — one for each high school in the Golden West exchanges plus one at-large scholarship.

Since 1916, Golden West has been providing telecommunications services across the state of South Dakota. A member-owned cooperative, Golden West provides business and residential customers with advanced broadband internet, phone, and cable TV solutions. We strive to exceed the expectations of our members so they can live, work, and play in the place they choose to call home. Golden West is proud to be an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at www.goldenwest.com.