A special official scholarship signing program was held at the Wagner School Board Room, at the Wagner Community School. This special event was held for Glenn Cournoyer and Davion Archambeau, both of whom will be attending school this fall at Mitchell Technical College. Both of these past Wagner graduates have received the Yankton Sioux Tribe and Build Dakota Partnership Scholarship, which is a full ride scholarship and provides all educational tuition, books, fees, tools and computer related to their course of study.

Glenn Cournoyer is enrolled in the Electrical Maintenance and Construction program and Davion Archambeau is enrolled in the Architectural Design and Building Construction. The the requirements of the scholarship involved being an enrolled member in the Yankton Sioux Tribe, meeting all of the education requirements of the South Dakota Build Dakota Scholarship program, properly completing the application process and successfully completing the interview and selection process. Both high school graduates presently planning to return to Wagner after the completion of their two year college program and enter then their chosen career paths.

Pictured here, left to right, is Derrick Marks (representing the scholarship selection committee) Robert Flying Hawk (Yankton Sioux Tribe Chairman) , scholarship recipient Glen Cournoyer and his brother Jerome, scholarship recipient Davion Archambeau and Clayton Deuter (Dean of Enrollment Services at MTC). The Yankton Sioux Tribe and the Build Dakota Scholarship program began their partnership over five years ago and provides scholarships for students who successfully complete the application process and meet the requirements of the scholarship program. Students who might have an interest in this type of scholarship or would like information about the scholarship should contact Dana Sanderson at 605-491-0804.